Fun in the snow - last post of 2009!

Our last snow day was a blizzard and then we got swept up by the holidays, so Wesley didn't get a real good chance to play in the snow. Well, that and he didn't have a pair of boots. Today we got some unexpected snow, so we ran to the mall, picked up some boots and mittens (which he took off as soon as we got outside) and then spent some quality time in the snow.

He was very interested in the snow and of course, Wesley had to try a little nibble of the cold stuff. We ran around and enjoyed the outdoors - even playing in his little house a bit. I think you can tell by the look on his face that he had a great time!

A very merry Christmas!

It was a happy happy day at our house! Wesley must have been a very good boy this year, because he made out like a bandit! Santa brought him a pony, Grandma and Opa brought him a train table and Grandma and Pop Pop gave him a huge fire house. Mommy and Daddy got him the required socks and underwear - which will be put to good use as Wesley has been working on potty training.

What made this holiday extra special was being able to share the day with both sets of Wesley's grandparents! We have to share them with other special family members and I know it won't be possible to have everyone under one roof for Christmas Day every year. But we'll enjoy it while it lasts!

Christmas Card

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Just sharing a few images from our Christmas card this year. I was really pleased with how they turned out.

Hanging out at Ikea

Wesley and I had to make and Ikea run. I swear it is one of the most family friendly stores on the planet! After loading up the stroller with various items, we stopped in the cafe for some lunch. In the center of the cafe is a rectangular play area surrounded by 1/2 walls to contain little ones and allow them to play while parents eat their lunch. There was a TV playing the Disney movie Wall-E and three little girls pulled some rocking horses right on up to the TV. Wesley wanted to be part of the group, so he saddled up right next to them. They enjoyed the movie while the girls' parents and I enjoyed a few moments to eat some lunch. They looked so cute sitting all together. It didn't last long though - the littlest girl decided she didn't like Wesley sitting so close and she gave him a little shove. And the moment of peace all the parents were enjoying came to an end. Being the gentleman he is, Wesley didn't strike back. What a good little guy! Our Ikea outing came to an end, but we still had a fun time!

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

Still waiting on the final total (it is still snowing as I type this!) but we got A LOT of snow today. Looks like we're going to have a white Christmas! It was still blizzarding so I didn't get hardly any pics because I didn't want my camera to get wet - hopefully we get some more tomorrow!

This is how I roll...

Thank you Aunt Rachel & Uncle Michael and Merry Christmas!!!

I love his little arm swing!

My Child - food for thought...

My Child

If I had my child to raise all over again,
I'd finger paint more and point the finger less.
I'd do less correcting and more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch and watch more with my eyes.
I would care to know less and know to care more.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious and seriously play.
I'd run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
I'd do more hugging and less tugging.
I would be firm less often and affirm much more.
I'd build self-esteem first and the house later.
I'd teach less about the love of power and more about the power of love.

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A big brother in the making!

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Nolan recently became a big brother. He and his baby brother ARcher came over for a visit. Wesley wanted so badly to help with the baby, trying to help hold the bottle and such. He was so proud when we helped him hold the baby. I wish I had gotten some pics! Later on when it was Nolan's time for a bottle, Wesley was more than happy to help out! Maybe he is trying to tell us something!?!