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! 

Thanksgiving Weekend 2011

First of all, here are a few pictures of Nico and Liam that I promised to post.  They really enjoyed each other!

Hopefully, Nico will visit again soon.

Now then, on Thanksgiving we headed to Montpelier to Uncle Randy and Aunt Mindy's house.  It was a lovely couple of days and the weather was wonderful!

Liam enjoyed most of his time outside running free.

He loves being outside.

This one is my favorite.  I love the barn in the background.

Eventually, we headed back inside when the Ives arrived to do some visiting.  Here is Uncle Kyle and Aunt Lauren with little Anderson (who is looking at his momma)

Lauren and Mindy cooking our wonderful feast.

Anderson had fun being naked.  He is super cute and sweet for those of you who don't know.

This boy got hungry before dinner so he ate a little earlier than the rest of us.

Chris, Liam, and Grandma

After our lovely meal, Liam checked out Anderson.

The next day is was BEAUTIFUL outside, so we all gathered out in the sitting area and enjoyed it.

Liam and daddy checking out the fire.

Anderson, Grandpa Randy, and Michelle

Daddy and Liam hanging in the hammock.

The Grandmas and their grand-babies.  (As you can see one of them doesn't sit still very well)

Aunt Lauren and Anderson sporting their sunglasses.

We came home Friday evening and then Saturday morning we soaked up our last few hours with G&G Casson before they left.  That evening we decided to head into Old Town Alexandria and check out the Christmas tree. Liam is sprinting towards his daddy in this one.

Liam and Daddy.

Mommy and Liam.  He loved just getting to run around.

When we got home he found a Honeycrisp apple we bought at the Farmer's Market.  He was digging it!

I also finished Liam's last book.  It's his 9-12 month album and you can check it out here. You may have to scroll down and look to the right of the screen.  Enjoy!