For Chris B.

Snowed in

Well, it snowed down here in Raleigh, our state's capital. As always, the city was utterly unprepared for the 5 inches we got plus sleet, and we were apartment bound all weekend. The state DOT has described the predicted road conditions tomorrow as a nightmare, so we will here tomorrow too. Jude has been under the weather, so he and I had been in most of the week. Feeling a major case of cabin fever, we all ventured out today to play in the snow and walk to the grocery store. C&A also braved the 2 mile stretch between our houses to come visit, eat junk food, and watch "Arrested Development."

If you look closely at the last picture you can see pug prints on the snow. There was a layer of ice on top of the snow, and the pugs weren't heavy enough to break through. They are not enjoying the snow and look forward to being able to smell where they pee again. Apparently it's something super important to dogs.

Juder

Jude woke up from a nap recently with one sock on his foot and the other on his hand. Jude is also doing a bit of Mr. Potato Head work these days.

The video is Jude demonstrating proper spoon usage.

Oasis

So this video is long, but if you're a fan of Grandma's Genius or Jude, this video has something for you. Jude just can seem to focus with the music pulling on his heartstrings. He has to dance.

Books

Jude is really starting to get into interacting with books rather than just listening. Here he is with "The Wonder Pets Save the Three Little Pigs" and "Eyes & Nose, Fingers & Toes."

I'm dreaming of a Jude Christmas (III)

Now for Christmas with the Brasfields and the Pulleys. Jude enjoyed his GranJan and Grandpa, rocked out to some live music, and met his cousins.

Just a few things

Before we go to bed, I have a few things.
1. We really like Terry's Deli in Kernersville. The food is great, and we eat there once a week so we're pretty much experts by now.

2. My circumference grows daily, and I find this exciting.

3. Chrunkle and AAAshley have put down a deposit on their first home! We are so excited for them as they move toward being real estate moguls. We look forward to seeing little Jude toddling around their living room.

oh, and I think the baby's name is going to be Jude. (that was number 4). Yep, Jude, as in, "Hey."