Christmas in Mexico

We've just returned from Akumal, Mexico. I can safely say that it was the first Christmas that I've spent in a bikini. Miles, as you can tell, loved the beach and the water. Happy Holidays and New Year, Everyone! (What a difference a week makes...a 50 degree swing in weather from Miles's first sledding experience.)

Miles loved putting things in and out of the bucket.

Miles loved this kayak on the beach.

Resting...

And...

Snow Day!

The first snow day of the season, and it's very Minnesota-like! Temperatures in the 20s, and about 3-4" of accumulation. Miles & I walked to the coffee shop this morning, bundled up. Here are a few photos and a video of Miles's first sledding experience, which he loved. He cried when I brought him in the house.

Miles & Mom

Ethan and his boys

What is this mysterious white stuff?

Wheeeeee!

Looking like a little boy...and walking!

Miles took his first steps on Friday! Ethan and I both saw him; he stood up, and shuffled a few times, then sat down. Nothing over the weekend, though. Miles is standing unsupported, but seems uninterested in walking when we try to encourage it. But he's quite controlled in his sitting on his bottom from standing.

Here he is, looking like such a boy, and not a baby: