Charlie's Christmas Tree

Since Christmas trees and 2 years olds don't mix well....We made Charlie his own little Frosty the Snowman Tree that he can touch and play with. He LOVES it and keeps saying...Thank you Mama, Thank you Mama! So sweet.

Let the Christmas fun begin!

We headed up to Ghiradelli Square in San Fran for the Christmas tree lighting.

It was a fun and festive evening.

A chocolate treat from Santa!

Charlie passed the cupcake store on the way and could hardly concentrate on the tree lighting for want of a cupcake. A boy after his Mama's heart. Of course he was finished with his cupcake after one bite....still some work to do on that sweet tooth!

This one Mama!

Happy Thanksgiving....

Amazing how each Thanksgiving has found us celebrating in such different ways and with such varied groups of people...the constant is how much there is to be thankful for in our lives each and every year. Tops of our list this year...being settled into a new 'life' where we are very happy & content, and the anticipation of our second son's birth.

Thanksgiving 2007 found us with a quiet morning of picnicing by the tv... watching the parade and Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.



We headed to our friends in the afternoon and joined up with their family for a big ol' feast. Of course no pictures of the gorgeous table for the adults....but here's a cute one of Reid, Riley & Charlie.

Big Boy Bed

In preparation of baby Merkel's arrival, we needed to have Charlie adjusted to his toddler bed. I have been hesitant to start as Charlie's such a great sleeper and I need my rest when he rests! Since the boys will share a room, we decieded to take down Charlie's crib. It was all or nothing with this adjustment....we're hoping in Feb when we put the crib back up, it can be 'baby's bed' and not Charlie's anymore.

Charlie was excited about his new airplane sheets and duvet like Mom and Dad's. He pretended to be asleep while Dad took his crib down.

After only a couple of minutes of protesting, Charlie was settled in and slept great his first night! We were so pleased....



But we did find him the next night in such a funny position...still very much getting the hang of it. Good thing he's such a solid sleeper! Gets that from his Dad....

Welcome to little Cody!

Charlie's newest cousin arrived Friday Nov 2nd. Cody James Thomas....
He was greeted by his big brothers Zach & Jaedon... Boys, boys, boys....Can't wait to see you all at Christmas!

Happy Halloween!

Trick or Treat!!




In case you want to see my growing belly (monkey #2)