Christmas Photos!

We had a fantastic Christmas week  with the Hammell G-Rents, Ome G-Rent, Uncle Troy, Aunt Sammi, and Stanley.  Some of my favorite pictures from the week are in this blog, but also a link to all the photos taken. 

PJ sharing with Stanley

Everybody loving the cousin interaction

G-Ma and beautiful Stanley

Stanley's parents watching her.  I love how happy they look.

Ry reminding us a third grand child is coming.  Can't wait to get a picture of PJ wearing this shirt.

Ome and PJ outside.

Best part of the trip was helping Poppy on the tractor.

Favorite picture!  PJ and Poppy are so serious.

Medford Children's Museum

G-Ma works at the Medford Children's Museum in downtown Medford.  PJ's favorite place is the truck area.  Its a pretty cool area, of shredded recycled tires and construction vehicles that can push/dig/roll over the shredded tires.  There are also buckets that can be filled and emptied, which PJ loves to do.  PJ found the big tunnel you can climb through to get to a slide and then slide into the shredded recycled tires.

PJ climbing through the big tunnel.

PJ found a toy drill, he gave the "how could I possible leave this fun" face when we said it was time to go.

Asleep with G-Ma

PJ is a good little car sleeper.  A little sunshine, a favorite song sung and he will likely close his eyes for a short cat nap.  Today was no exception.  G-Ma sang a little sang and mid-request for her to sing more, PJ fell asleep.  I love how he is clutching her jacket, even while snoring!

Train Time

The Medford mall has a train during the Christmas holiday time that drives all around the first floor of the mall.  G-Ma had seen it several times while at the mall and though PJ would love it!  He loved it so much that he said nothing and didn't smile once.  Trust me that is the true sign that PJ is in his total glory.  He walked down the line of cars with G-ma trying to decide which one he would get it.  Of course he picked the yellow car, we are pretty sure that is his favorite color, either that or he likes saying yellow.  PJ and Daddy rode the train together, and according to Daddy PJ never once cracked a smile but did say "Choo-Choo" very seriously a few times. 

Blurry picture with G-ma, checking out the full train

On the train with Daddy.

This is where PJ was the entire ride, he waved to everyone on the floor, but kept his stoic look.

Blogging for a Year-Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!
Ry, PJ and I are celebrating in Medford with Poppy, G-Ma, Ome, Uncle Troy, Aunt Sammi, Stanley and the 4 dogs (Oliver, Rosie, Bella and Cheyenne).  Presents are being shared, food is being enjoyed, and the warmth from the wood stove is keeping everyone toasty warm.  A perfect Christmas with family.
One of the many presents gifted this year was a book version of last year's entire blog, as well as a promise to keep it going for another year.
We have been blogging PJ's happenings and tracking the Younk-O-Fun adventures since Christmas 2011.  Its been fun to post regularly for our family and friends near and far to watch PJ and the family as a whole grow and change.  The blogging has been as much a gift for Ry and I as it has been for the G-Rents and Ome.  Blogging has helped us to take a moment from the day and not only document it, but to stop and enjoy that moment ourselves.

Thanks for reading!

Let year two of blogging begin!

Reading...

PJ has started to take his books with him on car trips.  Today's mid morning reading resulted in some shut-eye mid story.  Counting apples can really take the energy right out of a little guy!

Sold!

According to our new neighbors and long time friends the house we have been trying for the last couple of months to buy has added a SOLD sign to the FOR SALE sign!  We are hoping to close in the next two weeks.  Stay tuned for more details as they unfold.

Unplanned Pool Time

We were on our way to Medford for Christmas break, unfortunately, the snow storm has made other plans for us.  About 90 miles outside of Medford we had to stop and spend the night at a hotel due to poor road conditions.  We are making the best of it by swimming in the pool, jumping on the hotel bed, and eating out.

PJ and Daddy getting into the pool, while Momma Chey watched from the side.

Daycare Bubbles

Tonight Ryan walked into PJ's daycare room to find that the kiddos were all playing with big bubbles.  The excitement of the children as the big bubbles went into the air and they could quickly pop them was worthy of capturing on video.  I love how PJ's legs get bouncy from the excitement of more bubbles.

Sunday Funday

Sunday Ry and PJ hung out with the Calv family on Whidbey Island.  Ry sent me a bunch of pictures all day to document each part of the day.

PJ played patty cake with O and Uncle Chris.

PJ and O played with big boxes

PJ and Daddy watched the Broncos. PJ was getting excited because Daddy and Uncle Chris were excited by a Bronco play.

After dinner PJ got a little silly on the floor.  (I love his smile in this picture)

Look at the tired face on PJ, time to read a book and go to bed.