Christmas Time

This is the second Christmas that I have come home and realized that I didn't take many pictures of the celebration. I guess running around after a child keeps me away from my camera. Anyway, we had last minute plan changes as my dad came down with a bad bug that no one wanted to risk Charlie catching. So, instead of Yakima, we travelled to Spokane for a Christmas gathering. Fun times were had.

This is a picture of a "singing elf that came to deliver a Christmas message to Maddy, Ella and Kristin. Charlie was pretty enthralled. He wasn't to happy about a photo by himself with the elf. So, the rest of the gang piled in.
Charlie continued his love affair with the piano. Here he is playing Christmas carols with his great grandma - GG.
This shot is actually a week before Christmas. His aunt gave him some wonderful new toys and a book. He got into the opening part this year a bit more than before. He still wasn't too enthused by the gift part of Christmas. He was much more into playing with his cousins. They are cool chicks!
My mom sent Charlie a Frosty book that she recorded with her voice. This has become a favorite "toy". He reluctantly shared this book with Auggie when they came over to visit.

Yarrow opened in Spokane!

My sister Beth, held an open house for her new yoga studio, Yarrow, in Spokane. Charlie and I flew over to join the festivities for the weekend. Charlie had tons of fun with his aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, and great grandma. I wish I had a picture of everyone together. Since this weekend, I realize how much Charlie loves to play musical instruments. As you can see from the picture below, he had fun on the piano. He also really enjoyed the recorder.

The cousins posed for a few shots this day with a professional photographer. I didn't do too bad though with this shot.
This is how Charlie watched a good portion of a basketball game. His cousin Ella was playing in a co-ed game. This was the first experience with live basketball for Charlie. As you can tell, he really was engrossed.
Charlie with the big kids.

Hats on display & playing with a new toy

Charlie has been having fun playing with my hat. He puts this thing on and runs all over the house. He often has it over his eyes as he is exploring our home. I was able to get him to pause for a picture. He needs to grow into this hat, but it is dang cute on him as well.
Below are a few shots of Charlie playing with a new train Boppa bought him at the Santa Train shop.

Thanksgiving Weekend

Over Thanksgiving weekend, we spent lots of time having fun with Nonnie, Boppa, GG and Vinnie (the dog). The following are some pictures from the Santa Train in Snoqualmie. Charlie had fun on the Choo Choo. Below is a picture of Nonnie and Charlie looking at the rain puddle. Charlie really wanted to jump in.

Charlie did not love the actual Santa part very well. I had to stay in the picture. Santa sure looks good for having a freaked out boy on his lap.

Riding the train.
Charlie had tons to tell his GG. She was a very doting great grandma for the weekend. Charlie adores his GG.

Boppa and Charlie snuggling on the floor. Charlie loves to snuggle these days.

Well, we have a new hard drive on our computer and I was finally able to get our pictures to download. The following is a picture out our front door back in November during our week of snow. Charlie loved the snow. The first time he saw the snow he said: "Oh, pretty."

Tom made me a birthday cake in the shape of an A. Pretty tasty cake indeed.

Charlie enjoys playing on his easel.