Sugar Daze

On Saturday we went to a Holiday Open House at the Red Butte Gardens.  Porter sucked away at a candy cane while we browsed the boutique.  It was my idea for him to try the candy cane, but then I nervously watched him like a hawk.  David always assures me he knows how to help a choking child :).

First real winter snow of the season. (12/3)

Tis the Season

Yesterday we took Porter to see Santa at City Creek Mall. He immediately melted down with big crocodile tears when he sat on his lap.  I was dying laughing since he looked so adorable and Santa made no attempt to console him.  Santa looked realistic, but his jolly demeanor was lacking.  Unfortunately I have no photos since they are a rip off.  Maybe we'll visit Santa again at a different location.

Then we finally made it out to pick out our Christmas tree.  We are super festive... We headed to the local Home Depot.  I am just glad to have a tree and finish decorating.  I love this time of year!

Porter was thrilled :).

Trail of blood

While I was taking a shower, David brought Porter into the bathroom so he could leave for work.  I didn't do my normal review of the bathroom to make sure there was nothing out he could hurt himself on.  Well, sure enough it was really quiet, so I peaked out of the shower to find Porter with David's razor in his mouth.  It was quickly removed and he seemed fine.  When I got out of the shower I noticed a trail of blood...on the floor, the toilet, the toilet paper roll, etc.  Every place little Porter could reach.  At first I thought he must have cut his tongue, but after close inspection I found a cut on his thumb.  He is one tough little boy.  He wasn't crying or anything.  He was just playing.  

So we cleaned him up and everything else.  He was extremely fascinated by the band aid.

Laughter is the best medicine

No matter what is happening, when Porter laughs, life is good.  It truly is the most magical sound.

(If you want to see a really clear video, I can email it to you.  For some reason when I upload to blogger the videos are not clear.)

Porter and Dad do the ABC's

Click here to view this photo book larger

Photo books are the perfect gift for any occasion.

I am only posting this in hopes that David will not check this blog out.  Generally he doesn't, so I think we'll be safe for the next few weeks :).

Do it myself

Porter likes to do things himself.  This morning he took the spoon from me to feed himself.  (Never mind that the spoon is adult size.  That doesn't stop him.)