Pennsylvania Highlights

Highlights for James:
-Bowling with Daddy, Grandpa, and Uncle Tim
-Sitting at his new kid-sized table, but only in the green chair.
-Playing his Minion Trouble game, but only with the green Minions.
-Live-acting the Minion Trouble game by running wildly in circles around the downstairs.
-Eating in a cafeteria during our visit to Grandma and PopPop.
-Searching for beach houses on the iPad with Grandma.
-Adding a plush Pete the Cat to his entourage.
-Magformers. Over and over again.
-A never-ending supply of ham and cheese sandwiches with spicy mustard. Also, granola for breakfast.

Highlights for Owen:
-Starting to walk a bit on his own.
-Doing a better job of going back to sleep on his own.
(What are we kidding--these highlights belong under our headings.)
-Digging in Grandma's house plants.
-Pushing around the yellow chair through the downstairs.
-Learning how to crawl out of the high chair onto the table.
-Snuggling a new stuffed Clifford from Uncle Tim.

Highlights for Roy:
-Star Wars: The Force Awakens
-Seafood and hors d'oeuvres after the kids were bedded for Davis Christmas.
-A new globe for the Harwick branch of the Old Crow.
-Getting my brand-new Christmas watch adjusted to fit.
-Ample practice time in a relatively soundproof space.

Highlights for Julie:
-Star Wars: The Force Awakens
-Davis Christmas night: food and leisurely family time
-Extra grown ups to play with the boys.
-A queen size fleece blanket: a magical blanket that led to almost instantaneous napping whenever in use.
-Seeing my maternal grandparents' beautiful new apartment and classy living situation.
-Inside Out movie night at home.