Santa Claus is coming to town

Des and the cousins visit pa’s union hall (IBEW Local 22) to meet Santa Claus, just like mom did when she was a little girl.

Oh yeah, Des is walking now! Just a few steps occasionally, but he’s officially mobile.

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We’re all pretty excited about it.

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Des itemizes his wishlist for Santa

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Des also got a froggy from Santa. He’s paid much attention to stuffed animals before, but he’s enthralled with this one

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Playing with grandma after waking up from his afternoon nap

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Des here is in no pain or discomfort. He has demonstrated repeatedly that he can get out whenever he wants. No, here he is royally ticked off he can’t crawl fully under the couch. The little man is strong-willed.

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No Desmonds were hurt during the making of this video:

And much like the velociraptors in Jurassic Park, Des has figured out the door. Pretty tall for not even 14 months.

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Playing the piano over at Rebecca & Jason’s before our Friendsgiving meal.

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December 4th, 2015

Mom and dad needed a night out, though Des doesn’t mind where as long as he got a few sips from the big glass.

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Upright man

As long as he’s distracted with something interesting to hold with both hands, Des is standing. Until he gets tired, bored, or much like Wile E. Coyote, realizes the gravity of his situation.

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Gallery 1

It seems like Des’ art activities come home in batches. Presenting, Fall 2015:

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September 24th, 2015

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October 19th, 2015

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December 2nd, 2015

Des always down to jam with the singing rabbit great-grandma Jan got him. Yeehaw!

Always something new to play with in the tub