James and Yo Gabba Gabba!

There is a new toddler TV show - Yo Gabba Gabba! And it's all the rage. James got to meet the star, DJ Leon, when he read stories to kids today at the fundraiser Milk & Bookies (donating books to needy kids and schools). Jennifer Garner was there, Raine Wilson and other stars that I SHOULD know but don't. It was such fun!

We are being watched....

It is becoming more apparent that James watches our every move. We often will hide the real remote control or our iPhones behind our back so that James won't know we have them or ask for them. We think we're so much smarter than he.

Today I saw James walking around with his arm behind his back, holding a toy spoon, toy remote, blocks, or little animal... He must think that's how adults walk around - with things hidden behind their back! Uh oh, every move we do is important... Oh heavens. We're in trouble now.

Zip line at Gym Class!

James loved the zip line basket in gym class at MyGym!

Guitar Jam Session at Music Class

James loved his music class today with a real electric guitar and an electric bass guitar! They actually let the toddlers play with them... Cool!

James in 2010

James - sitting in Babies First Class during the puppet show!

James wishing his Daddy a happy birthday on Jan. 15th
James decided that he needed a briefcase and he carries it around the house!

Visit With Santa! ...."You'd better watch out, You'd better not cry"

James' visit with Santa this year in 2009 was a little more dramatic than his first encounter last year. Then, he slept through the entire photo shoot. This year he was freaked out by a white-bearded stranger on whom I trusted my son to sit. The pictures say it all.

James is walking!

On Thanksgiving James took his first steps (that were witnessed by someone other than Mom)... a whole houseful of people saw it at Alexis and Mark's house. Some people were sooo happy for James!

And here in this video we actually caught him walking across the room!

Pardon my workout gear ;)

Happy Halloween! A bit belated...

Great recipes from Thanksgiving

This was the first Thanksgiving dinner that I attended where I brought critical dishes! It was a fun opportunity to find some great ones that I will save here for the next holiday.

Herbed Shallot Stuffing: 

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Herbed-Shallot-Stuffing-104260

OR Apple-Pecan Cornbread Stuffing (not good for "traditional palates"): 

http://flavordiva.com/2009/11/24/apple-pecan-cornbread-dressing/

The Ultimate Pumpkin Pie: 

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/The-Ultimate-Pumpkin-Pie-826

Roasted Brussels Sprouts: 

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Baby-Brussels-Sprouts-with-Buttered-Pecans-236381

Other good additions are: 

Roasted Acorn Squash

Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Bon Appetit!

Fetch with James and Lucy

Now James and Lucy can entertain each other! Watch the video to see what I mean...