O Holy Night the STARS are brightly shining...

Well this little star gazed in wonder at his mom and dad when they placed him in this holiday gift. He then proceeded to try and eat his way out.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

From our family to yours...be blessed!

NoBUMBO!



See baby pictured above...about 5 seconds before he was placed in his Bumbo he was happy, playing, cooing at his mommy. Then daddy came and picked him up, insisted he must try his NEW Bumbo for the first time. Mommy grabs camera and prepares for happy baby in Bumbo seat (see advertisement of happy Bumbo baby below).

Needless to say this baby won't be seeing his Bumbo for awhile...it is already packed away in its box.

*(Disclaimer: Daddy used Bumbo before recommended age which was stated in BOLD letters on the box. Mommy tried to encourage him to wait until baby was at recommended age. Mommy will place baby back in Bumbo when age minimum's have been met and baby is happy)

To be Continued...

Reindeer Spotting...



No worries everyone, we spotted a reindeer earlier this week - so glad the recession isn't going to keep Santa from coming this year...YAHOO!
Hope everyone is getting charged up for a great Christmas Day and wonderful celebration of our Lord and Saviors Birth.

2 Months Old

Due to the many many requests I have received for an updated picture of Shayden...here he is at his 2 month picture...technically today he is 2 1/2 months old! He can't wait for Christmas and is starting to love his naps - thank you Lord!

Birthday's Dun Rite...



Chris and I left Shayden with Grandma and Grandpa T last night for a hot night out on the town...well thankfully dressed like this it was only my brothers basement where we celebrated Becky, Jed and Monica's Birthdays in true White Trash style. It was a great night with some amazing costumes and a lot of fun. Needless to say I have only posted the picture of Chris and I as all others would need to approved by those in the shot - and this just couldn't wait.
Happy Birthday Guys - thanks for a great night out!

Christmas Tree Tradition:

Every year we hike out of the city to find that one perfect Christmas tree to grace our home for the holiday season. This year Shayden was in tow for his first Christmas tradition..some people may think we are crazy for taking our 2 month old as the roads looked like this -

it was 23 degrees and windy as ever -



but our little man slept in true comfort and style under his "bundle me" cover -



The start of a new generation making the trek!

First Family Photo:



I know, crazy isn't it...for being the picture people that we are this is our first family photo since Shayden has been born! Yikes...well glad we finally realized it and of course our little guy was hamming it up for the camera. He is all smiles now and starting to laugh if you really get him going.