It's the most wonderful time of the year!

I am so excited that we leave for Texas next Friday! I love this time of year! We are going to have a very busy holiday. We drive to Texas Friday and then we fly out to Michigan on Christmas night. It will be nice to finally meet all of Cory's family. And he finally gets to meet his nephew. I still need to get a jacket for the Michigan weather!! We are sending out Christmas cards this year and here are some pictures from the photo shoot!! The top is my fav. and the bottom is Cory's fav.


Have I been naughty or nice??

Big 12 Champs!

Texas are the Big 12 Champs but only by a second! I almost could not watch this game! I do not understand why Texas likes to do this to their fans!!! Geez my blood pressure goes up so high watching these games. It was not the prettiest game but we got the W and that is all that matters. Now lets just hope we actually decide to show up and play for the National Championship game or else Bama will cream us.

I am a little jealous because my family went to the game! I stole these pics from my sister!

Brody was pumped and geared up for the game!! He is sporting the outfit that his Papa and Robin got for him!!









Brody's game face...You're going down Bama!!!!

1 Month already?

Today Brody is 1 month old! Wow I cannot believe how fast time is going. We went to the dr. and everything looks really good. His genetic screening tests all came back normal. He weighs 10 lbs. 2 ozs. and is 21 3/4 in. long. He is in the 57th percentile for weight and the 50th percentile for height. My baby is a growing boy!

Brody's first month stats:
* Eats 4 to 5 ounces of milk each feeding.
* Eats every 2 to 3 hours during the day or will lose it.
* Sleeps very well at night...wakes up every 4 to 5 hours to feed.
* You love sleeping in your bassinet every night.
* You have the hiccups almost everyday.
* We go through several burp rags and clothes a day because you spit up a lot!!
* Has a mild reflux problem but the dr. is not concerned because you are gaining weight.
* Loves baths except when the water is cold...you hate being cold!!
* Knows our voices and will turn when you hear one of us talking.
* Loves to swing in your swing.
* Loves to stare at lights.
* You are very strong...you were born able to lift your head up and look around!!
* Loves to lay across daddy's stomach and look around.
* Loves the Kisses Christmas commercial where the Hershey Kisses are in a Christmas tree shape and ringing like bells...you will turn your head when you hear it.
* You love to watch TV...just like your mommy!!
* You scream crying when you are hungry or have a dirty diaper...you def. let us know when you are unhappy!
* You hate having a wet diaper on.
* You are the happiest when you have nothing but a diaper on.
* You love being held...thanks to the family...spoiled him during Thanksgiving.
* You like your paci occasionally.
* You bring joy to mine and your daddy's life everyday!

I am so thankful!

There are so many things for me to be thankful for: my husband, my son Brody, my family, friends, this beautiful house, and so much more. This year I have been truly blessed with an healthy baby boy. Now we are a family of three and I could not be happier.

This Thanksgiving was very special. It was our first Thanksgiving as a family with Brody and all my family came to Arizona. I loved having everyone here and Brody was spoiled! Now he wants to be held constantly! When he falls asleep and I put him down, he immediately wakes up. Thanks guys!

Brody's 1st Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving was also special because it was the first time Lane and Brody met. Lane really wanted nothing to do with Brody! He was pretty jealous when Tara would hold Brody. Good Luck having another one Tara!! But there were a couple of time where Lane was so sweet with Brody. Here is a pic. of Lane and Brody...this was the closest we could get them!

Cousins:)

Another sweet moment...Lane helping his mommy feed Brody

Not only was this Brody's first Thanksgiving, but this was his first Texas game! UT played A&M and Brody got to wear his Texas gear! It was a VERY stressful game but that is no surprise! If you are a Texas fan, you know what I mean! But thankfully we ended up with the W!!!

Future Longhorn

I am so blessed and thankful for everything that life brings!!