Fun times with GP

These pics are from Thanksgiving weekend.  I'm just SUPER late with my posting.

Brunch with Santa

My parents came with us to have brunch at The Still today.  It was a really nice buffet and Santa was there to greet the kiddos.

Obviously we were worried about how Sam would react to Santa.  Here's the problem:  Sam doesn't really like strangers.  He doesn't like men who wear glasses.  He doesn't like men who wear hats. 

I'm sure you can imagine how Santa was a problem for Sam...

Getting some love from Harmony:

The 2011 Shap Christmas Card

Bet you're wondering where it is, huh?  Well, I don't think you'll be getting one anytime soon.  Apparently, Sam does not share my love of pictures.  He would rather eat things and run away. 

Sorry to disappoint you.  I'm making up for no Christmas card by providing you some outtakes of my attempt to get Sam to take the perfect pic for my card (you know, the one that doesn't exist).

First try was in front of the miniature tree:

Sam could not stop grabbing at the ornaments...

You knew that it would eventually lead to this, didn't you?  Yup, he eventually just started yanking the tree over.

And the shoot was over when Sam couldn't focus on anything else except grabbing the camera.

So, I decided to head to my parents' house and take some pics with the big tree.  The problem is that Sam did not want to stand in front of it.

Maybe a pic with just the Christmas lights?

Didn't work b/c Sam did not want to sit still.

I did get a few so-so pics that I'm saving just in case I decide to do a card after all! 

Reading

Sam is loving his books.  He'll sit and let anyone read to him.

Just one difference between mommy and daddy

When J stays home, he focuses on our future.  Why bother contributing to a 401k when you're raising a future NBA player?

Oh and did you notice how Sam just played and paid no attention to the camera? 

That doesn't happen for me:

Who loves chocolate chip pancakes?

Like father, like son!

Sam's new favorite toy

Sam's just starting to want to play with his toys instead of chew on them.  This was a gift from his GP and Harmony and he really likes to play with it.