Merry Christmas!

Myles still isn't so sure about Santa. In theory, it's a good idea. But the reality of a big hairy man in a red suit doesn't sit so well. Especially when we told Myles Santa came at night while he was asleep and left presents. That kind of freaked him out. Before we saw Santa, Myles was prepared. He was going to say, "More choo choos, please!" But once he saw him in person, that went out the window, and all he could do was yell "No!!" Take a look! Ah, well. Maybe next year.
Happy holidays!! (Click on the picture for a bigger image.)

(Santa was not amused, can you tell?)


The holiday lights near Santa's house. Myles liked those!

Decorating the tree!

Myles helping!



The holiday banner at Myles' school. (Click for larger picture.)

Myles was the "L"!

Bithday Pizza Party

Myles had an early birthday pizza party with his daycare friends (everyone will be away for the holidays on the 24th). He had a blast, and so did everyone else!

Myles running with a giant fish balloon he did not let go of for several days

Pinata time!




A drawing I did for Myles' birthday card

Hello, I love you, Won't you tell me your name?

Caught this video last night in the bath. Myles decided to make drums out of his cups and sing along. I couldn't resist filming it. Take a look! (Note the rock n' roll sneer at the end! Ha!)

Happy All Hallow's Eve!

Myles had his school Halloween party today. He dressed up as a dinosaur and had a blast. He actually loved his costume. Take a look.

Boo! (Are you scared?)

Myles is into yelling "BOO!" lately. It's pretty funny. He thinks so, too.

Pumpkin Carving!

Pumpkin carving was lots of fun. He was a bit dubious about pulling out the "guts" this year, but still enjoyed it!

Pum Pum!

I took Myles to a local pumpkin patch last weekend. (He calls his pumpkin "Pum Pum.") He not only picked out his own pumpkin, which he carried around himself despite my attempts to help, he climbed up hay bales, squealed, and made best friends with the owner's dog, Diego. I'm not kidding when I say that the two of them climbed up on a stinky chair and cuddled -- for at least 20-25 minutes. I couldn't get Myles to let go! Take a look. (The first two pics were taken with my cell phone, the last two with the owner's iphone - they thought it was cute, too!) More pumpkin talk next post.

We Love Spinach (and noodles)

More video from this summer (trying to catch up with the slow postings this summer)!

Running Circles

I sped the video up a bit to show how it feels trying to keep up with the little speedster.

Playtime with Blocks 2

Playtime with Blocks 1

This summer Myles learned to construct (destruct he already knows well!) with his blocks.

Getting Ziggy

This summer Myles went to see Ziggy Marley perform at the 3rd St. Promenade. His cd Family Time is one of Myles' favorites (it seems to be on permanent rotation at his daycare too). He also loves the music in 'Jack's Big Music Show' on Noggin.

Out and About

Huntington Gardens

The Flowering Tree

Myles loves to water the tree in our little backyard. He is fascinated by the hose and anything with water these days.