FIRST SNOW!

Thomas was REALLY excited to play in the snow today.

We spent a bit of time outside after nap.

Thank goodness his cast is off, or this would have been a production.

A little sledding in the yard!

He REALLY wanted to make a snowman, but the snow was too fluffy.
He settled for making snow angels instead.

Sticky Situation

Thomas is REALLY into Christmas this year. What a fun age. He has been helping me wrap presents lately. He cuts the paper and helps me with the tape dispenser. Well, this is so much for him that he decided to wrap up this (empty) box last night. He did all by himself. Can you tell?

Gobble, gobble! Only a little late!

So, I'm a week late on the Thanksgiving post. Forgive me. Thomas made this turkey headband at Carol's house. We had a little fun with it at Uncle Norm and Aunt Paula's house on Thanksgiving day.

Grandpa Roger

Cousin Barb

Annoyed Alan. He has been happier...

Jason having a good time!

Aunt Paula, thanks for the yummy dinner!

Uncle Norm

Grandma Mona and Thomas

Tis the Season

We spent a bit of time transforming our house for the holidays yesterday. We put up the tree, stockings, and various other festive decorations. So, we're a little bit early you say? We wanted to enjoy the process and let Thomas have a big part in helping. We normally decorate Thanksgiving weekend, but we'll be out of town for quite a few days and didn't want to be rushed when we get back. We have a new tree this year. It is 9 feet tall and really BIG! A step stool was required, and with it Alan could just barely decorate the top.

Thomas was really excited, giddy almost, about decorating the "Chrisin" tree. He, of course, had to decorate the tree from atop the step stool. (At least his leg is already casted!) He threw a major (time-out worthy) fit when we packed up the ornament box and proclaimed the tree finished. Again this morning he asked to put on more ornaments.

High ornament concentration :)


The finished product. Thomas was performing a little ornament rearranging this morning.

Ortho Tommy

With all the doctor's visits lately, Thomas is assuming his

new profession of Orthopaedist. He wrapped puppy's leg,

checked his vitals, and posed for some

pictures - showing off their casts of course.

Still using the Tonka truck as a crib :)

Thomas is preferring to go pantless right now.
I think it's easier for him to move around.
His pants get pretty snug on top of his cast.

...the aftermath

So, for those that don't know, Thomas jumped off the couch during his birthday party and hurt his ankle. Initially, he was in a lot of pain, but starting limping around and playing with his friends after a little while. We took him in 2 days later because he was still limping- but didn't seem to be in much/any pain. They took x-rays and nothing showed up. A week and a half later he was still limping so they sent us for more x-rays. They were negative again, but showed fluid buildup in the joint. Our doctor set us up with an Orthopaedic Specialist.

We went to see the Ortho today. He was also concerned that Thomas is still limping. Dr. Dean thinks that Thomas fractured his growth plate, but that it isn't showing up on the x-ray yet. He is in a cast to protect the joint while it continues to heal. We will go back in 2 weeks for more x-rays and a re-evaluation. Thomas picked out the red cast because it matched his shirt. It is a walking cast and shouldn't limit his activities too much.

Little Nurturer

Thomas has been treating "puppy" like his baby. His beloved Tonka dump truck is temporarily serving as a crib. He takes a great deal of caution and diligence when setting up puppy's bed.