The hanging on the ornament...

In my family it is tradition to hang your ornaments on the tree. (well, I guess is was just tradition for me. Candice usually passed and hung out in her room while mom and I did it all.) Anyhoo, last year Landon hung his first ornament on the tree and this year was no different! Here is a flash back and a few pics from our first official act of Christmas for 2008! My halls are officially decked and, yes its true, Kirk got the outside lights up yesterday! The top level is still yet to be done but maybe this afternoon! Merry Christmas!
You may notice here that the bottom quarter of the tree isnt decorated. That is deliberate due to my 31.5" sticky fingered tot.

Thanksgiving

This year we spent Thanksgiving at Kirk's grandparents house. Kirk's sister brought her boys down a few days early and her husband joined us on Wednesday. Landon had a great time with his cousins. As much as Id like to share more, Im very limited on time right now because Landon only has half a banana left for breakfast.....

It all started when Landon needed a diaper change. Than Finny joined, and Liam can never pass up a chance to be naked. This is the most appropriate one to post!

Landon developed quite a fondness for his Auntie Marisa. If you remember from a few posts ago, the head bonk is a sign of endearment. The harder the more love.

His first Thanksgiving olive on the finger. This may mean nothing to you, but in my family this is a big moment:) And, the excitement on his face proves that he is my son!

Me and my boy. This face cracks me up!I love this picture because you just know that when they are 18 they are going to look just the same (only 17 years older....)

And of course Li-boy:)
Landon so generously drove Kirk and I up to Bob and Betsy's after dinner.

Daddy is finally home

So after being gone for 13 days, Kirk finally graced us with his presence. No elk, but who's counting right? ;) He seemed to have a great time with his dad, uncle, and grandpa so I'm happy for him.

Now to the most important question....did Landon give him the cold shoulder?

As soon as Kirk called and said he would be home in about 10 minutes I was exclaiming with great excitement, "Dada's almost here!" causing my precious little son to start his fuss/fast breath/happy sound and running to and from that little window. Once daddy pulled in and the puppy ran up to Landon he was instantly giggling (Landon, not the dog. That would be creepy Althought Im pretty sure Macy was glad to be home too). When Landon heard dada's voice, the fuss/fast breath/happy sound took off again.

Daddy's arms reached out. Landon paused. Would he turn away? Give him the pouty lip? Bury his head onto my shoulder. Nope. Arms reached straight to his daddy. As cute as the face was on my precious son, I was more warmed by the one on my husband. So in love with our son.

Since than they'v been pretty inseparable. Kirk took him to Sharis for breakfast the next morning so I could "sleep in." (Which if he wakes me up to tell me he is leaving and ask what he should give him to eat and how to dress him doesnt really let me continue sleeping, but it was the thought that counts!) Here are some pics of my guys watching the John Deere video. (Ugh.)

This one just cracks me up. He is such a boy. In a tv daze, mesmerized by good 'ole John Deere:)

We're sure going to miss daddy AGAIN this weekend when he takes off to Seattle. Go Hawks! (or whatever) ;)

Jammin with Bapa

Today we spent the day at my parents house. I painted my mom's kitchen while they worked on raking the leaves. After lunch my dad took his usual music break from life. This time Landon joined him. Very sweet. Oh, did I mention that Grandpa (pronounced 'Bapa') is his newest and most favorite word?