This was from the eve of Christmas eve at Papa Dan's house.
Alden was getting used to the idea that every where we went, gifts would be there. And they would be good.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Holiday Gathering
Growing up, we would celebrate Christmas with our Portland family - my aunt Chris, uncle Rick, and three cousins. It has been fun to have a new generation grow up together. This was from Christmas eve at Grandma Robbie's house.
This was from the eve of Christmas eve at Papa Dan's house.
Alden was getting used to the idea that every where we went, gifts would be there. And they would be good.
This was from the eve of Christmas eve at Papa Dan's house.
Alden was getting used to the idea that every where we went, gifts would be there. And they would be good.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Big Boy Bed
From the past two posts, it is assumed that you understand that Alden is worried about Santa and his intentions. Not wanting to spur that further, we had decided that Lightening McQueen (from Cars fame) is the real hero that delivers treats to all the good boys and girls on Christmas Eve.
Imagine his delight when we brought Alden into his room to see what "Ka-chow" had brought him! His very own handmade (by Dustin) big boy bed. Complete with Cars themed sheets (thanks, Grandma Robbie), sleeping bag comforter and pillows. And pajamas. And night light.
The video footage is too long to share here but it consists of Alden hiding his eyes in excitement and confusion. He then proceeds to snuggle into the cover and lay there, quiet and still, for over 15 minutes. By himself. On Christmas morning, no less. This was a perfectly timed gift!
Imagine his delight when we brought Alden into his room to see what "Ka-chow" had brought him! His very own handmade (by Dustin) big boy bed. Complete with Cars themed sheets (thanks, Grandma Robbie), sleeping bag comforter and pillows. And pajamas. And night light.
The video footage is too long to share here but it consists of Alden hiding his eyes in excitement and confusion. He then proceeds to snuggle into the cover and lay there, quiet and still, for over 15 minutes. By himself. On Christmas morning, no less. This was a perfectly timed gift!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Approaching Santa in His Natural Habitat
Not wanting to send Alden into a spiral of mistrust and doubt, I didn't force him to sit on Santa's lap this year. He did, however, open up to the possibility of a candy cane from Santa.
Surely, one that gives candy can be trusted, right? Wait. Are we teaching that to our kids? I'll have to think that one over.
He snatched the cane and ran away with a shouted, "San ku, Sanna".
Surely, one that gives candy can be trusted, right? Wait. Are we teaching that to our kids? I'll have to think that one over.
He snatched the cane and ran away with a shouted, "San ku, Sanna".
Friday, January 27, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tree Hunt
We went tree hunting with a group of other families (Allen's, Quigley's, Godfrey's)where our collective lump of children equalled 9. That amounted to a lot of snow playing, squealing, and turns being taken of crying (mostly from the cold, I think)
Alden pulled the classic move of walking just outside the warmth of the circle around the fire to a clearing in the trees to poo just moments after getting him suited up in layers of borrowed snow clothes.
It was a great time and every family found their tree for the season.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)