Photo Story - Times, They are a Changing...

A friend stopped by to give me a little early Chirstmas gift (thank you friend!) and as she was leaving, I got a notice about fraudulant activity on a financial account of mine - that stressed me out. So off to the library Harrison and I went to return (ironically) some past -due books and check out some Christmas books [and videos]. We came home with State Fair, White Christmas, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (original) and to round it out - Scooby Doo (the cartoon); not to mention a few good books. I guess we couldn't decide.

From there we went to Starbucks to use my newly acquired [and perfectly timed] gift card on my favorite holiday drink, an Eggnog Latte. Mmmm. No more stress for me.

I also got a little something for Harrison... a Hazelnut Cream (and it tastes as good as it sounds)! This year I've finally let him try all these fun things like hot chocolate (at Halloween), hot apple cider (Thanksgiving) and now, a Hazelnut cream from Starbucks.

He's almost four years old and I'm glad I held off from giving him all these yummy treat experiences. It's so joyous watching him relish in the flavor "firsts" and being able to express his excitement not only on his face but with his own words.

What does he think of the Hazelnut Cream?

"Mmm, Mommy, this customer treat is my all-time favoritest drink in the whole world!"

And then he asked,

"Is this a healty drink?"

Um, Err...

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Wordless Wednesday - Who's With the Baby?

I put out Harrison's nativity scene under tree and he immediately set about playing with it.

Then other day when I went to take some Christmas pictures when I noticed something odd added in the set.

I knew that  the cow, donkey, lambs and camel were common at the scene - but did you know a little black cat was right in the middle of the action?

Me either.

I can't believe it's Wednesday.

Crafty Tuesday - He Creates

As I try to finish up my Christmas cards and the monthly newsletter for work in between all the holiday events stacked one on top of another, Harrison sits down to just create.

And it's good when he sits and concentrates on his art.

Because it's quiet...


For a moment.

BSM "Christmas time is Almost Here!"

is what he tells me every morning with big, twinkling eyes that become crescent-moons when he's really excited.

This year is already full of magic. And we're still just under two weeks away.

Santa stopped by the neighborhood this evening...
He took his hat off to show Santa he had one just like his.

What do you think he's telling Santa he wants for Christmas?

(I'll tell you - an "E.T. Rocketship and a guitar" That would be from the movie E.T.) Every Santa we see asks him and he tells every Santa the same thing. In fact, he wants to talke to EVERY Santa he sees.

Uh-oh, do you think he'll be like Ralphie Parker trying to get to Santa to make sure he gets his Red Ryder BB gun??

Yeah, I think so, too.


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He's Become Inthralled with Sir Lancelot

During bath a few weeks ago the subject of knights came up. I told him about Sir Lancelot. Ever since then he pretends to be Lancelot with his hooded-frog towel over his head. He talks about him constantly so how perfect that there was a knight "human" in with the wooden people.

I guess I'll be reading that book to him later.



More Wordless Wednesday here.

His Best Shot at an Elvis Impersonation.

 

If you are wondering whether or not he really wears these glasses out of the house, the answer is a resounding YES.  As was the case last week on our anniversary when the little celebrity-wannabe wore them over to his friend's house for the evening.

He has the dance moves to go with the glasses.

Now all he needs is a guitar.

Hmm. Christmas is coming...

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Wordless Wednesday

It's Christmas card season. Eeek! Trying to get them done in my little free time. Here's one of my favorite outtakes of Harrison with his arms wrapped a round a giant rain stick.

More Wordless Wednesday here and here.