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Pictures Galore December

On one of the first snowfalls of December, I decided to take Liam out sledding.

In this picture he is wearing a turtleneck onesie, a sweater, a wool coat, pair of pajama pants, pants, two pairs of socks and shoes.

Liam demands to be let out into the snow.

He had fun in the sled even though there was barely enough to pull him through.

He wasn't sure about being in the snow though.

If you can't tell, his butt is straight up in the air.

This is why I laugh at people who say stay at home moms don't do anything. I turned my back for TWO SECONDS and come back to find this.

November included Liam's first haircut. I was too much of a wuss to try to do it myself, so I took him to this place called Cookie Cutters. They're way overpriced, but they have a great set up that includes chairs shaped like various vehicles and playstation 2s for the kids to play games or watch DVDs.

Before

They started out by distracting him with some bubbles

Liam promptly stole her comb.

He did pretty well on holding still. The stylist gave him a magnetic board to draw on that seemed to distract him sufficiently.

After

Liam solves the problem of not being able to hold his own bottle.

He loves this ball. It's funny to watch him walk around with it because it's bigger than his head and he frequently runs into things because he can't see.

I catch Liam in one of his more graceful moments.

Stylish sunglasses, eh?

Pictures Galore October

I helped my friend Shelly make her dream Scarlett O'Hara dress. We had to alter it so it was modest.

Liam had fun in the petticoat I let Shelly borrow.

If there was any doubt of Liam being Justin's son, there isn't any more. Look at those curls!

Liam loves to pull out all of his diapers and then pretend the basket is a boat. Not so great for the basket's health, but so far it's held together.

Currently, Liam loves to pull out some of my pots, fill them with his toys and drag them around. Everytime I need a pot, I usually have to wash it first.

Pictures Galore Dol/September

Being held by Grandma. Liam is giving me a pleading look to get him out of this ridiculous get up.

Liam kind of made a mess of his Toljabee table. He finally got a hold of the thread, which means long life.

Ty and Justin put together Liam's birthday present from us. It's a real red flyer wagon!

Liam looks the wagon over. He was less than impressed at first, but he loves that thing now.

Liam discovers that nothing is better to play with than a milk jug filled with water.

Sporting an awesome 'do after his nap. He also chews on his pacifiers sideways.

Pictures Galore Seattle

My family is originally from the Seattle area. Justin and I drove up in September to be there for the blessing of my sister's son. Justin had never been before, and I'm hoping next time we go, we'll have more than two days. And I won't get a speeding ticket on the way back.

The Seattle skyline.

There's this awesome zodiac sundial at Gasworks park. It's been there since the 70s.

The gas refinery that Gasworks Park derives its name from.

My fam including my grandfather.

Yes, you're seeing that right. It's someone paddling a surfboard across Puget Sound. Couldn't afford the ferry, maybe?

Liam at Ivar's where we discovered he loves fried clams and clam chowder.

This is a family tradition. There's a killer whale or orca or something of that nature outside of the Salmon House. We have tons of pictures of every kid from a couple of generations sitting on it in tandem. Liam is here with his cousin, Katie.