Dec. 12th-Jason's finally home!

After almost 2 weeks in CA Jason was finally home. Sadly for Jason the day before he came home all the snow melted away. He was really looking forward to playing in the snow. We know there would be more snow so we weren't to worried.

In the years past we have always had a fake tree. This year Jason really wanted a real tree so off to Lowe's we went. We waited until after Ivan went to sleep to decorate the tree. Ivan is still at that stage where he wants to touch everything. It just seemed easier to get it done while he was sleeping. The plan was for the next morning to have Ivan come downstairs and see this wonderfully decorated tree. As you will see in the video he was unimpressed. UPDATE-The computer is having issues loading the video so I will put it in a new post later. What the video shows is Ivan coming down the stairs, looking at the tree and walking the other direction.

Dec. 6- First snow and flying Santa

To my surprise the weatherman finally got it right. There really was snow coming. This is what Ivan and I woke up to. Jason was still in San Diego so I wasn't very excited to drive in the snow. Thankfully they take really good care of the roads here. I've seen more snow plows in the last month then I think I have in my whole life! This day I took Ivan to see the flying Santa. It's put on by the Coast Guard for CG families. Ivan was unsure about the snow at first but then he loved it. He couldn't get enough! He was determined to get all the snow off of all the rocks.He took such a great nap when we got home.

Ivan's first time playing in snow

HE LOVED IT!

Here comes Santa

Ivan getting a present from Santa

Dec. 1st-Ivan playing

Ivan is finally getting to that stage where he's using his imagination. He's so smart and creative. These are just some pictures I took while he was in the playroom.

The lobster trap tree and my first lobster!

Would you expect any other type of tree in Maine?

MY FIRST LOBSTER!!!!

Ivan enjoyed chewing on the claw :)

I will be adding more posts in the next few days. I've got a crabby little boy who doesn't want to go to bed on my lap, so it's time to sign off.

Ivan meeting Santa

On November 29 we took Ivan to meet Santa. The only other Santa that Ivan has met was DR.Harvy (he was Santa) in NICU. Ivan did so well. I was half expecting him to freak out and start crying but he just looked at him. My baby is growing up!

Ivan waiting to see Santa

My attempt at a family picture

Well hello Santa

SO CUTE!!

Happy Thanksgiving

Jason had duty on Thanksgiving so Ivan and I went to the boat for dinner. It was great, I didn't have to cook or do dishes. Does it get any better then that!?! I don't think so! The only bummer I realised later that night............no leftovers :(




Jason cooking (I know shocking!)

Jason and Ivan eating

Family shot :)