The countdown

We leave in 12 days for our Caribbean Cruise.....

Christmas 2008

Drew had a wonderful Christmas! It was also very busy. In the afternoon of Christmas Eve we went to Uncle John and Aunt Lori's house for Christmas with the Thonanders. After a couple hours of trying to suck people (mostly Uncle John) in to Drew's new "Bug Vacuum" we headed out the Great Grandma Haekenkamp's farm. There we enjoyed Christmas with Papa's side of the family. Lots of people and lots of fun. Drew was so exhausted he didn't wake up to leave Santa cookies. But it was OK. Mom and Dad took care of it. Santa left Drew a nice thank you note for the cookies and the carrot for the reindeer (which it looks like Rudolph didn't share).

Christmas morning Drew got up and started playing with all his new toys from the night before. He didn't wake up Mom and Dad and he didn't seem to notice there were more gifts for him. After opening another round of gifts we headed out to Papa and Mimi's house. We had a wonderful Christmas dinner with REAL potatoes. Our car was so full, we weren't able to bring everything home in one trip!

Today we are headed over to Grandma Luna and Grandpa Ron's house for our last round of celebrating. After adding all our new paper products to our stash, we now have 25 rolls of paper towel and 204 rolls of toilet paper. I guess we probably won't need more for our birthdays!!!!

Happy Holidays!!!!

Santa

Last night Drew saw Santa again. this was only his third time. Of course today he thought of something he wanted to tell Santa he wanted, so he wants to go again!

Drew was also working off some holiday treats. We are scheduled to get the carpet put into our new play room next week. We are all excited!

Daddy was sick for 2 days and mommy was sick today. Hopefully this junk will leave our house now!!

Another weekend over

Well Friday didn't end up going as well as we hoped. After hanging out at home all day, Drew seemed better. He wasn't. We went to Applebee's for dinner. Drew took two bites of food and vomited again. We boxed up our untouched food and got out of there.

Saturday Drew and Mommy hung out at home while Daddy washed trucks. After an uneventful day and a long nap, we decided to go to the Hollidazzle parade. Drew loved the lights. The weather was perfect, not too cold. We attempted to see the Macy's 8th floor display, but that was not happening. It was too busy. Maybe sometime during the week.

Today we went to Papa and Mimi's house. Drew was needing lots of attention since he was the only kid there. We also went into Loretto to see the holiday train. Drew loved that too, but he wanted to ride on it. It was way too cold to stay out there too long. By the time we walked to the train we pretty much turned around and went back to the car. The wind was terrible. Drew is bugging to take a bath. Better let him before he decides he really doesn't want to take baths!

Drew went with Joey Anna, Daddy and Grandma Luna to Disney on Ice last night. He really enjoyed it. He has been talking about a green alligator all morning. Thank you to Uncle Glen for giving them the tickets to the show.

Drew got kicked out of school for the day today. He was playing with the train table when all of the sudden he started vomiting. The good news was that Mommy didn't have to clean it up, the janitor did! Drew was not acting unusual this morning. Mommy was really surprised that he was sick. Since he has been home he has been acting normal too. He has been eating like he is starving since we have been home. Hopefully he will be OK the rest of the day too!

Monster Jam...

Drew (and Mommy) went to his first monster Jam! Friday night Daddy, Mommy and Drew braved the snow to go to Monticello to see Maximum Destruction and meet the driver Tom Meents. Drew was more excited to meet the driver than to see the truck. On Saturday night Drew took his Mommy and Daddy to the metrodome for the show.

The best part was watching how excited Drew was when the monster trucks started the show. He loved it. He didn't make it for the whole show. It started at 7:30pm which is a little late for us. We left the show around 10:30pm. Drew fell asleep in the car on the way home. Well worth the money to watch Drew have a good time.

Drew was also in awe just driving downtown. He was asking about all the tall buildings and lights. He thought it was neat to drive through "tunnels". He hadn't been downtown since last year going to the Holidazzle parade. So much we take for granted and forget what it is like in the eyes of a babe.

He's growing up fast...

Drew is such a character. The other night Scott turned the light on in the living room. Drew told him to turn it off so he could "enjoy the Christmas lights". Drew has become a fan of having the Christmas tree lights as the only lights on in the house. He also says,"Let's go to Hom furniture for a free cookie!"

Potty training is still going well. He now likes to stand by the big toilet instead of the potty chair. After he pees he wipes off the toilet and flushes. He wants to do whatever he sees Mom and Dad doing. However being somewhat of a germ-o-phobe, this really grosses Mom out!

Drew finally filled his marble jar. Drew, Mommy, Joey, Dylan and Papa went to lunch at Chuck E. Cheese yesterday. The marbles are kind of losing their power with him. He is back to not staying in bed at bedtime which means not earning a marble, but he doesn't seem to care.

Drew is starting swimming lessons again in January. He is now in the level where he goes in the pool with out Mom or Dad. Joey is taking lessons with him. Should be fun!

We are in the count down for our cruise. We leave January 9th for Miami!!!!!