Riley's first Christmas (and Aebleskive)

When Riley gets excited he lets out these excited, long, "ooOOOOOoooo". It was pretty cute listening to him open his presents.

Riley had his first aebleskive. He liked it. We tried to feed him something else after, but he wouldn't have it.

Family, I put Nutella in the aebleskiver today. Boom, you're welcome. I still like apples better, but Gretchen liked the chocolate.

Riley Overload

We're pretty much obsessed with taking videos and pictures of EVERYTHING Riley does.  Sometimes when we go back and watch videos we take we ask ourselves "why did we take this" and then we remember, he was starting to babble, or wave his arms, or hold onto his rattle for the first time. Which ISN'T so amazing now since he's crawling, pulling himself up and learning some sign language...

Anyway-this video is Riley mimicking Elden, or at least trying to. I thought it was pretty cute!

At the beginning of October, Riley and I flew to Colorado. It was nice to be back home! While we were there Mary & Stephanie had their babies (on the same day, in the same hospital). So it was nice to be there to see them, and see Lindy (Caroline's little girl) who was born the end of September.

 Riley & Grandad

 Riley & Granny

 Riley  & Great-Uncle Tom

 Riley & Cousin Carson Stettler

While I was home, I went and got Riley's pictures taken. He only lasted about 15 minutes, but we got some cute ones! 

While I was shopping one day with Mary & Penny, I found this hat the Children's Place for like $3. I thought it was too cute! I wish i could have captured the look on Riley's face when i put it on him for the first time. He thought it was great.  AFTER that, he would rip it off his head. :(

Riley has also learned how to give the most slobbery kisses. Sometimes, he'll even suck on your cheek or nose, or put your entire nose in his mouth. He thinks it's great, we think it's gross.. Sometimes he insists it's on the lips and other times, he doesn't care as long as it's your face.  He's a very affectionate child!

Thanksgiving in Bavaria

For Thanksgiving this year, we went down to Garmish with some friends from the ward. It was great! We stayed at Edelweiss Resort. It was right at the base of the mountains, which were covered in snow, but was absolutely beautiful. If it hadn't been so cold, we probably would have taken more pictures... We're thinking about making it a Thanksgiving tradition while we're here in Germany, so maybe next year it won't be as cold. I doubt it though :)

We mostly stayed around town, but on Saturday we went and saw Hohenschwangau & Newschwanstein Castles which were awesome! Riley is pretty much the best traveler ever! He LOVES being outside and on the go, so he hardly complained at all! We're pretty lucky!