Santa / Christmas Program

The other day we were giving Harrison a bath in his "little" tub. Nick decided he wanted to bathe in it too. He's just a bit too big.

Harris is getting to be a lot of fun. He just smiles a "talks" whenever I say his name or start talking to him. He's almost Santa with his cheeks like roses and his round belly.

Getting Nick to take a picture is a miracle.

I can just picture Nick and Zach in another 18 years hanging out on the couch in college watching tv.

On Saturday, we went to the mall and had breakfast with Santa. It was more like breakfast by ourselves while Santa walked around. Nick seemed to have fun though.

Harris was his usual happy self. He even stayed awake for it.

Nick enjoyed the carousel more than seeing Santa.

Now the best part... If you remember from last year, Nick was completely freaked out by Santa and had a melt down on his lap. So, I had my picture taken with Santa too. (Nick had also cut his head open and had to be glued back together, hence the wound on his forehead.)

And this year's picture with Santa. Yep, there I am again. Nick isn't screaming, but there is no cheesing for the camera either. I thought he had overcome his fear of Santa. At least the Chick-Fil-A cow wasn't walking around. That might have sent him over the edge.

Harris Swinging

When I found out I was having another boy, I was a little sad that I wouldn't be able to buy cute girl clothes. But I'll admit, I'm having a great time dressing my two boys alike.

Sunday was the annual Abernethy Christmas program for all the daycare children. Harris was Frosty the Snowman (isn't he adorable?)

And Nick was a very unhappy reindeer.

He cheered up a bit when he had everyone's attention.

The Polar Express / Fun Around the House

It's been a busy week since Thanksgiving. Nick pulled out my old Santa hat. St. Nicholas he is not - just ask any mom of a two year old boy.

On a good note though, Nick isn't completely TERRIFIED of Santa this year. He actually sat on his lap and smiled. Harris wasn't really into the whole idea of Santa. Maybe next year...

The most exciting part of our week was our train ride on The Polar Express. We've been talking about it with Nick for weeks and watched the movie about 5 times. We left out of Bryson City at 11:00 am on Saturday and rode to the "North Pole" to see Santa Claus. Nick still didn't feel well, but he seemed to have a great time.

The passengers were served hot chocolate and a chocolate/marshmellow treat just like in the book.

Here's Santa!

An elf gave Nick a bell to ring.

He must still believe in the spirit of Christmas; Nick rang his bell all day.

This was just a cool picture. It looks like he's suspended amongst the trees.

Everyone read The Polar Express together then Santa came around again to autograph it.

One of the most exciting things for me about this trip was that we drove in Sylva and Cullowhee, and I got to look around Western Carolina to see how much campus has changed. WOW! It's unreal the construction that's been done since I visited about 6 years ago. As a special treat, we ate at one of my favorite restaurants - Smokey Mountain Grill. It has NOT changed in 6 years.

Here's Harris and Nick with Big Dan & Big Mama.

Harris went to the doctor this week. Oh my goodness how this child is growing. His weight on Thursday (at 10 weeks old) was 15 lbs, 9 1/2 oz, and we haven't even started him on solid foods yet. His car seat only goes up to 20 lbs. Guess I'm going to have to develop some upper body strength.

Chris hung garland on our front porch. We thought we'd better bundle Harris up so he didn't get cold. I think his jacket may be a bit too big still.

That's better!

Harris's 1st day of School / Thanksgiving 2007

Harris started his first day at Abernethy Preschool on Monday, his two month birthday. He did such a good job. We also went for his two month checkup this week. Harris weighs 14 lbs 13 oz and is 25 inches long. Everything looks good. We're waiting till next week to find out if we have to go see an urologist.

"Don't worry brother, I'll be there to take care of you."

After a long day, all Harris wanted to do was chill and suck his thumb.

Harris's first Thankgiving. Woo hoo!

All Nick & Harris's cousins

One more Cadwallader to give thanks for this year.

Nick wasn't too sure when Big Mama showed him Tom the Turkey.

DR & Andrea

Khaki

"Hey dogs, don't eat sticks, I'll give you some of my goldfish."

Big Dan, Big Mama, & Nick

Aunt Andrea, Nick & Khaki

Of course we couldn't get through the day without one Nickism - he pulled all the dental floss out of its container.

Harris isn't too sure about his Uncle Dan (Uncle Dan isn't too sure about Harris either)

Our annual family picture

MacGyver

I don't usually post 2 blog updates on Sunday, but this one was too good. Nick has discovered how to get ANYTHING he wants. Just watch and see. Chris has nicknamed him "MacGyver" the secret agent from an 80's television show. We have no idea what we're going to do with this child...

Leaves / Fun Times/ Brothers

We've been reading about Clifford the Big Red Dog and his friends jumping into a pile of leaves. Chris decided to rake some leaves up for Nick so he could play too.

Nick has a new, bad habit. If he wants something, he just goes and gets it (with or WITHOUT permission). The other day, he wanted something to eat. Here's how Chris and I found him - eating Cool Whip right out of the bowl.

Nick has his first girlfriend, Maddie. He even got his first kiss. Aaah.

People have started commenting how much Harris is starting to look like Nick. I still think he looks just like his daddy. For fun, I took Harris's picture wearing the same outfit as Nick when he was the same age. There is definitely a family resemblance, expecially in the cheeks.

Nick - 2 months

Harris - 8 Weeks

And another great parenting moment with the Cadwalladers...

Good news with Harris's belly button. We had to go 2 weeks ago to check it out because tissue was coming through from inside. The doctor used silver nitrate to help minimize it, and when we went this past Tuesday, it was all cleared up. Harris is now 14 lbs 6 oz. We go back this Tuesday for his 2 months shots. Poor little guy.