my how they grow up...

So there is much to report with Fred's first birthday that happened months ago, same with the visit of his cousin, and all his new skills, but I thought I would put into perspective just how much Fred has grown up since the last time I posted. When he was a baby I hardly ever left him, and now as this new an improve toddler there are times when I have had to trust friends and family to watch him. It stunning to see how mature he convinced his 'Aunt' Abby he is, as she demonstrated on her blog. Well just wait, when I watch Noah the next time I think we will all go get piercings.

catch up

so I was going to try to make a little Christmas movie to share the fun we had with the holidays.... and now its February. So here are a few pics... (I gotta post before any birthday activities occur)

Christmas eve with the Worst family ever, we had such a great time it was so nice and will be one of my favorite holiday memories for years I'm sure.

Silliness with Grandma's winter hat - now she knows why Aunt Molly won't go into stores with her when she wears it.

Holiday Magic at the Zoo, a new tradition that we are love to have with Aunt Mary and her other nephews and niece.

We almost loved Santa, then got freaked and there is just something great about pictures of him crying!


I need to download the rest of the photos and clear off the camera to capture upcoming birthday moments (that is if he'll stand still long enough... walking is a favorite past time)

New Year = New Tricks

On New Year's Day Fred decided to walk. There were no photo's, no video, because we were so surprised but he did his little baby Frankenstein walk right across the living room of Stan's Aunt and Uncle's house. We'll try to catch some of the action and post it soon.

Favorite Toy

More videos to come... but Grandpa Worst posted a fun video from Christmas Eve! Isn't this a fun gift from Auntie Em, Uncle Ken & Cousin Owen? And we are still walking and walking and walking...

The Boys say HO Ho ho!

Fred had Noah over last week for a play date and to show his friends what a Christmas tree is. Click here to see photos. Yes, Fred is having fun learning all about Christmas, and we have many more adventures on this topic to share.

We have no idea

A silly night at dinner that just makes us laugh. Luckily we were able to get Aunt Molly on Skype to be part of the fun - I love when Fred perks up with the dial tones.



What are these babies thinking I wonder.

Nerd... its in our DNA

We were given this sweater by one of my mom's good friends, its handmade and you can't see it in the picture but there is a navy F knitted into the sweater, and the buttons are little crayons. We put him in it and it cracks me up. I think we found Fred Rogers replacement. Yes, I'm truly enjoying the power of "I'm bigger than you and will make you wear ridiculous things" - its so short lived I must take advantage! You will also notice some ridiculous faces he makes. My favorite is this "oh" mouth and he curls is tongue - it makes me laugh every time!