Blizzard

The aftermath of the blizzard. Most of the snow is about as deep as Forrest is tall. But of course the drifts and shoveled snow piles are much bigger!

Criss Cross Applesauce

Slicing apples and simmering applesauce was a good blizzard activity. Forrest was great at turning the crank!

Sledding

First snow of the year and the first one Forrest was actually aware of. What a surprise to open the curtains as usual and find a world of white! And also nice to find a buddy and some suckers to pull them around on a sled.

Heirloom Quilt

Forrest's amazing Christmas present from Grandma Char was the beautiful quilt!! It matches his cousin Diego's quilt and he sleeps under it every night. He really loves it and so do the rest of us!

Daily Exercise

Nothing like a workout to start your day!

Nobody Puts Forrest in the Corner

Except himself that is. He didn't do anything wrong, he just likes to hang out in the nook while he still fits.

Beanbag Toss

Thanks to some cute dog fabric I was gifted, I made Forrest these little beanbags. And thanks to Great Grandma 'Gusta who gave us her mother's bronze bowl, Forrest had everything he needed for target practice.

Big Shoes to Fill

I guess if I got to shuffle around in Shaq's shoes maybe I would remember what's so fun about giant footwear. Definitely seems to be universal among toddlers.

Tickling the Ivories

Nothing like a chance to make lots of noise!

Q&A

The new amusement in our household is asking Forrest questions and training him to answer. Seems to be a common pastime for families with children who have recently acquired some new cognitive skills.

Transcript:
Me: Forrest, what does daddy sound like when he sleeps?
Forrest: [snore sound]
Me: Forrest, what does grandpa sound like when he drinks water?
Forrest: [satisfied sigh sound]

Clean Sweep

 

He takes after his dad and paternal grandparents when it comes to his love of cleanliness!

Play Silks

 

Forrest's Christmas present from the Jaramillo family was some playsilks. He quickly discovered how much fun it is to wear them on his head. Unfortunately Lotus didn't think it was so much fun.