Christmas spirit

The D family is in the Christmas spirit early!

Parker isn't totally on board with Santa this year.  He does know that he says, "Ho ho ho!"

We decided to go to the Christmas lights at the zoo this week since the weather wasn't so cold.  Turns out, it was a great decision because it wasn't crowded at all.  I mean, who goes to see Christmas lights before Thanksgiving week?  (Besides us?!)

He had a good time even though he looks unimpressed.

You have no idea how much I love this cutie.

Parker had his 15 month check-up yesterday.  I was expecting no shots or maybe just a flu shot, but he had to get 3 shots!  He has had a fever and no appetite today.  Poor baby.  My little P is still long and lean.  He measured 32.25 in. (78th percentile) and 23 lbs, 3 oz (30th percentile).

Parker is a dance machine.  Whenever he hears a good beat (and sometimes it must just come from his head), he starts bouncing up and down with the cutest bobbing dance.  He likes to climb on things and can do most playground steps and slides all by himself!  He often pats the floor next to him when he wants us to come sit beside him; it's adorable. 

He doesn't say too many words but recently added "ticky ticky" as he points to his belly when he wants me to tickle him.  He continues to understand more and more of what we say each day.  It's really cool to witness.

He had a play date with Lily yesterday.  The two cuties interacted more than they used to while playing.  It was fun to watch.  Parker is really loud and vocal compared to Lily.  He shrieks a lot when he's excited.

These two are so sweet!

Parker is at a stage where he does not like getting his picture taken.  He often shakes his head "no" when he sees the camera.  He refuses to smile for the camera.  In order to capture a smile, you have to trick him or pull out the camera quickly and snap a picture before he realizes what's happened.  Here are a few rare captured smiling moments.  Adorable!