Getting Our Christmas Tree

This weekend Kevin, Henry and I picked out our Christmas tree. We ended up finding a nice tree with long needles, I forget what the kind is called, but it's beautiful. I let Henry sit on my lap in the front seat while we drove through the tree farm. He loved being able to watch out the window and bouncing around. I fear that he like "off roading" a little too much and may cause some trouble with his cousins when he gets older.

Here is the tree Kevin wanted to get, probably because he is the one responsible for getting the tree into the house.

Henry getting a lift from Daddy.

The tree we came home with.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Henry experienced his first Thanksgiving last week and to no surprise he loved every minute of it. Of course he would love a holiday dedicated to good food! I was a little sad because Henry had a very cute "My First Thanksgiving" shirt that Cole wore last year, however it was too tight for Henry. I did, however, make him wear the headband that went with the outfit, despite Kevin's efforts to prevent this. Henry was able to try a lot of food, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, and my mom even sneaked him some chocolate pie (after she was told not to!) which Henry thoroughly enjoyed. During dinner we noticed that some squirrels from the neighborhood helped themselves to their own feast on our front steps!

Grammy giving Henry chocolate pie, he really did like it.

My little turkey enjoying his stuffing.

Henry's Auntie Kerri got him a toy from Aruba, and he has been having so much fun with it. Here he is showing Grammy how it works.

Helping Mommy!

This past weekend Henry and I worked hard to complete all of our chores together because Kevin worked all weeked. Henry was a great helper with the laundry and with cutting coupons. I hope he continues to enjoy helping me as he gets older!

A Weekend in Boston

A couple of weeks ago Henry and I went to Boston to visit my girlfriends. It was our first overnight without Daddy, and all in all it went well. We had to make it a "girls night in" (with Henry of course), but I don't think anybody minded. We missed Jil and Kristen, but as you can see from the photo below, Henry had a chance to say hello to Kristen on the phone. The plan was to go on a much wanted duck tour, however due to the tours being sold out, we settled for a late lunch and some catching up and perhaps some rumor starting (not on purpose of course). Henry was quite a gentleman at lunch and enjoyed his sliced banana the hostess was kind enough to bring him. Henry conked out early and slept through all of our noise, which was fairly surprising to me! We had a great time and can't wait for our next trip! Thanks again Meghann and Laura for sharing your home with us and to all the other girls for a great night!


Henry "talking" to Kristen on the phone.

Awww! How cute, I think Chrissy looks almost as excited as she did on her 21st birthday license photo!

Showing off his moves for the girls.

A bottle with Meghann in the new hat she bought him in Bermuda! You look great Henry!

A little disappointed about finding out the duck tours were sold out, but we'll try again in the spring and we can bring Hibiscus along! (Hibiscus is Anne-Marie's unborn child for those who were wondering)

A photo with the roomies, Thanks Guys!

Reading his favorite book with Tama, you can tell she gets a lot of practice.

Yup, that's a professional aunt at work!

Happy Halloween

Henry enjoyed his first Halloween tonight, actually I think I enjoyed it much more than him. He was a good sport in his costume though, keeping it on long enough for everyone to see him. He loved getting dresses up with his cousins and he even went trick or treating. He did not get many treats though, thanks to me. He still loved seeing all kids in costumes and handing out candy. All the boys before heading out.

Henry thought Cole was funny in his cow costume.

Catch that monkey!

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

On Sunday we celebrated Kevin's dad's birthday (it was actually on 10/21). We had a yummy meal of turkey, stuffing and potatoes, all of which Henry thoroughly enjoyed(except the turkey, he's too young) and opened some presents with Grandpa. Judging from Henry's excitement of the food and the presents, I think he is really going to enjoy the holidays.

"I'll get that for you Grandpa."

He was so happy to play with the paper, he didn't even care what was in the box.

That's right Henry, you need to earn your keep.