Christmas Traditions

Since I was younger, Christmas never really began until after my birthday. Walter and I have carried on that tradition in our house. We got our tree and decorated the house the weekend following my birthday. This year didn't feel as festive in the beginning, probably due to our two car accidents and being without a family car (total bummer)! We bought a new car and our fun traditions soon followed! We went to Peacock Lane, Victorian Mansion, Zoo Lights and PIR! Peacock Lane and Zoo Lights are an every year tradition for us. I have been to the Victorian mansion many times, but we don't get there every year. PIR was a first for us all and it was beautiful. The kids loved the whole thing.

We celebrated Christmas at Mor Mor's on Christmas Eve. The 5 cousins were all together and had fun playing. It is a lot of fun watching them all open their presents. Christmas morning we all wake up to see what Santa brought us and my dad came over a little bit later to give his gifts. The kids got some fun toys this year! Christmas night we went out for our traditional Chinese dinner. It was delicious and fun!

I love this time of year! Our next stop will be Seattle this weekend! We are so excited to ring in the new year with Chris, Signe and Satchel!

Almost Two

Felix is 22 months today! This past month his language has developed so much! It is quite amazing!

What's he sayin:
"What's that"
"There it is"
Balls
Bubbles
Baby
"Hi"
"Bye Bye"
Mama
Dada
Papa
Mor Mor
GG
Up
Book
Hat
Hug
Star
Moon
*I am sure I am missing a few...

What's he singin:
Twinkle Twinkle
ABC's
He does the hand motions to "The Wheels on the Bus"

One of my favorites is he can tell you what just about every animal says!

Felix is still going to his music class, which he has grown to really love! He gets excited when I tell him where we are going and recognizes the building. He also started a class all about balls. It's hilarious to watch, he is the youngest in there. The teacher tries to get the 2 year olds to stretch before they play, funniest thing to see. Felix has no part of that, he just wants to kick the soccer ball, throw the baseball or make a basket!

This has been such a fun month and I just love the time I get to spend with him!