2011 is a New Year

I have been SUPER busy over the past few weeks and you have probably noticed due to the lack of posts. I have a couple of things going on. In December, I started working a contract job with this guy that started his own fundraising company.  I do the odds and ends that he could push aside to focus his time on more important things.  He doesn't have an office so I am able to do everything from the comfort of my own home and at my own hours. It has been interesting so far, but it is nice to think about other things during the day.  

Ahhh, Rivalries...

A true Redskins fan.

Udvar Hazy Air and Space Museum

We took Arthur to the Udvar Hazy Air and Space Museum up in DC.  This is the second one that is near the Washington-Dulles Airport.  The original one is near the DC mall.  I like this one better because it is wide open and is in a hangar.

Art LOVED looking at all of the planes.

He pointed at them and was in awe by their size.

Here's a look at the hangar.  The Enola Gay and the Concorde are both at this museum.

An SR-71 - This is Brian's favorite plane!

Art was more excited about driving the golf cart.  He cried when we took him out and wanted to go back.

The name on this pack says "Arthur Manning."

Christmas in VA, Part II

At the furniture store, Art loved hanging on this lifelike dog statue.

He even kissed him.

A family Christmas party with the O'Connors.  Brian failed to tell me it was supposed to be a tacky Christmas party.

Art got to wear Papa John's candy bow tie.

Christmas in Virginia

IT was so nice to be surrounded by family at Christmas.  We had a fantastic time!

We got to see my Aunt Diane and cousin Deana in Ellicot City, MD. We're at Turf Valley visiting for a bit before lunch.  

He found his pocket!

Grandma Sherry pulled out Reilly's old toys and shared them with Arthur.

Brian is on the computer.  This is my photo journalistic shot.

Daddy taught him how to hold the bells so they would ring properly.

Giving Daddy a kiss.

Christmas Day!

He loved Christmas and opening all of his presents.  He wanted everything out of the box as soon as it was opened. He already knew how to throw clothing aside when he opened that as his present!

He traded bare feet for bear feet!

Another "lol-pop" from his stocking!

First Official Haircut - Da, Da Da Da!

Well, I did his first haircut, but I was only able to trim the sides, front, and around his ears.  I needed to learn how to do his entire head from the professionals.  I would love to let him have a shaggy hairdo, but his hair is too fine so it would look funny.

He did a fantastic job and this is what he looked like the entire time.  I thought he would squirm, but he was perfect!

He got a "lol-pop" for being a good boy! He even said it, too!