Don't Know What to Say About That...

This post should speak for itself! Drew just makes me laugh and on this day their was no exception.. I am not sure where he got the idea put this lid in his mouth and walk around, but I guess it just shows his creativity oozing out.. I hope you get a good chuckle out of these pictures.. It is moments like these that I wish I could peak into that little noggin!

VIDEO: From the first day Drew started walking, he instantly picked things up and carried them, which was beyond impressive to us because usually kiddos take a little while to get their legs in order...

BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE!!

Drew had his first experience with snow today. Okay, so I will let you in on a little secret...I just took him outside and put him in it. No worries, he will never remember how he got there, HE HE HE!

At first, as you can see by some of the pics, Drew was not a fan of the snow, but after I tossed a little bit of it in the air and he became a quick fan!

Grab a cup of cocoa and enjoy these pics!!

GONE BANANAS...

Drew...all I can say is FUNNY!! During our visit to Idaho he discovered this banana on the table and or course grabbed it.. well, you see where it went from there... I guess he really wanted the banana, how about you?! He wasn't about to wait for me, he was just going to eat through the skin, YUCK!

PRE- IDAHO TRIP...BETTER LATE THEN NEVER!

LONG POST BEWARE!!

I know am so far out of order with my posts, but hey...um...well...I really have no excuse. Anyhow, I want to back track a little and share a couple pictures from my pre-trip to Idaho visiting my best friend Angela and her family.

The original plan was to fly over to Idaho on New Year's Eve to surprise her, but when Washington got dumped on with snow they were stuck over there (where they were visiting their families).

Anyhow, to make a long story short we had to spill the beans, which worked out because Ang and I got to fly back to Idaho together. So, we got some bonus time together while we were both in Washington!!

Enjoy the pictures below.. I will post the actual Idaho trip very soon! Gotta gettcha caught up, aren't you lucky!!

Bonus WA Visit with Holden Fam

Robby & Drew (they hadn't seen each since May)

Robby helping his Mommy open her gifts, nice huh?

Robby's New Toy, Drew loved it...the balls shoot out of it, Drew quickly learned how it worked.

David playing with Robby Another Day of Fun in Washington...

Drew's new friend Kaylee, isn't this a sweet picture!

Robby's face is priceless... sharing was a new game the boys had to learn.

Just love this pic of Robby, he was actually making noise through the tube

Robby's Great Grandma playing the harmonica while he make noise through the paper towel roll...fun times!!

The Moment is HERE!!

W-A-L-K-I-N-G...

It is so funny because Drew is one of those kids you have to ignore for him to accomplish something. David and I have been walking with Drew for awhile, which he likes, however as soon as you tried to do what all the books said to do, where they walk between Mom & Dad, he would get jello legs and crawl....while smiling. He knew exactly what he was doing. So, we just started ignoring him and not asking anymore. Wouldn't you know it at church yesterday I put him down to grab my coat & purse and the next thing I knew...we was moving while standing and not holding on to anything...walking, what?! Now, today he is walking up a storm. I don't know about you, but their is nothing cuter then a little kid walking... Enjoy this video Daddy captured!

Note: Hopefully you are so distracted by this funny boy that you won't notice the crazy messy desk.. All I can say is Creative Genius at work.. he he he!!

CAN YOU SEE ME NOW???

Drew is learning so fast and gets funnier all the time. Just before we headed to the Northwest somehow Drew discovered that he could see through a plastic dish (I guess he could have learned it from me)... go figure, so I thought I would share these funny pics with you. When you say "I can see you" Drew instantly looks through something...one smart cookie that one!! (Note: No, the arrow is not pointing to his nose, it is Grandma's reminder that the dish is cracked, smart huh?)

TOLIET PAPER TANGO!

Drew is such a character as you will see in this post. I am not sure what took him so long, but when we were visiting in WA he finally discovered the toliet paper roll, need I say more. He had a good ole' time pulling it off the role, so we had fun decorating him with it.

Sorry Grandma & Grandpa, we put it back as nicely as we could, but oh what a cheap thrill for Drew!!

Enjoy this Toliet Paper Tango...

Who Me, I didn't do anything??

WA CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION!

This is the final installment of our many Christmas celebrations. We had such a blessed holiday season and there is nothing better than spending the most wonderful time of the year with family and friends.

After much debate we made the final decision after Thanksgiving to head out West for Christmas so Drew could spend time with his Grandpa & Grandma Hagerhjelm in Steilacoom, WA. We know we made the right decision because it was tons of fun and the quality time with Grandma & Grandpa was priceless.

Drew quickly figured the house out and discovered places where he could get into trouble. Yes, our little man had a few timeouts while we where there, surprised aren't you?!

Where we live now we have no steps, so Drew had to conquer theirs right away. I will show more pics later because there is just way to many to fit in this post. Yes, I know I am addicted to pictures!!

Anyhow, we had a great time, and of course like any trip there just wasn't enough time!! Enjoy the pics below...by the way the red mark on his chin is from throwing up so much on the trip out, weird huh?!

Three Generations of Hagerhjelms

Drew's new Teddy Friend...it took him a few days to touch him, for some reason he was timid around the bear...who know! They were best buds by the end!

ON OUR WAY to INDEPENDANCE...

Drew is so close to walking, but like everything else he likes to tease you! When visiting with our friends Robert & Angela in Washington Drew took three steps. Now when you ask him to walk he shakes his head "No." So, we fully expect him to surprise us one day and start walking like a pro... that is his approach to everything, he sure likes surprises! In the meantime here is a short teaser..

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS PART III!

As I am writing my third Christmas post I realize, man we have really been everywhere, which is good and frankly exhausting. We started celebrating over Thanksgiving (in Iowa) and will be celebrating into the New Year. We are so thankful for all of you, you have blessed us with your love, kindness, and wonderful gifts. It just warms my heart to know each of you!!

Below is some pictures from present time at our apartment before heading to Washington State. I will post Washington visit pics later, which includes Christmas!

By the way the picture to the left was taken before gift time at home. This is Drew's new thing...sticking his fingers in his ears, I think he is trying to tune me out...does this happen at "One?" Hmmmmm...

Smooch! Drew use to give "Kind of" kisses awhile ago, but all of a sudden he is giving these sweet kisses and he is also learning how to Eskimo kiss...

This is about all the excitement Drew has when opening presents...

This car was a great find ($2), he LOVEs it!!