As dad flies to Nashville for a work conference, a few stow-away stuffies take selfies on vacation
Meanwhile at home, mom’s potato & leek soup is a perennial favorite
“Hi dad!”
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
November 30th, 2018
Baby’s first record lesson, with Lullaby for Working Class’ I Never Even Asked for Light
After Eleanor was playing with her record player, dad demonstrated how the family turntable works
November 26th, 2018
Des “reading” Llama Llama Red Pajama before school
November 25th, 2018
Hanging out under the tree while dad cajoles into lighting one final year
No, she’s not sleeping. Her “put ALL the things to sleep” hobby has evolved into herself as well.
“Awake,” Ella joins the rest of the family decorating the tree.
Desmond now has about a 50% accuracy rate, where only half need resetting by mom or dad as he fetches the next ornament.
Practicing a strict “look, but don’t touch” policy, Ella gazes at one of eight Snoopy ornaments
Des placing his special Darth Vader ornament
Des placing the star upon the tree
First viewing of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
