Merry Christmas!

Momo, Popo and Ian a few days before Christmas.

Ian riding his new puppy!

Ian and his great grandmother Jeanette

Group photo!

Our first family Christmas photo!

Wade, Mom, Jason, Ian and I

Ian had a great first Christmas. Santa was especially generous to Ian. He got lots of great toys, clothes and a huge stuffed puppy. Ian wasn't really interested in opening presents so Jason and I did for him. There was lots of food, family and laughter! Just the way Christmas should be. Jason and I are so blessed to have had a great 2009. Ian has been such a blessing and we look forward to 2010.

Random Pictures

Ian sitting in Daddy's chair at work


Ride that horsey go to town!


Loving his puppy

Listening to Ima

Meeting Santa for the 1st time!

Jason and I took Ian to meet Santa on Saturday. The Dallas Police Association was having pictures with Santa and I figured there wouldn't be a two hour line like the mall. It was lots of fun. There were lots to do for the older kiddos. They had bounce houses, a band playing Christmas music, crafts, hambugers and hotdogs, and contests for gingerbread houses and desserts. They also had a raffle that proceeds benefited a local charity along with Cowboys tickets being auctioned off. Unfortunately someone wanted those tickets way more than we did and had more money to spend on them.

Santa was actually someone Jason knew and also a fellow golfer so Santa asked Ian if he wanted golf clubs. It was too cute. Here are some pictures taken.

Ian was looking around most of the time at all the other children running around and playing. Next year will be lots of fun and we look forward to going back to this annual event.

6 Months Old

I took Ian to the doctor for his 6 month checkup today. He weighs 20 pounds and is just under 26 inches long. He is progressing developmentally very well according to Dr. Miller. He did all his tricks for her including sitting up on his own, reaching out for her hands, standing up with little assistance and hollaring for all to hear. She said he was the most hilarious baby she had seen in a very long time. In fact, all the people were laughing as they passed our room because Ian was talking so loud. Unfortunately, he had to have 5 shots. I asked if two nurses could administer them so it would go quickly. He didn't even cry. So proud of him. He's such a good boy and attracts so many "oohhh and ahhs". Here are some pictures of him today on the examination table.