HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOONE!!!

I can't even believe I'm saying this but Boone is 1!!! WOW--this year has really flown by! We spent the day just hanging out with Boone. It's a crazy time of year for a birthday to fall but it also works out great because with me being out of school and Brian's business on pause for the holidays we get to be with Boone every year. We made pancakes for breakfast then after a long nap (Boone that is) we went to eat lunch and went to Build a Bear. That was quite an experience! Some man tried to convince us to leave because it would cost us a fortune-- ha ha! It was a really sweet place and Boone picked out a super cute polar bear--he LOVES it! Then we stopped by marble slab for some yogurt and off to the house for some R & R before we head to the ranch tomorrow. What a great day!! Boone was born at 5:35 --that is almost exactly one year ago and it us unreal to think about how much has changed this last year. We have become a family who rely and depend on each other and it has been the most amazing and most difficult (in a good way of course) year of my life! Boone, you are the best thing that has ever happened to your daddy and me. We only thought we knew what love was until you came into our world. To see life through your beautiful eyes each day has been a true blessing and we are so grateful for each day we have with you. Thank you for being the coolest kid around and for loving us so much--even when we mess up! We hope you had a wonderful birthday and always remember--we love all that you will be and everything you are! Love you sweet boy! I put this new song on here because it's everything I hope for my little man and all that he can be. Hope you like it as much as I do.

My birthday balloons from Grammy and Pa Paw!

He thought he could just take one--it was hilarious

My cool new car---all the ladies will love me now!

How do you work this thing?

Oh ok I got it now!

Telling me he's one

Picking out his polar bear

And fluffing him up after--Boone just wanted to play with the brush!

All done---Daddy looks more excited about it all! :)

Boone talking to him,

and hugging him,

and showing him who's boss!! (Boone's teeth are WAY scarier than his bears!)

He loves him!!!

And now Daddy and Boone are sleeping on the couch-- Boone's going to sleep right through his birthday celebration in 40 minutes but that's okay--it's been a busy birthday! :)

P.S. Birthday pics from the parties will be posted later!!! :)

Christmas!

Well I can't believe it but Christmas is over! I swear it comes and goes faster and faster every year. We went to Odessa to spend Christmas with my family--we missed the Sills side though. But we did get to see Aunt Leslie because she and Dustin came to Boone's birthday party (but you'll have to wait for the next post for that!) We went home on Tuesday and came back yesterday so we had a great long visit with lots of family and really good food! :) It was so much fun to see Laney and Jake and Boone play together and to see how they interact with each other. They really get along good. The boys really don't notice each other too much. They just play along side of each other and hang out.....but Laney is a HOOT! She brings toys to the boys or takes them away and she bosses them around. It is hilarious and so cute! She is a lot of fun. Megan and Cory were there (of course seeing as how I have already mentioned that Laney and Jake were there) and my brother Houston and his wife Erin came in from Minneapolis and we had a blast with them too. We don't get to see any of them nearly enough!! Erin was so great with the kids (you two need to have one of your own soon!) it was such a big help! Boone got a ton of presents-- you all spoil him, in the best way! :) We had a great time hanging out with everyone and seeing his awesome grandparents, Grand Daddy and GiGi and Grammy and Pa Paw-- Boone loves you guys so much and we do too! :) It was a great Christmas but I don't have time to write about it all --I love all of you and I feel so grateful for the time we spent together. I had a really great Christmas and it's because I got to spend it with my wonderful family! I hope you all had a wonderful one too! Ok that's all for now I really need to go to bed, tomorrow is someones big birthday!

Check out the hole in his jeans.....it's starting already!!

On our way to Odessa

Trying to put on Grammy's glasses

Daddy and Boone relaxing

Christmas pajamas

Boone really wanted to play with Laney's "computer"---at least that's what she calls it

Laney, Boone, Grammy and Jake

Boone and Grammy just hanging out

Boone and Jake successfully took Laney's toy---at least for a little while

Sweet Jake!

The poor boys have to use Laney's old bibs---ha ha

Playing with a new ball popper toy

They loved it!

Playing with Laney's drumstick

Boone was NOT happy with the story---way past his bedtime! Hilarious!!!

So sweet

Opening his first Christmas Day present

Thanks Grammy and Pa Paw-- I love the train!!

Cory and Jake

He had no problems figuring out what to do

Boone is ready to drive

Brian, Boone, Erin and Jake

Cat nap on the way to Grand Daddy and GiGi's

Laney trying to go through the cat door

They have this awesome new kitchen/house/garage and upstairs they have a great play area for the kids---Boone loved it!

Another shot of the upstairs

Laney and Jake watching the train

Laney and Megan on our ride-- I LOVE this picture!!!

By the end of the night all 3 were pooped out!! They couldn't even open all of their Christmas presents! I'd say it was a fun and special 1st Christmas for Boone and Jake and a great one for Laney too!!

Better Late than Never!! :)

OK I'm late I know but WOW this has been an insane few weeks. I'm sure any of you that are teachers can understand exactly what I mean when I say Christmas is just a crazy time of year! There are the art projects, the presents for mom and dad, the planning of the party, the special programs at random times and of course on top of all of that you have crazy kids who are SUPER excited about Santa making it that much more difficult to get anything accomplished! And that's just school. Then I have all of our family to shop for, Boone's 2 parties to plan (because yes he needs 2!) and wrapping, wrapping, wrapping!!! AHHHHHHH!!!

So yes I am very late but here are some pics of Boone and his friends Anna and Reid when we tried to take them to see Santa. We were told it was going to be a 3 hour wait so we just tried our own photo shoot! And also some pictures of Boone just being Boone. Stay tuned because there is LOTS more to come! :)

Allison has their attention with a present in her hands but....

she drops it!

Boone farted! No just kidding but that's what it looks like!

Reid's done

Anna wants the candy!

Sweet Reid

And adorable Anna

Russell I think you need to buy your little girl this----she looks so good riding it

And I guess Reid has to have the boat

Reid and Anna checking out the fish

Anna is saying Dude scoot over--- you are hogging the chair!

Anna is NOT happy with this!

Blowing Reid kisses goodbye

What sweet friends!!

Boone torturing San---he's in the basket

Grabbing Sam....

and dumping him out

I love this pose

Back to the cat

Video of Boone pestering the cat and then when he gets told no he responds in his own way--pretty cute!