Merry Christmas!

Liam started his first Christmas at 6:30 am...(probably paybacks for all the early mornings Karen put her parents through growing up). We read Twas the Night Before Christmas and The Manger Story before going downstairs (Christmas Eve service at church put Liam to sleep in the car on the way home so no storytime before bed). When we got downstairs Liam opened some of his presents (luckily before Bogart woke up). We took a break to assemble Liam's new garage and play with some of the toys/read his new books. Karen made blueberry pancakes for breakfast (YUM!) and by the time we were done eating and opened a few more gifts Liam was ready for his first nap. While Liam napped Bogart, Karen and Brian opened their gifts. The rest of the day was spent visiting with grandparents (Granddad came over for lunch, and we went to Nana and Pop Pop's for dinner). 

Bogart loves opening presents! 

Liam liked tearing the paper more than seeing 

what was inside the present.

Merry Christmas from Santa and his reindeer!

playtime with Madison & Cameron

Liam: "what's all the noise about????"

Madison: "I'm going to give you a kiss!"

Got to love Nana's toys! She has something for everyone!

Liam and Cameron: "we can't help how cute we are"

Liam: "Hey Mom!"

Liam: "Ummm....Madison...you need to do something about that hair."

Liam is 11 months old!

It's hard to believe that this year is almost over. Liam is talking all the time now (dada and bogart are his favorite words), his new favorite sign/food is cheese, although he also likes signing dog, where, and oh man (hand over his mouth...eyes closed) *see picture below*. He's taking steps if you hold his hand and will stand without support (for a minute or two). He also loves taking things off shelves and then putting them back, stacking blocks (his highest tower has been 5 blocks), and putting rings on pegs.

Happy Thanksgiving

Liam celebrated his first Thanksgiving with Karen's family in West Virginia. He and his cousin Hannah enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner together. They had very different eating styles...Liam picked up each piece and ate with his fingers, Hannah seemed to have the idea that the food would taste better if she ate it off her face and wanted to use a spoon.) We also celebrated Christmas while in WV (since none of us kids will be at home this year). We all had a great time playing with aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, and puppies!

Hannah- "Liam...if you push this nose music plays"

Liam- "ok...so move so I can push it"

Liam- "hold still while I count your teeth"

Liam- "let me show you how this works"

Hannah- "wow...that bear came out of nowhere!"