The Greenbrier

We visited The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV between Christmas and New Year's. Vaughn had fun swimming in the pool, riding the elevators and exploring the long hallways. He even learned how to use a finger bowl in the main dining room. He knew exactly what to do each time he was presented with "lemon soup" at the end of each meal. We went to afternoon tea each day where Vaughn was mesmerized by the violinist and pianist. He also ate his share of cookies!!





Grandma Ginny, Daddy, Vaughn, Mommy and G.G.




After demonstrating his dance moves, Vaughn decides to take a break in the Great Hall.

Bigfoot

Wearing Daddy's shoes around Grandma's house... Vaughn insisted on descending a flight of stairs in his new kicks.

Trip to Dallas

Waiting to board the airplane in the Richmond airport.



Vaughn, Mommy, Daddy, Aunt Heather, Uncle Lance, Ryann and Eli



Opening gifts with Grammie B. and Daddy



Playing with Zoie

Dishwasher

Vaughn likes to "help" with the dishes.

Early Christmas

Vaughn woke up this morning to a new "TRUU" in the den, thanks to Nene and Pop-Pop. He had a blast getting in and out of the cab, honking the horn, pushing it (when it ran out of gas, of course) and lowering the back gate to climb in the bed. The truck did NOT come assembled and the process of putting it together was excruciatingly painful for Mommy and Daddy!! However, its presence thwarted Vaughn's new morning behaviors -- refusing to eat, only sitting in Mommy's lap for a full 50 minutes of Sesame Street and throwing tantrums when Mommy has to get ready for work. So, Mommy and Daddy can get over the "pain" of assembling the truck.

Florida

We all went to Florida with Daddy for his recruiting trip (lucky him!!) We stayed in Ellenton and also spent time in Sarasota and Bradenton. It was nice to be in the warm sunshine in December. We found a fun playground/park in Sarasota, walked over the Sarasota Bay via the John Ringling Bridge, visited St. Armand's Circle, dined seaside, participated in and lost the nightly sunset competition at The Sandbar (participants guessed the exact time of the sunset and the closest person received a free bottle of champagne!!)

Look -- airplane!

We have been busy, sick, in Virginia, sick, working, in Florida, sick, etc. We had our first parent/teacher conference today (yes, for a 20-month-old!) Vaughn received gold stars across the board for his development, behavior and listening skills. He is a cautious-instigator, meaning that he likes to observe until he feels comfortable. Once he does he will rally the troops and engage all of his classmates in mischievous activities. He has gotten bored with some of his "bad habits" and thankfully laid them to rest. We are anxiously awaiting the next phase of the pre-terrible-twos!