Christmas Tour

Nickolas went to the White House on Thursday morning to see the Christmas decorations. This year's theme was a patriotic one. We were greeted by two large Uncle Sam-like nutcrackers outside of the East Wing. From there, he visited all of the rooms and had fun touching anything he could. There were lots of sparkly lights and shiny ornaments everywhere in red, white, and blue.

Uncle Sam nutcrackers outside of the East Wing entrance.

Big and important in the corridors (Nickolas, that is).

Family photo.

Touching anything shiny.

The Blue Room tree.

Nickolas's "John John" moment in the East Room through mommy's dress (instead of the President's desk).

A fragrant white chocolate gingerbread house a pregnant mommy was drooling over.

Nickolas getting the eye from Secret Service.

That was fun! Hopefully I can come back someday in another 4 or 8 years.

Here's a link to Nickolas's first visit last Christmas.

http://weechitlin.blogspot.com/2007/12/mr-nickolas-goes-to-white-house.html

Thunderstruck!

Nickolas was fired up tonight after a fun week with his friends at daycare. He knew tonight was a Friday night and wanted to party. Here's a clip of some headbanging to AC/DC. Rock on.

View from atop

Nickolas went to daddy's office before his White House Christmas decoration tour and had a fun time looking out of the window. Unfortunately, it was a cloudy and rainy day, so the Jefferson Memorial was in a haze, however, he caught a nice view of both the Lincoln and Washington Monuments. We'll certainly miss that office!



Lincoln Memorial just over the corner of the white building.


Washington Monument

Fun on the Farm for Thanksgiving

Nickolas had a lovely time in Kentucky with his Nana for Thanksgiving. Like mommy, he may have gained a pound or two with the pies, pizza, turkey dinner, cookies, stew, eggnog, and other goodies. Nickolas loved sitting in the big chairs at the dining table for all of his meals. He thoroughly enjoyed the space and fresh air being at Dan's family's home has to offer.

Pizza party Thanksgiving eve.

Making a pie with Nana and cousin Grant.

Taking a break in his Kentucky blue reading up on political theory.

With daddy and a dashing uncle David.

Gobbling turkey.


Commanding attention on the stool during the Thanksgiving meal. Apparently, Nickolas had a lot to be thankful for.

Working off the meal throwing rocks with the big boys and dog.

Tossing the pigskin after turkey and enjoying the beautiful day.