Busy Boy

I've been keeping busy getting ready for Christmas. At school we're learning songs that I've been practicing at home for our Christmas program that's coming up.

I've also been busy with my advent calendars. I have one that I put an ornament on the tree each morning. Then I have two chocolate calendars. I get to open a little door and there's a piece of chocolate in there. I got one from Grandpa and Grandma Dahlstrom that's a Cars one and one from my great aunt/Godmother, Brigid. I'm a pretty lucky boy and I'm having so much fun with them all.

Dad and I went Christmas shopping on Sunday for Mom and Marlie. I picked out something special for both of them.

I'm getting pretty excited about all the presents under our tree. I have been watching for ones with my name on them but I'm a very good boy not to try to open them...not until Christmas!!

A Few Funnies

I have a Cars 2 Xbox game that I love to play. Recently I started calling it my 'work'. When I head down stairs to play I say, "I gotta go to work now" and down I go to play. Mom and Dad thought it was pretty funny.

Today Mom, Blythe and I were at Kohls. As we were walking through the store I said, "I like this song." Mom said, "I didn't know you you knew this song." I said, "My favorite part is 'Dad Gum' part". Mom paused as she listed a little bit and then she laughed. 'Dad Gum' is something Mater from Cars says on the "Mater Toons" DVD. He has a song he sings called "Dad Gum". Mom said she could understand why I thought the song was saying Dad Gum - it did sort of sound like it. I still think that's what they were saying. :)

One of my favorite sayings is "sugar". Whenever something doesn't go my way, I drop something, or it's just not working out I say, "Oh sugar!" Mom and Dad think it's pretty funny.

Christmas is Coming

We've been busy getting ready for Christmas around here. I told you about decorating the tree. Well, Mom and I did a little shopping the other day. I picked out a present for Blythe and something for Daddy from Blythe and I.

I also have been busy practicing songs for my preschool Christmas program. Mom and Dad have been entertained by that. They said they're looking forward to seeing my friends and I perform our songs.

I'm sure Mom will take pictures and video to share with you.

I'm excited for other Christmas activities we have coming up. I know we're going to see Santa soon. I can't wait to give him my list.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day we spent most of the day at home. That evening we went to our friend's, The Phillips' house who live just down the street. They invited us over to their house for dinner. We originally were planning to go visit family around Waukon and Harpers but decided to wait to do that on Saturday. Well that didn't work out either since I woke up sick with a cold on Saturday.

I had a lot of fun playing with Joey though at their house. He likes Cars too so we played Cars together. We both loved it!


On Friday we spent  the day at home decorating for Christmas. I helped decorate the Christmas tree. The first ornaments I put on were my ornaments Mom and Dad got me for this year. I get one (or two) every year. This year I got a Mater ornament and a wooden race car that looks like Lightning McQueen. Mom put a "95" sticker on it and it has my name on it.

Family Fun

Yesterday I had such a fun day! It started by us all driving to Cedar Falls. Dad and I went to the UNI Panther men's basketball game with Uncle Dolly, Kari, Reese and Grandpa.  Uncle Dolly has court side seats so we were really close to the action. He also has a suite so we got to go up in that for a little while too. I was way up high in there.

After the game we all went to Uncle Dolly and Aunt Kari's house for a Thanksgiving celebration. I love going there. I got to go for a golf cart ride, putt the ball on the golf course, play pool, play with Reese and we pretended to play Wheel of Fortune AND I had cake! I love cake!

I came up from playing pool and said, "Uncle Dolly, I was thinking.....we could.....starts with a 'G'." He knew what I was talking about....a GOLF CART RIDE!! He's the best uncle!

I was so tired by the time we left I zonked out on the car ride home. What a great day!

Me and Uncle Dolly on the golf cart. 

Me putting the ball on the golf course. 

CAKE! 

Reese and I pretending to play Wheel of Fortune. I'm being Pat and she was Vanna - I helped her. 

Putting the 'letters' up for the Wheel of Fortune puzzle. 

Me, Blythe and Reese

Something to Remember

Today I picked Mom's cell phone up off the end table and brought it over to her. I said, "Here's your phone. It was shivering." She smiled. I guess what it was actually doing was vibrating - not shivering.

Preschool Conferences

This morning Mom had my preschool parent teacher conference. Dad stayed home with Blythe and I. Mom came back and said I got a good report. My teacher Ms. Allison told Mom that I am a smart little boy and a sweet kid. She told Mom mostly things she already knew - that I knew all my letters, and the sounds they make, I can count to 100, I seem to love learning and that I am a good boy. She also told Mom that I do a good job of participating in everything we do at school. Mom and Dad weren't sure how much I actually participated because they both took me on a field trip and apparently they thought I wasn't paying much attention to what was going on and gawking around. They were pleased to hear I do a good job of participating.

Some things Ms. Allison suggested we work on are keeping my hand on the table when I write, balancing on one foot and skipping.