Snow Storm, Birthday Party and Sleepover!

Boy, did I have a busy weekend! First off, we got a HUGE blizzard this weekend, and got about 17 inches of snow. I spent a lot of time looking out the window while my daddy slow blowed our driveway. I wanted to go out an play, but it was way too cold.

Despite the blizzard, we had a lot of stuff to do on Saturday. Mommy had to end up re-scheduling my 18-month photo shoot because Daddy was busy clearing snow and we didn't make it on time. We did make it to my friend Brady's birthday party though. He just turned 2, and he had a big party at Davanni's. Mommy took me there, but the roads were really snowy so we had to be careful. The party was really fun; we had pizza and of course cupcakes.

Here are some of my friends at the party, the rest of them were running around during the picture.

The Birthday Boy, Brady!

Here I am with my very best friend, Kendall. Her and I kept busy by running around during the party. We also had a screaming contest, and I think we were driving everyone a little nuts :) Kendall and I also had to hold hands for awhile during our pizza time, and our mommys were talking about keeping an eye on us when we are older.

As if the party wasn't enough excitement for me, when it was over, mommy took me home and we packed up a bag to head over to Brady's house. Brady, Addison, Brooklyn, Zach and I all got to hang out with a babysitter while our parents went to Shelli's annual Christmas party. We had a blast, but I crashed at about 9pm since I hadn't napped all day. I didn't even wake up when Mommy and Daddy came to get me later that night.

As Christmas gets closer, every day there seems to be more presents under the tree. I can't read yet, so I'm not sure who they are for, but I bet some of them are for me. Every night when Mommy brings me home from daycare we turn the lights on the tree and I repeat the word "TREE!" over and over.

Good night everyone!

Visiting Santa

On Tuesday night, Daddy picked me up from daycare early so that we could meet mommy at work. Santa was visiting her office so we went to see him. For those of you that know me, you know that I am NOT a fan of strangers at this point in my life, but especially this guy named Santa. He seems a little odd. I mean, who dresses like that? We took a family picture first, but as you can see by the look on my face, I was suspicious because I could see Santa standing in the corner.

I am much smarter than people think I am...I knew something was up. Sure enough, Santa came over to sit down, and Daddy set me on his lap. Thanks a lot Daddy! Needless, to say, I was not happy!

When Santa gave me a candy cane after the picture, I threw it back at him. I wanted to be clear that I didn't really like him. I think he understands. I sure hope I still get presents for Christmas now though....

This past weekend I also had my very first sleepover at Shelli's house (my daycare 'mom') Shelli's gift to all of the parents was to keep all of us kids overnight. It was so much fun, I got to hang out with all of my friends all night, and we had a popcorn party and ice cream sundaes. I even slept good for Shelli, and was still sleeping at 8am when Mommy came to get me. Mommy was wondering why I don't do that at home. I guess I just was tired out from all the fun at Shelli's.

Thanksgiving

For Thanksgiving this year, we headed back to see both of my Grandma and Grandpas and all of my cousins. We got up really early on Thanksgiving day to head out. Mommy and Daddy were busy getting ready and packing the car, and I really wanted a snack. I didn't want to bother them, so I tried getting one myself. Turns out, I don't really care for hot tamales....oops, sorry mommy for the mess!

We spent Thanksgiving Day at Grandma and Grandpa Ploeger's house. I had just seen them the weekend before, so I kind of remembered them, but I was still shy at first. But then Grandma let me run around in the 'other side' of the house. I was so excited because I'm usually not allowed over there. It was so fun to run after being in the car for a few hours (the roads were really icy, so Daddy had to drive slow).

Grandma and I flipped through all of the ads from the paper, and I pointed out to her what I wanted for Christmas. My list was pretty long, but Grandma was really patient with me.

On Friday, we went over to Grandma and Grandpa Owens' house to celebrate Thanksgiving. Travis, Jenny, Jacob and my cousins were there too. I had a lot of fun playing with them. Hunter and I were running around like crazy!

My newest cousin, baby Alli, was there too. I think I like her, however, my mommy pays an awful lot of attention to her, which I don't think I like. She was holding her FOREVER! Mommy seems to do this whenever she's around a baby, what's the deal?

Here's Grandma introducing me to Alli. I kept touching her head, but she was a good sport about it. After checking her out for awhile, I decided that she was okay, and I gave her a kiss. I even shared some of my toys with her.

Here's a picture of me with all of my cousins.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Swimming with Daddy

Saturday mornings are my favorite. Know why? Because every Saturday morning Daddy brings me to his health club and I get to go swimming! I love 'boy time'!

One of my favorite parts of the pool is the big purple slide. I get to climb up on my own (because I'm a big boy now), and I slide down on my belly. I do this over and over again until Daddy tells me that it's time to leave.

I can't wait until it's time to go swimming again next Saturday!