We went again this year with our friends Tia, Eric, and Grace to Huntingdon for the lighting of the Christmas tree and the arrival of Santa Claus.
Here's Santa arriving during the parade...
And here's us watching the parade.
Philip was really into the parade this year. He loved the band (especially the drums).
Ready to sit in Santa's lap
Philip wouldn't talk to Santa....
He just sat really still and stared straight ahead.
And he jumped at the offer of a candy cane!
We're a week away from closing.
All the flooring is in.
Dining Room.
Here's Philip's room...
And his favorite window.
Philip's bathroom
Our back yard from the patio.
We were in St. Louis over Thanksgiving and we met some penguins at the zoo.
Philip was so excited!
We're really getting close - We have light fixtures.
Tile, mirrors, tub & shower in master bathroom.
Our yard is sodded and fenced.
The kitchen just needs to be cleaned.
Philip needs some carpet in his room.
Philip's bathroom.
Philip knows where is new room is. 
And it seems that this window might be a favorite spot...
Today, I am especially thankful for this sweet smile.
And this precious little boy.
Philip tried some hot chocolate today.
He thought about it for a split second,
And decided he liked it.
He did not enjoy me trying to take a picture of his chocolate mouth.
I missed a week - so alot has happened! We have grass and a driveway.
Cabinets, very dusty countertops, and tile in the kitchen.
Framed and tiled fireplace.
A partially tiled shower.
Bathroom cabinets and tiled floors!
Philip was so excited that he voted twice. 
Here's Philip before going trick-or-treating.
Isn't he the cutest puppy?
He got right into character - playing in the yard
And the bushes.
Having the first piece of candy... 
And surveying his loot.
Our house has bricks!!!
