Santa's Naked Elf

Yesterday I found this little naked elf posing under my Christmas tree.  He just sat there and smiled while I snapped his photos.  What a cutie!!

First Snowfall!

Kodiak experienced his first snowfall today.  It started coming down during his afternoon nap, so he was a bit shocked when mommy had him look out the window.  He stared in awe for several seconds before he turned to me with a look that said first, 'Mom, what is that?' and then, 'I want to go out and touch it!'  So, I'm assuming he's taking after his father with the LOVE for snow! 

That being said, Brett got home from work early today, so we decided to put Kodiak's new snowsuit to the test.  Before I continue, I must say that I bought the snowsuit at the end of last winter, before Kodiak was even born, in order to save some money.  I thought for sure a size 12 months would easily get us through his first winter.  However, upon wearing it today, I've realized that in probably a month or less I'll have to be looking for a larger snowsuit!! 



Once we finally had all the layers on, snow pants, hat, mittens, coat and snow boots, we headed outside before the poor kid overheated.  Initially he looked up in the sky at this white stuff falling down, until he realized it would land on your face and melt. 

Brett walked him over to the yard and set him down.  He instantly fussed because he didn't want to sit in the stuff.  However, when Brett held him in a standing position where he could jump and really enjoy the scenery, then he was a happy guy as you'll see in this video. 

Kodiak's First Snowfall

Gone Fishin'

As most people know, Kodiak bears love to catch fish as their main source of food.  And, since Daddy loves to fish SO MUCH, we've been working on Kodiak's catch and release skills.  So, here's a video of our little man showing what he's learned so far.  (Unfortunately Mommy was holding the camera in the wrong direction!!)  Enjoy watching our little fisherman in training!!

Oh, and we've started practicing driving the boat too!!

Raking Leaves

We recently went out to visit Great Grandma and help with raking leaves.  Kodiak immensely enjoyed sitting in the leaves, but his absolute favorite part was watching Aunt Kim blow the leaves.  The noise didn't seem to phase him as he watched the leaves blowing up in the air all around him.  He even attempted to help mommy with raking the leaves.  What a good helper!!

Trick or Treat

On his first Halloween Kodiak did anything but loaf around!!  He went out trick or treating like the big kids and absolutely loved checking out the wonderful costumes.  He studied each one very intently as he hates to miss out on anything.  We walked door to door seeking candy for daddy until... suddenly Kodiak made a special treat for mommy and daddy.  So, our fun was cut short in order to come home for clean pants.  All in all, I would rate our first Halloween a true success.  Here are some photos of our little Wonder Bread: