I like beer

I don't get very big tastes, but I do appreciate a fine brew. And Dada has taught me to say "Ahhhhh!" after each sip.

Skiing

Since I'm already 21 months old, I decided to try downhill skiing. It was snowing pretty hard at Big Sky, but Dad, Mom and Mom's friend Staci helped me make a couple of runs. Did I like it? The first thing I said when I woke up the next day was: "I went skiing!"

LIfe in Little Sky Country

I'm getting into a sorta routine living at "George's House." Mom and I take care of my buddy Leo a coupla days per week, we hit story hour at the library and we play, play, play at Little Sky Country (Xploration Works). If I whine enough, I get to ride the carousel.

What else is new...I'm going to the dentist next week. I love to spin in circles until I am dizzy. I can say my "abc's." I love the movie "Charlotte's Web" and I love soaking in hot springs. We're going to one this weekend!

In Helena

Well, we made it. Mom says she'll never ride another train again. At least until the next time.

I have been busy this week, meeting new kids -- like Aidia and Leo -- and doing new things. I spent a fun morning at Helena's childrens museum and their Little Sky Country kids exhibit. But I miss my buddy Esme and my cousins.

Almost on the train

Just a quick update: I'm in Decorah with my mom, staying and playing with my COUSINS! I barfed twice Monday, but feel OK now. Mom says she's ready for some help from Dad. It'll be weird to see Dad going to work with a tie on every day. I get on the train in LaCrosse Friday night and we'll see Dad in Sydney, Mont., 23 hours later!

Goodbyes

I am moving for the first time since I came home from St. Luke's Hospital nearly 19 months ago. My Dad ("Dada") is already in Helena, ready to put on a tie and go to work. Mom and I are riding the train out at the end of the month from Iowa. But first we had to say goodbye to our little blue house and our friends in Duluth, like my buddy Esme. We were born the same night at St. Luke's. We hope to see each other for our second birthday.

Christmas sledding

We found a nice hill near Spencer, Iowa and did some Christmas Day sledding. I did get a little disenchanted when I got snow in my face after one run. But we went back to my Aunt "Son-as" house for prime rib and all was better. Happy holidays!