Does Isaac Like Snow?

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

(On Valentine's Day)

My mom was given this great plaque that reads "All Hearts Come Home for Christmas." It turns out it's true...some of us are just two months late! My dad left all of his Christmas decorations up so that we could celebrate together. Honestly, with the cold weather and family, it truly felt like Christmas.

Isaac arriving at Nana and Poppy's for the first time.

Checking out the inflatables.

Santa gets a high-five...

...and a hug.

Isaac was fascinated by the lights.

I'm not sure if he knows what a real candy cane is but he thought these were pretty cool.

His stocking :)

Nana has 3 toddler coats hanging at her house now! (Not sure where baby Jack's coat was) 4 grandkids, how did that happen?

Isaac get's hyper when he is around a lot of new things (People are fine, it's just stuff that gets him all zooey).

Isaac's first look at a Christmas tree.

He immediately started trying to take off the ornaments and almost broke 3. He's all boy!

I limited Nana and Poppy to one gift. It was hidden in the coat closet :)

A boda boda!! (Motor cycle)

Also check out Isaac's cool new shoes from Uncle Adam and Aunt Cindy. Isaac now asks for his "geen shoes" every morning. They also managed to combine Isaac's two loves (shoes & cars) with a pair of Lightning McQueen slippers. These are also a huge hit and Isaac can put them on by himself which is a major plus!

Everyone got a turn :)

DISCOVERING SNOW

Cara demonstrates a snow angel

First snowball. Afterward Isaac got a great kick out of throwing snowballs at the dog. Thankfully, Reeses loves this game and tries to catch them in her mouth.

Getting more snow to throw at Reeses.

Cara demonstrating how to eat snow. We taught Isaac about yellow snow and Cara said "why not?" Yet another example of something you have to teach a boy and not necessarily a girl. Cara went 5 years without that speech.

Isaac is watching Bill eat snow.

He kept trying but Isaac never understood the thrill.

Attempting snow angels. When we told Isaac to flap his arms he started clapping.

Now we are out in the deep snow. Little Man down!

Cara after a direct hit.

Daddy pulling the kids on the sled.

Little Man down, again.

Ultimately Isaac loved the "know" (snow).  He continues to ask to go out and play in it but we're waiting for another day of warm sunshine. We don't want to freeze our little guy just yet.

MEETING THE FAMILY

Aunt Katie & Uncle Nick came down to spend a snowed in Sunday with Isaac. Nick & Katie brought Isaac his first action figure, Iron Man. No matter what Isaac's interests turn out to be he has an Uncle for that...cars, action heros, sports, movies, music etc. We are so thankful to have so many awesome men in Isaac's life.

(I wish there was a way to rotate these photos)

The snow day on Tuesday also brought a surprise visit from Uncle Chris and Aunt Samantha. 

Isaac got a huge kick out of showing his books to them and pointing out everyone he knows.