Merry Christmas!

In case you didn't get our Christmas card this year (sorry) - here it is!

This Sunday Jeff took Andre to our ward's baptism (Jeff is a ward mission leader), upon their return Andre told me - "Mom, I want to take a bath-ties".

One night Andre heard Harper talking after he was put to bed. Andre told Jeff: "Papa, I think Harper is talking, so I need to pause the TV to hear what he's saying" (that's right, the kid knows how to use the DVR). When it was all quiet Andre heard Harper saying "Ee-ore" repeatedly. A then told Jeff - "Papa, I need to go give Harper his Eeyore". So he went into the room, gave Harper his stuffed toy and then said "Okay Harper, blow me kisses" which they did for a while and then said "Harper, lay down and close your eyes." To which Harper did not listen, so Andre repeatedly told him "Ok, Harper, it's time to go to sleep" and after a few of those left the room. What a sweet big brother!

Little family reunion

The boys had a blast with their uncle Ryan. He was nice to play and occupy them when I had chores to do.

Малые очень хорошо провели время с дядей Раяном. Ryan and Harper built this block tower. It's pretty obvious Harper is impressed with Ryan's building skills.

Раян и Харпер построили эту пирамиду. Как видно, Харперу очень нравится.

Rick and Misty also happened to be in town. Andre and Harper loved playing with their cousin Piper. We also got to meet their new cousin Simon, who is such a cute and well-natured baby. Somehow I didn't get any pictures of him besides in the baby bjorn, but trust my words - he is cute!

Рик (старший брат Джеффа) с его женой и детьми тоже приехали в Калифорнию ко дню благодарения (родители Мисти живут не далеко от Лос Анжелеса). У нас получилось пару раз с нтми встретиться. Андрею и Харперу очень понравилось играть с двоюродной сестричкой Пайпер. Мы также наконей познакомились с новым членом их семьи - Саймоном, которому 3 месяца.

Misty, Simon and Piper dancing to the live band music on the Santa Monica Promenade

Мисти, Самон и Пайпер танцуют под живую музыку на Променаде в Санта Монике.

Andre and Piper - still dancing
Андрей и Пайпер все еще танцуют.

And where do I fit?

А мне куда притулиться?