MONTH SIX: Happy Half-Birthday, Sweetheart!

This month has been a delightful one in Monkey Babyland. It was our first Christmas as a new family. (Cue sappy music.) In the spirit of ridiculous Christmas songs, Liam did, indeed, get two front teeth (they just happen to be the bottom ones). And on that note, I've decided there should be a Public Service Announcement warning new parents just how much teething SUCKS.
That aside, he's hurtling into the non-end of the world with cheeks as fat as ever and leg and arm rolls to beat the Michelin Man any day.

 We met our friends James and Helen for Helen's birthday on the 29th...and it would seem someone tipped off the waiters that it was the monkey's balf birthday as well. They kindly brought this lovely desert. Liam made a good grab for it!

 Whatchoo talkin bout I got to wait for my cake?

Getting ready for Christmas: Tree, check. Daddy's hat, check.

 Endlessly intrigued by the taste of the camera strap...

 "Winter" weather in Doha means long walks on the beautiful Corniche...

 

Yes. I do have man boobs. I'm very proud of them.

 

Gearing up for the "cold" weather...

Shopping for space heaters in hipster jeans.

First encounter with a Christmas tree in Carluccio's...

Preparing the monklet for future art lessons with Grandma Denise...

At home with our first Christmas tree...Ummmmmm excuse me. Where the hell are my presents?

Ahhhh well. He got the best present of all...two chompers! (And a face full of blueberry apple sauce)

Christmas potluck with our friends. Carlotta forgot to tell the rest of us that this was supposed to be the silly face shot...

 

Double monkey massage! (And the cutest little Christmas outfit from Gamma & Papa Mullins)

 A quiet Christmas evening. We all decided to eat our presents instead of opening them this year.

Dude. Hands off my freakin' boat. MINE.

Showing off my present from Honey, while Liam eats Julieta & John's boat...

 

Daddy is being schooled in how to PROPERLY eat a present...

New Years cuddles with Honey...Oh he LOOKS sweet. Then he opens his mouth...

First shoulder ride with Daddy...

Culminating in a fantastic flip over the head...

And a squeal!

My head's too damned big for my flat cap...but I gots some smart suspender pants...

Gentleman rider...

I hope 2013 tastes better than that lime!