Our first snow fall this year..

Santa at Daddy's work

We saw Santa today at daddy's work. When we got there Santa was on his 'break' so we were sent to the back room for cookies, juice and holiday cartoons while we waited. We caught Santa by surprise- who was also in the back room- minus his beard, jacket, and gloves. Thankfully he still had his pants on. Liam was quite forgiving of the half dressed Santa who quickly excused himself and ho'ho'ho'ed out of the room..

Ultrasound pictures

Our first appointment August 29th - at about 6 weeks - there's something there..

Our second ultrasound September 26th 11 weeks - and it looks like a baby.. thankfully just one!

Our last ultrasound 21 weeks- look at that little cutie.. Half way done!

On the first day of December..

We took our annual trip to Swanson's Nursery today to visit the reindeer and the big guy. Liam had a great encounter with Santa this year- after we finally found him. Video is below..

The big guy

Thanksgiving

Liam's self portrait- he's very skilled with our digital camera
Liam taking a photo of mom and dad in the kitchen working on turkey - it was our first Thanksgiving at our own house
Cousin Zichory Zachory - guest of honor!
My beautiful set table, too bad you can't see the napkins I ironed..

Liam watching Alvin and the Chipmunks and progressing in to hysterics..
His foamy beverage is apple cider not beer...
His outfit is Tim's Thanksgiving attire from about 25 years ago..

Pumpkin Patch Halloween 08

Ivan chaperoned the toddler field trip to the patch
Liam's 'classmates' in order from small to small: Naomi, Adam, Mena, Liam, Ian and Sydney


Our second trip to the patch this time with mommy at Xavier's birthday
Pumpkin receiving growth hormone..
Jumping in to the hay stack
Weeeeeeeeee

Oktoberfest 08 Boppa turns 60

Liam dancing with the guest of honor

Liam and Aiden had a great time playing together that night and trading stories from Disneyland
Keith and Riley- he's getting so big!
Mom, Carolyn and Natalie dressed as German maidens
1948 was a good year to be born, peace, love and larry david
Oktoberfest preparation

Disneyland vacation

Pool time
Liam loved his h20 wings And his Donut

Enjoying Mickey mouse ice cream bar at the park

Splash Mountain after the first mini chute

Our 'early day' waiting for the disney shuttle at 6:30 am

The always cool cheshire cat

Mickey and Mama mouse

The real Mickey!

Teacups

The lair at Pirates Island

The Trip highlight meeting the real Buzz Lightyear

Hanging at Minney's house in Toon town

Dumbo by far our favorite ride