Singing in the Rain!!!!!

We must keep a closer eye on the shower when we are warming it up ... ;)

A Few of Griffin's (Current) Favorite Things

His sunglasses! He wouldn't wear them for more than a few seconds over the summer but now they are big fun. He runs around the house saying the new phrase we just taught him "How you doin'?"

Mardi Gras beads. Most of the time he has to be wearing all 7 sets of beads at one time and will leave them on until it is time to eat or sleep.

His Momma :)

He is giving lots of hugs and kisses upon request these days but Momma gets most of them.

Christmas 2010

Griffin's second Christmas was even more fun than the first. We really enjoyed decorating the house and Griffin was so excited to have a tree in his living room. Every morning he squealed "cismas treeeeeeeee" like it was the first time he was seeing it!

Griffin really did like Santa Claus ... but only from a distance.

Mom and Dad (and Elmo) enjoyed some eggnog while we stuffed the stocking.

We even had a white Christmas in Chicago with snow on Christmas Eve.

Then, on Christmas morning we opened presents and watched Griffin take it all in.

Oma sent him a dinosaur rocker that really rocks! And he is also enjoying his very own little chair from the Grovers ...

Grandma sent this adorable shirt (among other things!)

And the leftover wrapping was a big hit...

Our wonderful friends joined us for Christmas Dinner and we all watched on as Gary "masterfully" carved the turkey. Notice the assortment of beverages ... beer bottle, wine bottle and, of course, sippy cup!

Griffin really enjoyed his first chocolate chip cookie...yes, that is chocolate all over his face :)

What a wonderful holiday with our little man!