Toby smiles!

Like the Olsens, we've seen this smile for a couple weeks now, but it too had eluded us on camera. We've finally captured it, and here it is. We've been staying busy here in Anchorage. Scott is trying to wrap up all the 2009 projects and basically doing what he calls quality control. He's definitely ready for 2010 to get here. I've been staying busy with the boys. I've had more playdates here at our house rather than go out for our usual activities, and it's worked out great. I have more cleaning to do, but it's nice to be able to have friends over for playtime. I think when the holidays are over, we will get back out again.

We helped celebrate Scott's birthday on Thursday. Xavier made a card and Happy Birthday sign for him. He also helped make a birthday cake. We took Scott out to dinner at Kobe. It's a tepenyaki place similar to Bennihanas. Xavier was pretty spooked when the chef lit the tower of onions (volcano) on fire, but when he realized it was just for show, he was OK with it. He still didn't want to eat anything until the steak showed up, but at least he ate a good amount of that. Xavier also insisted on wearing Elmo birthday hats left over from his birthday. Fortunately Scott's a good sport and will wear anything.

We love you all and will check in again soon!