Christmas 2011

James's reaction to Christmas and Santa was more wonderful and fun than I dreamed!  We heard a lot of "Whews" & "Wows" and saw big big smiles.  Our Christmas gifts were complete!

On Christmas Eve James got to open one gift.  (I couldn't let Santa get all the credit.)

"Woody!"

Santa...

"Whew....a whole train set!"  Love his eyes on this one!

Rocking with Elmo.

Stocking....

"Ratatouille, Mommy."

Medical kit

I'm sure we won't get this reaction about clothes in a few years. :-)

Cash register from Grandmother & Grandpa....one of his favorite gifts.

James had a big wow for every gift, big or small!

(Aunt Kimberly in the background, love her expression too!)

Cousin Luke & James

Our little Mozarts, Cousin Emily & James playing the piano.

Outside play with Cousin Alivia.

"I do lub you!"

Happy New Year to Everyone!!!

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The holidays have been super fun so far this year.  James is enjoying lots of time with family and friends.  He is old enough now to start enjoying a few activities and we are taking advantage!  His favorite new movie is "Woody"  (aka Toy Story).  He is loving all the holiday festivities, especially dancing as he sings "Jingle bells, all the way.  Jingle bells, all the way!"  For Randall & I, watching James and being with James brings us more joy than anything!  Here are lots of pictures of our recent adventures!


At Little Rock Zoo.  James' first zoo experience.  He says the elephants were his favorite.

Watching the penguins.

"Lion, Mama."

Bath with cousin Livy over Thanksgiving.

Decorating Grandmother's tree with cousins, Reese and Peyton.

Playing trucks round & round & round with cousin Luke at Grandmother's house. Oops, Crash!

In Branson with our very good friends, The Nicholas Family.  James & Caroline looking at waterfalls.

Caroline and James watching tv at the cabin.

Daddy, Mommy & James on the Polar Express Train Ride.

Watching for Santa.

Yum. Hot Chocolate!

I love this train ride!

All bundled up, Mommy & James watching the Christmas parade at Silver Dollar City.

Now, we can't wait for Santa!!!



Halloween 2011

Arrrrrgh Matey! Our little pirate!

Swapping secrets with Light Weight World Boxing Champ Fox

Fox

Trick or Treating

"Hugh Hefner" & "bunny girlfriend" at the Potts/Marricino Halloween Party

Happy Birthday Baby!

James Thomas turned two on the 8th!  I can't believe our big boy is two! It seems just like yesterday that he was born.  Time flies when you're having fun!

Although on a much smaller scale than last year, our birthday celebration was a job well done.  With cones and barrels paving the way, we dug, built and completed our birthday construction site!



The Birthday Boy

These were so good! The Bakerman out did himself!

Hard Hat Zone

Cousin Emily doing a little dirt work.

Building

Uncle Steve & Miss Emily

Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday Dear James; Happy Birthday to you!

Can I eat this truck?

We can eat this!

Dirt work with Fox.

More dirt work!

Look Mommy; I got a tricycle from Papaw!

I like it.

But I really like these power tools!

Oh yah!

Sweet brown eyes!

Party Favors

A little down time with Mamaw after the party.

Special thanks, as always, to

Grandmother & Papaw for pictures. :-)