Holiday Express

This week has kind of been a busy week. On Tuesday, we went to this thing called Holiday Express on post. They had all sorts of Christmas things there. All kinds of booths and things for kids to do and even Santa was there! Mommy had been telling me about Santa a lot and I wanted to go and see him already. I already knew what I was going to tell him too. I was going to tell him I wanted toys. And candy. I was ready. So we stood in the long line to see Santa. I started to get a little nervous and then it was my turn. I sat on his lap, a little unsurely, but then he gave me a candy cane and I was good. Mommy doesn't have a picture for that one yet because they haven't loaded them on the website yet. Soon though. Mommy really doesn't have any pictures from that night because 1) Daddy was at work still so it was hard for her to handle me AND the camera. Especially since all I could think about was grabbing that cool ceramic train Mommy told me I couldn't touch. 2) Even though my diaper was changed right before getting there, I managed to completely soak through my pants after maybe only a hour there. And Mommy left my extra at home because she didn't think we'd need them. Won't do that again. Otherwise, I had a fun time. There were lots of people there.

On Thursday, I got to play with a bunch of my friends at Laura's house. We all ran and screamed and caused trouble. It was fun. But that wasn't the only thing going on that night. Daddy's work was having a holiday party that night too. So Daddy came and picked us up and away we headed. When we first walked in, the first thing I noticed was all the jumpers they had there!! They even had a smaller one just for the little guys like me! I was so excited to start jumping. I've never really been interested before or even actually jumped in one, only gone down the ones with slides and stuff, but man did I love jumping in this one! And when there was another kid with me, I was even more excited. I really like other kids and I'm not too shy around them. I'm always saying hi to them, or trying to get them to play and stuff like that. I just like other kids. So we'd jump, and fall, and laugh and play. It was just fun. Eventually it was time to get out and eat though. After eating, we did a cake walk and I won. I picked out some yummy looking peppermint bark. It's just white and milk chocolate topped with crushed candy cane. Yum. And after that, Santa came!! So we stood in line so I could talk to him again. I wasn't as nervous this time, and I sat willingly, but I wouldn't really smile. I'd just crack a really small smile that looked more sad then happy. But don't let that fool you, I sat on his lap for a while. And then when my turn was up, I wanted to sit on it again. After, I got to jump a little more and then we headed home. It was a lot of fun.

Friday, I got to hang out with my friend Ethan. He's younger then me, but he's about my size. His birthday is coming up soon. He's gonna be 1. We hang out a lot. I'm teaching him a few things.

This weekend I went to not 1 but 2 birthday parties. My friend Kenzie, who turns 2, and Aida and Adarah who're gonna be 5. I definitely had a lot of fun at both the parties. Aida and Adarah are kids that Laura has had for the year while they're Mommy is deployed. I'm sad because soon their Mommy is coming back and they'll be leaving. I ask for them when I know we're going to Franky and Laura's house. We all hang out in their room and lay in bed watching cartoons and nap together. We've even played hide and seek together and boy was that fun. Mommy is trying to let me see as much as possible before they leave. Like today, I get to see them later. Good stuff.

So that was my busy week. Mommy put some pictures up from Daddy's work party for you :)


Playing with the bean bag toss

throwing my bag in.

playing with Daddy.

Giggling with Mommy. I think she's tickling me.

sitting with Santa.

in the jumper.

I was trying to push at mommy.

jumping.

Picture shoot.

Yesterday, we had a really nice day here. Mommy and Daddy thought that it would be a good day to do pictures for christmas cards. We drove around downtown trying to find the perfect spot to take said pictures and ended up at one of the places we took my 2 year pictures. Originally, Daddy wanted to wait for snow, but we don't know when or if snow is coming, so that didn't work. I wouldn't mind having some snow. I like snow. Anyways, we were gonna take pictures. I wasn't so cooperative with the whole process. I mean, I'm 2 years old, I'm not supposed to make things easy right? So after taking lots and lots of pictures we finally decided to give up and head back home. We took like 60 pictures and sure there are some good ones. Not great ones, but good. So Mommy is gonna see what she could put together and call it good. So Mommy put up some of the pictures we took. She left out the ones that are possible for the card so as she narrows it down, she'll upload more. Enjoy the many faces of me :)

I did a lot of this face.

cheesing it up.

blowing kisses

kissing mommy's cheek

telling a story.

hugs

reach reach reach!

I didn't seem to smile with my eyes open.

Daddy telling me to smile. Yawn.

Really closing my eyes tight for this one.

sidetracked.

camera...what camera

playing with rocks.

rolling around.

Are we done yet?

I almost forgot. Mommy added my christmas list on the left sidebar :) Just so you know.

Visiting..

