Well, I guess it is that time of year again!  Time for a big car trip and getting to see lots of people (again).  Oh, and there was a lot of these things called “presents” that, once you “open” them, turn into fun toys to play with!

The first car trip was really fun.  I got to see lots of big trucks and point them out to M&D.  And then I got to Grandma and Jay’s house – and guess what?  They had a big truck (and a smaller one) just for me.

Then it was on to Grandpa and Nana’s house.  I got to meet Simone and Davide and pal around with Darren.  Grandpa got me this really neat racing hat.

Then I got to do vacuuming and truck inspection before we left:

Next up, it was ping pong at Uncle Tommy and Aunt Danee’s party:

Nobody wanted to challenge me, but I suppose that’s just as well since I couldn’t see over the edge of the table!

Later I got to open presents with my cousin Avery – I pulled “older cousin” rank and showed her the ropes:

I also had a great time visiting with Ma and Pa.  Can you believe some of the toys they have?  I’ve never seen a phone like this one!  It must be the latest technology:

I’m looking forward to Christmas III – The Return of Christmas, which I’m told is scheduled for next year about this time.  Until then, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Hello blog readers!  This is just a little reminder that our 2009 Christmas Letter can be found online from the main page.  Please take a look, though if you’re a regular reader of the blog, you won’t be surprised by its contents – namely that our lives revolve around Ben these days.  Merry Christmas, everybody!

– The Management

M&D introduced me to our new family pet.  World, meet pet heating pad!

It even comes with its own built in leash, which I use to take it for walks all over the house.  M&D say they like it because it is easy to care for and clean up after, too.

Wouldn’t you know it?  M&D had just what I need!  A Park ‘n’ Wash for my truck and tractor.  One stop takes care of all your parking and truck washing needs!

Daddy always has these big books on his nightstand.

I don’t know why it takes him so long to finish with them.  I just flip right through them from front to back!  No problem!

One thing I’ve learned while stalking Atlas is that he likes to sit in boxes – he can often be found snoozing in them.  So I figured I’d try it out and see what it was all about.  It’s never a bad idea to learn from a pro!

Here’s Atlas, demonstrating his technique.