Boys and Their Firetrucks

Snow

I will not pretend to be excited about the snow that Atlanta got a few weeks ago. It was beautiful, light, fluffy snow, but I am so sick of winter that only 50 degrees and sun (and no wind!!!) will excite me these days. But dutiful parents that we are, David and I bundled Christian up and took him out. He is always sensitive about textures and temperatures, so it was no surprise that he was curious, but reserved and cautious. He seemed to think the snow was fine as long as he didn't have to touch it too much. It was hilarious, however, when daddy threw snowballs at his feet!

Christian's New Baking Tools

Cooking has long been one of Christian's favorite activities. So for Christmas, Grandma gave him his own rolling pin and cookie cutters: a duck, a dog, and a teddy bear. Here he is using his tools for the first time. He knew exactly what to do and needed no instruction. Thank you Grandma!

(By the way, he also loves pouring dishwater down his chest, his special dishwashing technique. Hence the shirtlessness!)

Fireside Picnics

It has been a really long winter in Atlanta. Over the past three months, we've had few days that weren't cold and windy, or rainy, or both. So I've had to think creatively to keep us occupied during long days in the house. One of our favorite new activities is fireside picnics. A blanket, some music, a snack, and some toys change a boring morning into one to remember!

Best. Cat. Ever.

Here is a tribute to Mr. Belvedere's patience.

Christmas Eve

Our little family had a wonderful Christmas holiday this year. David took almost three weeks off from work and we really enjoyed all the time together. We spent a full eight days in Tallahassee and had a great time catching up with family. We celebrated Christmas Eve with the Roberts. Christian enjoyed playing with his little cousin AJ and, even better, playing with AJ's toys. Fortunately, AJ is a good sharer! Christian also discovered that his uncle Michael is hilarious. (Daily, we now have to play the "oh no, trains are going over the cliff" game.) Christian finally received his train set. He absolutely loves it and plays with it almost nonstop.

Checking out the new train set.

What a convenient place to sit!

Moving in on AJ's presents . . .

Enjoying his new Thomas books.

Cousin AJ

Stylin' in pajamas from Uncle Adam and Aunt Laura.

Nap Hair

Christian has finally started taking real naps. Prior to December, his naps would be 45 minutes, maybe an hour on a good day. But now he is consistently napping almost two hours every day! And the deeper and longer he sleeps, the wilder his hair is when he wakes up. Here he is after a three-hour marathon.