Christmas in Edgartown

Yesterday was the kick off of Christmas in Edgartown. Although it was a frigid 21 degrees out Isaac and I braved the cold and went to the annual parade. And I have to say it was pretty sweet! There were so many adorable floats, and even a few rather creative ones. . .

When the parade was over, we searched high and low and finally found the very elusive Santa! And since I'm a little nutty, we had about 20 pictures taken, and THEN had a wardrobe change, and had about 30 more! The first outfit was a dark green, velvet elf outfit, and the second, a mini Santa outfit. (And yes, I purposely gave him a green pacifier for the day)

It was so fun, Isaac was doing great! Laughing and smiling at everyone in the room, except the photographer of course. He was so adorable and so engaging that I forgot to snap any pictures for myself! I didn't even realize it until we were almost back to the car. I can't believe it.

Hopefully we'll run into Santa again soon, so I can post some! The photographer said that her pictures should be ready to be picked up by next weekend, so I will hopefully be posting those soon!

Angel Face

Need I say more?

Yes, our baby is a genius!

Last week I decided that I would hang some link-a-doos from the arm of Isaac's car seat. I figured that he was probably a bit bored riding in the car, with nothing to look at but the back of the car seat. So far, it's been working like a charm! He's way less fussy in the car, which keeps him pretty content, and makes car trips much easier for me!

Since then, Isaac has discovered that he can reach out and grab things! It takes him a few minutes to get it down, and then a few tries to get it right, but great scott, I think he's got it!

Little Bubble Boy

A few days ago, Isaac discovered his feet! It was very exciting! Although he has yet to figure out how to actual attack them. But he's trying! He first saw them in the tub, half emerged in the suds, and kept trying to get them. He'd lean further and further and further towards them, until he came very close to putting his face under the water! I wasn't so comfortable with THAT, so hopefully he'll just keep trying to catch those bad boys on land!

Needless to say I didn't snap any pictures of that moment, since I was more focused on not letting my child drown in the whale tub! But a few days earlier I managed to take a couple adorable ones. Bath time is now one of his all time favorite times of the day! He loves to splash with each of his limbs! And man, it's pretty hard to not laugh at that little guy when he gets going!

I have had to be on high alert when he really gets going, I caught him falling asleep in there a few times! He gives himself such an intense workout. Whew

Thanksgiving has come and gone. . .

Hmm, Thanksgiving! Somehow I managed to make it home without ANY leftovers! Except for the things I made, apple pie, and sweet potato casserole. Neither of which I like at all. Typical.

This year, I opted out of the cooking portion, due to the fact I have a little tyke at home. I have to say that during a 4am feeding, I realized that I could have been putting in a turkey then, but was VERY happy that I didn't have to this year!

We had the turkey dinner at my uncle Rick's house this year, and everything was beyond wonderful! Isaac did just terrific!

It was fun to have the whole family together, with no drama!

It was great to see some friends that were here for the holiday weekend as well! I was lucky enough to spend a little time with the Bernier girls, who Isaac very quickly adored, and I can't say that I blame him! They're some of the best!

Third Grade, Already?!

I can't believe that Ian is already well into his year as a third grader! It seems like just moments ago, he and Michael were in the bathroom giving each other mohawks for his first day of kindergarden. . . Man, doesn't it go by in a flash?

So far, he's doing tremendously well, we wouldn't expect any less!

He's still playing hockey three-four times a week, with games almost every weekend, and loving every second of it!

We couldn't be more proud of him!

Vineyard Golf Club

We are tremendously lucky to live on such a gorgeous island such as this. True, I can't say that I remember living anywhere else, nor would I want to, especially when I see these amazing views out my back window every day!

Our back yard rests on the edge of The Vineyard Golf Club, which makes for some interesting entertainment from time to time I must say!