Christmas 2011

We also had a fantastic Christmas day. Owen was completely thrilled with his train table and tracks. And he loved opening his presents. He grasped the concept VERY quickly. It was a lot of fun seeing him discover what Santa brought him and open all his gifts from family and friends.
We had a nice phone conversation with Gram and Pappy in the morning. And then Nonnie and Pop flew in from Texas to spend the rest of the day with us.

First thing Christmas morning

Owen discovering his train table



Owen playing trains with his friends/neighbors Jack and Kieran

Christmas dinner picture with our Christmas cracker hats!

Christmas Eve 2011

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve this year. We hung out around the house and just enjoyed our family. We snapped some pictures during the day and read "Twas the Night before Christmas" all together before bed time. Mom and Dad enjoyed a nice dinner (steak and deviled crabs) after the kids went to sleep and then "played" Santa. We stuffed all the stockings and assembled Owen's new train table and tracks.

Santa - Fire Truck - 2011

Santa came by our house on a fire truck again this year. Owen had some interesting conversations with us after we told him that Santa was going to come by our house.

Owen: I don't like Santa
Mommy: You don't? Why not?
Owen: I don't know.

A few minutes later....

Owen: Santa is my friend. He brings me presents.
Mommy: He does bring you presents. You are right.
Owen: I love Santa.

Our neighbors waiting for Santa

Daddy and Owen (with his camera)

Santa 2011

Owen was not a fan of Santa this year. Somehow he managed to smile...but his eyes are filled with tears. Poor guy.

More pics from Thanksgiving!

Here are some more pictures from Thanksgiving weekend. It was Daddy's birthday too! So we celebrated with his favorite - Red Velvet cake. Owen REALLY wanted to help Daddy blow out the candles. Thanks again to Uncle Jeff and Aunt Karine for taking pictures during their visit!!! We need to get better about remembering to take our camera out!

Avery's first Thanksgiving dinner! She had pumpkin, green beans, pears, mango and peach. (Same as what she has most days....but I was certain to make sure she had pumpkin and beans for that meal) :)

Owen getting golf lessons from Pappy


Avery and Gram

Daddy's birthday cake!

Thanksgiving

For Thanksgiving this year Uncle Jeff and Aunt Karine drove down from Montreal and Gram and Pappy drove up from Pinehurst to spend time with us. It was a great visit!
Jeff and Karine remembered to take lots of pictures and shared them with us before departing. Thanks guys! Great shots and memories!

Pappy pushing Avery in her first swing at the park!

Daddy, Mommy and Aunt Karine having a rest on the park bench while Owen eats a quick snack.

Owen sliding


Uncle Jeff sliding!

Pappy, Avery, Gram and Owen

Owen "pushing" Avery on the swing set.

Uncle Jeff and Owen after climbing.

Owen, Daddy and Nash leaving the park. Owen has a SWEET ride home!

Avery back at home in her piano

7 months!