Post Xmas holiday party

So today, the Kozai's put on a most excellent spread. It was great to see everyone although, it was quite eye-opening to see all those kids.

Russell enjoyed his seat at the head of the kids table... he also looks like he gets a little chatty when he's had a few beers. (wonder where he gets it from?)



Thanks again for all the enthusiastic parents who took photos and promptly posted and/or distributed them.

Heres a few of baby Kai.

So we thought he was napping....

but when we went to check on the little dude, it seems he was just hanging out.






... note to self... Lower crib mattress.

Russell's first Christmas

okay.. so naturally today is all about a bunch of firsts.

First Christmas Present.



First Christmas breakfast with Uncle Timmy, Auntie Deedee, and Uncle Louis.


Mommy clearly enjoyed it as much as Russell.

Christmas Eve

Mom and Dad came over for the traditional Tabata Xmas eve dinner.

Grandma Tabata kitted Russell a new scarf to go with his Maple Leafs sweater... (still need to show that.. trust me it's awesome)



....and Grandpa and Russell modeled their matching sweaters... although Russell wasn't in much of a modeling mood.

Xmas Party

Yea!! we finally hosted a party in the new place. It was a good test to see how child ready the house is. I guess it faired okay. At least no pediatric injuries were reported.

Thanks to everyone who came out to join us during the busy holiday season. Like usual, the day blew past and I hardly got a chance to snap any photos. Thanks to everyone who did, and posted them.

Okay, I did get at least one picture that day.

Christmas Card Photos

Okay... some fast and furious updates cuz we are way behind...

So we decided to do photo cards for Russell's first Christmas, as many of you now know. Here some of the shots we had to choose from.


One from the mall.. Russell exploded into tears seconds after this shot was taken.



One very conservative one... not Christmasy enough if you ask me but did allow Russell to retain some dignity.


...and of course the one we picked. I know he wouldn't want this photo to materialize until well after high school. But by the time he's in University, it can only help his 'cuteness' factor with the ladies.

Catching up ... again

Well with the holiday upon us, we've been quite busy for updates. We went to pick out our Christmas tree with Russell. Honestly, even all decorated and lit up, I don't think he's all that impressed. He's much more enamored with the empty cardboard boxes.



Russell had another vaccination shot this week too. To be honest, Julianne really keeps track of which one it is more than I do. But he did get weighed again. Latest official weight is 19lbs 1 oz.

We also did a long overdue cleaning of his room. In his closet I found a new toy he's really taken a liking to. My old PS/2 keyboard. What do you think of his new cubicle. I guess its a long road to the corner office.

Our Designated Driver

in keeping with the auto theme of the last post.


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