12-10-08

Aaron's First Visit with Santa

Mark and I took Aaron to see Santa. We went out to Grapevine Mills and found a great Santa. The line was quick. Aaron was great. He was very curious and couldn't stop staring at him and his beard! After walking around and doing a little shopping, we decided to try to get a better picture with him smiling. That was a huge mistake! As soon as I put Aaron on Santa's lap, he turned to me and started to cry. He was ok initially, then he was like I already did this!!!!

12-2-08

Aaron loves to help!

Aaron is now helping with the dish washer. He loves to try and climb in it! He will come racing across the floor when you open the dishwasher!

12-01-08

Aaron has started to walk along the cabinetsi n the kitchen! He pulls up on everything in the house and tries to do a chin up on the table! Below, he is eating Saltine crackers. It is too cute how he pics up the smallest pieces of cracker and tries to get them in his mouth. Miss Donna has been giving him Saltines for a while now, but I am jsut starting to!

11-30-08

Aaron is 8 months old!

Our little man is gettin so big, so fast! He is crawling very fast, standing on his own, and trying to walk. He cruises around the house using the furniture, tv stand, and anything else he can hold on to! Aaron wants regular food so badly. His mouth waters while we eat. He does have the little Gerber graduates snacks and Saltine crackers, but he still doesn't have any teeth so I am holding off on anything more. Mark and I are enjoying every moment!

11/26/08-11/29/08

Aaron's First Thanksgiving

Our First Family Trip to the Valley

Yes, can you believe it? Mark and I have been together for 9 years and this was the first time I have been to the Valley to meet Mark's extended family. I was so lucky to meet most of the family. They welcomed Aaron and I right in and made us feel at home! We can't wait to go back. After an 8 hour drive, I think Aaron did really well. We enjoyed the drive and had fun spending time with Aunt Sarah. While we were in La Grulla, where Mark's grandmother lives, we stayed at her house and enjoyed the roosters that woke us up daily! On Thanksgiving, we drove to Mark's dad's brother's house first. Beto and Veronica had made a wonderful Thanksgiving meal for all the family. The turkey was great and it was the first time I had rice with Thanksgiving!!! After lunch, we drove to Harlingen which is where Mark's mom's sister, Sylvia, lives. We enjoyed a second wonderful Thanksgiving feast there. All the family stayed there until the Cowboy game was over. Aaron was entertained by a cat, a nice walk, and a roll of toilet paper!!! He was such a good little boy the entire trip. The long car ride home was harder because I think we were all very ready to get home! It was overall a great trip and again, we can't wait to go back!

This is our first Thanksgiving Picture!

Mark's dad, Asencio, and Clarissa!

This is one of the roosters that woke us up each morning.

I made my first trip to Mexico while we were in the Valley! We went to the border station and walked across the river to take pictures! They almost didn't let us come back!

As you can see it was 80 degrees on Thanksgiving day!

Aaron's First Thanksgiving meal, sweet potatoes! I thought he had to have something Thanksgiving like!

Aaron really wanted Peter's sucker!

This is Asencio's nephew, Mark's cousin, Betito and Delma.

These are Mark's cousins. Melynn, Melissa, Clarissa, and his sister, Sarah.

Mark's Cousin, Peter, his wife Melissa, and their daughter, Skylynn.

Mark's cousins Charlie, Eli and Elou ( hope they are spelled correctly).

Here is one piece of entertainment for our son!!!

Watch out little kitty! I can crawl fast!

These are Mark's aunts and uncle! Let's see if I get this right.

From left to right: Anna, Cynthia, Jolly, Sylvia, Becky, and Nino.

Eli or Elou- Mark's not even sure which one is which!

Our family!

All the men of the family!

Grandma- this is Mark's dad's mother! She is the best cook. She was so loving and welcoming while we stayed in her home!

11-24-08

Aaron and Friend

While I was cooking dinner in the kitchen, Aunt Olivia and Daddy were entertaining Aaron and when I looked over at him, he had the biggest grin and the monkey attached to his back. He crawled around the kitchen with it on his back for a while! They can do the smallest things to make you smile! He is just what I need when I get home from a long day at school!

11-21-08

Aaron and Bailey

Aaron decided he was going to crawl into Bailey's room while she was eating dinner and watch her. He just sat and watched her until he stood up and tried to open the crate to let her out! It was funny to watch him stare at her and she stare back!

11-14-08

Who do I look Like?

We were getting ready for bed and Aaron grabbed his beanie off his dresser so I had to get the camera. Isn't he just adorable! He looks just like Mark!

11-13-08

Brady Comes to Play

Since Hilary went back to Irving she has been a little on the busy side, so I enjoy anytime I can spend with Brady! She was going to the Volleyball banquet and had asked Olivia and I to watch Brady for a few hours! It was great to see him play with Aaron. He kept trying to play ball with Aaron, but it seemed more fun for Brady then Aaron, it kept bouncing off Aaron's head!!!

Brady had a great time playing with all the baby toys!

Aaron was worn out!

I think the boys had more fun in the bath than playing with the toys! Aaron and Brady both love bathtime!