We saw Santa!

Hey this is Graham and Caroline today.

Graham:

So the day of nokey (music class),Caroline took a nap beforehand. Mommy got me dressed up in my snow boots, snow pants, coat, gloves, and hat so we could play outside! Yeah! It wasn't long enough since we had to go to nokey class, but fun all the same. We get there and I see Daddy's truck. He was there to surprise us! Mommy and I were really excited! Not only was Daddy there but it was our turn to bring treats! We had a good time!

Mommy and Daddy have been reading The Night Before Christmas to me so I have been learning about him. The other day after nap time and while I was watching Bob Biller (Bob the Builder), Mommy starts trying to get us ready to go somewhere. Then she says we are going to meet Daddy at the mall to see Anta Caus. She told me I would get to sit on his lap and I could tell him what I wanted for Christmas. Wow how exciting. She gave me some ideas of what I could tell him. We had to wait in line and there was some stuff to look at while we waited. The line wasn't bad and before long it was our turn. I forgot to tell Santa what I wanted, but there were some crayons and color books by Santa so I guess he already gave me a present.

Caroline:

Well you know I am usually just along for the ride. I go wherever and hope to be amused. I was looking exceptionally cute that day and kept my adorable pink hat on to add to the picture. I have to say that Santa Claus is fascinating! I really like that guy. He gave me some crayons too, though I don't know what to do with them other than try to eat them.Graham:

They also had a train to ride. I really wanted to ride. We had to go eat before Daddy would take me. We left Mommy and baby sister to finish eating and off to ride the train we went! They put some other boys in the train car with me. I was kind of scared. (Per Daddy he cried the entire ride.)

Mommy didn't get to see me ride it, so she wanted me to ride it again. It looked like so much fun that she rode along. (From Mommy: I wanted him to actually enjoy it and not cry. He did enjoy it more, but really hammed it up evrtime we passed Daddy.)

It was more fun with Mommy, but they went around one too many times if you ask me. What a fun day!

Caroline:

I didn't get to ride the train. I don't think I missed much. What I missed out on was dinner! That Chipotle place has some good looking burritos! All I got was some mushed up sweet potatoes. Yummy, but definitely not as appealing as that burrito. On the way home, I held my bottle all by myself and sucked that thing dry.

Just when we thought we had all kinds of fun, then the next day came. We went to the mall and met some of our Brighter Beginnings friends.

Graham:

Baby Sister - my turn! They are my Brighter Beginnings friends. Anyway I got to run all around the play area, then Mommy and I shared a pretzel! (From Mommy: That kid tells all my secrets!) After Daddy got home that night, they were getting us ready to go again. Apparently to Mommy's side of the family - Aunt Marian, Cousins Steve, Rhonda, and Suzy had a party. Daddy said Santa might be there! We get there and I see lots of things to check out, but before long Santa walks in the door! He brought Mrs. Claus with him!

Caroline:

My turn! We got to sit on Santa's lap again. That guy is just so interesting!

Then all the people at the party told me how pretty I am! I couldn't get down and move around though so I wiggled a lot while people held me. I think it delayed me perfecting my crawl a day (yeah that means that now I crawl!)

Graham:

Sister, it isn't nice to brag Santa won't bring you any presents! That party was fun - it was at a body shop so there were ALL kinds of things for me to check out!

What a fun couple of days!

Caroline:

I agree! Brother, I wasn't bragging, just sharing my news!

Graham and Caroline:

Merry Christmas everyone!

On the go!

Hey to my peeps! How is that? Do you like that opening? Graham has his standard "Hey Graham Fans", but I just have been able to think of one. Let me know if you have suggestions.

I experienced my first Thanksgiving! I visited Nanny's house and Uncle Brad and Aunt Lisa's house for the first time. We were on the go! It wore me out!

We also went to Andrew and Nicole's house, visited Nan's new apartment and went out to eat. I have a lot to be thankful for, but with all that running around, I was thankful we had Mommy's car! We were at Nanny's house while she was working on her Christmas decorations. Somehow I ended up as a decorations.

I have been on the move myself - literally! I roll over a couple of times, then kind of scoot, then go in another direction. I don't necessarily get where I want to go:
Somehow I ended up under the train table. Graham tried to get me out from under the table. Mommy had to intervene.The Christmas tree is a big draw for me. Mommy doesn't leave me under there for too long. I am so close to crawling, I just can't quite get everything moving in right sequence. I can move the legs and my arms, but not yet at the same time.

I also like to pull myself up. Mommy tries to get me to sit and I will refuse to bend. Why sit if I can stand.

Speaking of Graham, I am sure you can imagine Mommy has to protect me quite often. That kid seems to think my head is too tempting not to swat. My hands like to grab things particularly hair. I have gotten Graham's hair a few times - he's got it coming if you know what I mean.

We are still working on new mushed up foods. I really like ones that are sweet - sweet potatoes, squash, pears, peaches, apples, you get the picture.
Overall life is good for me. I like to go to music class and watch the other kids. We go to the Y and their are other babies my age. It is nice to connect with them. No one at home really gets it when I do have troubles. They just really get how frustrating it is when you cry or fuss and Mommy can't figure out why. They know how tough teething is. It is just really a great support group for me.

Well I hear that Christmas is coming so we will see what that is all about. I have heard about some guy with a bowl full of jelly like belly coming down the chimney. Gotta admit I am skeptical, but hopeful!