Birdwatching

I watched birds for a little while this morning. I tried to take pictures of the different ones I saw. The quality isn't great because I was taking the pictures out of the window. I also couldn't move very much or they would fly away.

Doe

Goldfinch and Downy Woodpecker

Not sure what this one is...

Tufted Titmouse

Another Goldfinch and a Black-capped Chickadee

Red Bellied Woodpecker

Same unidentified birds as above

Kate watching the birds

Dark-eyed Junco

Red Bellied Woodpecker

My Birthday

Today is my birthday. Not only did I get a White Christmas this year (well...if you want to get technical it was last year), but I got a White Birthday as well! We went sledding at the local middle school for a little while. Mom brought my favorite casserole yesterday for me to cook for today. So, we just ate all day and enjoyed the snow. That is the perfect way to celebrate a birthday as far as I'm concerned!

This and That

From woodpeckers to tummy time to post-nap meltdowns...

Hoarding

Kate has been hoarding things lately (her own toys as well as other household items she can sneak off with). Yesterday, I couldn't find my right tennis shoe anywhere. These days, if you can't find something, you should always check with Kate. When I called her name, I heard her slam her bedroom door shut. That is always an ominous sign. It means she is (...or at least she thinks she is) doing something she isn't supposed to do. When I opened her door, she crawled out of her tent and went to hide behind her bookshelf. It was the old "if I can't see you then you can't see me" technique. Sure enough, inside her tent I found my shoe ...and a used paper towel, a laundry hamper lid, my phone, the remote control, a pair of baby nail clippers and a weird tool thingy. I confiscated the contraband and left her room. As soon as I walked out, she slammed the door behind me. I guess that means there is still probably an illicit item hidden somewhere in her toy pile. I'll have to do another raid today.

Big Girl

Elliott spent the last three nights in her own room. So far, she has done pretty well. She is still not quite the uber sleeper her big sister was at this age, but hopefully we'll get there before too long. I'm just glad I was able to get the night light out of my room.

Last few days...

Christmas Crash

We had a white Christmas this year in Nashville. The first in 17 years! We took Kate sledding down the small hill in our backyard. Enjoy our Christmas Crash.