Seeing Santa - take 2

Notice anything different?

I said what the heck, it grows back - take it all.

anyone else think this looks wrong?

When you pay to subscribe then I'll post more frequently.

I know, I know - you've been waiting. We have many, many things to discuss.

Let's start with JT's actual birthday - the Wednesday before Thanksgiving both Jim and I took off. We hit the children's museum thanks to free tixs from Karen. I'm not sure which of my boys had more fun! Luckily we went early so by the time it got crowded we were ready to leave.

That evening we went to Greaters for ice cream with the family. JT loved his ice cream and cookie.

Thanksgiving was 2 houses and 2 meals - but JT ate everything. I think turkey and stuffing is a new favorite.

Then, the birthday party. The day went by so fast, but everyone said they had fun and the cake was wonderful. I wish I had a picture of JT at the end of the night. He played hard and was exhausted at the end. Poor little thing looked like a walking zombie.

Here are all of the Flickr pics: http://flickr.com/photos/catsmine/sets/72157610493172041/

Now I'm all about the cake shot - that's what the first birthday party is all about. JT wasn't really happy while eating his cake so I figured we'd give it another shot. I expected carnage, complete and total destruction. But he didn't seem to be interested. I finally cheated and smeared a little icing on his face, he didn't seem to appreciate it.

I think he'd rather hang out with his new pet . . .

I ordered a toddler size Santa hat and have been trying very hard to get a good picture of him. Supposedly Pam has several, I'm hoping they are better than this one. I know there's a hilarious caption for it, but I'm too tired right now.

Today we went downtown with Jan and Don, Macy's had Santa in for DIY pictures. I know that kids are sometimes scared of Santa, but I never really expected it of JT. I was wrong. This is one of the few "usable" pictures. However I like the video better, it shows the scene. I couldn't get it to upload here, but you can see it here - http://flickr.com/photos/catsmine/3088532530/

His scrapbook is finished (finally) and off to the printer. I still have a list of things to get done before Christmas, but that's a good chunk off my mind.

Ok - so there's the update. Are the masses satisfied ;-)

Don't Blink . . .

JT's first birthday was celebrated with a family trip to the doctor for shots, the children's museum where both of my boys were into everything, a trip to the toy store, and ice cream with the family at Greaters.

Thanksgiving was highly successful - two houses, two full bellies. The boy likes his turkey with all the fixins!

I attempted the Black Friday madness this morning and then retreated to the condo convinced that I am not medicated enough to deal with the madness. Besides, I have to get ready for tomorrow's shindig

For those who did not make the exclusive guest list . . .

(details have been removed to prevent throngs of fans rushing the exclusive Estate where it will be held)

they call me Nanuk of the Westside

Sick, again . . . still

JT is sick again, or still - who can keep track. Seems like the poor thing has been sick since we got back from vacation. We were at the doctor last week and they said it was teething and the leftovers from the ear infection. Now he's coughing up a lung and still covered in snot. We're waiting to hear if we'll have a repeat doctor trip today or if we're going to try another med that will inevitably have a $50 co-pay.

T-minus 9 days and counting, he has to get better for his birthday!