Christmas Decor, Teeth, and Update!

Troy wanted to help me put up our decorations.

The first thing we put up was this little Nativity set. I thought this would be a nice place..

Troy thought that was a good idea, but an even better idea would be on the Christmas Tree box.

Then he got a little emotional with Joseph and gave him a hug. So sweet!

Until he remembered that his football was in the other room. He took off like a crazy man and hit baby Jesus on his way to get it. Thus we were left with a different Nativity scene...
It was a good effort.

Other updates about Troy at 2 and 3/4: He is talking SO much more. I am in heaven. Although, I am the only one that can understand him most of the time. We are working on it. One thing he says very clear is, "No, ok?" in a very sweet tone. I think he has discovered that if he says it nicely, I might actually consider his response ;) He has been saying YES to the potty everyday, but still has not actually gone pee. Baby steps.

He has been better at reading books with me. He likes to mainly review what he already knows, but it's cute to see him try and explain what he thinks is happening. He thinks everyone is hugging or eating. Oh, and every baby is Liam. I keep trying to tell him about baby Jesus born at Christmas, but he keeps telling me that it is Liam sleeping. I also tried to tell him about King Benjamin in his little Book of Mormon book and he paused, then shook his head and said, "No, Daddy's at work." Except he doesn't say the at ;) Love it.

Troy is still pretty obsessed with Ben, but he doesn't cry when he leaves anymore!! The dentist also told me that his last two teeth just came in and that might explain why he was a basket case for a little while. (Really emotional.) And YES he went to the dentist. I finally considered it after seeing that my friend Liss took her little boy. And Troy miraculously let them clean his teeth. He only bit the lady once... oops. They were so good with him. They let him hold the suction tube. I took a picture, but it was actually video and you can see it at the bottom of the post. He wouldn't look at me though...

Liam on the other hand, will gladly look at the camera and give a big smile. Mr. attention lover.

Liam is 9 1/2 months!! He is army crawling everywhere and I suddenly realize how much he can reach now. He is standing in his crib when I come to get him and it surprises me every time. He is a little restless that he can't move as fast as Troy, but still my happy Liam.

He just got his top four teeth in. This picture is awful, but the only one I could get of his teeth. The phone is so tempting!
His 9 month clothes are tight and wearing mostly 12 month. He is a solid boy. I just want to kiss his chubby cheeks all the time. I think I say that in every post, but it's true. I need to go spend a couple minutes with Ben (JUST got home from Young Mens), so I will continue on special Liam tomorrow. I need to be better about documenting this little guy.