O Christmas Tree...and other Christmas things...by Gage

Boy oh boy...am I ever excited about Christmas! Ever since we put up the Christmas tree, I've asked Mommy every day if Santa is coming today. She keeps saying "not yet". But that we are getting closer every day! I think Mommy really loves Christmastime too! She told me last Saturday morning that we were going to put up our tree and told me about all the fun ornaments we have! Griffin and I got to pick out our very own ornaments. In my past 3 Christmases, I've acquired a "Baby's First" (or 3 or 4...thanks to many other people who were very excited about my first Christmas!), an Elmo ornament, and a horsey ornament. Griffin got a "Baby's First" last year. This year I picked out a Little Einstein's rocket and Grif chose Mickey Mouse.

The night we put up and decorated the tree, Mommy made some appetizer food and punch...and I discovered something that I love...punch! It was sooooo yummy! I begged and begged for more and more. I think I ended up getting two cups. Pretty good.

Here we are getting started on the tree:

I was really excited to see each ornament as Mom and Dad unwrapped them!

Here's Grif admiring the ornaments. He loves them too...a bit too much though! He broke 3 the weekend we put up the tree! Although, he's been doing pretty good with not touching them since.

Later, in our Christmas pjs. Mommy took some pictures for Christmas cards.

One of my most favorite things is a little Santa that you wind up and it plays music. It's so cool!

As for my wish list, I've asked for everything under the sun. So I think I will be happy with anything and everything I get! I'm really excited to get these Christmas festivities started!

Last night...by Griffin

Last night, I decided that I didn't want dinner from Kobe.

Last night I decided I would rather have a cookie (we don't even have cookies).

Last night, Mommy and Daddy told me we didn't have cookies.

Last night, I then started begging (screaming, rather) for candy.

Last night, I carried on for a good 30-40 minutes about this business of not wanting any food, rather junk instead.

Last night, I did convince Daddy to give me some yogurt. Upon completion of this yogurt, I still screamed for candy.

Last night, I shocked my parents. Gage evidently never threw a tantrum before.

So, last night, I thought they needed to learn how to handle a tantrum. Too bad they didn't learn anything.

Last night, this face:

was nowhere to be seen.

I am three! by Gage

Three whole years old! Can you believe it? I had the most fabulous four day birthday ever! It was so much fun this year, since I'm older and I asked for my presents and got to pick what food we ate and everything!

On my actual birthday, (Oct. 1) I requested pancakes for dinner. With bacon and eggs. So Daddy went to the store and bought blueberries, chocolate chips, and whip cream! Mommy and I wanted chocolate chip and Daddy and Griffin wanted blueberry. They were soooooo yummy! After that, I knew I had a surprise present...I was so excited about it. Mommy and Daddy made me guess what it was...I guessed bubble wrap, but I was wrong...it was a Geotrax Train set! I had been asking for one for months and months! It is so much fun...even though my tornado of a brother keeps taking the track apart!

On Saturday night, Mimi, Poppy, Pap, Mimi, Courtney, Ben, Chase and Nana came over for another birthday dinner. This time I requested crunchy tacos. We also had cake...I wanted chocolate with chocolate icing! I got more toys and some clothes (which I wasn't too thrilled with. Hey, I'm a boy...!). I got some Diego stuff, a Mickey Mouse racetrack, and a cool Batman car.

On Sunday, believe it or not, my crazy mother gave me another little party for my friends. We just had my neighbor friends, Carter, Kiersten, and Jaden over for pizza and cupcakes. I got more toys. And it was soooo much fun!

I'm really lucky to have so many people love me and want to share my birthday with me!

Here's a picture that Mommy took of me yesterday...I hear that Daddy really likes it!

Just Randoms...by Griffin

So, how is your summer going? Mine is going pretty great! I'm learning to do new stuff all the time! I'm walking like an absolute pro now and I've even added dancing to my list of skills. Just put any music on and I will totally shake my booty. I've expanded my list of foods from bread only to bread, meatloaf, bananas, hot dog chili, and spaghetti. Mommy is happy about that. I have also decided to become more independent, whether Mommy likes it or not. I pretty much insist on brushing my own teeth. I have a realy awesome grip when Mommy or Daddy tries to pry the toothbrush out of my hands! So...my new fave activity is actually brushing my teeth!

What's new with Gage? Well, he's as cool as ever. I totally want to be just like when I grow up! Because of him, I get to play with some cool "big kid" toys like motorcycle men and G.I. Joe guys. He's already really excited about his birthday and is really hoping to get a train. And shhhhh...don't tell, but I'm pretty sure Mommy and Daddy are getting him one! Pretty sweet for me too! Here are a couple of pictures of him...he looks pretty grown up here I think, don't you?

Well, in other news, I'm gonna be a big brother! Lucky for me, I have a great big brother myself! Mommy started her own blog that she's wanting me to plug it here. Whatever! Here's the link:

www.kellismanyblessings.blogspot.com

I guess Kelli is Mommy?

Us and our bears...by Gage

So when I was about 5 months old, on a whim, my mommy laid me down with a little brown bear. I instantly snuggled up to this bear and Mommy and Daddy named him "B". B is for brown, bear, baby, Brian (who gave him to me in the first place). B has seen me through bad nights of teething, moving from my crib to my big boy bed , and many other sleep issues. I really love him and now I can't sleep without him.



And when Griffin was born, it was only natural that the gift I give him be a teddy bear. I had hoped to find a little brown one, but found a little blue one instead. And that worked out well, since there is no confusion on whose bear is whose!

It took Griffin a little bit longer to get attached to his bear and we couldn't ever figure out a name for his bear. But about a month ago, Griffin named him "Baby" all on his own. So now we call his bear "Baby".

Aren't we just a couple of little darlings?

Deep sea diving...in the bathtub! By Gage...

Like my googles?

Oh brother! by Griffin...

Gotta love brothers-I know it doesn't look like it here-but I do love my big brother Gage!