December 5th, 2018

Pre-dinner yoga, doing the traditional “rocket blast-off” pose

December 3rd, 2018

Just kicking back with some light reading

December 2nd, 2018

Ella sleeping with her BFF, Margaret

“IT SNOW!”

Eleanor getting all bundled up for her first time playing in the snow as a toddler

The family that shovels together…

“COLD!” -Ella, reporting on scene that the snow is also bright

It was enough snow for short legs to need an extra hand

After a while she settle into her own little routine of effectively walking laps around the front yard through the snow. Mom and dad aren’t sure quite what’s going on, but she certainly had a mission in mind

Meanwhile Des is more than busy redistributing snow around the yard

Toddling in a Winter Wonderland

After a few laps with dad, she’s decided to go once solo…

Ella gets in on the clearing snow action

Yes, he’s shoveling the front yard. And clearly making a “snow mountain”

Monkey see, monkey do

The chef hard at working making a “snow pizza”

December 1st, 2018

On the most recent trip to the Asian Market, dad was walking towards the produce when he noticed the sound of Desmond’s footsteps no longer behind him. In the less than 10 seconds, Des had spotted the tub of blue crabs, found the tongs and managed to pick up a crab-

During a holiday gathering with friends, the coffee table transforms into a kids banquet table

Seasonal entertainment with Frosty the Snowman

But while the other kids just watch from wherever they were playing, Des and Ella immediately assume “movie night” position on the couch with blankets

Ella saying goodnight to everyone, with (self-imposed) mandatory hugs, kisses AND high-fives