Kenji and I set a world speed record in present-opening after we finished what felt like the world’s slowest breakfast. Must grown-ups really eat breakfast on Christmas morning???
After we were done, Kenji and I decided to stand up on our boxes and scream.
Kenji liked all of his gifts, but I think the packing material was his favorite.
While Kenji napped, I opened up my new Playmobile airplane and got to some serious playing.
Also, we had snow! So I made the world’s tiniest snowman.
We headed up to Kenji’s house on Christmas Eve. The first order of business was to check out the presents.
Then I joined the boys in watching something riveting on TV. (I think it was either “The Polar Express” or “The Smurfs,” and in both cases, I had no idea what was going on.)
Chubs liked watching us eat dinner.
After Uncle Ryan’s delicious dinner (the soba was my favorite!), I did some drawing.
Meanwhile, Kenji wondered if his Uncle Eric actually tied poop bags around his arms.
Later, while the grown-ups were busy, I did a little babysitting until it was time to go to bed before Christmas.
Nana and Papa got me an Advent house to count down the days to Christmas.
I made a little improvement to the interior…
Here are the goodies that I got!
My dentist had a winter scene set up for pictures, because everyone wants a photo from the dentist, yeah?
Tonight was the grand finale of Hanukkah 2017. Here’s a rundown of the last few nights:
For night 4, Grandma and Grandpa got me a floor puzzle of the United States and I immediately make sure Oregon is there, safe and sound.
I’ve been kind of obsessed with babies lately, especially baby girls. So for night 5, Mommy and Daddy got me a doll, who I immediately named Hugs (she’s the baby girl who lives on Mommies). I take really good care of her.
On night 6, I got another airplane of an airline I don’t have yet – Allegiant!
On night 7, I got a jumbo road atlas. I already have a four-month road trip planned out that I informed Mommy and Daddy I want to take when I’m 5 years old, almost 6.
On night 8, it was time to set the firetruck menorah ablaze! I also got an indoor trampoline to help me get rid of the excess energy I have these days. Daddy and I are going to set it up tomorrow. Thank you again, Grandma and Grandpa, for the great gifts!
Hanukkah is upon us, y’all!
Check out this super cool Cessna airplane toy I got on the first night.
Last night, I got a really neat atlas with fun facts about the 50 American states (did you know there’s a vacuum museum in Portland???) and, most importantly – MAPS!
Then tonight, I got two more airplane toys (Alaska Airlines and WestJet!), proving you can never have too many airplane toys.
Thanks for the fun gifts, Grandma and Grandpa!
The Autism Society of Oregon set up a sensory-friendly Santa experience. No music or camera flashes! (They GET me).
Still, there was no way I was going to look at the camera lady. (You can’t just trust a total stranger.)
Instead of asking for toys, I got down to the important business of asking Santa what airlines he’s been on. He said North Pole Airlines. What?? Never heard of that one…and I’ve heard of ’em all.
I also let him know all of the roads we drove on to come see him.
Then it was off to the craft table to make a cool ornament. Thanks, Santa!
I spent a portion of my Thanksgiving making hand turkeys!
One of these hand turkeys is in a hurricane. Can you guess which one?
Here’s a hand turkey collaboration I did with Mommy.
Happy Halloween! I started off my day with a costume parade at school.
Then it was time to decorate the pumpkin I picked out at Lee Farms.
I helped sing a Halloween song during Circle Time.
And then I decorated my Halloween cookie.
After school, I counted down the hours until evening and trick-or-treating time.
Mom and I came to an agreement that I would be cooperative for one picture (and even wear my popcorn hat), but that she had to leave the camera at home for the rest of the night.
Arghh, I forgot Daddy had his phone camera with him!
When trick-or-treating was done, I immediately got to work on drawing my own custom candy wrappers. And I gave Mommy my candy rejects. (Tootsie Rolls and gum…I’m looking at you!)
Here are some Halloween drawings I made earlier. Happy Halloween!
Tuesday was Kenji’s first birthday, but we celebrated at his house today.
I taught him how to draw airplanes.
He really wanted to get into those cabinets!
I think he liked his cake! Happy 1st birthday, Kenji!
