Toy Explosion!

Anthony's Grandma and Grandpa Lantau have arrived, bringing with them the contents of a small toy store and promises of more to come once Christmas arrives and the gifts they transported from Illinois from Grandma and Grandpa Schaffer and Aunt Kerry are no longer "off-limits." Here's the little guy on toy overload:

And if you think there's something different about our handsome young man, you're right -- dad gave Anthony his first hair cut.

Anthony's locks were unruly from the get-go, and they'd been getting out of control. It's amazing how it makes him look more like a little boy. Check out the before and after pictures below, with Anthony proudly sporting his "Seattle grunge circa 1991" look in the bottom shot.

Anthony also enjoyed his first Thanksgiving at Ben, Amanda and Harper's house. Harper generously shared his toys, and Amanda gave Anthony his own seat (high chair) at the table, place setting (sippy cup and bib) and mashed yams. It was a great to spend the day with such good friends, and Anthony was pretty well-behaved on his first major holiday, although he did time his only major fit for right when we were sitting down for turkey and stuffing. He seems to do this around meal time...maybe he's trying to tell me something.