Goodbye 2010

Here is Will waving goodbye to 2010!  It was a fabulous year!  Will has changed so much, and most recently he no longer is interested in going to the park every waking moment.  Loli asked him today if he wanted to go to the park, and he said "No, I play" and then sat down and played with his toys.  He is really into his Christmas toys and they can keep him busy for quite some time.  We hit a new phase where he will play alone contently and talk to himself.  I don't know if it is the new toys or the age or a combo of both, but it is just so fun to watch.

He also seems to have gained some patience.  We were watching out the window for Aunt Leen to come over and I knew it would be a little while.  I asked Will if he wanted juice or a snack before Aunt Leen arrived, and he said "No, I wait" and just proceeded to look at the window and watch for her car. 

He says "I eat", "I sit", "I stay", "I go" and most recently upon receiving a toy mop from Rosa - "I mop" - which might be my new favorite.

Playing with his new puzzle and pointing to "dad's car"

my little momma's boy

playing with his garbage truck and ambulance

Maggie rides in the Cozy Coupe

 The only thing Will likes as much as riding in the Cozy Coupe himself is watching Maggie go for a ride!  He was laughing so hard and just kept saying "again!" 

Christmas Morning Video

Granddad made this great video of Will checking out his cars/trucks on Christmas morning!

Our Little Santa 2009 vs 2010

What a difference a year (and hair!) makes!

Christmas Morning

 After Will went to bed on Christmas Eve, we got the cars and trucks lined up for him for Christmas morning.  Among other treats, Lovey and Granddad got Will a cement mixer, a dump truck, an ambulance and a Cozy Coupe.  While all the trucks are a hit, the Cozy Coupe is the favorite.  I knew Will liked the Coupe since he loves playing with one at our neighbor's house, but I had no idea how much time he would spend sitting in it, opening the door, getting out and then getting right back in.  He just loves it!

Will eagerly climbing into his new Cozy Coupe - Dukes of Hazzard style 

Using the door this time

Playing with the ambulance

Taking a break to eat raisin bread

Back in the Coupe

Watching everyone else open gifts while eating a Tootsie Pop in the Coupe

When he wasn't in the Coupe, he was usually on Aunt Leen's lap

Time with Lovey and Granddad

 Lovey and Granddad came in town for Christmas and stayed with us for 4 nights.  Will got to have a lot of time with them and he misses them now that they are gone!  We talk about them quite a bit, and they are just head over heels for Will.  Check out these big smiles!

Will's Christmas with the Blanchards

Will loves his Christmas treats from the Blanchards!  He got this awesome fire truck, a big Little People airport and guitar among other things.  He loved playing with Uncle Chuck and his fire truck.  Check out his smile! 

Pointing to a Santa ("Sansa")

4 adults with advanced degrees assemble the Little People Airport

Will and his mama

Playing his new and loved guitar (this is how he likes to hold it)

He wanted to wear his wellies!