Chuck E. Cheese

One of our close family friends lost their house on Christmas day due to a fire.  The youngest child of the family is one of Talan's really good friends.  He gets so excited when he sees her or if we even talk about her.

Well, Justin and I thought we would take Talan and the three kids to Chuck E. Cheese.  We weren't really sure what we were getting ourselves into but all four kids were so well behaved and had such great manners.  My parents did go with us too!  Thanks Mom and Dad with your help!

After pizza, we let the kids get ice cream.  Aubrie decided that Talan's popsicle looked more tasty than her ice cream snadwich.  Talan was more than willing to share with her. 

Talan's new favorite ride.  He kept going back to the clock and when it was time to get off to let another kid on he would say, "no, it my turn!"  

Eating some pizza!

Aubrie and Talan playing the "Whack O' Mole" game.

Before we left for Chuck E. Cheese we let the kids play at our house for a while.  Talan really enjoyed showing off the house and especially his room and toys from Christmas.

Dinosaur Towel

Talan has become obsessed with dinosaurs lately.  He got a dinosaur towel and a tub of dinosaurs for Christmas.  He can't get enough of either of these.  He was also given a sheet of dinosaur stickers the other day and has to have a sticker everyday.  

Justin and I thought this was just the cutest picture that we had to post it.

More of Talan's Christmas

Here are a couple more pictures of Christmas with Justin's side of the family.  Talan's Nana, Papa, Auntie Heather, and Brandon were able come down and visit for three days to celebrate the holiday with us.

Here is Papa holding the flag that Talan accidently pulled of the wall at Bucca de Beppo.  Papa Joe even asked our waiter if he could keep it.  Unfortunately, Papa didn't get to keep the flag.

Here's picture of Talan kicking back and relaxing in his new recliner.  Be sure to notice the remote sitting on the arm of the chair.  Talan was insistent on putting that remote there.  Mickey was right there enjoying Sesame Street with  him.

Talan's Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas!  We were able to make it to both sides of the family for Christmas as well as have our own Christmas at home.  Talan was really into opening up gifts this year.  He got a lot of fun things as well.  He got new pajamas, clothes, some bristle blocks, dinosaurs, a bowling set, and a "few" more toys.  He did receive a Nebraska recliner just his size.  

We ate at "Bucca de Beppo" with Justin's side of the family when they were down for Christmas.  Talan was so good.  He looked so handsome that night too in his new sweater.

Talan enjoying the box the recliner came in.

At first, Talan couldn't figure out how to get into the recliner.

Jeremy showing Talan how to hold the bowling ball correctly.

Talan opening up one of his gifts.

Rainforest Cafe / Santa / Christmas in the Park

Last night we took Talan out to dinner at Rainforest Cafe, to see Santa, and to drive through Christmas in the Park to see the lights.  Talan loved Rainforest Cafe.  He ate really good and just watched everything that was going on around him.  He was such a little gentleman.  When we were done, we headed off to see Santa.  He stood in line and waited and walked right up to Santa and said hi and then turned right back around and ran to us.  We got a picture of him sitting next to Santa so we were happy with that.  He kept poking Santa in the cheek to see if he was real or not.  He did give Santa a five and said bye. 

After Santa we went to see Christmas in the Park to see the lights.  We waited in line for 2 hours but we were able to see them.  Talan was awake for about 5 minutes of the lights and then he was done.  

We had a great evening together.  I look forward to more of those wonderful nights together!

Daddy and Talan saying cheese for the camera at Rainforest Cafe.

Talan running back to us after he told Santa hi.

Santa, Talan, and Daddy

This is one way that Talan entertained himself while we were waiting in line to see the lights.  He took his shoes and socks off and started biting his toes.  

First Snow!

This past week we had our first snow day.  Talan got a chance to play in the snow for the first time.  His Nana and Papa had gotten him a snow suit earlier this year so he was able to use it.  As you can see if one of the pictures, I was pulling Talan in the wagon and tipped it.  He thought it was funny.  He went sledding as well.  

After we played in the snow at our house, we went down to Grandma and Grandpa's house to play in the snow with the kids.  Talan went sledding and loved it.  

After playing outside with the kids it was time for some lunch and dancing.  He really liked dancing with Morgan.

More First Snow Pictures