Christmas in Palm Springs

We just returned from 6 nights in Indio. My parents scored us a couple of condos so we could all spend the holiday together. Grandma, Papa, Auntie and the 3 of us enjoyed a fun holiday. When we were not all staring at Alexander... we took advantage of the beautiful weather. On Christmas we took the aerial tram up to about 1o,000 feet to visit the snow and on Christmas night my parents treated us to a tremendous dinner at the JW. We also visited the zoo & botanic gardens, hiked the oasis canyons and took a day trip to Joshua Tree. It was a great vacation.

Big changes for our family!

December 19 was my last day working for Jamis Bicycles. My new position as full time stay at home dad has started! I am excited (and a little scared). Amanda starts working 5 days a week after the new year. This will be a huge adjustment for all of us. Her position at the university allows us the flexibility to launch into this endeavor and I am grateful for it. Right now this all just seems like an idea. I'm sure once we get a few weeks into January the reality will be quite an impact.

He changes so fast!

The past month has been busy! Alexander is eating rice cereal now... and LOVES it (big surprise). We will be introducing more foods now which will be entertaining. How can a 28" tall person make such a tremendous mess with a few tablespoons of food? Alex continues to change daily in so many ways. His recent check up put him at the 95% for weight and 90% for height.

A big change for us as a family starts next week. December 19th is Marc's last day with Jamis bicycles. After that he will assume the role of stay at home dad. Amanda's position at the University gives us this opportunity and we are very excited about it.

So that is enough words... on to the photos of Herr Smoochyface...