3.28.2017

All About Huck - 3 is a Wonderful Age


Mr. Huck Rainier
At 3 years old, you are a pretty cool dude. 
We are having a lot of fun watching you  at this stage. 

You put your own unique spin on everything you do. 
Creative dress up - military man with crafty apron

You are trying so hard to be just like your big sister
she can blow up balloons and you are so determined to make it happen


You take all things very seriously ... especially play.


Gone are the days where you quietly put yourself to bed. You now insist on snuggling in bed with your mama or daddy before bed. And our arm had better be wrapped around you just-so, or you will force it into place by either dragging the arm around or burrowing in and under the arm until it is positioned just where you want it.


You participate willingly in your sister's make-believe scenarios. 
Here you are enjoying a cupcake birthday party for Della's dolls. 


You now let us brush your teeth without a fight. 
And your second trip to the dentist was a lot less traumatic. 

You are interested in photography ... sort of. 

You are also interested in Barbie and playing house. 

You are a very good helper, for short stints, when in the mood. 

A pile of dirt remains your favorite thing. 

You are handsome, stubborn, adorable ...

And yet, your favorite sayings
"I can't wanna ..." 
"No"

2.20.2017

Christmas 2016

Christmas 2016 started out slowly. 
Nana and Papa arrived right on time, early. 
Della was the first to slowly emerge from bed. She waited patiently, drinking her morning green juice until the excitement of Christmas proved to much for mama who woke up Huck so the festivities could begin. 



 We started with stockings ...


... and progressed to presents.  

 The aftermath!

 The loot. 

Mama's gift from daddy. Burnouts based on real favorite pictures. 

 Traditional quiche breakfast. 

 Some game playing with nana. 

 Learning to drive the new car.

 Christmas dinner ... epic good food with only a hint of Della sass. 

 Trial bike ride between rain showers. 

 Book reading with Nana. 

 Breaking in the new jump house. 


 Follow up Post Christmas dinner when Chip drove up to retrieve Papa. 

Post Christmas Grumps. 

Quiet, cozy, comfortable ... all the traditional makings of a Porter Christmas. 

The Polar Express - Christmas Catch up


In December we surprised the kiddos with a trip on the Polar Express. 
Della was familiar with the movie and excited to see Santa. 
Huck was simply excited to see a train. 

Punching her ticket with a 'B' for Believe

It was cold, dark, under-choreographed, and a bit long at 75 minutes, but the kids enjoyed it.