Happy Birthday Jack!

In some ways, I think Jack is advanced for his age, but not really when it comes to table manners, there he's "Leo the Late Bloomer". Obviously, he enjoyed his cake and he seemed to enjoy the rest of his party with just as much gusto.

Here he is showing off his new "cooking" skills with a piece of string cheese in his new ladle. Notice the boots, they were a gift and he's crazy about them.

Daddy and Jack finished off the big birthday bash with a "campout" in the living room. I am so proud of my little man and his daddy, who loves to do fun things with Jack.

Wow, it's been awhile

Each week, I take Jack to a recreation center where he can play with balls, tents, tricycles and other kids.



Each week, he wants me to push him on the tricycles, and each week I try to explain to him to push one foot and then the other, yada yada yada.



This week it must have sunk in... I swelled with pride watching him ride. If only potty training would sink in too.

More Holiday shots

Sometimes it takes a village to open a gift.
Eager to open on Christmas morning.

Walker with his new drum.

Jack with his new drum. Can't begrudge him a little noise when he is so cute.

Riding Thomas at the Model Train show in Toledo.

Good girl Muskoka!

If only Buddy could be like Muskoka, we wouldn't have to get rid of him. Although she was just about to show Walker she doesn't appreciate a tail tug, but she never gets carried aways. She's quite a dog.

Where to start?

The Holidays are an absolute blur! Packed with fun! Here are some highlights. Jack got a big wheel from Grandma and Grandpa Wheaton.
He got to see his cousins Wilson and Walker. Can't you just feel the love?

He got to ride a train with his Cousin Chance!

He got to see his cousins Addison and Delainey, always fun!

He got to throw his first snowball with his daddy. (Not to mention subsequent snowballs.)

MORE HOLIDAY PICS TO COME. I promise.

Where has the time gone?

This year when we went to Bronner's, Jack was very excited to walk in the snow.I really like the atmosphere at Bronner's, especially at Christmas. Even though it's a long trek, I think it's the perfect place for Jack to sit on Santa's lap and we started a tradition on his first visit that we've continued.
Do you remember this little guy? Look how small and wide-eyed. Such a sweet little guy.

He's gotten bigger... (if you recall he was not very excited about seeing Santa last year.)

And even bigger (Hey Bronner's how about moving that trash can, it's interfering with our tradition!) but he's still a sweet little guy.

Last Christmas ...

Our little man wasn't very happy to see Santa Claus, but this year He even gave him a smile and requested a train.

He's really into the concept of Christmas this year, excitedly saying, "It's Christmastime," whenever he sees any decorations or hears Christmas music.