Happy New Year to everyone. We had a busy year, even though Adam joined us last year it definitely was a fun year getting to know him. Both of the boys grew a lot. Adam going from a ball of goo (albeit a large ball of goo) to a standing, yaking, eating machine. Nick from an active guy investigating everything to one that knows everything (and remembers more then us), can tell all the letters and numbers and helps his brother. We are very grateful for everything and looking forward to the new year.

Hopefully we got Xmas cards out to everyone, if not here is the picture on the card along with some alternates.

The picture, Toys 'R Us.

Height: 31.5" (95%)

Weight: 29.9lbs (75%)

Head: 49cm (97%)

We had his 1st Bday party at daycare today, mini-cup cakes (Dad had his at Buca Di Beppo and it wasn't mini). Nick even joined in the fun to wish his brother a happy birthday.

He is a big boy for sure. He can stand up by himself but no where to go after that. He will either sit back down, gracefully I may add, or lunge at someone near by (not so gracefully). He can walk well if someone is holding his hands and is beginning to walk with just one hand being held. He did take 1 step in California but it was straight to a lunge after that. He can say a "couple" words: more and Mom. I think he tries to mimick as well but not quite there yet.

He had a really good time in California and Disneyland, he really likes to look around and see what is happening.

At daycare he is transitioning to the toddler room and so far so good. Tomorrow is the last day for dropping off at Ms. Jo's (a sad day indeed) and then next week he will be full time in C4, Ms. Danielle.

There was no looking for a chuckle from Mom or Dad, it was simply a way for Nick to note his frustration... I was on the floor.

Adam turned 1 year old today, look for his vitals later today and a general update.

The neighborhood has some good Xmas decorations so the boys went for a walk to see the pretty lights. A little cold so not a long walk but we had fun.

On the road looking at lights.

The first brew is ready to drink and pretty good. It is the Irish Red, a lighter beer but still tasty. This was the first (of many) so I am glad it didn't end up being nasty or flat or something.

Successfully brewed Irish Red.

Here we have a few pictures of, well, Nick being Nick. He is, in a word, awesome.

Jason's Deli, Hot Dog on a finger.

Holy moly today was chilly. Woke up to cold, played soccer in cold, drank some good beer and it was cold. Jen is over in Cali for her friends baby shower this weekend but it is worth it. She stopped by Stone Brewing Co. to pick up some more beer and a growler of IRS so I will be a happy camper come tomorrow night.

Below is a picture of the boys messing around in the tunnel. This happens to be the first picture from our new (black friday) camera, a Canon SD1200IS. Small and fast so it meets my requirements, lots of flush mounted buttons but I am sure I will get used to it. Takes good pictures though.

Tunnel Fun.

In 16 years I am going to look back at this picture and miss this time. Love those boys.

Our little man's hair was out of control so haircut time it was. He was a bit younger then Nick was when he got his first cut so this one was a bit more wild. The lady did an admirable job with a moving target.

Hippie Adam.