Noah's first Christmas play!

We've had a great week here... the highlight of which was Noah's first performance in a Christmas play last night! But first things first....

The week has been good. My work has been a little slow since our labs are down while we have some floor work done, so I've been able to take some extra time to shop and make up some hours from home after Noah goes to bed. Have I mentioned I love working part time!? :-)

Yesterday, Waylon took the day off and we finally got our Christmas tree. We found a great deal on a great tree, so we were super excited. Waylon and I did the lights and decorations while Noah was napping but let him do a few when he woke up. He was excited to see the tree and has been interested but not too interested yet! We'll see how that goes over the next few weeks!

looking for the best tree

the finished product

CHEESE!

So last night was the Christmas play put on by Noah's daycare. Before the play, we met Janet, Frank, Maddie, Amy, Grant, Stella Dot, and Nana and Grandad at Sweet Tomatoes for dinner. That was so fun. Dinner was nice but once the kids were done and out of the high chairs, they went crazy! They were running around screaming and having a great time. We were totally making a scene but we totally didn't care cause they were way too cute! :-) (and don't worry, it didn't go on that long!)



After dinner, we headed to the play. They did 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'. It was so cute. Each class came down and sang a song in between the actual 'performance'. It was such a treat to watch Noah walk in and 'sing' We Wish You A Merry Christmas'! :-) He did get really excited and clap afterwards when everyone was applauding.

Where's Waldo?

hangin' after the play with Nana and Grandad
(and thanks for the great hat, Nana!)

After the play, we enjoyed some treats, put Noah in his PJs and headed home to bed. What a great night!


As if last night weren't enough, we decided to have a 'family playdate' today. This morning, we ran errands and got some things done but after naptime, Stella Dot (and parents) and Maddie (and parents) came over to play! We ordered pizza for dinner and had the best time... kids and adults (seriously, am I an adult?).

the calm before the storm...

On a seperate note, our sweet little Noah is starting to hit a 'phase' (read: terrible twos). Right now, it's mostly just moments here and there but once he doesn't get something he wants, he just collapses into a mess or if he's in his high chair, the hands (and food) start flying. It's been quite challenging at times and I'm sure we haven't hit the apex yet... but that's just the way it goes, huh? :-)

So, all in all, a great weekend and we still have another day to go!

Just a few more sillies...

learing to undress himself