snowbunny

Arie's first time sledding!

and he really liked it

he was a bit uncertain to start out with

maybe a. the snowsuit

or b. the cold weather

but once we got moving he was happy

a bit uncertain

turned into a smile and a giggle

went back out for a little when papa got home

one good reason for snow I guess!

sunday fun

starting playing in the mamas bed

we love sheets

then off to church for greeting

oh the youngest greeter

insert old lady with a smile :)

and a wagon ride with snow suit...cause it is December  

fun fun day on a Sunday

babies first

Christmas

Morning 

with mama and papa

Christmas PJs by the tree

 stocking time

time to open gifts

or standing up and walking away :)

sorta followed the 4 gifts

here is his book

then it was time for breakfast

thanks pinterest for the tree idea

 then it was off to grandma and grandpas for brunch and the day!

present time

stockings

 looking at what grandma and grandpa got

staying busy with miss anne

playing with his new toy

checking out his new bath toy with mama

 putting the stockings away until next year

family picture time 

testing out his new wagon from grandma and grandpa

he LOVES it

one good thing about no snow on Christmas I guess

relaxing before family comes over

annual family pic by the tree

walking with mama

we had such a special day celebrating Aries first Christmas

eve celebrating

Celebrating the season

first Christmas eve with the Paters at our house

started out with brunch

followed by presents

then off to grandmas for more family time

it was a fun Christmas Eve!

sugar fun

another year of baking treats with the mama

this year was a bit slim but we still did it

we had lovely help 

sugar cookies

and coconut truffles

and EXTRA help

no taste testing for you Sr,

only for grandpa [who watched Arie for a bit]

bring on Christmas! ;-)

family fun

Lipinski Style

We had a great time celebrating Christmas and having family time

Grandpa put Arie in the stroller as  a joke and well Anne loved it and so did Arie!

perfect seat for a little boy

the Christmas pageant and the wonderful actors and actresses 

Arie opening his present from Aunt Pat

and very neat train!

We had a very Merry Christmas Sunday with our family

one and one

makes eleven :)

Arie is ELEVEN months old

help my heart...cause we all know what is next!

here is holding still for a second

and here are the outtakes 

man it is fun to clap the ones together :)

and the eleven month old facts

1. he dropped in weight this month...20lbs 4 oz [maybe from being sick...lack of eating or more active...not sure]  30 in long

2. he is wearing 12 month clothes and started to wear 18 months...especially in PJS

3. he likes to explore and stand up on his own.  tries to carry things and walk [the walking thing went away but in the last week...seems even more interested in it]

4. he has increased his clingyness or cuddle factor...however you want to look at it :)  which when you have nothing to do it is a great thing :)

5.  the stranger danger has appeared this month...at least at nursery drop off..even cried at the gym [which has never happend] but we dont let it stop us!

6. very into saying da da da dada dada and baba ba ba 

this little boy is so lovable and brings so much joy to the mama and papa

third time

is NOT the charm 

Arie + Santa

equals 

poor buddy

looks painful :)

not such a fan even with papa holding him

maybe next year ;-)