Jude turns TWO

Jude is now officially a TODDLER!!

 Getting a felt birthday crown at preschool has been a tradition since Ellie turned 2.  Jude loved being the center of attention during circle time.

 

 Ellie also had an Elmo cake for her second birthday.

 

 All day he kept saying . . . . "Jude - Two-teen."

Come on, kid, I can wait for the teenage years!

 

 This photo cracks me up - he looks SO much like Drew playing his new instrument

 

Here's a little 2 year summary of the Jude-man

*favorite activity - playing games.  he loves to run down to the closet at the end of the hall, pull out a game, get all the pieces out then pack it right back up. 

*favorite show - right now it's a tie between Sesame Street and Thomas the Train

*bedtime routine - Jude is a great sleeper (FINALLY).  He loves getting cozy in his bed with at least 3 books and pets.

*favorite snack - mornings start with cut up banana in a bowl to be eaten with a fork, while snuggled under the blue blankie.  He's not too specific, eh!

*tricks - Jude seems to love to put on a show.  Ask him to 'guitar face' or say 'excuuuuse me' and your belly will hurt from laughing so hard!

*loves - he LOVES his sister, LaLa, loves Elmo, loves books and loves loves loves school

 

Happy Birthday to my little man!

A Little Late . . .

But still thankful!

We had a lovely Thanksgiving dinner at Drew's aunt's house this year.  Delicious cornbread stuffing was the highlight for me!!

Drew's cousin came with her 8 month old twin girls so there were even babies to snuggle!

 

Jude loved saying "Happy Turkey Day!"

 

 I'm so thankful that Drew and I have families that get along so well.  It would awful to have to split the holidays between my side and his side.

All the family together drinking wine is a much better solution!!

 

 Jude ate his weight in olives.  I have vivid memories of playing under my Nana's big oak table doing the same thing.

 

 Spent some of the weekend at the tire shop after I got a flat tire.  Here is Ellie striking a diva pose!

 

Christmas traditions are in full swing around here. 

This year we are doing activities in their advent calendar vs. candy. 

So far here is the run-down

Dec 1st - Bring out Grapes our Elf on the Shelf and get our Christmas tree

Dec 2nd - Wear new Christmas jammies and watch Elf

Today - Drink hot cocoa and listen to The Grinch on record

Tomorrow's agenda - Decorate Christmas cookies.

 

It's the most wonderful time of the year!!