Merry Christmas

What a great Christmas we had this year, everyone came to us. We usually make the trek down to Houston but this time we only went to Lissie and everyone else came here. Cooking and cleaning so beat packing up two kids, all their stuff and presents for 21 in the car, then unpacking the car and re-packing it again to go home. I even looked at Bill at one point and said I was bored. It was MUCH less stressful and MUCH quieter. I am sure I will be ready for the loud version again next year but it was nice while it lasted.

Brayden ripping them open.Stick 'em upI'm too little to open presents, but I like watching. Santa brought a remote control train.And his favorite toy - Buzz Lightyear

Mimi came to visit

Well my mom and I were going to go to Houston to visit Mimi before Christmas and so she could meet Cody, but we couldn't make it work with two kids and all there was to do. Mimi prevailed and came to visit us. Although it was brief, it was GREAT to see her and she was so wonderful with Cody. He is in love with her already and just met her, I think the feeling is mutual.

Ginerbread house again.

We went to the Austin Children's museum again this year for the annual gingerbread house creation. Brayden was finished decorating his house before they finished giving the directions. We hadn't been to the museum in awhile and I think he was more interested in running and playing. Although I can't believe he didn't scarf down all the candy before he left. Nanny had a great time playing with him too!

Santa Baby

"He had a broad face, and a little round belly, that shook, when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly."

The Boys

We went and got Brayden and Cody's pictures taken professionally and they turned out so well despite the behavior of one of the boys :) Here is the link to her blog where you can see 4 of the shots.
http://www.masonphoto.net/

Cody is 3 months!

Can you believe it? I never thought it would go this fast. Cody has spent the entire 3 months asleep. When he is not sleeping he is smiling and laughing. We are all so in love with him.

Cody's party

Some of our friends threw us a party to welcome Cody to our family. Chelsea and KK came in from out of town and we saw some great friends we haven't seen in forever. We had such a great time, I didn't get too many photos cause I was chasing two kids around but here are a couple.Kari , Dave and CodyMiss Chelsea and CodyMissy and Cody

Christmas monkey pjs

It seems like I am always trying to get a good shot of both boys together. Since Cody can't sit up yet and Brayden is too squirmy to hold him we just have to settle for mediocre. These are the best I can do, there are a couple of cute ones.Cody getting ready for the photo shoot. I think this was the first picture and the best one, we took 30 more but shouldn't have.Cody is ALWAYS laughing at Brayden - it's nice to have built in entertainment for your newborn.Cody smiling - something he does so often we sometimes take it for granted. But that right side dimple is so cute is it irresistible.