This month

Poor Ei. He is clutching a picture of Jackson here. We had just been told we had to stay a second night in the hospital, and he was so upset. He really wanted to see Jackson. I gave him a picture of him, and he held it and cried until he fell asleep. It was heartbreaking. They love each other so much.

Aunt Marie and Papaw came for a visit.

I can't explain this...

I put them to work.

Yup, he's sleeping on the stairs. That's Ei for you.

This is what happens when your 4 year old has too much time on his hands.

Thanksgiving wore us out.

I need to defend myself here. I do not ordinarily have giant inflatables in my yard. This was a gift from Mimi and Zoe. They were just sure we needed a giant Santa in my front yard. Well, the boys do love it. As you can see, Aaron was especially thrilled.

We went to Fantasy of Trees.

Yes, there are only 2 children in the picture. Ei wouldn't get anywhere near Santa Claus. I guess it is a little creepy to meet a strange guy wearing a big red suit who will break into your house in a few weeks after traveling the world accompanied by flying reindeer.

Russell with the boys

Aunt Becca was the only one who would go on this ride with the boys. They loved it. That night they told me this was their favorite part of Fantasy of Trees.

Jackson made a tiny tree. He was so proud of it. Ei did not make one. He had an orange soda and would not put it down long enough to decorate a tree.