City of the North Parade

Well - it's official. The Christmas Season has officially been unleashed upon the city of the Duluth. On Friday night, the annual tree lighting ceremony took place (on the corner of Lake Ave and Superior St) followed by the annual "City of the North Parade" to follow. We decided to bundle up and venture out to witness the big events. Fortunately it wasn't too cold! We saw marching bands, decorated floats, fire trucks (Isaac's favorite!) and many other fun things in the parade. Here are a few snapshots of us while we were waiting (notice the big lit tree in the background). We're still talking to Isaac about the "big lights" and "big music" that we saw the other night. :-) I think we have ourselves a new annual tradition in the Johnson household.

Everyday Tasks More Interesting Now

I couldn't resist taking these pictures. Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily living and routine, Isaac reminded me that once again, he likes to help, and that he can find enjoyment in the normal everyday tasks. We had just gotten back from grocery shopping and he was "helping" me unload all of my bags. As I was hurring to keep up with him, I caught him playing "stacking game" with our yogurts. I couldn't help but stop my hustling, sit down on the floor with him, and help! I like how I got an action shot of the yogurts falling down. "Uh-Oh!"

18-Months

Today we celebrate the 18-month mark since Isaac's birth. What a difference 18-months can make as you will see from the photos - Day 1 'til now. It has been an amazing journey so far - watching Isaac grow and change - physically and now more developmentally and socially. We are so blessed by him and are grateful for this indescribable gift! Here's to many more months!