Free Ride

Daddy's just giving me a taste of the fun. Once he's got me hooked on the speed, then I'll just have to learn on my own. Let's see if it works.

Blazin' Blades

Look Mom! 2 hands and they aren't holding on to Daddy! I don't quite have the skating motion, but I've learned to balance on my own.

Curbing

Biding my time, watching how it's done, waiting for my turn. By the time, I strap on the skates, I'll be ready to fly.

Blades of Steel

Got my new roller blades on. Check me out! Boxing Day is all about trying out your new toys. This puppies give me a little more balance.

Candy Shelft

It looks like one brother is teaching the other brother about the secrets of the house. For example, hey Darius, this is where the candies are kept!

The Stuffing

And not just the Christmas stuffing, but I sure put on a display on how to stuff myself. I had just about everything that was being served, including the stuffing.

Christmas Dinner

Thanks to Glamma for preparing the turkey, Papa for supplying the wine and juice, Mommy for preparing the potatoes and veggies and Daddy for the dessert. The meal was delicious, even if it wasn't too formal. The policy of no shirts-no service, does not apply when you're less than 3 years old.

2 handed Scooter

I couldn't bare to mount my brother's scooter for the 1st time without my best buddy, Osito, so I just stuck him in my mouth and hopped aboard. Not an easy skill to do at any age, I might add.

Practice

I'm just showing Papa how to win a race. It matters right down to the end in a sprint. To edge out your competitor you have to speak out your neck and lean forward, just like this.

Elm Street

This is both a creepy and fascinating street not far from our house.

Daddy loves driving it at night because of the trees overhanging the street, creating a spooky sensation.

During the day, it's a pleasant street because of the shade cover.

Miramar

2 different generations of cool cats cruising the streets of Miramar, a suburb of Havana. Just follow us Papa and Glamma, we know where we're going.

Pre-Turkey Walk

After all those prezzies, we needed to work off some steam

and work up an appetite for the turkey that was cooking in the oven. As opposed to shovelling snow or bundling up to go toboganning, we just put on our sandals and headed outside.

The Gift of Giving

It's hard to tell who is more excited about this gift Papa is giving me. We haven't even opened it yet and it's hilarious! I bet it's not a pair of socks!

Batter up!

A new Lightning McQueen baseball bat to help me speed up my swing. Once I learn it's not a microphone, I'll be all set.

Chill out

Whew! It was so much work opening up the Santa stockings that we just needed a cool down break. Before trying out the gifts that is.

Heli-bread

I got a new Home Depot toy tool set complete with a drill. To set this bad boy out, I grabbed a French baguette and spun away.

'Twas the Night Before...

Christmas, when all through the house, the only creature stirring was Darius, cuz he was already asleep.

Daddy and I started a new tradition as he read me the entire 'Twas the Night Before Christmas tale from cover to cover. Like I needed any more excitement.

Treats for Santa

Of course Santa gets his milk & cookies. There's no other way to guarantee that he will come.

But I also thought that the reindee should be

rewarded so I put out some red apples, Palco style.

Darius' Turn

Alright, brother Soren got to put his stocking up, but I've got an even better spot. I'm sure that when Santa comes out of the chimney, he will turn right, exactly where my stocking is.

Stocking Time

This is exactly where I want my stocking to go. Somewhere where Santa cannot miss it.

Men in Red

Even Papa is into the Christmas spirit by wearing red on
Christmas Eve. Who's the most excited do you think?

North Pole Calling

I had a direct call from St. Nick. He was making sure on all of the items on my list. He had to check it twice.

Chimney Sweep

I'm told this is where Santa descends from. I had to make sure that it was in tip top shape before the big descent. It looks away to me.

Staying up

I really wanted to see the arrival of Santa Claus at night, but everyone was telling me I had to get to bed. My only option was to hide and hope that noone could find me until Santa arrived. Unfortunately, it did not work out as planned.

I C U

I know there's somebody in that present. If I can just get to floor level, I might be able to look under to see who's there.

Christmas Hype

We had some much fun on Christmas Eve? What ever are we going to do on Christmas day?

Open Prizes

How much fun did we have just on Christmas Eve? I wonder what's going to happen on Christmas day?

Papa's Prezzies

Those two big bags happen to be for Papa, but he has no idea. He's looking for his 2 grandkids but he can't find them anywhere. Do you know where we are?

2 Special Prizes

Building off of Darius' idea, older brother Soren decided to wrap himself up as a present too. What a special couple of Christmas hams we have!

Christmas Shopping

I wasn't to get too much Christmas shopping done in Havana this year. As a result, I've had to be a little bit creative. One of my gifts to Mommy & Daddy is myself. I'm just having trouble wrapping myself up.

Christmas Eve

With Christmas only a day away, you can see that not all of the presents were under the tree yet. We had some wrapping to do. It looks like Darius got so into it, that he became a present too!

Coco's Birthday

Coco's big 1st ever birthday. Congratulations to him! He's pretty happy.

As for me, sometimes it's cool just hanging back from the spotlight and chillin' with Daddy.

Which way to my house?

Just follow me Papa. I know the way.

Not your way.

What's over there?

Whatever it is, it sure has everyone's attention. Could it be a classic 1959 Chevy or perhaps a Russian Lada? Well, those are not out of the ordinary here. Perhaps it's an American tourist...

Cotton Candy

You cannot go to an amusement park without having the old classic kids snack, cotton candy.

How sweet it is!