Happy New Year!!

Wishing everyone the happiest New Year ever!!! We are ringing in the New Year with our kiddos and a night at home! If you've got plans to go out, PLEASE be careful and have a WONDERFUL night!!

Merry Christmas!!!

WOW! What a wonderful Christmas!! We had a super first Christmas as a family of four. The kids had an awesome time, they got everything they could ever want/ need. Ryann's big gift was her Cinderella bike, which she LOVED. She had Adam take her outside for hours so she could ride. Both kids loved their gifts, but funny how they loved what the other one got too. Adam and I got some goodies too!!!

Hope you all had a wonderful day!

First step!!!!!!!

Okay, this kid is growing up WAY to fast!! He took his first step today!!!!! Aiden, Adam and I were playing at the foot of our bed and Aiden was standing infront of Adam. He then turned around and took a step to me. Adam and I were so excited, we had him walking between the two of us. Still only took one more step on his own, but what a start!!!! I just can't believe our baby is growing up so fast!!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!!!

Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Norfleet!!!!!!!!!!

After almost five years Jayme and Patrick tied the knot. Ryann and I were happy to be asked to be part of the special day!! The wedding was beautiful! Patrick and Jayme were made for each other, and I don't think anyone deserves to be this happy more than Jayme!! She is an awesome friend. Also want to congratulate her on graduating on Saturday from SHSU.

Patrick and Jayme will be living in Arizona, can't say I'm happy about that part, but we do wish them the very best!!!!

Fun time!!

Aiden and I had a great time today! We got to meet up with our moms group for the first time today. We went to the Ridgmar mall and had pictures taken with Santa. Aiden liked the big ol guy!! Then we let the kiddos play in the play are, what fun! Sadly Aiden and I had to leave early.... family obligations. Well hope your all doing well!!

Happy to be home!!!

Wow, what a week. Aiden and I left Monday and just returned home!!! We had a great time with Jayme and family, but we are both very happy to be home.

Lots happened for our little boy the is past week. He said bye-bye for the first time on Tuesday. He also stood from the sitting position w/ out holding on to anything!!!!! He tried to say puppy, it came out pup - close!! I think he came back more spoiled than when we left, (yeah.... if that were possible!)

We had a great time going to Jayme's many wedding showers. I took her bridal, and graduation portraits. Plus we got some much needed things off her wedding to-do list!!

Now I've got to get this kid fed and in the bath, so we can be all ready for some cuddle time when daddy to gets home - God how we've both missed him!!!!!!!

Have a wonderful week!

Christmas fun begins!!!

Taryn, Cambree, Ashelynn, Colton, Carson, Aiden and Ryann


We had Christmas w/ my brothers, sister and kids at our house tonight.... what a GREAT time!!!! The kids got some AWESOME gifts, they had a blast playing w/ all their cousins. Hope you are all getting into the holiday spirit. Have an awesome weekend!!!

He's a growing boy!!

As most of you know, Aiden turned 9 months a few days ago. I took him in for his well check today. It went terrific! He is 29.5" long..... in the 75th percentile. He is 18-10.5lbs..... about the 25th percentile. I was concerned he was too thin, but Dr. Rhodes looked at me and said "looks like he gets it honest." He has followed along the same arch, although his weight has dropped down since his last check-up. The doc said that is probably due to the fact that he is ALL over the place. He got the last of his hepatitis B shots, and the second of his flu shots. He did really great, only cried for a minute. Can't believe our baby is growing so fast!!!!

Happy Sunday!

Ryann went back to her mommy's today, but not after a wonderful week and a half!! We had tons of fun at the park and local play areas. We also had a super time at Disney Princess on Ice. Followed by a terrific Thanksgiving! We got into the Christmas spirit, we decorated our home for the holidays and we went to Prairie Lights' Airblown World!!

Aiden so LOVED having his big sister here - he followed her around like a lost puppy.... it was so cute!!! Ryann also loved it, she had her own real baby "doll". I don't know how many times I walked into find her "feeding" or "diapering" her baby.

We can't wait to have our baby girl back!!

Hope your all getting into the holiday spirit!!!

Also, I just got news today - Drew Andrews, (Adrian's nephew) is terribly sick. He is at the Children's hospital in Houston. Please keep him and his parents, (Carl and Aaryn) in your prayers.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Hope you've all enjoyed your day! We sure did. We went to Gamma and Papa's and had a wonderful meal. Aiden and Ryann, jumped right in and celebrated Thanksgiving the good old fashion way.... they ate ALL day!!

Then we came home and started getting ready for Christmas!!! Ryann had a great time decorating the tree. No doubt she will ask every day, from now till Christmas if it's Christmas yet. Aiden had a good time "helping" too. He just would sit and stare at the tree..... loves the singing frog too.

Again, hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving!!!

The princess is here!!

We picked up Ryann on Friday night. We are going to have her for till Sunday!!!! Aiden has already really enjoyed having his big sister here!! We took her to see Disney Princess on Ice Saturday. We all had a really great time!!! They showed a little bit of all the great princess stories.

Gamma came over and played with us today. The kids were so happy to get some quality time with their Grandma. She, Ryann and I went to Garden Ridge and got some things to get ready for Christmas. I can't believe it's already time for Thanksgiving.

Hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving!!!!!

#3 is on it's way!!

NO, not our third child!!!!
Aiden's third tooth is poking through. It's the top left one!!! Adam and I have thought he was working on getting another one for a while. This explains his fussiness, and his need to be with his mommy!!! I can't believe he is big enough to have three teeth - he is going to be 9mo NEXT week!!!

Hope you are all enjoying the lovely fall weather!

What a week!!!

