Squash...

We have started on baby food this month. So far his favorite is squash. He wears most of it but gets a pretty good bit in his mouth. Such a little piggy...

Chubby Cheeks....

In response to MUD's blog...chubby cheeks seem to run in the family;)

The look

I just love this picture! He has such a personality (don't know how). I was snapping photos of him while he was playing and finally he looked up at me and said, let me translate..."Mom, leave me alone. Can't you see I am busy?" I told him I couldn't help it and I will continue to pester, embarrass and kiss him too much until I die. I swear I have seen his father give me this same look before;) Oh, this mom thing is so much fun! I always thought I didn't want any kids. that I would make a much better aunt than a mom. Although, I do love being an aunt I am glad I get to be a mom too. I think I am a pretty cool aunt (I hope), and love to spend time with my niece and nephew. I may be one of those nerdy moms but I don't care! I won't stop giving him sugars!

Waiting for Christmas

We are so excited for Austin's first Christmas. I can't wait to set our own family traditions and carry on old ones. Keith thought I was crazy when I told him we had to leave out cookies for Santa and a carrot for the reindeer. He asked "how do you know reindeer even like carrots?" Obviously, he has never met a reindeer before, duh! Austin won't remember his first few Christmas's so we will take lots of pictures. I swear this morning he said hello! He says "Hey" all of the time. I wish I could tell what he was saying the rest of the time. He will just chat away at his toys in his own little language. I wonder what he could possibly be talking about? Of course, when he does start using English words I'll probably wish he still spoke jibberish. I can't stand "Mom, Mom, Mom..." or "Why?Why?Why?..." I guess I'd better get over it! I'll try to keep him out of Wal-Mart and the grocery store as much as possible. I think they release some drug in the air in those places that make children act obnoxious;) I know Manda and I drove Mom crazy! I've heard stories about Jen and David. Something to look forward to I suppose. Maybe I will just give that duty to his Dad:)

Helping Dad with laundry Taking a nap Playing with Mommy

My cute little toes

Playing

A day of play and leisure

This weekend we had a nice fire going and just stayed in and played. Keith had egg nog :(blahh and I made sugar cookies:)yum! Austin had neither but he did play hard...

And then he crashed...

Then he ate...

and played again...

Happy Birthday in advance!!!

Happy birthday Pooh-Bear and Mel! I know their birthdays are not until this weekend (Manda's the 13th and Mel's the 14th) but I won't be near a computer again until Monday. I just wanted to wish them both a Happy Birthday. I don't have any pics of Mel scanned on my computer:( Austin kinda looks like Manda too...I thinks it's the cheeks and the eyes.