OH, HE MAKES ME LAUGH!

Nick has been such a happy boy all day today. He was so stinking cute at dinner tonight. We had made up some spaghetti and cut his into little pieces like we always do. But tonight he noticed us twirling our spaghetti on our forks! So when he would scoop his up, he would also twirl his fork. It was so cute watching him.

After dinner we just played with him in the living room. We grabbed one of his balls are were rolling it between the 3 of us. After a while he picked it up and started tying to dribble it! Clark and I looked at each other in amazement. This is something we haven't taught him before! We have taught him to throw, and how to kick the ball. So we got a kick out of that tonight. Also, we noticed that when he was trying to dribble he was using his left hand. Interesting, because he uses his right hand to color and eat. Anyway, I just love how my boy is growing!

WOW, MY 2 YEAR OLD...

My little Nickolas. He has got the whining thing down to an art!! Just this morning he discovered a new technique to getting our full attention. We were getting breakfast ready for our family and he started whining and fussing for us. So I would pick him up and show him what I was doing and then let him down again so I could continue cooking. Well, his fussing continued. Then we noticed him "trip" then look at us and start walking to us with open arms. We kind of chuckled. He wasn't too happy that we didn't take him seriously. So, he did it again. He walked to the carpet and "tripped" and then come to us with open arms. Wow, he is a clever guy.
Also, our smart little boy has also figured out how to take his clothes off. And he doesn't stop there... The past two days (mornings/nap times) I have gone in there to get him out of bed and guess what?? Nick's in the nude! I hope he grows out of that one, or else we're gonna potty train a bit sooner than I thought. LOL A week or two before that, his thing was sticking anything and everything down his shirt, pants or pj's. We have found his glasses hidden on him multiple times, and even a pen one time! Food (which we catch pretty quickly most the time), toys... you name it.

Guess what? He is actually not doing a bad job at patching recently! It's not very hard to distract him from pulling the patch off and he will just play. Such a good thing! It used to be so hard to watch him every minute for an hour or two. Now I can just let him do his own thing and not really have to worry about how much time I have to add on to his patching time. However, I am surprised we have not lost those glasses yet. He is really good at getting rid of those things when he doesn't want them. He has had his glasses for 9 months (or so) and they are so scratched up from hitting the pavement, floor, counters, garbage... anything. I think this next visit to the Dr. were gonna have to get a new pair. All I have to say is thank goodness for bendable glasses! He can bend and yank them all he wants and they will not be hurt. It's pretty cute though, he is learning that when his glasses go off, they are going right back on. So sometimes he will just try himself. He gets pretty close too. Its fun to see him learn.

Well, that's Nick's life in a nutshell right now. He is getting very clever. He is such a funny kid.

EVENING AT TEMPLE SQUARE

Monday we went up to SLC to look at the lights. It was a chilly night, but it didn't snow. We had a really fun time. Nick loved to listed to the people playing music. He has always loved music ever since he was little. I remember him just watching my sister Brittany in awe as she would play her violin, piano or guitar. I wonder if he'll get the music gene.

The gang.

Nick looked like an old man all bundled up. But always cute as ever.

Picture with my boy. :)

Getting out of the cold. I can not believe how tiny the old Tabernacle was!

WHEN EVERYONE IN OREM WOKE UP TO SNOW...

We woke up to ICE!! Looks like its time to turn the sprinklers off. ;)

~VIDEO BLOG~

So, we decided to start up a new blog just for Nick's videos. I had a list to the side but it just got longer and longer, so this will be a better way to keep both blogs looking nice. There is a hyperlink under Nick's photo to the side which will send you there, and the blog address is also on our friends list (that way you can see if anythings new). Anyway, here you go! Enjoy.

My Little Sunshine Blog

COUSIN TIME

We babysat Easton tonight and the boys had so much fun!! It's tricky getting a good shot of one 2 year old. But getting a good shot of two 2 year olds' is nearly impossible! Anyway. It was so fun to have him over.

Rolling around.

Playing basketball.

Sitting by the tree (just out of sight).

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN

Nick was able to meet Santa. Nick didn't verbalize what he wanted for Christmas... But I bet Santa knows! :)

His face cracks me up here.

Still a little traumatized.

FUN AT THE MALL

Clark was able to take this past week off and spend some time with the family. It has been so fun! We have done a few fun things. This day we went to the mall so Nick could ride the toys in the arcade center. He was a riot!! Here's some pics we got.

BEFORE...

He was so funny. He loved the ride before it had started...

AFTER...

But then it started... And he went serious. What a funny boy he is.

PATCHING, PATCHING, PATCHING

Nick has been pretty good while patching recently. And it's been a while since I've taken pics of him while he is patching. So, here we go... It was a good day.

**IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME AGAIN**

It was a blast setting up our Christmas this year. We lit our Christmas tree candle, listened to the Christmas Box CD and had so much fun getting everything ready. Nick is at the perfect age, and loves all the lights he sees. This is our third Christmas since we've been married. And each year our Christmas decorations keep growing!! The first year we were married... we were so poor we couldn't afford a decent tree. We ended up buying a little 2 foot one. And a garland strand. Last year my boss of 4 years was kind enough to give me a way huge discount on my absolute favorite tree I've had my eye on at Roberts for years! So we had a tree, but it was bare. But this year we finally look like Christmas has hit!

Our fun tree.

Decorations...

Tradition in my family. We love the houses.

Nativity.

This was the sweetest picture.

Nick thinks he has a BIG new toy. THANK GOODNESS FOR PLASTIC ORNAMENTS!!