In December, Melinda and Simon went to a cool play area at a mall that has oversized food for the kids to play on. Simon seemed to appreciate the bacon. Can you really blame him?

As December began we learned something new about our baby. He can't resist a good pile of tinsel!

Simon was so excited about decorating for Christmas that he unloaded this entire bin for us.

Simon had his first tooth-brushing at the beginning of last November. Technically speaking, shouldn't it be called "teeth-brushing"? Or would that be the same as "combing your hairs"? Either way, he thinks the strawberry/banana flavored edible Elmo toothpaste is pretty good stuff.

Our friends let us borrow this Johnny Jumper last November and Simon loved it. There is something to be said for toys that both restrain and entertain the little guy.

Does anyone out there know how to make full bodied pajamas that resemble this sloth? Just looking at this picture makes me want to take a nap, so somehow I think sloth pajamas could be the cure for insomniacs around the world. I can't help but yawn and rub my eyes and scratch the back of my neck everytime I see this!

Simon being adorable for a picture with Daddy.