I Think He is Getting it...

A BIG package came to the door today-hand delivered from the mailwoman. Russell already loves to answer the door (since Halloween) and when the package was for him-it just added to the fun! It was from Great Grandpa Russell! He then had to learn to leave the package alone until Christmas (actually even a day later since we will be in California). That was a bit rough, but I hope he learns the power of self control... :) something I am not so great at.

Lucky Lady

 One afternoon while I was cooking dinner and Russell was dancing at my feet and seemingly unable to please, I decided to put him in front of the sink with some kitchen "toys". He was very pleased with his job of "washing mommy's dishes." At first I thought, "Oh great, there will be water everywhere, I may have to change his clothes, now I will have to re-wash the dishes, and mop the floor.... on went my list of "have-to's."  But watching him play and concentrate so hard on his "job", I quickly realized it was worth soaked clothes, floor and extra dishes for me.
I am a Lucky Lady to be blessed with a beautiful, healthy boy. This was a great reminder of what a gift he truly is! :)

The Visit

We went to the Alpenrose Dairy. They have Storybook Lane, live animals, Santa, model trains and a yummy bakery. All free! (Except the picture with Santa). Very cool place, we liked it better than the carzy zoo lights!