James had his first snow day

Christmas Morning

Christmas 2008

Well, it's been a while but my computer was broken, so I've got lots of pictures to dump!

Here's what Santa left for James:
James leaving cookies for Santa:
And, of course, a note:
Decorating the tree


Decorating (and eating) the gingerbread house:

Thanksgiving and Visiting Santa

James met up with Santa at the mall last week. Here they are in negotiations.

Some pictures from a river festival in Chattanooga. We spent Thanksgiving visiting Nana and Grandpa in Tennessee. In all the excitement we didn't get a whole lot of pictures, but here are a few...
Decorated riverboats were all over the river at nightfall, bu they didnt' show up too well on the camera. Jame was excited though!
I love the airport shots. It was surprisingly empty on the Wednesday before and the Saturday after Thanskgiving...
My little jet-setter

Some more with Grandpa:

Tuckered out!

Grassy field at the riverfront
This is why all the airline passengers love him
Watching the planes
About 20 seconds later, he bonked his head on the glass. Poor guy.

Happy First Birthday!

On November 16th, you completed your year of firsts with your first birthday. We've laughed, we've cried, and we've grown together as a family. You have filled a void in my heart that I didn't even know was there until you came into my life. I've watched you over the months transform from a curled up wrinkled little baby to a strong little boy. Every day you amaze me with what you've learned and you grow more independent, but you will always be my little baby.


Pictures (uploaded out of order)

Winding Down at the end of the evening

Mollee

Mason


Wall Decorations

The Spread
M&Ms with James' face
Alex pretending to be a puppy
James gets a birthday kiss

Hmm, what's this?

om nom nom
Emma and Alex
With Godfather Jay
Cakes!