Climbing Monkey

We knew it was only a short period of time before Ayden would begin climbing on furniture....Well folks, we've arrived. He's 16 months old now!

Ayden's First Mylar Balloon

Who knew a balloon could be so much fun?

Kisses for the Camera

Ayden has become quite the little kisser! He even makes a "mmmm" sound each time you get one.

Cathy the Cowgirl

October brought not only my 30th birthday, but also a much needed week at the beach...our first vacation without the little man. Cathy and I enjoyed a beach front condo with beautiful waves and smooth sand. We also treated ourselves to a horseback ride on the beach and through the dunes, which was Cathy's first time ever on a horse. They gave her Dozer (yes, as in BULL DOZER) to ride, but he turned out to be quite a teddy bear. Although she was sore the next day, she's ready to become an official Cowgirl! Yeeeeehaaaaaw!

Playing nice with Handsome

Handsome is the family's oldest and grumpiest cat. But today, Ayden made friends with him, even if only temporarily. Oh, in case you are wondering, Handsome really has long locks, but he gets a "lion cut" twice a year :)

WHAT am I wearing????

Ayden got his Halloween costume from Auntie Marilyn this year early. Can anyone say "Monkey"? Why do I have 4 hands????

Oh, yeah....I can't forget my song...."Ashes, ashes, we all fall.....DOWN (new word)!!!"

Where's Your Nose?

The sprinkler is one of Ayden's favorite afternoon games. He doesn't seem to care that he's carrying around a 20 pound diaper. What fun!

He Loves Corn on the Cob

Who knew eating corn on the cob could be so much fun? He likes it with butter, salt, and pepper! And he's not afraid to get his hands dirty.

These Boots Were Made for Walkin'!

Ayden got his first new pair of cowboy boots for his one year old birthday. They are blue with white longhors and red stars. It was a little bit of a challenge the first time, but he's just about got it down. Where can we find a cowboy hat to fit?

Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down!!!

Can you believe one of his first words is ASHES????

Ring Around The Rosey.....

Our first attempts....

Auntie Marilyn Comes to Texas

Cathy had an exciting birthday with a visit from her sister, Marilyn, all the way from Tampa, Florida. Of course, she really came just to see her adorable nephew, but we won't tell Cathy! It was a lovely week with lots of hugs and kisses. We can't wait to see Auntie Marilyn again.

Ayden's Extended Family

We were fortunate enough to meet Ayden's half sister (they share a donor). Regan and her mother Wendy came down from Washington D.C. to visit with us for two weeks while Wendy attended training in Austin. Regan is about 6 months older than Ayden and it was fascinating watching them interact, comparing mannerisms, and features. It was also quite a shock to Ayden to learn the word "share" and to have someone else playing with his much cherished toys. The two got along well overall and we all had a wonderful time.