Visiting Santa's House

Mommy and I went to visit Santa at his house.

Daddy couldn't go 'cuz he had to work.

So my Papa and Grandma met us there.

Look Mommy! I'm the same size as Santa's elf!



Looking in the window as the choo choo goes by.

Playing with Papa in the igloo.

When Santa asked me what I wanted for Christmas,

I told him presents.

Santa laughed and said he wished all kids just said presents.



Taking Pictures for our Christmas Card

We had lots of fun taking pictures

for our Christmas card this year.

First we tried to take some pics outside.

Zach was a little cold and it was too bright!

Snow eating break!

A little pouting going on!

Mommy won't let me have my sunglasses.

We took the picture taking inside.

I'm much happier now that I'm warm and I have "Petey".

 Still being silly! But don't worry,

Mommy did get a nice picture

or two for the Christmas card.

Playing in the Snow

Helping Mommy shovel snow at the end of the driveway.

Trying to make snowballs, but this snow isn't cooperating!

Exhausted from all my work!

No really, I'm making a snow angel. 

Washing Dishes

Zach loves to stand on the chair and help with the dishes.

He gets some warm soapy water and washes his cups and plates.

No Mom, I'm not done yet!



Trick or Treat

Getting ready to "trick or treat" with my cousins.

Aren't our costumes cute!

Ooo ooo, ahh ahh!

This is fun! Can we go again tomorrow?

Trick treat says Zach! 

We need a break! Trick or treating is hard work.

Walking back home after getting lots of treats. 

First Day of Preschool

I am all ready for my first day at preschool!

Do you like my Thomas the Train backpack?

Getting ready to go inside! Wish me luck!

This is me settling in. Look, choo choo's!

Yes, it's true! I am playing with the trains.

This is my classroom and all of my new friends.

Day Out with Thomas

I'm getting my picture taken with Thomas the Train.

Grandpa and grandma came on the train ride with mommy and me!

I got to sit with Grandpa on the train.

I sure did enjoy my train ride.

I hope he comes back to visit next year.

Fun Things to do at Day Out with Thomas

 Whoa! I think I need something to hang on to!

Weeeeeee! This sure is fun!

They had a maze I could run around in.

I only ran into a few dead ends.

I think I need to walk now...

I got tired running around like a crazy boy!

Sure hope I can find my way out.

Fun in Chicago

Daddy and Me me posing for mommy!

We sure had fun in Chicago with Me me!



Daddy and I on the trolley to the Navy Pier.

My birthday sundae at the Cheesecake Factory!

How come I only got a sundae

and mommy got a big piece of cheesecake?

Dinner at the Rainforest Cafe!

Did you know they have animals on the walls and ceilings there?

That sure was a fun place to go. 

Getting all snuggly in the pillows back at our hotel.

Looking over the railing at the river. 

Ridin' the Choo Choo's

  

 This is the choo choo at the zoo, it was so much fun!

I loved riding the train. I would do this all day

if mommy and daddy would let me.



This is the choo choo at the Navy Pier.

Did you know they had a train there, 'cuz I sure didn't.

But I sure was happy to see it.

Carousel Ride at the zoo

Daddy, Me me and I are riding the carousel

at the Lincoln Park Zoo!

We picked the lion to ride 'cuz he doesn't go up and down.



Daddy's saying he bets mommy wishes she

were riding instead of taking pictures.