Firsts of MI

Gavin has been feeling better so let's hope it continues that direction. He's been exploring G&G's house and messing with all the Christmas decorations. He of course loves the train under the tree the best. He and Uncle Matty are big buds and he likes to help get his water filled in the morning plus see him after work.

So far, I have enjoyed some "sleep-ins" before staring work while Mom and Dad get up with Gavin (THANK YOU!). I also got to see some of my best ladies last night for a dinner out. This weekend we have the Harte Christmas party at my parent's house, then next week, a few more visits after work are on the schedule plus a day off for shopping with Mom!

Stefan is doing well so far in Poland and says although giving the course through a translator is a new challenge it is going well. We already can't wait to pick him up Dec. 22.

Hope everyone is enjoying the magic of this season so far!

A little squirmish with the train but has Uncle Matty to protect him!

My tree is so pretty!

Big buddies.

Gavin helping Uncle cook his chex mix for Christmas ... but really he was just eating the cereal - he thought it was great!

Snow on our third day, which has now all melted.

Grandpa using an old kiddo pool to make a sled, so resourceful.

He walked all crazy wearing these boots; he is obviously not used to having clunky shoes on his feet. 

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