James helped put up his first ornament (on the backside of this picture) and then went down for his nap so we could finish decorating our Christmas tree.
So I have some issues with the toilet seat being left up (especially when flushed); however, this takes it to a whole new level. James has a new found interest in pounding on the toilet lid and making music. All I keep thinking about is him lifting the lid and leaning over to play with the water, thus falling in and drowning because his little arm would get stuck and he's not strong enough to push up (crazy? i think not, OK, maybe a little bit)! So, I beg you, please put the lids down (and maybe shut the door behind you too) if any kiddos are around!
James and I got a photo during warm-ups. He didn't stay in the Baby Bjorn for long as he wanted to flirt with all the ladies sitting around us, but it fulfilled its purpose as far as easily transporting him into the arena.
SO FUNNY!!! James showed his true hockey spirit by pounding on the glass to the away team's penalty box -- the kicker was that a player was actually going in to the box -- perfect timing! (Although I believe James was more interested in his own reflection in the glass than the player going in, but still hilarious)!
James LOVED the main score board with all its flashing lights and colors. He didn't care so much for the insanely loud introduction of the Wolves' players, but it was pretty cool to see -- they have a big wolf head w/ creepy green eyes and then flames burst out of fake mountains and they have fireworks go off in the stadium during introductions -- so loud! 
James took a snooze on me during the 2nd period but was back for more excitement (and more flirting w/ all the ladies around us) during the 3rd. He slept well for us that night, as usual!
James played the organ for the first time on Saturday...I finally got down there and plugged it in and let him pound away on the ivories. He didn't know what to do at first, but was having a blast by the end and he did a great job sitting on the stool the whole time! The video I picked was the best short-duration one I captured, some of the longer ones were a bit better but would take forever to upload on here. Enjoy!
Uncle John wanted to know where James' dance moves were compared to this little boy's moves to "Single Ladies" by Beyonce. James is pretty good at the bounce move but I couldn't get it on video -- he's way more interested in smacking the keyboard. He may have a future as a lead singer though -- singing along and doesn't have to do all the dance moves :-)
Tuesday 12.1.09 :: "James is crawling, standing and even sitting on his own. Today I sat James at the table at snack time with a teether because he kept going to the table. He did so well sitting :-)" James is no longer keeping one hand on the ground for balance -- he's sitting up straight and playing with both hands now!
Friday 12.4.09 :: "First finger painting art work today. James touched the paint and patted it all over his black paper. The metallic paint was spread on his paper very well." His teacher said he even picked his own colors of paint...and, from the pictures I saw, he wasn't wearing too much of it on his face either :-)