Christmas in CA

We spent Christmas week in California this year. We took a ton of pictures during our trip; to see them all please click here.

We arrived a few days early so decided to take CJ to see the train displays at the Richard Nixon museum. CJ couldn't believe his eyes. He ran from one display to the next!

When CJ becomes President some day, this is the photo that will be in all the newspapers.

While Mommy and Daddy spent an evening in San Diego, CJ went to the puppet show with Gamma.

In fact, it was so much fun, they went back the next night with Uncle Kyle and Aunt Sam.

CJ loved their new puppy.

Here's CJ helping Gamma set up for the family to come over on Christmas Eve.

On Christmas Eve day, John's son Chad and wife Terah came over with their 3-year old daughter, Macaela, and 6-month old son. CJ had a blast with Macaela; they chased each other around the house.




Family photo opp.


On Christmas Eve, we went to Grandpa's house to celebrate and watch CJ open presents.

On Christmas morning, we opened more presents back at Gamma's house.


In the afternoon, more family came over, and there were lots of games to play. CJ made a good ping pong partner for Uncle Kyle.

At night, CJ played with his new trains.


Another family photo opp before everyone goes there separate ways.

Making Ginger Bread Houses

Getting into this holiday spirit, CJ made his first gingerbread house at Bedens Brook Country Club.

Daddy's Future Hockey Star

Daddy hopes this is a good sign! We recently took CJ to the annual skating party at Princeton Day School. CJ couldn't wait to get out on the ice. He stayed on as long as Daddy's arms could hold him up. Daddy got a 5 second break in between before CJ was off and running back to the ice.

Daddy's promises that HE will be the one to take him to 5am hockey practice soon...

CJ's Funny Words

I wanted to keep a list as these are just too cute, and I'm afraid I'll forget one day. At 22-ish months, here is CJ-speak for all of his favorite words:

Pippo = his Hippo lovey

bacon = his blanket

milka = milk

ide = outside

fffff = woof

near go = here you go

up n down = up

hot copy = hot coffee

She-Jay = CJ

jew-Raf = Giraffe

peas = please

come ear = come here

CJ and the New Fiat Ad

Did anyone else get the new Fiat ad in the mail recently? It was actually a really beautiful and expensive ad positioning the Fiat as the latest Italian rage. Here's what CJ decided to do with it:

Trick or Treat!

CJ was way more into Trick or Treating this year! He trick or treated at Ma-G's house.

and at the neighbors'

Daycare Halloween Party

CJ was a dragon this year. Here are a few pictures at the daycare Halloween party of CJ and "Pippo" (formerly known as Hippo).

CJ refused to walk in the parade but was very excited to sit and eat cupcakes.