Ok, following along my chronological route, here are the photos from December, before Christmas.
Thomas in the hospital, holding his baby sister. He really enjoys holding her, rocking her, and singing to her.
We went and stayed a week at my parent's house during the second week of December. It was great for Tom - who loves being spoiled, and it was a big help to me, as John was busy with finals that week. Thanks for letting us invade your house!
Grandma Bradshaw giving Mary Alice her bath. She loved it when Grandma bathed her (and never cried!), and Grandma seemed to enjoy that time, too.
Here is Tom making a Christmas graham cracker train with his Grandma Bradshaw and Aunt Becca. Tom loved this activity! He was torn, though - between making a train (his obsession right now) and eating the yummy candy. Hard choice.
Another train. This time, Tom lined up the chairs and stools in the kitchen and coerced his aunts Teresa, Amy, and Becca into riding the train with him.
An exhausted trio... While watching the obviously riveting "Frosty-The Snowman" movie, Tom, Grandma Bradshaw, and Mary Alice fell asleep in the chair. It was too cute not to take a picture of.
After John's finals were over, he joined us in Layton and we took Tom to see the train depot in Ogden. It was definitely a good trip for Tom, who loved all the trains and cried bitterly when it was time to go.
Dad and Tom next to a train.
Exploring the train...
Tom attempting to "drive" the train.
Born at 12:07 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 (yes, it was Labor Day).
He was none too happy about his rather rude and cold introduction to the world...
But soon found that life wasn't all that hard.
John was pleased to have yet another football season-born son.
Tom investigated to make sure he had all his fingers and toes and no teeth.
He passed inspection.
Mary Alice also passed him off with the auntie-prompted kisses.
