Life on the Home Front

November and early December were quieter at our house.  We enjoyed some reading, catching up on things that have long been neglected and, of course, some time in the great outdoors of beautiful Montana.  Mom and dad tell me that I'm growing up too fast, but I'm not sure.  I'm really enjoying my new found warp speed running ability, as well as exercising my sense of imagination and adventure when I play.  I like to get together with friends and play. Playing is really what I live for, though lately I have been telling mom that I want to "listen to Christmas music" and "turn on the Christmas tree", so you might say my new focus is Christmas.  I am really excited about Santa and presents and snowmen and reindeer.  It all seems so magical.  

Sherlock Holmes strikes again.  Hamming it up with hats and glasses is a favorite past time.

Well hello there. What large teeth you have, not to mention claws.  Good thing we're buddies.  

A hike in the Bitterroot Valley on a beautiful fall day.

The dogs are enjoying their freedom and cool, bright sunshine.

I love to get out and explore. My penguin hat was especially fitting today, since it felt like we were at the South Pole.  Subzero temperatures, I swear.

It took us at least 10 tries to get this shot with all of the dogs facing the camera. Worth the effort I think! 

Abra Cadabra! One day my crib was here, the next it was replaced by my big boy bed.  I've made the big time now. 

I paused for a moment while at the dragon play area in downtown Missoula to grace the camera with my smile.

Grandma and Grandpa Stewart came for a quick visit in mid-November.  It was a fun and very exciting couple of days.

My newest Mr. Potato Head creation. 

Becca stopped by for a quick visit after Thanksgiving and we read some stories.  I love it when I can coax people into reading to me.  I spend lots of time thinking about how to do this, I also spend lots of time telling people to do this. 

See, I talked Melissa into reading me a story too.  It was a great afternoon.

I snuck a ride in the rocking chair.

This is the perfect place to curl up with all of my favorite things.