A Southern Christmas

Visit with Santa in Downtown Apex

Jack and I had a jolly good time seeing Santa today at the Rusty Bucket, a shop in downtown Apex. When we arrived to the shop Santa was running a little behind, so we killed some time "playing" checkers out front. Once the big man with the beard arrived, I was surprised by how much time he spent with Jack. He read him a story and almost rocked him to sleep! It was such a precious sight. I have to admit it felt nice to be able to avoid the long lines at the mall all together (and I'm sure it helped us to avoid a meltdown, which I was fully expecting!) Jack, you were a sport my sweet boy! One week til Christmas. Very exciting times!

Could it be Santa?

Christmas Parade in Downtown Apex

We bundled up Saturday night and headed to downtown Apex with our lovely neighbors. We were amazed by the turn out for such a small town's parade! Jack was in heaven when all the old-fashioned fire trucks drove slowly by! He was so excited, I thought he was going to burst into a bunch of confetti!

Jack has changed a lot in the past two weeks. He still doesn't talk (much), but he recognizes and is starting to say a lot of his numbers and letters! One could even say he's obsessed with them! (I guess it's better than being obsessed with potato chips) Perhaps we have a little mathematician on our hands.

Our neighbors Anthony, Mackenzi, and Nightingale

Neighbors Quinn and Max

Hiking at Jordan Lake

We enjoyed a nice hike along Jordan Lake on Saturday. It was a beautiful day. We are excited that Jack is more and more able to do these hikes. He may be slow, but he seemed to hang in there for a long trek!