Guess what Henry did today!

I have some Christmas pictures, but we are going through growing pains with some computer switch-arounds, and I don't have a photo-editing program right now.

But, anyway, I got this video today and wanted to share.


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Baking Christmas Cookies

We made Christmas cookies this week! I love that you can just buy a kit now!


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While we waited on that dough to firm up, we decorated some pre-made cookies.

Want a bite, Mommy?

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Just kidding.

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All that he had hoped it would be.

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NOw the "gingerbread" is ready. Mommy rolled it out - it was kinda crumbly - and then Leo cut the shapes.

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He did great at removing the extra dough and getting them on the pan.

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Drumroll please...a Teddy Bear Gingerbread Man! Notice that the clothes are different. He had enough of cookie decorating that afternoon, so we decorated again for breakfast.

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A little video of Henry's latest favorite song.

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8 mos. til Kindergarten, 8 mos. til Kindergarten...

This morning...in the car...

Leo: Uh, Mommy, when I was little, did I eat prain baby food?
Me: Huh? What kind of baby food?
Leo: Prain.
Me: No, there's no such thing as praying baby food.
Leo: (volume and frustration goes up) NOOOOO! PRAIN baby food.
Me: Prain baby food?
Leo: Yes, PRAIN!!! (screaming)
Me: Leo, you don't talk to me in that tone of voice. I don't know what prain baby food is.
Leo: You know, PRAIN BABYFOOD!!!
Me: Well, what is prain babyfood?
Leo: It's mashed fruits and vegetables.
Me: Prain babyfood is mashed fruits and vegetables? Well, then, yeah...I guess you ate prain babyfood.
Leo: OK.
Me: Where did you learn that word?
Leo: Huh? What word?
Me: Prain babyfood.
Leo: Oh, I made it up. I make up my own words now.

Leo's Christmas Concert

Leo's Christmas Concert at preschool was Monday at noon. Daddy worked from home so he could attend the show. It was really cute.


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I held the camera the wrong way for a little bit. Sorry.

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Catching up on pictures

A trip to the Arboretum with friends. This was Dec. 2, I believe, and it was really warm.


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Of course there was some jumping to be done!

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We put this gate up, and this let us take down the big gate across the entry. Duh! Henry likes to hang out here on this old keyboard - I guess he likes how it feels on his feet.

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Riding on Brooksie's patio at Thanksgiving.

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White Rock Half Marathon!

Well, we did it! The weather could have been better, but, hey - now we have a little bit of "half marathon in the rain" credentials to add to our files. We made it there on time, and got all our doings (potty, bag drop, etc) done on time.

It was cold and the temp just kept dropping the whole time. It was around 51 when we started, and it was 44 when we finished. The wind wasn't too bad, though, so that helped a lot. Carla and I ran together for the first nine miles, and then we were ready to split up. She made it the whole way without any Ipod, and I enjoyed a little IPod pick-me-up for miles 10-13.1. I got a little emotional (in a good way) on mile 13 and was just soaking it all in - that's the only reason why I can figure that I slowed down so much, b/c I was feeling really good at that point.

We saw some great things along the way. Lots of people cheering on friends and family. I saw the same guy at three different points with a huge sign for his daughter - it was so sweet. We ran for awhile behind three guys in wigs, 70s polyester pants, and capes and vests made out of Crown Royal bags.

Our hands were FREEZING at the end - I think that was the coldest hands I've ever experienced. After getting our pictures made (will post when I get them) and something to drink, we went and had Mexican food and a margarita!

Now the weird part starts where I go back to everyday life where most people have no clue that I ran 13.1 miles for the first time ever this weekend. Or if I tell them...they stare at me like I just spoke in a foreign language.

Anyway...my times:
1 - 11:22
2 - 10:51
3 - 10:38
4- 11:28
5 - 11:07 (55:29 chip)
6 - 11:19
7 - 10:48
8 - 10:59
9 - 10:59
10 - 10:61
11 - 11:01 (2:02:47 chip)
12 - 11:01
13 - 12:00
.1 - 1:30ish

Total Time: 2h25m6s

Getting ready to go. This race is lots of fun b/c they put your name right on your bib, and people cheer for you buy name.

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Carla in the car while we were organizing all our gear.

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There was a lot of organizing to do!

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We wore trashbags before the race and for the first mile to keep the wind and rain off of us. They got too hot after that.

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Our little signs we wore on our back. We got lots of great comments on this - lots of fun...very entertaining!

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Injuries! Our blisters from our waist wallets.

Carla:

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Holly:

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