Callum's First Thanksgiving Part 1

Well its been a few days since I've written anything; we've been in CT since Wednesday evening, and I didnt have the ability to load photos for the blog down there. We arrived back late last night (around midnight) and just crashed. I've already purged a couple of times today, and now I only feel "regular" full. A really great time in CT with my family; its always a special time when we can get together, since I dont get to see all my family in one spot very much. In addition to all the great food and family time we had on Thursday, we also had a great visit with Kristin, Anthony, my mom, and my dad--all of whom got plenty of "Callum time." Other hi-lights include brewing a batch of beer with Anthony (I'll put on pictures and info in another blog), trimming the Favry house with Christmas cheer, moving tons of furniture and stuff around to make room for Baby Favry when he arrives in April, and making fun of Ortiz. We also did our other "traditions" of watching Christmas Vacation and Elf. Great stuff.

On Saturday, Nannie came up by herself to visit with Callum, and they had lots of fun reading books about Christmas, eating, and jumparooing. See the hand to the left of Nannie? That's Amanda's. I didnt know SHE liked to read too!

There's a really cute picture of Callum putting a Starbuck's ornament in his mouth, but I opted to put this one on the blog. He was really into the lights of the tree and the reflections of the ornaments. We'll go cut our tree next Saturday, and we know he'll really enjoy it!

Forever at the Kid's Table: Fine with me. From left to right are:Amanda, my cousin Tina, my cousin Kelly, Kelly's boyfriend Mini-Me, my cousin Richie, and his wife Jen. I hope I never leave the kids table. I brought Callum over to the adult's table to visit his aunts, and overheard them talking about things like pocketbooks and stamping parties. All set. MY table was perfectly cool quoting lines from "40 Year Old Virgin," and saying "That's What She Said" after familiar turkey day quips like "wow...what a fantastic stuffing," "I prefer the dark meat," "ooh, I love the gravy all over my stuff," and "more whipped cream please." So yeah.

And Callum REALLY loved cuddling with his Papa. Papa has those nice soft shoulders....

After this weekend, Papa has aptly nicknamed Callum "Jumpin Jack Flash," since all Callum wants to do is jump, jump, jump. Since Callum is already gearing up for Annapolis, and ultimately the SEALS, he is already putting into practice the strategy of sleeping with "one eye open." And its a good thing....Auntie Kristin was about to give him a big wet kiss!

Living up to his name: Callum jumps around on Papa's lap, smiling and laughing all the while! In the background, Amanda, Anthony, and Kris watch the parade. Speaking of which: I could do a whole blog on just the parade! Maybe I will. Where else can you see Miley Cyrus, a lip-synching bunch of Jonas Brothers, a chemically preserved Andy Williams, a smurf, AND Rick Astley "rickrolling" the crap out of the "Home for Imaginary Friends?" Did anyone see that?

The Holiday Season is Here!!! Today I brought down all the Christmas Decorations from the garage attic....its happening!