Cool tricks!

Paulie is learning some cool tricks....as William likes to say. He is quite good at climbing! Look at this technique. First, he makes his way to the target...or objective as Daddy would say. Then, he scopes it out. And, finally he just charges ahead....like his Mommy. He is getting very good....and a bit too confident. You will see the below videos of him as he mastered his climbing on a stool and then onto a second stool....from the first stool. Ah, my little one is growing up....and becoming all boy.

You can see the thought process going on.

Time to try it out.

Success!

So proud of himself....he just has to squeal with delight!

Christmas in South Florida

So we left camp early only to come down to South Florida to help decorate my parent's house. It has been fun and William loves to hang the "ordinents" on the tree. I love to see his excitement in his eyes. He gets so full of energy and just runs around until we start! Here are some photos of us decorating the house and tree. I will post some completed ones soon.

Little Paulie and our big Santa.

William and his first "ordinent" of the evening.

William and Mommy...notice the Wee face. I was supposed to do a funny face but did not know.. Boy, oh boy, did I get it from the Wee-man.

New video #2

Yay....new way to upload video

I am able to upload video into my posts! Yay!!!!!!! But, alas this will only last while visiting my parents who live in the land of DSL. Satellite just takes too long. So for now, enjoy it while you can!

Auntie Sara's visit

Aunt Sara came to visit this weekend! We tried to have fun....but somehow crying, whining and sleeping got in the way. I don't know why 2 children are so difficult for 3 adults to manage. On Saturday we ventured out to see Santa Claus in downtown Delray Beach. Lunch was all that was accomplished....and that was almost a NO GO! We spent the rest of yesterday lounging and listening to the children. William decided to take up a new hobby - photography. This is one of his first photos....a self portrait of him and Aunt Sara. Pretty good job, don't ya think? Check out below for more pics from the weekend.

Paulie giving Aunt Sara a high five.

William wearing his cool guy, Aunt Sara glasses.

Our attempt at a family picture....see how much Paulie really wants to take it....and William, he is off somewhere else....hence the reason me and Gaga are so crazy.

Lounging on Aunt Sara.

The two loves....one of Aunt Sara's self portraits.

Welcome James Paul Civitts

Our friends, Jen and Jake Civitts, had their second son, James Paul on December 5th. He is a healthy little bundle and Mom is doing well too. When pictures come, I will put some up for you to see. Welcome little James. Enjoy the holidays and this special time with Mommy, Daddy and big brother, Jack.

Merry Christmas...Happy Holidays!!

It is that time of the year! I can't believe it is already here. I am still amazed that Paulie is one. Time is really going by fast. Before I know it, we will be moving....again!

The boys and I have escaped the camp early and are in South Florida with my parents for about 10 days before Kevin arrives. It has been nice being in society, taking a 5 minute drive to the grocery store, going to Costco and the entire trip takes 1 hour!!!!!! I forgot what living in society is like....oh how I miss it! But remember, we are moving in about months!

We have been busy since getting here....decorating the tree, the house, playing with playdoo, buying fish for the backyard pond and finishing our last minute Christmas shopping. I am completely done! Now I have to hide the presents and wrap them.....probably will not be done until Christmas Eve. If William sees the paper then forget it....he wants the present NOW!

The Von Gunten/Seybert family will all be together for part of the holiday this year. Trent, Heather and Caroline arrive on the 15th and will stay until the 21st. Tye, Kelly and Abby will also be staying here this year. Her family is coming down from Auburn, NY. All the siblings and cousins will be together for the first time since Tye's wedding. That was the last time we had all the family members together in one place. It will be a great time for pictures and some baby fun!

And, Santa came early for Kevin, me and my parents. We bought a NEW BOAT! It is beautiful. Kevin will be trailering it down for the holiday! We are all looking forward to many boat rides together.

I have take several pictures for the blog, but of course, I can't find my cord to plug into the computer to upload my pics. So, you will just have to check back later.