Merry Christmas x 2

Merry Christmas! I know I am a few days late, but it has been extremely busy.

We loaded the car to drive to Grandma's house on Christmas Eve. Mommy and Daddy decided to leave early to try and beat bad weather they thought they might run into. I thought all was going well. I got to ride on Mommy's lap for a little bit. But, then I wanted to ride in the back seat on my blanket (and with Clancy).





Good thing I decided to do that. Daddy had to concentrate really hard on driving. The weather turned bad and Mommy got really nervous. We saw lots of cars in the ditch (and a few with some serious injuries). Mommy told Daddy to take his time. And, he did.





We pulled off at one point to put some gas in the car and get some lunch. I was excited about that. Mommy and Daddy went to McDonald's. And, I love their fries. So, Mommy let me have some. Then, I rode on Mommy's lap for the rest of the drive (the road conditions were much better after lunch).

But, I was relieved (and so was Mommy) when we got to Grandma and Grandpa's house. I was really excited to see them (and I had to go to the bathroom really bad). I love Grandma and Grandpa. They always love to cuddle with me - and play with me. Grandpa even gets on the floor and plays with me (that is pretty cool). He also likes to chase me around the house (and I love it).

Anyways, I was so worn out that I curled up on the couch to watch Mommy, Daddy, Aunt Kristin and Uncle Eugene's annual Trivial Pursuit game (or should I say Marathon). Mommy and Aunt Kristin are extremley competitive...so they can say some not so nice things while playing against each other. Daddy and Uncle Eugene...well, they are calm, cool and collected. Aunt Kristin and Uncle Eugene won one game and Mommy and Uncle Eugene won a game. That made Daddy the only loser.

Anyways, we went off to bed to await Santa. And boy, did he leave some really nice things for everyone. Daddy got really cool cuff links (watch movement) from Grandma and Grandpa, Mommy gave Grandma and Grandpa digital photo frames with old pictures of Mommy and Aunt Kristin, Uncle Eugene got some really cool Star Wars stuff including a Star Wars cookbook, and Aunt Kristin got some really cool chocolate pearls from Mommy. Oh, Mommy got stuff to.

And me, I got peanut butter bones from Grandma and Grandpa (and a cat toy...which Grandma didn't realize was a cat toy until she got home from purchasing it) and I got a halloween costume from Jackson for next year (and a tire/rope toy). It is a cowboy. Can you see it? I have the hat on and the cowboy is strapped around my tummy.



But, most of all, I enjoyed opening all of the presents with Daddy. I really like wrapping paper, boxes and tissue paper. That is the best part of Christmas (besides hanging out with my family).







It was great to see everyone, but Daddy was worried about the weather on the day after Christmas. So, we drove home on Christmas day. But, it was great to see everyone.















But wait, there's more. Mommy and Daddy celebrated Christmas with Daddy's family today. But, I was bummed. They didn't take me with. Daddy said he forgot to ask Aunt Angie if I could come. But, when they arrived at Aunt Angie's house the first thing they all asked was is Cosmo here. Daddy said no, but Aunt Angie said he didn't have to ask if I could come. I could come any time. I would have loved to play with Clyde and all of the kids.

Daddy said they had lots of fun. Natalie and Ellie got a WiFit for Christmas. So, Daddy got to figure out what his WiFit age was. It was 65 (kinda old). The boys got a Wi as too. So, I think Daddy enjoyed it so much that he might have to get one for himself (and Mommy too).

Great Grandma was there too. Her birthday is on Monday. She will be 87 years old. Can you believe it. Aunt Angie got a cake and all of the kids sang happy birthday to her. GG was very excited.



At least Mommy and Daddy took pictures so I could see everyone (and share them with you).

















I hope all of you had a very Merry Christmas! I know I did. But, before I sign-off, Daddy wanted me to let Matthew know that he really liked the book you sent him. And, I want to thank Ellie for giving me a new blanket. It is really cool (and I like the design).

Let it Snow!

Let it snow, because I really don't have a choice. Yes, that's right. It has been snowing here since early this morning. In fact, Mommy and Daddy were to be having a holiday party at the house tonight, but the weather was so bad, none of their guests were able to make it. I am bummed, but I know that Mommy and Daddy didn't want anyone risking life and limb to get here. So, they told me that they will have a "make-up" holiday party. Daddy thought it would be cute if everyone brought make-up. Get it, make-up?!!!

Anyways, while Mommy prepared food for tonight (which they ended up eating for themselves), Daddy took care of clearing the snow from the driveway.



This was Daddy earlier this evening. This was his second time out clearing the snow today. But, this time it was different. The temperature was 0 degrees. So, I told him that he needed to bundle-up. Here I am looking at Mommy. I was trying to tell Mommy how silly I thought Daddy looked.



Anyways, just in case, Mommy got into the holiday spirit. Now, for those who don't know Mommy, she always wears these silly headbands during the holiday season.



Maybe this could be on our holiday card next year. But, it doesn't have Daddy in it. But, I bet Mommy could work some Photoshop magic and alter the photo to ensure it included Daddy.



I think she has a little more work to do. I want Mommy and Daddy both to be in the photo.

Anyways, I hope all of you are safe at home this evening. I leave you with a little holiday cheer. I get to see this house every night. Our neighbors work on setting this up several weeks before Thanksgiving. Then, Thanksgiving night, they turn all of the lights on. I thought I would share it with you.

The Holidays are in Full Swing

Yes, the holidays are in full swing at our house. Mommy has been busy cooking this weekend. It all smells soooooooooooooooo good, but Mommy says I can't have any because it will hurt my tummy. I will take her word for it, but I still want some.

They finally finished putting the new siding on the house. Thank goodness. It was so loud. But, the house looks nice and Mommy was able to get everything back on the walls. Oh, and she was able to clean all of the dust the pounding had created.

I spent a lot of the week at day camp. I had a great time. Everyone was there...Baxter and Lacey.

Speaking of Lacey...Mommy and Daddy ventured out into the bad weather today to get my picture taken with Santa. But, to my surprise, Lacey and her sister's were there getting their picture taken as well. Mommy and Daddy, and Lacey's Mommy, wanted Lacey and I have to have our picture taken with Santa. We just wanted to play with each other. But, we did sit long enough to make our parents happy. Isn't Lacey soo cute! She even gave me a holiday card. One of her and one with her sisters. That is now three cards I have received this holiday. Auntie Vicki sent me one too!









Keep warm. I hear it is going to be very cold over the next few days!

Happy Birthday, Daddy!

It's a little early, but we celebrated Daddy's birthday yesterday (his birthday is on Monday). Daddy said that Mommy couldn't buy him any gifts, but he didn't say I couldn't. So, I told Mommy to go out and buy Daddy something really nice.



She did and it was in the box you see Daddy holding. All I will tell you was that Daddy was shocked, but that he really loved his gift from me!

Mommy took Daddy to his favorite place to eat, Manny's. And, then they came home so I could take birthday photos with Mommy and Daddy.







Oh, you might notice all of the walls in our house are bare. Well, that is because we are having all of the siding replaced right now. Our siding had a lot of holes in it after a bad hail storm in May. Now, everyone is finally getting around to getting the house done. Daddy describes the outside as a scene from the movie "Money Pit." I would agree it looks like a pit! And, with allof the snow, they haven't been able to come and finish the work. This is really getting on Mommy's nerves. She likes it when everything is nice, neat and clean.

Needless to say, it isn't like that now. Pictures are off the walls and they are laying around the house. Hopefully they will finish this week and all will be right with the world (at least from Mommy's point of view).

Until then, check out these cute picture of me!