The holidays have begun!!!

Although it has been 80 degrees here, the holiday season is in full force.  To welcome in the holidays, we had a wonderful Turkey day party Freeman style!  Jack was able to see all of his aunts, uncles, Big Mike, Mimi, GG Corinne, and his cousin, TH.  We had a fun filled weekend, and we couldn't have asked for better weather.

It was a little overwhelming for Jack at first but by the end of the weekend he was having a blast with everyone.  Aunt Jess took some pictures but unfortunately we didn't get any group shots.

Here are some pics from Aunt Jessica's camera:

Jess captured Jack's favorite things...the two fingers in his mouth (always has been the same two on his left hand since birth) and playing with his belly button.  I told him that is the way he is connected to his Mommy:)

Loves those fingers!

Another one of Jack's favorites...his car from his Grandma!

Jack walking around the front yard. It was fun to watch his Uncle Mark help him explore

Herme and George

Jack is SO happy!

Jack playing in his diaper...it is super warm in FL in November!

In approximately four months, Jack is going to be a big brother to a little sister! He is such a sweet little guy, and he is growing so fast.  He is officially 17 months.  Here are some of the things he is doing:

Jack loves to share his food with all of his friends

He likes to get ready with Mommy and Daddy every morning.  He brushes his teeth and hair, and helps put on his socks and shoes.  Jack gives the best hugs; he runs over to you and grabs at your knees and holds on tight:)

Jack and I had our MOPS PJ Christmas party event last week.  It was really fun, and we got to see Santa!

When making dinner, he loves to draw.  It is one of his favorite things. The one unfortunate thing about his drawing is that it is not limited to paper...recently he has been creating art on the kitchen cabinets and freshly painted doors.  He also loves books and trucks! His favorite snack is raisins.  He knows how to go in the cabinet, grab a box, and bring them back for me to open. He even puts back the raisins when he is done!

With all of the excitement, I didn't get a chance to take any pictures of the family. When going through some of my albums, I realized that I didn't post my pics from our time in Nashville. I thought it would be fun to reminisce as to some of our fun while there...

Jack, Daddy and Uncle Scott at TH's christening

Aunt Ally, TH and Uncle Scott at TH's christening

Jack and Daddy hanging out

Jack and TH....

Mimi and TH

Two very exciting things happened while we were in Nashville.  The first one was Uncle Mark and Aunt Jessica's wedding. Everyone had  a great time!

Aunt Jess and Uncle Mark saying their vows

Jack and Daddy

Everyone doing a line dance

GG Corinne is dancing it up!

Lots of fun!

Everyone joined in the festivities!

Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Steve

The other major event was Jack's first birthday!!! We had a cake and ice cream.  As you can tell, Jack really enjoyed himself!

Jack feeding himself cake and icecream

Jack loved his Clifford doll that his Aunt and Uncle bought him.  He still pulls it off the shelf everyday, and has conversations with Clifford:)

Mimi and Jack at the zoo

Jack and Daddy looking at the zoo animals

Christmas is around the corner, and the end of the year is quickly approaching. We have enjoyed every moment of our time with Jack and sharing these memories with all of you. We can't wait to ring in the New Year and welcome our new little girl into the world.  I hope you all get to spend some time this season enjoying the magic of the holidays!