Trimming the Tree

Here are photos from trimming of the Christmas tree over the weekend. This is the first year we have used an artifical tree and we really don't care for it. First, we miss the smell of natural pine. The candle doesn't do the trick. Second, we seem to have gapping holes in it. Oh well. Isaac is really excited about Christmas this season. We went to breakfast with Santa over the weekend at the Church. Although donavan and I sat on his lap, Isaac was still not interested in getting that close to a man with a funny outfit and white beard. I think Isaac's favorite part was pulling out the pieces of the nativity scene. We also celebrated St. Nick's Day on saturday. After nap St. Nick had visited Isaac's shoe and brought him a candy cane, hershey kisses and Thomas the Train pajamas. He liked the candy most of all and wore his new pj's to pajama day on Tuesday at Emmanuel preschool.

Athens Christmas Parade

Here's a picture of Isaac in the Athens Christmas parade on Thursday night. He and Donavan marched with the St. Joseph's float.

Thanksgiving Trip to Jekyll Island

Here's a re-cap of our last couple of weeks. Isaac's Gigi Powell flew to Athens for a long weekend before Thanksgiving. Isaac loved having her visit and especially liked "showing off." We were so impressed with her energy. At her age, she is an excellent traveler. We enjoyed having her visit.

Then, we drove and spent the week of Thanksgiving with Mimi and Poppi Powell on Jekyll Island. We had really nice weather (60s and 70s, sunny or partly sunny). Isaac enjoyed playing on the playground that was in the "backyard" of our condo, playing in the sand on the beach, running in the water with his Mimi, and biking. Donavan pulled out the kite we used over the summer at the beach and Isaac was fascinated with it. He had no interest with the kite over the summer, but it was a big hit this time. He loved going to the sea turtle museum and now carries his baby turtle (stuffed animal) around with him all day. Oh, and the last night on Jekyll Donavan and I took him to a a putt putt golf course. I think he has pretty decent form for a 2 year old. It was nice to get away and spend time with family for the holiday.