Lazy Morning...

We are just sitting around this morning.  Henry is reading books, talking on the "phone," and snacking.  I'm trying to get things together for our trip tomorrow...and snapping a few pictures.  Couldn't help it. 

Oh and he discovered an old toy that I pulled out from the closet while I was searching for suitcases.  Looks like we'll go ahead and leave that out today. 

Walking with Ella...

Henry loves when his friend Ella visits.  Ella's Aunt Jen is having a baby today and Henry gets to hang out with Ella all day today.  :)  We've already gone on a walk...wish I could have snapped a picture of them holding hands.  It was precious...

Uh-oh...

This was not a part of my plan while I was trying to prepare dinner for our small group.  The funny thing was...he never once tried to eat the sprinkles.  Just kept saying "uh-oh" and pointing.  sigh.

Just for fun...

Henry coughed in my face the other day and I made a big deal about it.  He thought it was hilarious and kept trying to cough on purpose.  Which also lead to him being all red faced and full of giggles.

Chick-fil-a Breakfast Date

I had a coupon for a free breakfast sandwich, so Henry and I headed over to Chick-fil-a for a little Momma/Son date morning.  I enjoyed the sandwich.  He enjoyed the indoor playground.  :)

First Haircut

Henry's Hair.  It was something I pondered while being pregnant with him....would it be dark like mine?  Blond like Peter's was when he was little?  Curly or straight?  I have loved the fact that he's a "little Peter," with his daddy's blond curls.  We held out for probably a little too long before cutting it.  It was hard to see him as a baby after the locks were trimmed.  If we doubted it before, we definitely know now that we have a little boy on our hands.

What made it even more special was that Nana was the one to do the honors.  My mom's cut my hair since I was Henry's age and I can't imagine anyone else trimming Henry's for the first time.  I have memories of sitting on the wooden board on top of her beautician's chair...trying to hold still for all my haircuts and perms (yes, perms!?!) over the years.  So thankful for her willingness to bring her scissors whenever I'm with her and the talks we have while she's cutting.

 And yes...she IS giving me a mullet in this video.  What was she thinking?!?!
(and seeing crazy-haired Holly at the end of the video keeps making me chuckle)

But back to Henry...here are a few pictures we took to document the occasion.

This was before: 

 

I know, I know...It was long.  And time.

And the finished product:

And a few with Nana...

Raleigh Christmas Parade

Henry and I ventured out to see the local Christmas parade in Raleigh this last weekend.  We got there right as the parade was starting...and had a hard time finding a place to sit.  Luckily, there was a brand new city garbage can (random, I know), that I was able to sit him on and he was able to see above the people in front of us.  Which also meant I did not have to hold him the whole time (which is getting harder and harder to do in my condition!). 

Some of his favorite attractions:  drums in the band, horses, lots of doggies, and all the interesting floats.  Beautiful morning with my favorite little boy.  :)