A Doll Sling for James

Just as with a real baby, a sling is a must for carrying around your doll.

I had to (really, I just had to!) make James the sling after we went to the library and he wanted to take his doll, but all he had for carrying was the Moses basket bed. So he lugged that thing around with his doll and two blankets draping out of it.

I have to say, either way, there are few things more satisfying in life than watching your child play with a (and love) toy you made them. So sweet.

Rest stop

Taking a break on our way home from Phoenix. We were down visiting friends last night.

The request when James is tired of driving? ''Can we stop so I can dig in some dirt?''

Let's Play "Where's Leland?"

Yule 2008

Yule 2008

An early gift

While I was nursing Leland this morning James decided to check out the package his grammy sent. A little early, but at least painting is keeping him happy this morning.

Leland is not impressed.

After snow fit. Get me out of this thing!

Cuddle kitty goes shopping

Ready to in into the store- all warm in her blanket.

In the cart

Wrapping back up for the cold

Light parade!

OK- sorry these are so dark, but we forgot our camera. I may be able to lighten them tomorrow. Anyhow, we all braved the elements and met my brother and his two kids at the Christmas Light Parade tonight. Scott was awesome, wearing BOTH his kids- baby on front, toddler on back! Our two were totally bundled into the stroller. But for next year we scoped out the ultimate car parking spot, and we have big plans for bringing down the bus and hanging out all cozy in there.

Zoo time!

To grandmother's house we go...

We're down in Tucson visiting for a couple days. The boys love the fountain at great grandma's.

So Sleepy

James