The Cool Kid

Mommy's little helper

James loves to 'help' me do the dishes after dinner. What he really loves is water- he can play in the water forever if we let him, and even more he loves trying to drink it. Here are pictures of it:

James' new talent

Aunt Kristin taught James a new talent and now the entire family can get James to do it. It really doesn't have a name, but we will call it a 'shudder'. James will tense his arms, put his hand in a fist, lift his shoulders, tighten his jaw, and shake his head rapidly back and forth. It is so funny to see- here are some pictures that try to capture it!

This is James at the beginning of the shudder.

There he is with his jaws clinched and his shoulders up

The classic shudder pose

How funny!

Homemade pretzels!

We were at the mall a few days ago and went past an Auntie Anne's and from then on I have been wanting a pretzel... so I made them! Here are the pictures!

Happy Birthday Grandma Mauger!

Happy Birthday Grandma Mauger! Here are some photos that recap the day:

James sitting on Grandma's lap getting ready to open presents!

James playing with the wrapping paper from the first present- he loves it!

He was having a hay day when all of the wrapping paper was in a pile- he just kept giggling and giggling as we would throw it up in the air!

Family Night- Croquet!

For one family night we decided to play croquet and here are some pictures from it!

James wearing Uncle Stu's hat :)

He loves the grass!

Trying to play croquet... James is still learning :)

Our little family :)

Playing Outside

This past week it has been sunny and beautiful, so we decided to play outside! Here are some pictures from it! :)

James and Amber playing :)

James loves to stick his tongue out just like his grandpa!

He also likes to scrunch his nose like his mom!

Mom and James hanging out :)

James absolutely loved sitting on this tricycle even though his feet couldn't touch the pedals!