Unwrapping Warm-Up

Before Aunt Cat left, she wanted to open gifts with the boys. Marcus got a taste of what the whole gift opening thing was all about. Big brother, Owen, had to help him get started.

For Marcus, playing with the paper was the best part.

Do they look alike?

Could they look any cuter? We have heard a couple of comments that Marcus looks a bit like Aunt Cat. Do you see any resemblance?

Christmas with Aunt Cat

Aunt Cat is here visiting. Even though Marcus has shown a bit of stranger anxiety here and there, he took to Aunt Cat right away. Every year I make a photo ornament for Aunt Cat and I was trying to get the boys to pose with her. Not an easy task...but how cute are they?!!!

Tree Decorating Party

We had our own little Christmas tree decorating party. With a cozy fire in the fireplace, Christmas music in the background and lots of smiles from Marcus, we unpacked all our ornaments.

Marcus was especially fond of playing with ribbon.

After all the decorations were hung, I was setting up my camera for a family photo and had Marcus help me with a test shot. I got this gem. Oh how I love kissing those cheeks!

So very thankful!

Oh Christmas Tree

Today we went to a Christmas tree farm to get our Christmas tree. Marcus was in the backpack carrier with Daddy and enjoyed the whole experience. Who knows what he thought of us pointing to one tree after the next. I think he just liked being outside with us.

Mama's Joy

Can you just imagine Marcus saying, "Come on Mom...not another kiss!"

Mastering the Art of Play

Marcus is finding his voice. Over Thanksgiving he did lots of babbling. And he's really loud about it too! Then when I showed up at daycare yesterday, I found two other mothers and his teachers gathered around him as he was screeching and laughing with all of them. It was cute, yet a tiny bit shocking the way he was entertaining a whole crowd like that.

Marcus is really into playing with toys. He happily sits on the floor and reaches for all the toys around him. It is wonderful the way he can entertain himself so easily.