The Yellow Sub goes Christmasy!

We returned home from Seattle and decided to make our house 'Christmasy,' despite the 80 degree heat wave in NOV! There's no U-cut farm relatively close to us, so we settled for a lot in North Santa Monica...

Levi pondering the tree selection

Levi claiming 'our tree'

It was a complete team effort

Tada

We even mustered up the energy to get all of our decorations out of storage and decorate the house in the same day! Levi was beyond excited when he saw the new train set we gave him to go around the base of the tree.

Messie made Felix stocking, so now we're ready for Santa!

A Thanksgiving Bday

We had a very special Thanksgiving this year. We celebrated it in Seattle at Messie and Papa's house, complete with all of our Grandparents, Great-Grandparents, and several Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. It was a grand affair, and one that will be remembered for many years to come!

We relished in the rain, as we've been craving 4 seasons every since we moved to LA!

Felix was able to spend some time w/ GGMa, which was extra special as she's 94!

He also received lots of cuddles from 'Big PopPop,' who's 89 and going strong!

Levi is our Turkey baby, and this year his birthday fell on Thanksgiving. He was delighted to open his pressies throughout the day as they appeared as family arrived!

The theme of this year's pressies, it turned out, was 'airplanes!'

Levi loving his new airplane from Messie and PoPop!

Big PopPop and Uncle Chris admiring sweet Felix

Felix showing off for Aunt Paula and Great Nana!

Uncle Mark, with another potential engineer, trying to solve a technical issue on a toy!

Messie and her Felix!

The FAVORITE bday pressie of the day, thanks to Big PopPop and Great Nana!

Felix getting more snuggles from his Auntie Nancy and Messy!

Levi and his Grandmommy, who he adores!

Felix 6 1/2 months and Levi 3 years!

The Greats!

Levi and Uncle Chris practicing their ABC's

Birthday Ice cream cake for Levi

Happy Birthday to our incredibly sweet, curious and loving Levi!

The end of a very fun and full day!

All eyes on Viggo!

On Thanksgiving Day, we took a walk w/ little Viggo who's so close to walking himself! He managed to push his wooden cart a good 1/4 mile through pebbles, hills, dirt, and rain. Levi spent a good portion of the work eyeing Viggo's cart and wishing he could use it. Finally, when Viggo wore himself out, Levi stepped in w/ a the final push home!

It was just fun to spend time w/ Melissa and Toma on Thanksgiving. They're dear friends who we're quite thankful for after all these years!

A purrrrfect love affair

When I asked Levi at the end of our week stay in Seattle what his most favorite moment was, he very quickly replied, 'Playing w/ Claire outside.' Levi is in love with Messy and PopPop's cat and spends most of his time when at their house following her around, petting her, and talking to her in a high pitched voice. Sometimes she bats at him, or they simply ignore each other, but they both always come back for more; true love. I think this little boy needs his own kitty. Santa?!

Another go at love

Felix and Levi get the giggles

For the first time, I heard Felix truly get the giggles. Big Brother Levi was trying to watch a movie, while all little Felix wanted was his Big Brother's attention! I have no doubt these brothers will be dear friends.

A Double Playdate

Levi and Felix had a play date w/ Ruby, who's 2 1/2, and Calvin who was born the exact same day as Felix. Laura and I LOVED watching the toddlers sometimes share and sometimes squabble, while the babies made goo goo eyes at each other, watching their older siblings' every move!

Levi and Dada

Levi adores his Dada, and I never tire of watching the two of them play.