Playing Together

Jack didn't know I was watching let alone taping him while he played with Luke yesterday. I didn't want to interrupt such a sweet moment between the boys. I stood back and watched with my heart in my throat. This is what having a brother is all about. 

Luke Lately

Jack does so many cute things at his age that Luke doesn't get much attention on the blog. Here's a few photos I've taken over the last couple of weeks. Our little guy is growing VERY fast. I was astonished that his 0-3 month Christmas pajamas didn't fit his chubby little body. I must admit that I absolutely love the little fat rolls on his arms and legs. His smiles and coos make my heart happy too. 

Christmas Day- Family Pictures

Our family of four on Christmas Day 2010

The entire Seaton family- Christmas Day 2010

Jack's First Bike- The Mom Edition

Jack wasn't the only one who got new toys for Christmas. Daddy got a video camera as you may have already guessed from the last couple of posts. Being able to replay moments like Jack getting his first bicycle will be something I'll treasure forever. So, Daddy has become our family's videographer. I'll remain in my current position, photographer. 

From the moment Jack saw his first Christmas lights, this holiday season has been special. Christmas Day was no exception. We woke up at Grandma and Grandpa's house to find that Santa had visited. He was good to Jack this year. I guess he knew that becoming a big brother wasn't easy even though Jack made it look that way. 

We ate a breakfast sent all the way from Maine by one of Grandpa's business associates. Annie couldn't resist letting Jack open one of his presents while he waited for everyone to finish eating. She has a soft spot in her heart for Jackie Chan, as she calls him. Finally everyone finished and the big reveal took place. Grandpa brought out Jack's new bike. You saw Jack's reaction when you watched the video. Here's a few pictures I caught of the moment. 

Christmas wore both boys out. Jack slept from 7:30 pm-9:30 am on Christmas night and followed it up with a 3 1/2 hour nap. Luke took a 5 hour nap although that was only to catch up with sleep after he was up SEVEN times on Christmas night. Little stinker. 

Now we're enjoying having Daddy home for the week and playing with all our new toys. This really turned out to be the best Christmas ever, and I look forward to experiencing many more through the eyes of the boys.

Sledding in Tennessee

It is rare that we get snow in middle Tennessee, and this Christmas was the first white one in 19 years. Jack and I spent the morning outside exploring the woods on our hill and sledding in the front pasture.

Here's how we did things last year....

Grandpa got a sled for us this year, and we have been able to use it twice. Here is a video of Jack descending the hill from our driveway to the front pasture. At the bottom, Jack insists that I pull him back up which makes this activity quite a workout for me.