Dec 18, 2011

We're eager for some snow, but it's nice having a mild winter, too. Mark and I are both trying to get out and ski so we're ready when the snow decides to arrive!  Christmas is a week away, but I keep forgetting that since it feels more like November. And with Christmas shopping done, cards in the mail, and no visitors coming this year for the holidays, things feel pretty quiet.

Gulliver is quite active these days. He loves to run around and his little legs are getting faster all the time. A lot of people ask me if he's in "school" yet. Nope, not yet. For now, he spends his time with mom and dad. We enjoy getting out to our various activities, playing with other kids, and just hanging out at home. Gulliver and I went swimming last week after a long hiatus and we both really enjoyed that.

We've heard several new words over the past week or so... on, off, out, car... but our favorite is "nome" which actually means "moon." Gulliver says things with such authority and enthusiasm. I love his attempts and harder words like "cracker" and "snowman". He's putting a lot of effort into talking and it's so fun to watch this learning process.

Gulliver got a new cousin this week! Griffin Lavoy was born on 12/12. He arrived 4 weeks early, but both momma and baby are doing fine and they went home right on time. We can't wait to meet this precious little guy in person!

 Life is good here in the Butte. All are happy and healthy. Happy holidays!