Fun in a Box

This boy got a new big boy carseat!

As you can see the box it came in was a HUGE hit!

After he played with the box for a little bit he decided to relax in his new ride.

The next night daddy joined Liam in the box.

They had a good time.

Then Liam decided to relax for a while in his new found baby cave.

Play Dates

Here is Liam with his cool Oscar the Grouch hat we got him.  I love it!

Last Friday we had a play date. There were four one-year-old babies running around.  It was awesome!

Noah, Liam, and Lyla

Noah, Liam, Lilah, and Lyla

Liam and Lilah taking a break to do some reading.

Noah joined them later.

Lyla LOVED the alphabet train.  She sat and played with it for about 30 minutes and was completely entertained.

Meanwhile, Liam and the other Lilah decided to break open a box of noodles.  They were super proud of themselves.

Today we went over to Christina's house and Jen was finally able to meet up with us!  I was so excited to see Gavin again.

Liam, Gavin, and Lyla

Babies working in the kitchen

Then we decided we needed to take a picture just like we did last January.  Our babies have grown up a little.  We even took it in the same chair.

They are all about the same size now!

We had some great play days and can't wait for more!

Santa Claus

As I mentioned previously we took Liam to see Santa last Saturday.  I was waiting to order more pictures before I posted about it though.  This Santa was AMAZING!  He came up to Chris and me introduced himself and took time to get Liam's name.  Then he knelt down near Liam to see how he would react.  Liam seemed okay so we headed over to the chair with Mrs. Claus.  Santa had the deepest voice ever, the best Ho, Ho, Ho I have ever heard, and a REAL beard! 

Liam was okay with them at first

Looking a little uncertain

Checking out the big guy

Still checking him out

Then he broke!  He suddenly became scared. 

Chris was kneeling right next to him in this picture.  No worries we snagged Liam right away and Santa stepped back at let Liam calm down.  When he did they gave him a stuffed reindeer to take home.  Liam was fine after a few minutes and started playing but still kept his distance from Santa.  Even though Liam got upset it was the best Santa I have ever seen!

1 Year Photos

Here are Liam's 1-year photos.  Yes, I am still adjusting to the fact that my baby is one year old!

Chris changed his shirt to orange when we realized he blended into the background!

Lovin' on Goldie

Picture with his birthday shirt.

Love this one.

He enjoyed climbing on this couch and even fell off at one point.

And lastly the big smile!

Zoolights!

The other day Liam decided to relax on his pillow pets.

He also tried on his santa hat.

Then Daddy and Liam posed for a picture.

On Friday night we headed to zoo lights.  It was awesome, a little colder than I prefer but still awesome.

Liam staying warm.

Noah staying warm.

Lights!

The gang, Chris, Liam, Jacob, Noah, and Holly.

They had the strangest form of entertainment for kids.  It was a panda with a Santa hat dancing in a snow globe.  The kids seemed to enjoy it.  Liam and Noah checking out the scene.

Trying to figure it all out.  Liam attempted a few dance moves.

Later the boys climbed on the fence, while we tried to get a picture of them facing us. Ha!

Mommy and Liam

Santa Panda 

Mommas and the babies.  Noah eventually became a little frightened and Liam decided to pet the panda.

Family photo.

These trees put on an awesome musical light show.

On our way out we headed to the kids' farm to check out the animals. There was also ice skating that I really wanted to do since I have never been, but it was cold and getting late so I passed.  Maybe next time!  Liam liked checking out the goats.

He would stick his face right on the fence, unfortunately I didn't get any real good pictures.

Liam and Daddy.  He was super happy riding on daddy's shoulders to the car.

On Saturday we took Liam to see Santa.  It was the best Santa I have ever seen.  I will post pictures and soon as I get my hands on one of the professional photos!