Sledding!!!!!!!!!

And now for the sledding videos....

Yeah! Get it!!!  (I love Bonnie's laugh in the last one!)

8 Months brings Thanksgiving, the kick off to Nordic season, and more!

A lot is happening in Skylar's 8th month!  She is pulling herself to stand like a champ, cruising, and now (gasp!) climbing up the stairs! She will also stand unassisted for a few seconds when she doesn't realize she is doing it. :)  Sky spends her days on a mission moving about the house in any way she can!

Skylar experienced her 1st Thanksgiving, hosted by Nana.  Uncle Justen was in town and so we packed a lot in--a Turkey trot, trip to Galena, dinner at Globus, and more!  She got her first taste of turkey (unimpressed!) and also had yams, cranberries, and pumpkin for her Thanksgiving feast (she actually slept through dinner but who is counting?).  After Thanksgiving, Skylar got to meet Santa at Giacobbi Square.  Who knew Santa has a 2nd home in Sun Valley?

We also found a Kindershuttle so now we can all Nordic ski together. I'm telling you, this is a serious workout! Holy cow!!  And Nana took Skylar sledding and the girl loved it! She loves speed--kinda scary but so cute! She'll bravely wave her arm with a big smile on her face as she sleds at Galena by herself. That girl.  She also likes to be upside down. Oh dear.

Skylar's 8th month also brought her first word....drumroll...Mama!  Now, we didn't think she was actually calling me this but after many days and "coincidences", we think it is real.  Lucas brought her into bed one day this week and I wasn't looking at Skylar when they came in. "Maaaa-maaa!" she yelled!  I don't know...we'll collect more evidence but Bonnie and Lucas are in agreement. It's happening.

And now...for the pictures...of course!

You see, standing is easy!

And see how I cruise about my crib??

Always with the facial expressions...

Cute!!

I can pull myself to stand on anything...even Mom's computer bag!

I crawl...fast!

Modeling my Christmas pajamas :)

Happy Thanksgiving, 2014! The Thomas Trotters!

My 1st Thanksgiving! (Wearing Harper's dress)

The Feast! Lucas, Lauren, Dan, Justen, Noi, Rob, and Bonnie (the photographer)

Skylar woke up and was ready to taste some Thanksgiving delicacies.

Funny drumstick photo opp!

Even Glow-worm likes Thanksgiving! (Shout out to Aidan and Brody)

Skylar and Daddy

Adventures in Sledding!

Skylar and Uncle Justen ready to enjoy some lunch at Galena Lodge

After skiing!

Our family. We looooove Galena!

Kindershuttle in action! She liked it and even fell asleep!

Waiting to meet the Big Guy.

Skylar and Santa...she wasn't scared and told him her list.

Of course, November brings Marquette basketball. It's a rebuilding year but we still cheer for 'em!

So far, Skylar likes the holidays!