Vacation update!

We returned this week from a long visit to Cincinnati. Everyone had a fabulous time, but Gwydion enjoyed it most, I think. He was constantly surrouned by very happy aunts and uncles who were delighted to see him. We were worried that the long trip would be difficult and that being around so many people he didn't remember would be uncomfortable, but Gwydion had no trouble at all. He loved everyone and was even giving away free kisses! Below are a few pictures from the trip. I'll have the rest uploaded to the photo site soon, if you're on the list, expect an email with the link.

Auntie Sarah tickles Gwydion!

Gwydion enjoys all of Anand's trains.

Think he had a good time?

Spring? No, I think not!

The weather was so nice, and my blueberry plants were so big...I thought, surely, this is the end of the nastiest weather. Gwdyion and I planted the blueberries and had lots of fun.


Since it has now snowed for 3 days (yes, 3 DAYS! in OKLAHOMA!, in February no less) and my garden is hopefully safe under a dense layer of manure and mulch, we've spent a lot of time playing trains.


And enjoying our indoor flowers :)

Gwydion's new room!

Michael and I worked all weekend to get Gwydion's room ready. We painted (2 coats!) and put together his new bed. Of course, he was determined to help. So we got a few pictures of him climbing around during the construction and a few of him enjoying the room after we put everything back together.

A Few New Pictures

Gwydion has a big boy bed!

Wow, look at this neat necklace I put on all by myself!

Playing with Grandma Diane in the sandbox.

Gwydion is really going to miss this cabinet when we get the dishwasher installed.

Woohoo!

I know it's silly, but I thought I'd post Gwydion's first two word sentence. I have a shirt with sparkles on it, and wore it to breakfast today. Gwydion sat in my lap and said, "Mama, star!" He's really started talking a lot more in the last two weeks. He loves Bob the Builder and runs around the house saying, "Bob, Bob, Bob, Muck". (Muck is one of the tractors, for those of you who don't keep up with children's shows). He also says "duck, quack" or sometimes just "quack, quack'. Other things he's said recently: cat, clock, juice, drink... I'm sure there's more, I just can't think of anything right now.

Christmas Update!

Actually, this entry starts just a little before Christmas, with my desperate (and rather unsuccessful) attempt to get a good picture of Gwydion to send out with the Christmas cards.
Ben's house was the first one decorated this year, so we tried taking a picture in front of his tree.

Gwydion loved the tree, he even called the ornaments 'bubbles', but would he smile and look at the camera? Not a chance. But...



... he smiles when Uncle Ben plays airplane with him.



Second attempt at Christmas photos, while at Grandma Diane's house, wrapping presents. I was wrapping presents, Gwydion was far more interested in the firetruck.





We opened some of our presents on Christmas Eve. I thought Gwydion would be excited to tear the paper off, but he was more interested in the tags.



Getting a little help from Mama.



"Hot, hot!" he said, as he opened this present.



Hmm, this hamburger looks edible.



Gwydion liked Daddy's presents too.




And so did the cats!



Sitting with Grandpa Don, watching everyone open presents.



Gwdyion really likes anything with wheels and buttons, like these cars.



Gwydion and Daddy, opening presents at Grandma Diane's house.



And last, Gwydion playing in the cat cube. Well, he was playing. Until he got stuck that is. :)

Snow!

We went outside to play in the first snowfall of the season. Gwydion was very curious, since he was too small to remember the snow from last year. Here are a few pics- none very good, because he was too busy looking around to smile for Mama!





Finally, a few pictures of Gwydion and his Thomas playtent.