Today's Toby

This little bowling shark did very well for his 2nd time bowling. Unfortunately, the scoreboard is blurry here, but this was the round with his spare and strike.  

In light of the time change, Toby (and Slumbers) and Mom got some early morning quality-time.  

Toby and Spencer at the big orange gorilla (with an alien) at the Arizona Boardwalk. Spencer, we should jump. Ready? 1... 2... 3! [Toby jumped but I didn't catch him in the air.] That was awesome!  

Meeting some of the seasonal celebrities at the aquarium. Who doesn't love a caroling penguin?!  

Two years ago, Toby went to the aquarium without Mommy and Spencer because Spencer was a bit sick.  Much more fun had with the whole family this time.  

The cacti in Arizona sure have a lot of personality.  

 I hope you and yours had as special a Christmas Day as these kiddos. Merry Christmas!

Laying out milk, cookies, and carrots for Santa and the reindeer on Christmas Eve. And eagerly awaiting the morning. Merry Christmas to everyone!  Thanks to Uncle Scott for the photos.  

Taking a break from playing for a moment to pose.  

All bundled and ready to play in the snow.  

Toby saw the snow first amd couldn't wait to show Spencer when he woke up.   

When the music is good, you just have to dance.  

These kids were so excited to celebrate Mommy's special day. Not just because of cupcakes...  or cards with fun snowflakes... Mainly it was about the llama ornament with mom's face on it! This is the face if a kiddo who knows he nailed his gift.  

Toby and Spencer were playing "shops" this morning and it would appear that Spencer needed to seriously investigate Toby's credit card. (Thanks for the great Christmas sweater, Cousin Jacob!)  

This store's counter seems to be a package. Highly suspicious. Detective Toby is on the case.  

Mom's friend Katie sent the kiddos "Surprise Balls". It's basically layers and layers of tissue paper with prizes in each layer. They had a great time unwrapping all the treasures. Sporting his watermelon tattoo from the Surprise Ball.  

There's the occasional bickering, or course, but it's clear these two love each other a lot.  

When the football game is on one tv... ... but your brother keeps laughing at the Paw Patrol on the other TV.  

Silly snack faces.  

Playing Shut The Box with Dad.  

Dad getting home from work is always an exciting part of the day.  

Just a couple of couch goofball.  

Planning his chocolate advent calendar strategy. I'm not sure how you make a strategy for something that is already laid out for daily consumption, but apparently there's now a plan for the plan.