What lovely weather ...

...for a sleigh ride together with you!

(Our cars are under there somewhere!)

Santa Baby!

Alex had breakfast with Santa on Saturday morning.

All decked out in his holiday pajamas, he woke up excited about the big day ahead.

He was less enthusiastic about meeting the man in the red suit.

But he was all smiles hanging out with his playgroup friends: Wyatt, Gabby, Scout, Lawson and Charlotte.

He also enjoyed playing with his friend Parker.

Even though Santa wasn't the highlight of Alex's day, he is pretty sure that he will get everything he asked for this Christmas (carrots and a sippy cup).

We're looking forward to Christmas Day!

Let it snow!

Alex is dreaming of a white Christmas ...

Turkeys and Tannenbaums

Alex's first Thanksgiving

Ready for turkey!

The bird was bigger than the boy.

Enjoying a rice cake.

Post-turkey playtime.

Introduction to a very important figure.

Checking out the tree.

So many pretty things to chew on!

Eating someone else's present. (Sorry, Jessica!)

Ready for Christmas Day!

Daddy and Alex had too much turkey.

Giving Thanks

On this holiday eve, Alex would like to share some things for which he gives thanks.

He is thankful for food . . .

. . . and drink . . .

. . . and his sippy cup, which he loves.

Alex is thankful for warm clothes (especially ones that are fuzzy and animal-themed).

He is thankful for family,

and for old friends, like his buddy Sam Sachs.

He is thankful that he was able to go to his first UVA football game.

And he is even more thankful that this terrible season is almost over.

Alex is thankful for his sweet ride . . .

. . . and mom is thankful that he is still (barely) light enough to carry.

He gives thanks for play time with daddy.

And his family gives thanks for a happy, healthy little boy.