Grace helps Mavis with her socks & expounds upon the beauty of pink. Mavis remains unconvinced but is wondering about Grace's fine red moustache. 

Grace & Ben (brother & sister) go at the wishbone from the turkey that Jeff saved for them. Afterwards, we explained to them what soaking in vinegar does to bones... 

Mavis meets cousin Sarika. Mavis' mom took care of Sarika when she was just 6 months old & introduced her to ice, eating it that is. Sarika agreed not to experiment on Mavis in the same way. 

Like I said, Mavis loves her winter coat. The concept of winter is new to her. 

Mavis was thrilled with the opportunity to wear her winter coat. It snowed in Salt Lake City the morning she left, but she didn't really notice. 

Mavis' uncle Tim & cousin Grace were basking in their glow. I explained to Mavis that most Seattlites love the sun when they see it. 

Auntie Julie was loving on Mavis. Clearly Mavis was loving on Julie in return. 

Mavis' uncle Jim hasn't lost his touch with the babies, even though his youngest of 3 babies is 14. I reassured Mavis that even though her forehead looks like his, she will get more hair eventually. 

Mavis' cousin Laura flexes her biceps while bouncing Mavis, & tells her all about going to state for gymnastics. Mavis responds by trying to insert her fist into her mouth. 

Thanksgiving: turkey with her mama's people

Mavis doesn't quite compare to the 23 pound Thanksgiving turkey--but just wait until next year! 

Zed the ghost dog isn't sure what the fuss is about, but he hates him a Mean Eyed Cat. 

Mavis gets ready to go see "Walk the Line", the new movie about one of her favorite musicians, Johnny Cash. 

I'm just chilling, watching some football, sitting back in my phat Bumbo chair, holding my head up all by myself.  

Mavis at 3 months

Can you believe how big Mavis is now!?! She's nearly 3months old now. I love to compare this picture to the one taken August 14th, where she's yelling "wake up smiley" at her bear who was then bigger than her. How things change.