I think the bean bag chairs are a hit!

Christmas morning

Christmas morning coming down the stairs to see what Santa brought..."Hurry Mom! Santa's been here!" Santa left us bean bag chairs for the play room. I am not sure who was more excited, Keith or Austin! I had so much help opening presents;) Austin wouldn't open them by himself, but if I started to open one he wanted to help.Austin got a sing-a-long broom so he can sweep with MommyI will have to thank my Mom for the Popper! I have a feeling that it will accidentally get left in Kansas when we come to visit:)We were so blessed and had a wonderful Christmas. Austin got some great things, and couldn't wait to play with them ALL over the house. Afterwards he was so pooped he took a good nap in his new bean bag chairs!

Christmas Eve...waiting on Santa

We had the stockings hanging with care...Made cookies for Santa and left celery for Rudolf (we were out of carrots)
"I haven't been in the cookies mom! What gave you that idea?!"

Austin, Libby and Sam (the sock monkey) trying to stay awake for Santa's arrival

Watching the Christmas story

Been hanging out with Dad

Keith has the whole week off, and he and Austin got to spend some quality time together. Needless to say, Keith called me at work Monday asking me when I'd be home;) This kid is a full time job. I think now Keith has a new found respect for his parents. Luck for Keith he had Libby to help him;)

Do you see something wrong with this picture?! The big red pillow that Austin is laying on is Libby's new dog bed she got for Christmas to keep her off of the rug:)

Good morning sunshine!

Austin wakes up in the best moods! Something he definitely got from his father. He is going through this closing doors faze. Here he is trying to close me in the sun room.Time to eat!

Nice bed head
Now it's time for some Mickey Mouse Club House!

Chubby cheeks

I love these cheeks so much! The Holiday's just remind me how blessed I really am. I have a wonderful family and the greatest group of friends. I have these cute chubby cheeks to kiss and squeeze everyday, a beautiful home, and a wonderful dog...though she stinks, she is the best dog in the world...and Austin's best friend. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Sick Dad!

These pictures are from two weekends ago, because this weekend Keith stayed far away from us! He was the sickest I have ever seen him! We think it is a stomach virus, but the doctors suspect food poisoning. Tyler along with the rest of the wrestling team is sick as well, so I vote virus! Austin and I tried to stay out of the house as much as possible, and Saturday I sanitized as much as I could while he napped. I really hope he doesn't get it! So far he hasn't gotten sick like that. I know it's coming, but I really would like to avoid it as long as possible. Keith is back at work today but still not feeling great. He had to call in sick last Friday for the first time EVER! He is now on antibiotics so I hope he will be feeling better soon. I am actually quite surprised that I haven't caught it yet. I am normally the sickly one, and my lymph nodes have been going a little crazy lately.

Christmas pictures

I was at work, but I heard getting Austin to sit still was like getting congress to decide on health care!

Miss Sassy!
Give me a kiss!Ah! Aren't they precious?!

I think Austin...and Grandpa are done with this photo shoot

My handy little Helper!

Austin loves to help with household chores! His favorite is laundry and dishes but he has discovered the broom now. I am sure he will grow out of it, but for now we try to encourage it. Last night he got a hold of my cell phone and called my mom on speaker phone! He thought that was pretty funny. He is getting into anything and everything now! I wish you guys could see him. He runs instead of walks and throws a mean left handed pitch, and is pretty accurate with kicking his soccer balls into his little goal mom got him. We will be there in June and I hope everyone is ready for hurricane Austin:) No object is safe!

Putting up the tree

Look at all of those presents! Rotten to the core;)So excited! Must do the Happy Dance!
Spotted a car ornament
Oh Christmas Tree

Yee-Haw

Getting the funny farm decorated for Christmas!

More pics from our visit

"Here Grandma J! I will help you wrap presents!""Okay, I am over present wrapping. What else can I get into?"
After taking a 3 hour nap on Grandma J, Austin was ready to play! He even gave us the stinker face...
This is where the serious cuddling took place...

So sweet! Austin misses his Grandma J and Auntie Pooh already!