Funny boy!

Stirling is at an age where he says things that are so cute. A lot of what he says is mimicing what he hears and it sounds so funny coming from a two year old. Today he got into the cupboard, grabbed one of my shopping bags, marched into the dining room and announced, "I'm going to the store. I going to buy stuff." So I ask what he is going to buy and he scrunches up his forehead, points his finger at me and says, "I will buy coffee for you at the store mama." Then he opened the front door and walked out.
He has also been telling us lately, "I'm going to work, see you later," right before he leaves the house.
What a funny boy.

Merry Christmas!

Although we would have loved to be with our families, we had a wonderful Christmas this year. Stirling was very excited on Christmas Eve to the point of being wild, and so was ready for all the festivities of Christmas day. As we opened our stockings, Stirling was thrilled and exclaimed about each item, taking his time to play with each one and enjoy it. To be honest, we could have just done a stocking, and he would have been satisfied. After stockings we ate our traditional Christmas breakfast of sausage and orange rolls before we opened the rest of the gifts. Stirling had waited so patiently for so many days, that he had no problem waiting a little longer to open presents. Each present was also exclaimed over and taken out of packaging to be played with. I was so proud of how nicely Stirling behaved and I am so glad he enjoyed all the new toys he received. After a delicious pot roast and roasted veggies for dinner that RJ made, we lit a few fireworks outside and then came in to have birthday cake for Baby Jesus. It was a very special day of blessings!
Here are some pictures of Christmas morning.

Family picture and we all smiled and only needed to take one shot!


Stirling cuddling in the "Very Hungry Catepillar" blanket from Gaga, Auntie Jann, and Cousin Shirley!


RJ was happy to receive "Coraline" from the Smeads!


Yay! Truck books from Ry and Opa.


Stirling created "snow" from packing materials on the living room floor. RJ was not thrilled, but I thought it was kind of funny!


Eating Christmas candy- look at that silly grin!

Winter Fun!

I know... it doesn't really look like winter! We have been enjoying cool weather and have been spending some fun time outdoors lately. There was one day in particular that was just beautiful and we found a big pile of leaves to play in. Stirling also discovered the excitement of climbing trees. Now, whenever we go for walks, he looks for trees he can climb with or without help from us.

Decorating the Christmas Tree

Merry Christmas!!!