Happy 1st Birthday to Kyle Dee!

He's one and I can't believe it!  How did he live through this first year?  Greg and I must have done something right.  I'm so happy (and a little sad).  He's never going to be my tiny baby anymore, but I am so looking forward to all of the new things he will do.   He actually, really waved at Greg last night (multiple times).  It was purposeful instead of an afterthought.  Now, if we can just get him to walk...

He's going to get to tear into his first cupcake today.  I'll be sure to take lots of pictures.....

One Day To Go!

Only one day until Kyle's 1st Birthday!  I can't believe that he'll be a year already!  I've been busy with his birthday party preparations.  He's having a party here in Houston at our apartment tomorrow.  We are having some of Greg's medical school friends over to have some snacks and cupcakes.

Of course his big, birthday bash will be on Sunday at my parent's house.  He has no idea what's in store.  I just hope he naps well so he can have fun and not be cranky!

I'm off to start on the cupcakes!

First Haircut!!!

We took Kyle to get his first haircut last weekend.  We went to one of those kiddie places.  It was okay, but for what she did (basically trimmed his bangs), it was a little expensive.  I think that I'll take care of his hair from now on, as long as it's the bangs that need trimming.  

Here is the before:

The immediate after (still wet and combed):

Finally, here he is with it dry and unstyled (the way it usually looks):

Greg and I have decided that he looks like Jim Carrey's character (Lloyd Christmas) from the movie Dumb and Dumber.
 

Here are a few more pics from this past week....

Kyle swinging at the park:

Playing on the door of the dishwasher:

And finally, playing basketball:

My Nekkid Boy!

I couldn't resist taking picture of Kyle's little bum-bum last night after his bath.  He has a yucky diaper rash that we were trying to air out.  What baby doesn't like being naked?  His streaking lasted about 10 minutes and ended with him peeing on the door of the oven.  At least he peed on the tile and not the carpet!

Enjoy!

Kyle's 1st Christmas!

Well, since it's been a month since I posted, I figured I'd better get busy with the updates.

Kyle's first Christmas was wonderful!  He had a lot of fun and was so overwhelmed with all the toys that Santa brought him!  He must have been a good boy this year!  Santa also brought Kyle his two front (top) teeth for Christmas!  He now has four and is chewing on anything he can!  He is cruising along all the furniture and we are hoping he will take a few steps by his birthday.

We have been in Dallas for the past week and a half and will be here for another week.  It is so nice to be able to spend time with our family and friends.  Kyle is enjoying his grandparents, great-grandparents and cousins.

Today is his 11-month birthday!  One more month until our sweet, little man turns one!  I can't believe how fast this year has gone and how many changes we have been through.  

As usual, I will get some pics up as soon as I can!  I've been a little under the weather with a yucky stomach bug for the past few days.  

We hope everyone has a safe, healthy and happy new year!

HAPPY TURKEY DAY!

Happy Thanksgiving!  I just wanted to take a minute to express what I am thankful for.  Here goes.

I'm thankful for...

... my family and friends.  Without their constant love and support, I wouldn't have been able to get through the last 2 1/2 months.  

... my wonderful husband.  He encourages me everyday to be my best and to remain positive even when it is difficult.  He is a wonderful father and will do anything for his son.

... my beautiful son.  He is the reason I am here.  He is such a joy to watch grow and I am in awe of him.  

... my new apartment.  I feel so lucky to have a new place to live and new things in my home.  After such a devastating hurricane, I almost cannot believe we are back on our feet so quickly.

... all of the countless, daily blessings that God has provided me.

I am certainly thankful for much, much more, but duty calls and I'm off to get my littlest blessing out of bed and in a clean diaper! 

Picture Time!

I'm so excited!  Today, Greg and I are taking Kyle to have his Christmas picture taken for our Christmas card!  We have the cutest little-man outfit for him to wear, complete with a sweater-vest and loafers!  He's been up since 6:30 this morning with no real nap so far, so I hope he does well and smiles big!

We've all kind of been under the weather this week.  Greg gave me whatever he has and Kyle has had a stuffy, runny nose for a few days.  It's not bad, but the scratchy throat is annoying.  

Kyle, Sophie and I will be packing up and driving home to Dallas on Monday!  We're so excited!  A whole week with Mimi and Grandpa!  Greg will be flying in on Wednesday and back on Friday.  Thanks to Hurricane Ike, he has a final the Monday after Thanksgiving.....

I'll post the Christmas pics as soon as I can!