A very Merry Christmas

There was a lot of excitement around our house this year.  Not so much about Christmas...but about all the added lights in our house.  Nolan would point at the light up spheres we had in the house immediately after waking up in the morning or after nap.  He wanted them on ALL the time.  Which I loved of course.  He may get it from me.  Santa was a little more of a success.  There were no tears...but no smiles either.  Mostly a blank stare.  We printed the picture of Nolan and Santa looking at each other.  It was a very sweet moment.  We did our usual run around in order to see everyone.  Every year we say we won't do it again next year.  But I have yet to find it in my heart to say no to either family.  Nolan is quite an attraction for everyone.  Which we love.  We are truly blessed with family.  So I don't want to complain about having too many people that want to share in the spirit of the season with our son.   He is a spoiled little boy.  We walked to see christmas lights, Snowflake Lane with Lauren (Landin) and Brie (Riley, John, Tatum), and decorated gingerbread men.  Some old and some new traditions.

Long over due post

Only 2 months since my last post.  Sad.  Time and energy are harder to find these days.  I have gotten a year older in that time and our baby has turned into a toddler.  My birthday seemed to just come and go.  There was no count down this year.  Having a child has definitely changed my excitement about celebrating me (And Auntie Grapefruit of course).  It seems that we have a birthday tradition in the family.  One that I am a big fan of.  Uptown China in Queen Anne.  It never disappoints and they somehow always have the most amazing oranges for dessert.

But before this...came Halloween.  We ventured out to Issaquah for the 3rd year in a row.  The penguin made its annual appearance.  Nolan in true form was a monster.  The weather was uncomfortably warm.  It was perfect.  

Thanksgiving was delicious.  Nolan even helped cook the beans.  

Nolan/Cameron 2012 

Nolan/Cameron 2013

Nolan turned 15 months.  Has had an ear infection for well, 3 rounds of antibiotics now.  Poor guy.  He has 3 molars.  Got his first haircut.  Loves broccoli.  Still crawling.  Bites.  Barks like the dogs.  Will dump out anything in a box or a bag.  Shrieks with excitement to go outside.  Loves the Hawks.  His head is 99%, weighs 24.5 lbs, and is 30" tall (i think).  

Next came Christmas...but that's an entire blog post all its own