Today's Toby

The kids got a whole bin of Legos for Christmas. Suffice to say, it may never be safe to walk barefoot in our home ever again. (But they are enjoying them immensely.)  

Pondering...  

Celebrating. Aunt Bahiya, Cousin Harry, Cousin Jacob, New Year's. Why pass up an opportunity for cupcakes or candles?  

When you even impress yourself with what you created out of Hypertiles.  

2 years ago we missed celebrating Christmas with the cousins due illness, so it was extra exciting that everyone was able to be there this year.  

Playing with this very cool table at McDonald's.   

Beware of flying objects.   

See ya. Only one more day of school in 2025...   

When you're trying on your recital costume and Mom says "strike a pose".  

So lucky to celebrate Cotton today amd everyday. But especially today.  Happy Birthday, Cotton. We are so lucky to have you.  We love you tremendously.   

One of these people is complaining about the injustice of not having enough time to read. The other is chuckling on the inside...  

Toby usually does his homework at the library after school, but occasionally he does it at home.  

We played a game with the hulahoops tonight. Toby felt certain that Team Kiddo won, so he wanted a victory photo.  

Last week was Parent Observation week at tap class. Here's Toby doing some Maxie Fords. Here he's working on a paradiddle combination. Here he's working on his pullbacks (which don't look like much but are actually really hard.) And this...was his "Elf Dance". Which he thought was hilarious.  

These kiddos were up for a snowball fight today.  

Watching the Winter Wonderland.   

I believe he was picking his ping-pong mascot. Clearly, it was a decision that took some reflection.   

Getting in a few more steps before bedtime.   

Zooming through...  

When things get awesome because your dad knows a thing or two about lighting design.   

No matter how short the haircut, it's no match for the winter hat.  

Throwback to last week and catching a bit of the Spurs game before bed.  

Working on his ping pong return.  

When you want to respect his wardrobe choices...but you're also cold just looking at him. (For the record, he was going to be inside for the rest of the afternoon. But still. Brrrr!)  

We are rich in advent calendars! Thanks Grandma Wright and Aunt Bahiya!   

Attempting a photo with Toby. I can feel him coming around to the idea... Victory!  

Working on his ping pong skills with Grandma Paradine.   

 Grateful the snow is just in the picture... for now.

Nothing like a holiday train to kick off the season.