George and the advent calendar

This year my Nana gave me a special advent calendar. Every day when I woke up I got to open a door and inside was a chocolate and a present. Here is how it all went down. I hope you like it. I know I did.

- George

George and Santa Claus

Four short movies (some of which are Christmas related)

George plays the cymbals at preschool



George dances to Christmas music



George vs. the Snowman



Oscar discovers his tasty fist

Critical mass

Hi Gorgers,

Recently my friend Tessa came over to visit and she brouht her new baby brother, Everett. Here are some pics of us showing off the new babies.

The Oscar Update

Hi everyone,

As you know from my last entry, my Nana and Grampy Pete came to visit recently. We had lots of fun and I was kept busy helping Grampy Pete and Dad refinish the fireplace. When we were done Grampy Pete was pretty tired.



Luckily he was able to muster the energy to tell me some bedtime stories.



Both Grampy Pete and Nana were really excited to meet Oscar.



Nana was nice enough to make us all a big Thanksgiving dinner. Oscar got a little out of control and Dad had to restrain us.









Speaking of Oscar, here are some more pics of the little guy

Once more up the mountain

Hey gorgers,

Nana and Grampy Pete have been visiting for the last week and, while we have done lots of neat stuff, I couldn't let them leave without tackling the Natural Bridge trail with me. Loyal gorgers will have seen the photo evidence of my previous summits, but as Sir Edmund Hillary reportedly said, "The true measure of a man is not that he conquered the mountain, but rather the third or fourth time he conquers said mountain." Anyway, if you look closely you can tell I'm getting better at this mountaineering stuff.

- Sir George Peter

Happy Birthday Mom!

I may be a bit late....22 days to be precise...but better late than never! Mom had another birthday (supposedly her 22nd). We ate, we drank and then we ate some more. A good time was had by all. Here is a short video of your's truly singing the happy birthday song and then drinking ice cream from a bowl. That's how I roll on birthdays.

- George

Oscar woke up!

Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater

Hi gorgers, My baby brother Oscar has been home with us for several weeks now and recently he got to experience his first bathtime. Here are some pictures and a short video of the event. He didn't much care for it (who does really?) and even though I tried to cheer him up with one of my dinosaurs he wasn't that impressed. Maybe baths are an acquired taste. - George

Mountain Men

Tally Ho Gorgers,

Recently my Dad, Grandpa and I tackled the Natural Bridge state park climb. It was a tough slog and I wasn't really motivated in the beginning (rather I was motivated to be carried up the hill rather than hike under my own steam) but after a few brief setbacks we were on our way and I am happy to report that we made it to the top. This is the second time I have reached the summit of the Natural Bridge. Anyway, here is the photo evidence. There aren't a lot of pictures of the way up (group moral was at a low point during the ascent), but you know what they say, it isn't about all the little moments leading to the summit, it's just about the summit itself. Luckily all the moments leading from the summit to the parking lot aren't all that important either because they were even less pretty than the ones on the way up. No worries though, I'm sure my next trip up to the Natural Bridge will be smooth sailing. Third time is the charm!

- George

All Hallow's Eve

Trick or Treat Gorgers!

My third Halloween came and went, although the candy remains (but I'm working on that too). This year I enlisted not one, but two partners in crime. Grandpa Al and Aunt Meredith trick or treated right along with me and together we went as a monkey (one named George to be sure, but not actually that Curious George guy...I went as my own character creation, George 008, International simian of mystery), the man in the yellow hat and a banana. Aunt Meredith said she had 'a peel', and while that may be true, I question whether she actually possesses a functioning sense of humour. Together we set out into the night to offer unsuspecting home owner's the option of either a 'trick' or a 'treat' and lucky for them they all coughed up the loot because my wing man and banana had some dirty tricks up our sleeves/peel. Here are some pictures of the night. My sugar high is still with me and if I ration my candy just right I can keep it going all the way to Christmas and candy cane season. Stay spooky gorgers. George 008 out.

It's good to sleep

pip-squeak

And the Oscar goes to....Us!

Gorgers! He's finally here! My new little brother, Oscar Nelles, was born Friday October 23rd at 5:06 pm. He has all ten fingers and ten toes, he's healthy and weighs in at a robust 6lbs and 5.9 oz. He is a bit gangly however (19.5 inches). Mom is doing well and Dad is pretty excited to have another boy to hang out with. I am excited to have a new partner in crime, although Oscar may have to grow into that role a bit. For now he just likes to sleep a lot and when he isn't doing that he's eating or else eating while he sleeps (I'm not sure how that last one works, but he does it). I was surprised by his general lack of interest in trains. I have a lot of work to do with this one, but the train force is strong in him it is. In the meantime I will be putting him to work as a specijunior cub reporter for the George gorge. Expect to hear more from Oscar in future postings as he cuts his teeth reporting from the field (i.e. life on the outside). Goodnight and good luck gorgers.