Hiro or Hedgehog?

Welcome Sir Samuel!


I kind of think he looks like Hiro Nakamura from the show Heroes. I also think he kind of looks like a hedgehog. Either way, I think Sammy is the cutest of any of them. What do you think?

The braid

Okay, so I am officially the wrong mom to have a daughter with mounds of beautiful long curly hair because I have absolutely no idea how to do anything with it. She hardly even lets me brush it unless its super silky after her bath and she is transfixed by her favorite movie. I took advantage of her willing lap-time this morning to attempt a french braid. I understand the concept, but have never actually been able to execute one successfully. So instead, I decided to start with a simple braid on each side. Here's how it turned out, and I think it's pretty cute even though its not very good. I need the practice and Leah needs to get used to having me play with her hair. By picture day in kindergarten I should have it figured out!

Snuggle Time with Daddy

In the Kitchen

This morning Leah helped me make coffee cake for breakfast. She helped me measure each ingredient, and then I let her pour it into the bowl. Here we are stirring and stirring together. Boy, did we make a mess! I think she liked being a part of this activity.

Leah wishes you a Merry Christmas