DECEMBER

I had the chance to meet my cousin Karen's son, C.J. today. He was born a month eartly and is enjoyingt the hospitality of the NICU at the Ottawa Civic Hospital (this was where Thomas had his last hospital stay). Karen, husband Chris and 5 pound son, C.J., are doing well and are hoping to go home over the weekend. Congrats Carthy Family!

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C.J. in his daddy's hat

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The Carthy Crew (minus the 2 girls, Anna and Gabby)

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Cozy back in his "big boy bed"

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Proud parents 

Derek took Thomas and Hobbes to visit Grandpa and Grandma last Friday so I could have a day at home to myself, ahhh, relaxation! From the looks of the photos Thomas had a great time and from the amount Hobbes' slept the next couple of days, so did he!

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Trying out Grandma's stationary bike

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Looking ever so devilish

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A calm Thomas looking outside

Thomas has been getting into the Christmas spirit everyday lately. From baking cookies at Grandma and Pops' home, to decorating our tree he is really getting into the swing of things!

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Trying on mommy's new boot and looking mighty pleased with himself.

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Out Christmas shopping with Thomas great Grannie, as well as his Grandma and Pops.

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Mixing dough for a Hyde cookie tration

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Busy in the kitchen

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Hard at work with Pops and Grandma

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Putting a stuffed reindeer in the tree

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Finding a tin of Christmas star ornaments (which he later took pleasure in hiding under the sofa cusions!)

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Putting the bear angel on the tree with Daddy and Hobbes

 

Yesterday, Thomas went to a baby shower for his cousin Karen and had a great time playing with Jack, his future partner in crime! Earlier in the week, Thomas had his first visit with Santa ... and like most kids his age wasw very nervous. On November 30, Thomas went to his grandparents' house to help decorate their Christmas tree and had a great time helping his Grandpa and Daddy shovel after a surprise snow storm.

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A nervous Thomas with a patient Santa

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Jack and Thomas getting into mischief

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Thomas and Jack sitting together

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Tug of war anyone?

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Helping Karen with the tissue paper

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Decorating a Christmas tree

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"Hmmm, these shoes seem a little big for me!"

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Shoveling (and sweeping) the driveway

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Handsome Hobbes