A White Christmas

Here are a few pictures from Christmas. Jude got to play in the snow for the 1st time and he sipped some cooled hot cocoa out of his sippy cup afterwards. We had record snow fall for Oklahoma (12+ inches) and it was so beautiful.

Jude opened presents with excitement and happiness. Last year we pretty much had to open them for him. He is getting big SO fast. Thank you to all for your thoughtful gifts.

We are so blessed to have had such a great Holiday but we dearly missed those in our family who aren't close by. We hope that you have been blessed with warmth and joy this Holiday season. Much love!

Welcome to the world Riley Cole

Thursday evening at exactly 10:00pm my sister Aimee gave birth to Riley Cole. He weighed in at 8lbs 7oz and is exceptionally cute! Here are a few photos!

Aimee's Baby Shower

Yesterday I hosted my little sister's baby shower. She is around due Dec. 19th (My birthday) and I have had so much fun bonding with Aimee over the anticpation and joys of approaching motherhood.

Here are some pictures from the shower!

Sisters are priceless.

Opening gifts....
Jude playing with the "baoons"

Stringing beads with affirmations for Aimee's labor blessing bracelet...


This kid already has cooler clothes than I do!

Silly Brian!

Jude playing Peek-a-boo with grandma!

Playing games...

It was a blast!

In case you haven't seen Aimee's sarcastic face....here it is! LOL

Trick or Treat!

Saturday night fever!

Getting ready to go to Great Grandma's house!

Check out my stash!

Deer in the headlights look courtesy of candy overload!

Jude pointing at the "mon" (Thats Jude for moon)

Pumpkin Patch '09

Jude's 1st taste of Apple Cider. He approves. :)

Looking up at the Pony.

John and his father.

My father (in town from New Hampshire) and I.

More Apple Cider from Grandpa.

Playing with the bunnies!

Running in the field!

All the boys!

Petting the pony.

Sleepy head

Jude's "big boy" bed!

Check out Jude's beetle car toddler bed given to us by a good friend. It was pre-loved by her family for several years and according to Jude's BIG smile of approval below, it looks like it will be loved for years to come! Thanks Tracy!

I apologize for the poor photo quality. It is from my phone.