Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow . . . Can you believe it? The snow fell on us in Bethune! I'm told that this doesn't usually happen. We had a little bit last year, but it came in the middle of the night and was mostly melted by the time I woke up. But this year, Kershaw County was a winter wonderland! There were big shiny icicles hanging from our roof, snowflakes on the hammock, and my sandbox became a miniature ice skating rink. It was great!

Fortunately in all of this unusual weather, I had my trusty red wagon to pull everyone around in (well, Mom & Dad drove me around in it a time or two, also). We pulled it across the street and took some pictures of our snowy church and fellowship hall. We posted those on our website (http://www.shamrockbaptistchurch.org/), if you want to take a look! After I rode in the wagon and slid down the hill a few times, Mom asked if I wanted to build a snowman but my hands were freezing! So, we decided to come inside and enjoy some hot cream of chicken soup while we thawed out. Overall, it was a super fun day, and I was able to break in my light-up Spiderman snow boots!

By last weekend, the snow was long gone, but that meant it was time to see all of my grandfolks! I visited with Grammy on Friday while Mom was at her graduate class, and guess where we went? I'll give you some clues: it's outdoors, starts with a "z", and sometimes you have to watch where you step. That's right . . . the zoo! I talked with the animals, rode on the merry-go-round, and made "choo-choo" sounds on the train. I love visiting that place! On Saturday, Granny & Gramps came to see me and we played and played and played -- mostly at the park. Gramps helped me go down the big tube slide, climb on the ropes, and spiral down the fireman's pole. I was all tuckered out after that playdate! I'll be counting the days (since I can count to ten now) until they come to visit me again!


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Milestone of the week: Other than playing in the snow for the first time, I helped Dad & Mom finally decide on my baby sissy's name, Lydia Eden

Watching the ball drop in 2009 . . . the bowling ball, that is! During the week of New Year's, we went to the beach, and I got to go bowling for the very first time! Dad & I had lots of fun, except for when I went running down the lane and he had to chase after me. I didn't know how slippery it was, and we both ended up on our bottoms! Mom was laughing so hard that she couldn't get the camera out fast enough, so we don't have that magical moment captured on film. I didn't get any strikes, but I knocked over lots of pins. I hope we can go back and play again soon, now that my arm's all warmed up!

I had a super time over the holidays this year, and I really enjoyed looking at all of the Christmas lights. Not only because they are bright & shiny, but because they remind me that Jesus is the Light of the world! One tiny Christmas light can be seen from far away . . . I want to be a little light like that so other people can see Jesus in me! One place we went to see some beautiful lights was to the Tanglewood Festival of Lights in Winston. I have never ever seen so many lights! We had to wait in line for a really long time, but it was worth it! There were lights shaped like snowflakes, stars, reindeer, candles, and much more. And best of all, there was a real train all decorated in bright lights -- I wanted to ride so bad I could hardly stand it! But Mom said we had to stay in the car. Maybe if we get to go again next year, you could come with us!

Did you have a wonderful Christmas & a Happy New Year? I hope so! I would love to hear some of your holiday stories if you have time to leave a comment or message! My New Year's resolution is to work really hard to use the big potty so that when my baby sister comes, Mom won't have to change as many diapers. I'm getting to be a big boy now, you know!


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Milestone of the week: Decided to be helpful & started climbing into the carseat on my own