Consolidating

I know how I am. You know the type. I don't post for a long time and then I inundate you with multiple posts. Well, not this time. I've taken several pictures and consolidated them into one post. My second post for the day, but still that's better than last time....


Hey, good lookin'. Whatcha got cookin?



Since Austin is obviously lacking quality seating, he decided one night that it would be funny to steal his dad's seat. We were eating pizza and watching a movie downstairs. Austin grabbed the paper towels off his Dad's tray table and ran to the opposite side of the room where he threw them. Mike got up to go retrieve them at which time Austin took the opportunity to hurry back to the recliner and climb in. The following events were predictable but no less climactic. A tickle match ensued which led to Austin's first black eye...


The rule still stands. Move your meat - lose your seat. (You should see the other guy.)


Always a willing helper, Austin cleaned the bathroom mirror and Mike took the opportunity to take a classic shot.



Sometimes you just need a different perspective to capture your MagnaDoodle creativity.


After watching mommy paint for so long, Austin finally got his own turn. It was a hit.



Austin fell ill one night and didn't get much sleep. Later that morning he zonked out in a corner of the basement. How tired do you have to be to fall asleep like this? Poor kid.

The Alta View

We took a trip up to Alta Ski Resort to watch the skiers coming down the mountain and to get out of the smog. (Yucky inversion.) On the way we passed Snowbird. Austin saw all the people coming down the mountain, looking so small. He said, "Children, children."

Christmas Post

Austin had a little pre-Christmas fun with the box that his grandma's gifts came in. The Styrofoam peanuts were especially interesting. On Christmas morning he took a little while to get into it but once he understood the concept he had a ball! We didn't get pictures of him playing with all of his toys but he had so much fun with each of them that it's hard to tell which is his favorite.
















Hope you all had a very merry Christmas. We sure are glad for our little family and the joy we share together.

SnOw Much Fun!

Austin takes after his dad in his love for the snow.



First they tried sledding in the backyard.





Austin loves to eat the snow. (Good thing we don't have dogs anymore.)



Then they got more adventurous and tried a bigger slope at the school.



Weee!


The first time his dad took him to the school, Austin kept saying, "Again! Again!" Until about the 10th time when he got too cold. Then it was, "Cold. Mamma. Cooold."

Table Manners

We're doing such a good job of teaching Austin proper etiquette. See...









Well, what do you do with your bowl after you've emptied it?
(He put it on his head and called it a hat.)

Random Photos

I just thought these were cute...

Austin put up window clings that my mom gave me that I used as a child. He's really enjoyed putting them up and taking them down over and over. He can say "baby Jesus" now. Not because of this nativity scene.... I just thought I'd say that.



Austin always gets a bedtime snack of either milk and crackers or yogurt. It's the only time he gets to eat at the table instead of his highchair.

A Duncan Christmas Tradition

Decorating gingerbread houses has been a Duncan family tradition since M was a kid. We have continued the tradition as the only out of state branch since we moved here. We invite a couple of our neighbors over. I make the gingerbread pieces and icing and everyone brings candy to share. Last year was the only year we skipped it so this was Austin's first experience. His little friend from across the street is about 8 mos older than him. They spent a lot of time just playing together which worked out really well for their attention spans. It's always a good time and this year we actually remembered to take photos! Enjoy...