Annual Christmas Tree Hunt

We went with Sean, Cheryl and their kids to the local Christmas tree farm to pick and cut down our tree. Liam really enjoyed it, and Graham snoozed in the Baby Bjorn the whole time.

Liam reluctantly posing with Mom and sleeping Graham


Who's the mystery man in the shades and yellow hat?


Looking for the perfect tree with Daddy


Walking with Daddy to get some hot cider

Chocolate covered cuteness

Dad and Niki (Aunt Pickle) came over for dinner - we had a great time, and as you can see so did Liam! Also, Liam had a new haircut on Saturday, right before we met up with Adam's family for dinner at the Japanese Steakhouse (I have one picture that I need to scan in - it was a blast!) Many thanks to Aunt Pickle for taking these great pics!

Check out Liam's new 'do! Yes, I put some gel in his hair!


Hey YOU! Bring me all your chocolate!


No Grandpa, I will not share!


Nothing like a sugar high to make a toddler happy!


Mmmmmmm.... chocolate.........


Grandpa protecting his shirt from the carnage


Whoa! What's that on my face?!


I just don't know how it happened!


Grandpa drew the short straw and had to do cleanup duty...


Fun!


Ohhh... presents! Grandpa and Aunt Pickle were nice enough to bring Liam birthday gifts... this has been the most drawn-out 2 year old birthday yet! Hmm, I hope he doesn't expect this every year!


Daddy and Grandpa helping Liam read a new book... note how Grandpa is expertly holding Graham with one arm!


Grandpa and Liam reading


CAKE! Liam has been bugging me for cake, and I felt guilty because I didn't make him one, so I make him a few cupcakes... nothing nearly as extravagant as last year!


Liam blew out both candles all by himself - it was so cute!


Retiring to the playroom for a cuddle after dinner


Here's tired old Mom

BONUS PIC.... Graham has been smiling, laughing, and cooing a lot lately... it is so adorable! Unfortunately this isn't a great picture but at least you can see him laughing and go "awww...."!

Liam's new pea coat

Liam picked this coat out in Baltimore... its a navy blue pea coat from Gap Kids. We left his coat at home (oops!) and needed a new one as it was in the 30's... he picked this one all by himself!

Do you like the smile? Adam told him to show his teeth when he smiled! Those boots are new, too... he picked those as well :)

Happy Birthday Liam!

On Liam's birthday we took him to the Baltimore Aquarium... he loved it! He just learned the sign for "fish" and was very excited to see all the fish. Surprisingly, the aquarium also has quite a few birds which he also enjoyed.

Showing Mommy and Graham the fish


Look Daddy, fishies!


Playing with a turtle


The turtle kept coming back for more!


Clapping during the dolphin show


This was probably his favorite exhibit... giant bubble tubes. What toddler can resist giant bubble tubes??


He didn't want to leave and threw an absolute fit when we finally had to walk away


A family pose in the giant shark jaws


Liam has learned to unwrap presents, which he did with gusto


Ohhh... what's this?


Look at his face... he was so happy... ohhhh, it's Snuggle Puppy!


Ohhhh... another Boynton book... this time its One, Two, Three!


Look at this dinosaur puzzle from GM!


Happy birthday sweet boy! I can't believe you are TWO!

Birthday in Baltimore

We took Liam to Baltimore for his birthday - we spent the night in a hotel with the boys and they were surprisingly good. It was our first trip as a family of four... and we survived!

Liam and Graham on the bed... Liam loves to lie next to Graham - he adores his brother!


Yes, I really did buy them matching fleece pullovers!


Graham and Daddy


This is my favorite picture... Daddy and Liam at the Cheesecake Factory having Liam's birthday dinner


Aww!


I also got them matching pajamas (its a Mom thing...) but I couldn't get a good pic because Liam was tired and grumpy... this is the best I could do!

Graham posing with some gifts

Here are a few pictures of Graham with some gifts he received...

Graham posing with the Baby Bunch from Andrew and Caroline... it is a flower bouquet made from baby clothes... very cute!




Here he is modeling the pajamas sent to him by Aunt Martha and Uncle Larry - they are 3 month size and fit him perfectly!

Liam's new room!

Over the weekend we moved Liam to his new room and his new big bed! The transition was surprisingly smooth, and he has been sleeping really well. Before we moved him, we played in his new room as a family and hung out on his new bed. He was very excited about his room - and we love putting him to bed in a "real" bed! We can sit on the bed with him to read books and cuddle with him before he sleeps. It's great!

Liam cuddling with Graham


Daddy, Graham, and Liam reading "Go Dog Go"


Liam's new furniture is maple and rosewood from Bolton; the awesome paint job on the walls is thanks to GM!