Damien Celebrates "Discovers" Santa

Last year, Damien was too small to get Christmas. This year, he was still a little too young, but he liked opening presents and getting gifts. He did pretty well with the tree, he would occasionally decide to relocate some of the ornaments around the house, but for the most part left it alone. Despite Mommy's best efforts to rein her shopping impulses in, Damien ended up with a lot of loot. One of his bigger presents was a talking Elmo doll, since Damien has recently been enjoying watching a little bit of Sesame Street here and there. He loved it. He also received some bath toys, some dinosaur magnets, some kitchen food for his little kitchen, and many books, cars and ornaments. As an added bonus, D's Aunt Pamela was up to spend the holidays, and it was great to have her. It took D a few days to warm up - he seemed nervous that her presence meant Mommy and Daddy were going to leave, but once he did, he smothered her with kisses.

Checking out his Elmo doll.

He immediately pointed to the eyes, said "ball" and then proceeded to try to eat them!

Happy with his new toy.

Loving his Aunt Pam.

Oh, the ever more present skeptical look - You mean I can't have whatever I want?

Damien Hangs with the Kleins

Way back in early August, the Kleins came to visit their favorite little boy. Grandma and Grandpa let Momma and Papa go away for their first night away - a night in the Napa Valley. Momma and Papa enjoyed champagne, oysters and sleep! While Damien got to enjoy Grandma Linda, Grandpa Richard, Aunt Pamela and ALL the new toys Grandma Linda brought (they had to tie a big bag to the roof rack!). A great time was had by all.

Enjoying his new "car" and silly Grandma

Enjoying new bowls and a smitten Grandpa

Damien loves balloons.

Up to some mischief with his monkey and another new "car"

Lookin dapper boys

The proud grandparents with their angel

Showing Grandma his favorite sandbox

Snuggles with Auntie Pam

Damien loves to give open mouth kisses!

Damien Jets to Los Angeles

As soon as they left after visiting Damien over President's Day weekend, the Kleins missed him like crazy and were pleading for more Damien time. So, on a whim, Momma bought a last minute ticket and decided to take Damien to see his fan club on a solo sans papa mission. Damien was once again a great traveller, smiling at everyone and just being in a good mood.

Shortly after arriving, Grandma Linda busted out the latest Damien grab bag she had compiled in the last few weeks, filled with lots of toys and clothes. Damien happily, OK more like reluctantly, indulged us with a fashion show. Grandma Linda was worried that Damien would be cold in Chicago, so she picked up some cold weather essentials like a ridiculously cute chicken hat and some suede gloves. Too cute. The weekend was mostly spent at the Klein's beautiful home and enjoying the great weather outside. With 5 Klein women, Damien had plenty of action to watch! Damien sure likes how spoiled he is with all the Klein's at his beck and call and looks forward to returning soon. Thanks Klein's - especially Grandma Linda for all the loot!

Damien plays with Auntie Candace, who ADORES him.

Modeling the Chicken Hat!

Damien loves the suede gloves, what a great chew toy, I can't drop them.

Modeling his new (and first) monkey baseball cap.

Modeling an adorable new shirt. Mommy LOVED Kermit when she was a kid, Damien looks like he does too.

I got stripes, stripes around my shoulders ... Check out my Cal colored socks.

Grandpa Richard tries to console a tired and cranky baby with a little fresh air (It worked!).

Dining al fresco.