Me and Mommy took a trip to Spokane last week. I had so much fun seeing everyone! I got to spend lots and lots of time with Nana and Papa and everyone! Unfortunately, our first night there, we had to make a trip to the hospital. My ears were really hurting and it turns out that I had a double ear infection and possibly strep again. So I was again on antibiotics. I was feeling better pretty quickly after I got the medicine though so I got to have lots of fun. I even went and trick or treated Nana and Papa's works. I've done it the past 2 years, so why should this year be any different :). Papa and me also got to have a lot of guy time. Saturday, we went to Uncle Mike and Aunt Kris's and played and ate. Everyone was there! Aunt Patty even brought Uncle Mike and Aunt Kris's new puppy to meet me. He was so cute! I loved on him constantly. He's currently nameless, but I like to call him Ziggy. He even snuggled up on my shoulder and went to sleep. On Tuesday, Nana and Papa took us to Cat Tales, which is a zoological park that has tigers, lions, bears, linx, cougars, serval cats, etc. They have sooo many kitties! I loved it there. As you will see, some of the pictures there are a little blurry because I was so excited I wouldn't sit still for Mommy. I really wanted to touch the tigers. At one point, I ran (even though Mommy kept telling me not too) and one of the cubs that were born nov. 07 started pacing on his side of the fence following me. I thought that was so funny. His name was Tuga. After that, I named all the tigers Tuga. When we went to see the bears, the student started feeding the bear some treats and he would stand on his hind legs and stuff. I could not stop laughing! I mean, a bear standing! I just had so much fun there, I can't wait to go back! Overall, we had a great trip. I love everyone and miss you all again! Can't wait to see everyone again!

'Ziggy' giving kisses.

playing in 'Ziggy's' crate.

Snuggling. He was sleeping.

playing the drums on Nana.

The coolest train!

Heading to the tigers, lions, and bears. Oh My!

Tuga. Smiling.

a standing bear. So funny!

watching the bear.

Cheese!

hanging with Papa.

kitty wanted to play. He stopped to smile at Mommy though.

running, running, and more running

tuga again.

trying to get over to the other fence so I could touch the tiger.

I really liked laying on the ground. Call me crazy.

watching airplanes with Papa.

Stitch.

Just a quick update. Mommy was trying to upload some of the pictures from the park and stuff, but it wasn't working. So those will come tomorrow hopefully. This has been an eventful week for me. Well, really one day for the most part. I got hurt on Monday. I was running around the house, like I normally do, pushing one of my push toys into walls and stuff, again, like I normally do, and slipped on the wood floor that is by the front door. I hit my mouth on one of my toys and spilt right under my lip and on the inside of my mouth. It hurt. I cried for a few minutes but not too long. Mommy got it to stop bleeding without having to give me any of my medicine, which is good, cause I like to drink stuff and while on the medicine, I get limited on my liquids. We waited for Daddy to get home (he was already on his way when I got hurt) and Mommy called my doctor's advice hotline and decided to take me to the hospital. I ended up get 2 stitches. Well, 3 because they had to redo one since I untied it only about 2 minutes after they put it in. It itched, so I pulled on it with my teeth, and it untied. I didn't know. It was hard for me not to play with them. Mommy and Daddy tried to distract me by giving me my 'B' (binky) and juice and even got me some ice cream as a little treat. It didn't work too well. I eventually left it alone though. I get them out tomorrow morning. About time! The cuts on the inside of my mouth are healing pretty good too. They don't hurt anymore.

The day before I hurt myself, we went go-karting again. I got to ride with Daddy this time. I had fun! Mommy rode in another kart on the track with us. It was a good day there. One day, I'll be able to drive myself. That'll be cool.

Me and Mommy leave soon to go to Spokane. I'm excited. Mommy asked me today who we were going to see in a few days and I said Nana Papa. Of course, there are a lot others that I will be seeing too. It'll be a fun trip. I also get to sleep in my own big boy bed. Mommy has been thinking about switching me to a big boy bed but she is going to see how I do there first. Maybe I'll surprise her.

Well, hopefully it will let Mommy put the other pictures up tomorrow. There are lots of them. For now, enjoy the ones you get =)

In the car with Daddy.

We were trying to beat Mommy. Her car was faster.

My owie.

Just hanging out watching tv while waiting.

my stitches.

So Mommy wants to...

Win!!! Mommy's friend is having a giveaway on her blog. She is the one who took my 1 year pictures and my 18month pictures. Look at my header. Those we're my one year. Below, those are a few from my 18 month.

Mommy just loves them, of course! Well anyways, Jaidean is having a giveaway, and Mommy wants to win. So you all should go and see what Jaidean is giving away!! While you're there, check out more of her work. It's so good!

Mommy is working on the halloween pictures and more park pictures. So keep looking for those too!