Pre-Party

I suppose Christmas Eve is already a pre-party, so this was our pre-party to the pre-party. Z needs to save up all his energy for present opening!

Traditional Swedish....applesauce?

Christmas Eve is a culinary delight at our Midwestern home, (think dip in the pot, fruit soup, potato bologna, and my favorite rye bread!) But Zachary is a creature of habit, and his appetizer before the big meal was applesauce, hellicoptered in by Uncle Ben!

A Mouth Full

It could have been fishies, or maybe it was an apple, but it wasn't going to stop Z from smiling as big as can be!

Bow-ing Out Gracefully

"Zaza have red bow for you Momma!"

The more (presents) the merrier!

Thanks Gina for the awesome jelly fish tank!

For the Birds

While we were visiting Grandma Ann, she and Z made a habit of visiting the Grist Mill to feed the birds. They were nice enough to let me join the fun for one of the trips! 

Stomp.

Not sure where little dude got the idea for this game, but he was insistent that we stomp on him! You put your foot on his belly, wiggle it around a little, and he would laugh hysterically, and ask for you to do it again.

Evolution

Z's word for computer has gone from Prebre to Preto. His verbal skills are constantly evolving...I can still remember when he used to call me BaBa, now I'm Momma Mommy Becca! I have no doubt CriCri and Grandma Ann were showing him a youtube video or Zachary was showing them how Big Daddy Paul runs his simulations for work!

boys being boys

Just hanging out on the couch, watching TV, and playing with trucks and tools! Good stuff!

Put Me in the Zoo

 A new favorite book, especially at bedtime. Thanks Grandma Ann!