Runs in the family....

Remember when Noah was a baby, how he sometimes reminded us of Chris Farley?

Well, Elliot is of much smaller stature and until now, we didn't see it. But, well, you can't fight genetics. It runs in the family.

Santa isn't so bad

Noah was terrified of Santa last year. This year we saw him ride in on his sleigh at Crown Center. When Santa came by and said hi, he was close to tears................(I on the other hand look a little over enthused).........

But, yesterday we played at the Crayola Land (where you see Santa) and he had so much fun playing for about an hour when I casually suggested he say hi and give him a high 5. Before I knew it, he was on his lap and did very well! He refused to smile for me though! Then he asked to go run and play on the "crowns" (crayons) some more.

This was December of 2007:

And December of 2008, a much braver 2 year old now :