10 Months and Walking!!!

Last Tuesday TJ took three steps in the morning (multiple times), and then four steps in the afternoon! E and J  can officially say he started walking at 9 months!  While no one has been able to get photographic or video evidence of this -  it will happen soon!

J has been in Minneapolis for school the last week - TJ and E are anxiously awaiting his return this Friday! Until then TJ had a very busy 10 month birthday yesterday.  Bubbe and GrandDaddy came from Chattanooga to spend the day with him.

TJ practiced being a firefighter in the morning.

Then shopping at Ikea with E, Bubbe, and Omi...  TJ obviously agrees with J's assessment that Ikea is great, but it can be a bit stressful with all the people!

Fighting the crowds at Ikea is hard.  TJ needed a short nap on the way home to get GrandDaddy for Brunch...

and then Brunch!

Nine Months and Christmas!

We did a 9 month photo shoot this morning, we had been so busy that we missed his 9 month birthday! The Gingerbread boy chair was made by E's Pop-Pop for her cousin's 2nd birthday in 1968!   

Later in the morning,  E, J, TJ, and Omi went with their church on an Immersion Walk to feed the homeless in Atlanta. 

After the Immersion Walk - Bubbe and Grand Daddy came from Chattanooga to be with TJ on his first Christmas. 

He enjoyed the boxes and wrapping paper almost as much as the presents!

TJ got a tunnel that (as you can see from his grin) is - AWESOME!!!

He also got a mini piano from Bubbe and Grand Daddy -it was a big hit!

Later, we decided to go to get Chinese food for Christmas, TJ greatly enjoyed the egg drop soup!

Merry Christmas!!!

Santa Visits...

TJ got to see Santa twice this year! Once at the mall, and once at Santa's Georgia "summer" home.  E designed Mr. and Mrs. Claus' new clothing (Santa Lou)  and so TJ and his "older" lady friend V - got a special Santa visit (and costume fitting).

Santa Lou and Mrs. Claus gave TJ  reindeer antlers and a light up Rudolf nose! 

TJ was a big fan of Santa Lou's beard

Waiting in line to see the mall Santa!

TJ was also a fan of his beard...

Waiting for the official neighborhood Christmas tree lighting. There was "bubble" snow and a tree decorating competition too!

On the go!

TJ has had a couple of exciting days - he went to a sushi restaurant where he LOVED miso soup, fried rice, pickled ginger, and a little sweet potato tempura! E and J have not found a food that TJ doesn't like! 

He then went to a "soft" park inside a mall because it had been too rainy outside to go for his daily walk. TJ was in heaven - so many "big" kids to try and copy! He even tried the slide a few times!

TJ is very fascinated by Omi's large Nutcracker from Germany. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the Christmas decorations go.

Stair jumping is a new exciting hobby too, that TJ never gets tired of. It is second only to stair climbing.

Thanksgiving

TJ's first Thanksgiving and our first Thanksgiving at the new house was an exciting and wonderful day!

TJ enjoyed all the food! He is a great eater - turkey, cornbread, butternut squash, and even cranberry relish (aka red stuff)!

 A delicious time was had by all - even with a turkey hat on!

Some good friends from church joined us and TJ was thrilled that his favorite "older" girlfriend was sitting across the table!

Happy First Thanksgiving TJ! E and J have so much to be thankful for - friends, family, a beautiful new house, and the most perfect bambino in world.

TJ needed to taste test the red stuff (cranberry relish) before dinner - he gave it a thumbs up!

All the food made TJ ready for some exercise - so close to walking!

Happy 8 Months!!!

TJ has become an expert stair climber in the short time we have been at the new house.

Likes: Strawberry applesauce, avocados, scrambled eggs, trying to walk, trying to climb the stairs, splashing in the pool or bathtub, and flirting with the ladies.

Dislikes: naps, failed walking attempts, and not being acknowledged by the ladies.

TJ modeling his new jacket!

Enjoying the Fall weather and the very leafy front yard!

Wondering why the horn will "beep" for E and J...

TJ has become an expert at standing and cruising around the room holding onto furniture, he will be walking very soon!

  TJ's 8 month sticker was lost in the move, hopefully they will be unpacked before 9 month birthday!

Happy Halloween!

TJ was trying to decide between being a minion from Despicable Me or an Ewok. J voted for the Ewok, so E made TJ's Ewok costume!

TJ wasn't too sure about having makeup on his nose or all that stuff on his head, but he did enjoy all the attention he got from church friends!

Tonight everyone walked to a restaurant in the village close to the new house, TJ enjoyed guacamole with his teething biscuits.  He was quite upset once the guac was finished.