My First Christmas!

My first Christmas! Wow! All this preparation and so much excitement had me on the edge of my seat for weeks! I was so excited on Christmas Eve that I couldn't even take my afternoon nap, even after some nice fresh air. We went on a crisp walk down by the water. I sure can't wait until I can enjoy some nice hot chocolate with my sis. The lack of a nap caught up with me at Christmas Eve Mass, so I conked out on Dad's shoulder. He told me I should take advantage of being able to sleep in church now, because it won't always be cool.
I was the first one to wake up on Christmas morning and good thing too, I got a dump truck from Santa and Lily likes to play with it too. That time I had with it all to myself was awesome!

Being silly in my bed

I hope to be cool like Dad one day - ha
Hooooooly Night! (Not silent, that's for sure)

Attempt at a family photo using the camera timer

Sis, what did you spill on my shirt???

opening presents, I hope it's not clothes

It was jammies. See you in the morning Lil

This is that truck I was telling you about (actually two trucks)- sounds, blocks, I can ride it when I'm bigger. Santa is the man

Hey Dad, I need a sandbox now

You should try this nap thing, Lil. I feel like a million bucks
My new hat - like my balls?

5 More Days!!

Yep, that is right, only 5 more days until my first Christmas! Our friends had a wonderful Advent potluck to celebrate the season! It was great to see everyone and celebrate the coming of our Lord! We are headed to Spokane on Saturday to see the family and celebrate with them. I am excited to see everyone there; it seems like it has been a long time! (Hopefully that means that I can enjoy the car a little more!)

My buddy Ben and Uncle Nick posing with my Dada and me!

My friend and I trying to get into mischief...something I do very well!
Giving my sister's friend Jude a big kiss! Those boys sure are fun!

Fun Weekend!

We had a fantastic weekend! It has been really chilly and I finally saw snow for the first time this weekeend. We went to see Santa, hung out with my favorite cousin, cut a Christmas Tree, played in the snow, and had some quality family time! Here are a few snapshots of the fun...

Very curious

Hey sis, he's not all that bad!

Hanging out with my uncle. He tells me that I can go fishing with him in a few years!!

Mom and I rode in the wagon with Lily while dad pushed us to get our Christmas Tree. It was so fun!!

I know I'm cute, but come on Lil!!

I sure liked to help my mom wrap the presents!

Always smiling! This would be a lot more fun if I could run with you sister!

I guess next year

I was pushing this on the carpet! I sure like comfy carpet...I'm a little clumsy these days.

I like this little chair

9 months!

Where has my mom been? I have been bugging her to help me update my blog and she has been so busy and Blogger is soo slow! Anyway, here we are. I am almost 9 months old already! We have been busily preparing for Christmas and participating in fun Advent activities. As for me, I am growing strong. I am so fast and can get from here to there in a matter of seconds! I am pulling myself up on everything and boy do we have a hard floor. I can even walk across things while holding on. Mom also says she can't look away from me for one second and that I'm all boy!

What? Don't bother me when I'm eating my dinner. (The Magic Bullet allows me to eat the same dinner as my sis!)

Could it be true? No Chili left?

This flower is quite entertaining
Happy boy!

She was giving me a love
I liked those stocking so much that I pulled one down on my head!

Naughty? Nice?
Nice!

Bathtime Fun!

I love my baths! I don't get to take them as frequently as I would like because I have really sensitive skin, but when I do I splish splash and get the most out of them!! Here are some pictures of the fun!!

8 Months!

Crazy! It is Friday, the 13th and I was born 8 months ago on Friday the 13th! Life is great and as my parents would say, I am growing up too fast! I am down to taking 2 naps on most days (from 3) and am a crawling machine! I just started trying to pull myself up and most of the time it is just to my knees, but I'm working on it. I don't care for baby food too much but I have four huge teeth as you can see, so I have been eating a little table food. I continue to be a happy little baby who brings great joy to my family!!

My sister got some special crayons that write on the windows and mirrors and I decided to see what they taste like. This is what my momma found....(don't worry they aren't toxic!)

My family went swimming last weekend! I LOVED it!
I splashed around with two other little boy babies and played and played! It was a blast!
Growing up too fast!
They lowered my bed on me!
My sister was "fishing in the puddle" so my mom decided to take a few pictures of me chillin' in the yard...yes, it was chilly too!

My First Halloween!

Busy, Busy, and fun! On Friday we took my sister to a fun toddler party at a local preschool and I decided I didn't need to wear my monkey suit two days in a row, so I just tagged along on my mama. On Saturday we went to visit some nice people at a local assisted living center and they sure thought we were cute! After that I took a nap before the big party and my sister "rested." My buddy Harvey and his family threw an incredible Halloween Party. Then we did just a little Trick-or-Treating for my sis. She sure loved it! I can't wait to run around with her next year!

Posing for the camera

I don't remember what was so funny, but I had to share this one Kisses!

I really just want to eat this banana (like everything!)

Another ladybug? (Cousin Maggie was a ladybug too!)

Trick-or-Treating with my mountain biker mama

Go Seahawks...(we're still fans!)Mom tried to pose me in front of this prop at the apple farm but it was too bright to smile at her...sorry

Ok, this is better. Cheese!
In the wheel barrow with the pumpkins
This is my new yoga move....downward dog!
So funny!
Silly faces!! My festive orange diaper!