Thanksgiving, etc

Coleman and Eliza are starting to play together more and more as you can see in the
above picture. It can get frustrating when Coleman keeps taking her toys/paci, and she keeps taking his toys/paci. For the most part though, they really enjoy each others' company. He will crack her up by running around the dinner table and saying 'hello' to her each time he passes by. He also keeps her happy in her car seat while we're driving by laughing or singing to her.

Coleman and I helped Jared clean up our yard by raking huge leaf piles that Coleman could lay down in as his 'bed'. Notice his Indian hat that he made at school. I get such a kick out of him when he willingly wears silly things like that. He and I had a fun afternoon while Eliza slept.

I've noticed that Coleman picks up things I say and incorporates them into his vocabulary. One morning I was feeding Eliza and got out two spoons so she could hold one while I used the other one. Coleman observed this and said "That's so sweet Mama to get a spoon for Eliza." Ha, ha! I guess I say "That's so sweet" a lot. Recently he's begun saying "Mmm-hmmm" for 'yes.' He sounds so grown-up. Another thing he'll say is "Holy Moly that is huge!" because I said that when we were eating huge grapes. Now he'll say about it anything huge he sees. He will tell Jared he's a "different daddy" after Jared cuts his hair, or shaves, because he looks so different.

Sadie-boo got a bath a week ago and she looks and feels like a new dog. As you can see here, she is completely humiliated by the bath. Poor girl. I just had to take a picture though.








Thanksgiving was a whirlwind tour of family, but we managed to see the entire family! On Thursday we stayed at Dad and Cheryl's, where Grandad and Marcy came by in the afternoon to visit with everyone. Coleman's new friend is Cheryl. He followed her everywhere and wanted her to feed him, bathe him, play trains with him. It was very sweet. Then Friday we drove up to Sue's to visit with Grammie and Grandma. We were supposed to shoot some skeet but everyone was exhausted and Eliza and I got sick, so hopefully it will be postponed for a better day.







Sunday night Coleman 'sang' Jingle Bells at a church service where they decorate the church in preparation for Christmas. He really only rang his bell as did the rest of his class instead of sing. Next to him is Walton (in plaid), and CC, his favorite girl friend. For a while he was saying CC was in his heart.

The one thing I hear more out of Coleman's mouth these days is "Mama/Daddy/Grammie/______ will you play choo-choo's with me?" How can I resist? It is my goal to get down on the floor and play with him for 20-30 minutes every day and get into his world. It is lots of fun, once I do it!

We are going to get our tree on Saturday. Coleman is very excited about Christmas this year, which gets me very excited! :)