String Bean

We went to the doctor today for George's well child visit. Everything looks great. The doctor was impressed with George's counting and alphabet skills. And the fact that he likes to read.

George is above 97th percentile (which is I guess off the charts?) height wise - he is 38 1/2 inches tall. And he's at the 75th percentile in weight, at 30 pounds 8 ounces. Which is just fine. At least he's gaining again!

On Saturday, we had some family over for a small birthday party. George had a great time. I made him a Diego cake, and we had Diego decorations and Mexican food - a fiesta! Even though I'm pretty sure Diego is South American (though for the life of me I couldn't find out which country!). Oh well. I guess a two year old doesn't know the difference!

Hopefully we'll get together with the rest of the family soon to celebrate George's, as well as a few of his cousin's, birthdays. I'm starting to wonder if he's going to think it's present time once a month! It's going to be tough come March ;) Poor, deprived child! I think he'll survive!

TWO!

Today, George turns TWO!

Wow. I can't believe how quickly time has flown.

George continues to grow like a weed and has new words everyday. He's putting sentences together now, and loves to read his books, Diego, dinosaurs and anything with wheels.

His two year old doctor appointment is on Monday - I will update with stats then...

Happy Birthday to my little boy! I can't wait to see what you'll learn next (as long as it's not how to climb out of your crib...).

Afternoon at the Park

A few days ago we found a new park, a few miles from our house...


It was cold, so we bundled up.

Counting fish.


Such a big boy!


He loves the swings!


And the tunnel!

It was a good day!

Children's Museum!

George and I went to the Seattle Children's Museum last week with his playgroup.

He had SO MUCH FUN!


Hanging out with Anneliese at Elmo's world.


Checking out his hand.


At Discovery Bay.

Little Jonah!


Playing the Organ organ.

George had a great time - we'll definitely be going back!

Christmas

Oh my. I guess I'm playing catchup.

We had Christmas Eve at Gary and Shelley's (Brian's Dad and Step-Mom, and I forgot my camera that night...boo!), Christmas Day at our house, and Boxing Day up at my parents. Overall, it was a very lovely holiday. George definitely 'got' the whole present thing, but was pretty overwhelmed and wanted to stop and play with each gift. Which we should relish. I'm hoping he doesn't turn into one of the 'next present, please' kids!

Here are some shots:

George and Cousin Alli at my parents...

Hugs!

Opening presents with Gigi.

Testing out the new easel.

Opening presents!


The loot!


Thrilled.


Ditto...

Terrorizing the Christmas tree!