Christmas Day

Isaac checking out his toys Christmas morning. "Can I play with them yet, Mommy?"

Finally got to tear into some paper!!

We had the gates down for a while so that we could get to the gifts under the tree. Unfortunately, that didn't last long.

Whew, presents are hard work!

Round two, post-nap and after putting the gate back up.

Finally.... Play time!!!!!

All these new toys, and Isaac spent most of the day playing with a can of peaches he stole out of the pantry.... Oh well, still fun.

Walking - Sort of

Sword Fight

Happy Birthday Isaac!!!!

Monday, December 13, 2010, Isaac's first birthday. At first he wasn't sure what to make of the big deal the grown ups were making of the flaming cupcake, but he quickly warmed up to it.

Nanny was able to join us from Halifax via Skype for Isaac's first birthday cake. We all look forward to her visit in January.

Isaac also got to talk to his Auntie Elisabeth and cousins Joanna and Rachel via Skype earlier in the evening.

Unwrapping gifts. "Is this how you do it, Dad?"

Playing with his new puzzles with Granma. He tries to put them in, but they are a little tricky yet. His favorite thing is to take out all the pieces and stack them into a neat pile, then knock he pile over.

Meeting Santa Claus

Went to the mall today and met Santa Claus!! Isaac did so well too. Never cried, didn't even make a pouty face. Just sat there, looked at Santa, looked at Mommy, looked back at Santa, then it was time to get off so the next kid could have a turn. Mommy was very proud of her big boy.

Looking forward to a little birthday party and cake tomorrow (more pics coming soon!)