Fashion Show

 Thanks to Aunt Jenn and Uncle Caleb for the new clothes.  Edmund will be warm and cute this winter. 

"Get used to it, Edmund, for the rest of your life girls are going to hand you clothes and say, 'Try this on!'  Then they are going to take your picture and tell you how cute you are."  ~Uncle Caleb

Hostage

A handsome rake has taken your wife.  You have to come rescue her!  And he is quite handy with the three-finger underhand sword grip.

Laundry

Found Winnie ther Pooh

Edmund pulled Pooh over to himself all by himself.  Then he tried to eat Pooh.  I think they shall be great friends.  Doesn't a beautiful friendship start by chewing on the other's nose?

Four Generations

Great Grampa, Grampa, Dad, Son

Edmund

Our little handsome man!

Swim with Mother

The pool at the lodge was wonderful.  The water was about 80 degrees and very pleasant.  Once you got out of the pool the lodge felt cold.  But we all warmed up quickly enough.  We aren't blue from exposure, just the colour of the lights and the room. 

Lock up your computers...

...and your daughters.  Our nephew is super smart and super cute.  Keep your smartphones hidden while you are at it.

Young and Old

Great Grampa holding Andrew, Joshua in the middle, Great Gramma holding Edmund

Grampa holding Andrew, Joshua in the middle, Gramma holding Edmund

Hanging with the Aunts and Uncle

Going out for a swim

Asleepingg

With Uncle David, while the parents are off for a ride. 

On the trail

 We decided to go for a ride as a family.  David and the Great-Grands volunteered to watch the boys for us.  My horse was named Red, and Jonathan rode Tom.  It was a beautiful day for a slow stroll through the park. 

This was Jonny's first ride, and he did not fall off.  Jonathan looks so Western there in the back of the line. 

Breakfast Song for Grampa

Joy to the world, its Black Friday!

The stores are open now.

We've gone to empty our bank accounts,

and buy your Christmas gifts,

and buy your Christmas gifts,

and buy, and buy your Christmas gifts.

(Jonathan's grandfather has been teaching us all some barber shop tags, so we composed this for him at breakfast while we were waiting for our eggs and bacon.  Fortunately, the order came and no other verses were sung.)

Happy Thanksgiving

A Hike Before Dinner

Morning Fog

This is a panoramic shot that Jonny took at breakfast.  It was a beautiful morning in the mountains.

My Uncle Is So Funny

This Thanksgiving we are joining Jonathan's extended family at Pipestem State Park in those breakaway counties which are now so reviled as the butt of many jokes. The drive was smooth and we hit no traffic. Hopefully, that bodes well for our return at the end of the trip. David was a big help getting the truck unpacked. He and the little man spent some time enjoying each other before Edmund went to bed.

The Professor

About to start his lecture

All done, everyone got an "A"!

Giggles

Guess who is getting quite ticklish?

Her New Man

Ski Cap

I used to make these caps for my brothers.
It was so fun to make this one for Edmund.
Now his head will stay nice and warm this winter.
It looks so good with his fleece coat.

How many men does it take to change a light bulb?

Worn out moving

 

We helped some friends move today.   It was a bit much for the small assistant.

Feet!

He found his feet!

Left

Right

Guys Making Noise

Party-hards!

Our friend Gail threw an amazing party for the all those who have some interest in a certain series of books which have been made into a very popular movie saga. 

The party was at Cici's house and she and Edmund posed with the "special guests."

Jonathan was deputized as bartender. 

His telling off of the "special guest" which would have made Charlie proud.

After Jonathan left it took two ladies to make up for his skill with the drinks.  Also, the high body temperature of the other "guest" burns off the alcohol in the beverage quite quickly, just like morphine, in case you are wondering. 

The Arch

One of the neighbors was cleaning out their toys.  Now we have a fun play arch.  We need to add a toy to the middle hanger and then it will well accoutered. 

Bounce

Eating Peas

First veggies were not received well.  We still like milk best. 

Chug It or Lug It

Playing

 Getting ready for church tomorrow.

In the high chair

Whooaahh... you sit in this thing?!?

Half In, Half Out

Edmund fell asleep in my arms and the sling while I was sorting dill seeds from their stems. His plug was sneaking out of his mouth during the nap.  I was able to deposit him in bed without really waking him.    

Teasing John

Helping Grade

 

English 101 was never so interesting.  

Books, good for the gums...

Hanging with Jeff

Remote

Edmund loves to hold stuff. He has started to actually grasp things. He especially wants whatever we are holding.

Kindle

Still working on Caesar. They seem to be enjoying it.