November 30th, 2016

Nap time, all the time

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Ma and pa brought their new puppy, Buddy, over for a visit. While he was hard pressed to leave mom’s lap, he did venture over for some kisses with Des

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Singing some christmas carols

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November 29th, 2016

Good morning from Casa de Llama

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November 28th, 2016

Des pretty excited about his new (hand-me-down) toys from aunt Megan

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Brother and sister

November 27th, 2016

After decorating the tree this morning, Des returns after his nap to survey the results

Grandma starting another round of “pass the baby”

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Playing with legos of various sizes, as you do

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The boys pointing to their favorite ornament

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Breaking in the table and chairs as an actual eating surface

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November 26th, 2016

After a lazy Saturday morning and naps, Des helps dad set up the tree to decorate later

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Aunt Kellie, uncle Mike and Calvin visit to meet Eleanor

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The boys take a break from running around and giggling to color for a few minutes

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Durham Tree Lighting

Mom was changing sister’s diaper and came downstairs to Des trying to make his own bowl of cereal… one little handful at a time. There was more on the floor than in the bowl, but he demonstrated initiative.

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Desmond’s new thing this week has been requesting, “snuggle.” So after nap, he wanted to snuggle with mom and baby sister.

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Each year Durham Western Heritage Museum has a lighting ceremony for the season’s tree. Going down a bit early on the toddler schedule avoided some of the crowd, a genuinely nice evening out.

Des wasn’t so certain about visiting Santa, but sat for a brief moment on dad’s lap before squirming out of frame. Maybe some animated Santa is in order to build up any endearment 🙂

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Decorate your own cookies?! Get a cookie, messy frosting and get to draw on it? Yes please!

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Just as spectacular before the tree was all lit up too

Taking it all in

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“Caboose!”

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Sitting on the vintage streetcar, pointing at the next knob to twist or turn

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Last time Des was in the lounge car, he was barely walking

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Thanksgiving 2016

With the entire family having a cold to one degree or another, the morning was fairly low-key with some parade watching.

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Early in the afternoon everyone was bundled up for Thanksgiving meal at ma & pa’s house. And of course, Eleanor just slept.

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Desmond finding that tablets are easier to draw on than dad’s computer and mouse

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November 23rd, 2016

Tummy time is hard work

All done, let’s just lay here

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All the toys, all lined up

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