Christmas Preparation

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!   I am about a month behind in blog posts....the holidays were packed with fun and kept us running...so I will have to catch up over the next few weeks.   This batch of pictures goes all the way back to the beginning of December when we were just getting ready for Christmas.    I'll add commentary as  I post....

First step....find a Christmas tree.   It was a mildly cool day...Erin and I were laughing at how silly Jack looked bundled up for our tree finding quest..

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The tree nursery had lot of large blow-up Christmas decorations..Jack was mesmerized...

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Hmmmm...so many beautiful trees to choose from.

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After finding the perfect match we took advantage of the free cookies, popcorn and hot chocolate that they had to offer.   Jack and Erin are sharing a cookie here..

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Once the tree was up, Jack spent a few minutes each day checking out all of the various ornaments.   His favorite were the apple, star, and of course the balls.

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 Here he is 'hugging' an ornament.

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Hanging out with Lola under the tree.

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Scanning for possible new ornaments to see...

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Here are two pictures from a holiday party that we attended at my cousin Amy's house.   The place was packed with kids and fun.   They have a ton of cool toys and Jack had a ball checking them all out.   Here is mom, Jess and Jack

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This is Mia and Jack (they are very close to the same age...but still not quite old enough to really play with each other).

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Our first significant snow of the year.   We were excited to get outside and play in the snow.   Daddy built a snowman!  Jack had fun stomping around and throwing balls in the snow.

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Good snowman Daddy!

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Jack throwing a pass to Mr. Snowman.   Too bad he only had stick arms.

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Mommy and Jack

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Last but not least...here are some pictures of us trying to stay busy on snowy, cold days.   First, having a great time BANGING!!

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And finally, another fun indoor activity....helping Mommy put on her makeup!  Jack seems to be a bit fascinated with the process of applying makeup....one morning I figured I would just let him go for it....here is his masterpiece.

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