Jed in progress

Jed's favorite sign is "hot" (or "haaa" as he likes to say it). Like a traffic cop, he holds his hand up as if to say, "stop". We taught him "hot" to help him understand not to touch the oven/stove area, but he likes use it as means to demonstrate his caution (around everything).

For Christmas he received a red tractor to sit upon and push himself forward with his feet around the house. His feet do not yet touch the ground when saddled. Despite his short stature, if he's able to climb on to it, he'll lean to right so that his right foot can touch the floor and with his left foot in the air he'll push forward with his right foot. He laughs everytime he makes progress, which is usually about 2inches at a time.

One of the highlights of my week days is driving into the garage after work. The doggie door from the kitchen leads right to the passenger side car door, from which the driver can see into the kitchen. Without fail, when Jed hears the garage door open, he hurries to the doogie door and on all fours pokes his head out of the doggie door to welcome me home.

Celebrations extended

Tanya had to work Christmas Day and so we spent time as a family the day prior and the day after. Food, wrapping paper, empty boxes and dancing to Christmas music made for a complete celebration for Jed.

Christmas Eve service

Each year our church sings Christmas hymns and carols at the nearby elderly care facility. Jed contributed by begging the older folks for some of their dinner and dancing.

Merry Christmas

Highlights from our vacation

Our trip got off to a great start when Jed was able to fall asleep for the last hour of the flight:

Jed in his "superhero" swimsuit outfit:

Jed and Gramma playing on the waterslide with Mom (3ft) below to catch him:

Jed was confused by the coming and going of the tide, but liked to throw sand at the ocean in an effort to calm its pull.

Jed and Mom looking over the edge of the pier:

Pay attention Dad

In an attempt to help Jed get some energy out before our 4hr flight south, I allowed Jed to jog on the public "treadmill"; however, I didn't think he'd be able to gain much ground. I was badly mistaken.

Lunch at the airport