December 2012

ETHAN'S BABY BLESSING

We blessed our baby on Sunday, December 2nd when he was just over one month old. We had supportive and loving family who came to support and participate in this sweet moment for us. 

SAMUEL IS A BIG BOY NOW.....almost 

We told Samuel that when he went poop in the toilet like a big boy, we would take him to get ice cream. We were so proud of him. However, little did we realize that potty training would not be that easy. 

This is a video of him announcing his proud achievement. I love this child.

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

I found this plaster nativity set at a store and thought it would be a fun activity for Samuel during the month of December. What I didn't realize was how scary Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus would look after my little artist was complete. Poor Joseph looks like he got into a bloody fight. This will only bring us happy smiles and laughs every time we bring it out during the Christmas season.

WATCHING MY BABY GROW 

This happens so quickly. He didn't start out very small to begin with so it didn't take long for him to grow out of his infant stage. It's sad to see that sweet infant grow but I have to say I LOVE watching that sweet personality blossom.

CHRISTMAS SHIP FESTIVAL

Some friends call us up and invited us and a few others to watch the Christmas cruise ships in Seattle. We thought it would be a fun adventure since we have never done it before. It turned out to be a really chilly evening with the wind blowing on us. Nonetheless, the boats were beautiful with their Christmas lights and the choir sang beautiful music. We even got to enjoy a nice big bonfire on the beach. Afterward, we all walked over to a coffee shop to warm ourselves up with some hot chocolate. What fun!

GINGERBREAD BUILDING SKILLS

We got together with my sister and her family. We enjoyed a delicious Christmas Eve-Eve dinner with them and then put our mad skills at work. I'm a bit bias. I think our fire engine won the contest of coolest graham cracker creation EVER!

CHRISTMAS MORNING

We had the pleasure of having Kyan's parents with us on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. We loved having them with us. We stayed up late helping Santa put together the train table and woke up early-ish with Samuel. And, of course, it's not a Christmas morning without a roaring fire in the fire place. Sigh....

 Happy FIRST Christmas Ethan!

SNOW ON THE LAST DAY OF DECEMBER

We were visiting Kyan's parents when it snowed. This was the first snow of the winter that we had experienced. Samuel insisted on jumping on the trampoline in the snow. So, we got our coats on and went outside to play. We had a blast. Thankfully, little children keep us young and spontaneous. 

Here are a few videos of our trampoline snow adventure.

HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS

I thought it would be fun to make homemade ornaments this Christmas. We dried sliced oranges and sprinkled glitter on them, flocked pine cones, made cinnamon ornaments, made paper stars, strung red beads, and added lights to the tree. It turned out to be a lot of fun and the tree smelt really divine.