OMG, am I glade this week is over! We were all so happy Adam come home. Aiden and I had a good time, but he missed his daddy terribly!! After a couple of days, when Aiden would cry he would call for Adam. He would also crawl around looking for him. He was SO happy to hear his voice on the phone, but even more so when he saw his face. Ryann was so excited to see her daddy too. Melony said she started asking to come see us on Monday. I picked her up early and we surprised Daddy.

Aiden started getting a runny nose on Tuesday, due to lovely allergies. With all the drainage, we experienced our first, (and second) vomit! I felt so sorry for my little baby. We've started some meds, he is already feeling much better. He also got his first busted lip. We were at Kay's and he wanted to try and walk from the couch to the coffee table without holding on to anything. He took about two steps, then down he went - face first in the coffee table. To my surprise he got over it pretty quick. He is going to be one tough kid!!

Ryann is growing and changing! She never ceases to amaze. She, Adam and Aiden are reading a book right now. Aiden keeps trying to turn the page and Ryann told him, "Aiden no, (you're) driving me CRAZY!!" - she is a nut! I can't believe how much she has changed, just in the past couple of months. She is so smart, and we all know how beautiful she is.....

Hope everyone has a SUPER week!!!

Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Ensey!!!

Congrats Jenny and Emrick. You had a beautiful wedding and a DREAMY reception! We had a great time while in College Station. Aiden got to play with his best friend; Chandler! Plus mommy got to visit and be part of Jenny's special day.

Adam just left for a work related trip. He'll be gone till Friday. What will Aiden and I do to fill our days?? Ha! We've already got two weeks full of excitement planned!

Hope everyone is fantastic! Have a great week!!

Happy Birthday Aunt Kim!!!

Happy birthday to the BEST Aunt, (and sister)!!! We LOVE you, and hope you have a WONDERFUL day!!

Balancing Act...

Aiden has started a new "trick" this morning. He pulls himself up and stands holding onto the couch, coffee table, etc... then he lets go and stands alone for a few seconds!!!! He doesn't fall, when he has had enough of being a big boy, he then reaches back and holds on till he is ready to try again.

Aiden also has learned to climb. The other day Adam and I watched as he climbed up our built in bookshelves. He had his hands on the second shelf (about 3ft off the ground) and his knees on the first!! I can already tell we will soon have our hands full.... he is ALL boy!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Ryann and Aiden had a great Halloween! They went as Pebbles and Bam Bam from the Flintstones. We took them to Boo at the Zoo for some safe and fun "trick or treating". Ryann, Adam and I decorated some "scary" halloween cupcakes while Aiden enjoyed watching. We had a wondefully fun weekend!!

Check out our Halloween Fun album if your interested in seeing more pictures!

New Gallery!!

We've changed our photo gallery. I really like this site much better. You can now sign our gust book, leave a comment on idividual pictures and order pints of the pictures you like. Of course you can still copy any picture you like too!

Check it out and let us know what you think!

He said "Da-da"!!

Kay swears he said it a while back, but Adam and I heard it for the first time tonight!!! Adam was holding him, and Aiden was babbling then out came da-da! Our little boy is growing up way to fast!!

I think Adam was excited to hear it. His eyes got big and a huge smile came over his face. Maybe Aiden will end up a daddy's boy after all.

This brings his vocab. list to: Mama, Dada, and No-no!!

Hope your all doing great!!

Walking 'round!

I know every post on here starts with I can't believe how fast these kids are growing, but it's true!!! Aiden has learned to walk from the couch to the coffee table, back to the couch, down to his learning table. He walks around the table, and back to the couch!!! I can't believe how big he is. Totally brave too!! He still falls sometimes, but his balance is really great! He surprises me everyday. They really do grow up way to fast!!!

TRAITOR!!!!

One smart little girl!!!

Okay, hold on. Who said this little angel could grow up so fast!? Ryann is getting way to smart!!! She can now tell you an animal or occupation for each letter of the alphabet. A is for alligator, B is for bear, etc.... I can't believe how smart she is sometimes!!! She is still as beautiful as ever!!! Still looks just like her daddy.

I also can't believe what an amazing big sister she is. Aiden LOVES having her around, although he does get a little jealous when she takes up too much of mommy's time!! She plays so well with him too. She can make him laugh just by looking in his direction.

Safe to say these kids are crazy about each other!!

Bring your family to work...

Lockheed had a Family Day. We went and had a great time!!
Unfortunately I couldn't take any pictures of what Adam
works on, but we still got some good ones of other things! Ryann had
a great time, got to dig in the sand box and bring home what she
found. We got to eat some good food, and yummy popsicles!! Aiden
especially LOVED the popsicles.

Hope you're all doing great!!


Aiden, Ryann and Daddy

Cheers!!

Happy 1st Anniversary!!!!

We'll we made it. Year number one is over and done!!!
We had a really great anniversary! Adam got me the necklace I'm
wearing in this picture as well as a Bulova "desk clock". I got him a shirt
and a Bulova watch. I was also surprised with a romantic dinner at the
Tower Club, in down town Dallas. Today I think we are going to eat our
year old cake, and hang out around the house.

Happy Birthday Wendi!!!

We were all so proud Russell and Suzette were able to keep
it a surprise!! We hope you had a great time Wendi. We sure
did. As always it was great seeing all of you. Hope to do it again
soon!!

Adam, Aiden, Rhonda, Wendi, Russell and Suzette

I don't think thats right... 

Learning more big boy tricks!!

He changes everyday!! I can't believe how time has flown!!!! Today Aiden started to go from the crawling position to sitting. He also climbed up a step all by himself. I have mixed feelings about how fast he is growing and changing. I couldn't help but get teary-eyed. His Aunt Kay swears he said da-da today too. Guess we'll have to wait and see if he says it again any time soon.

Ryann is growing and learning tons too. She is learning to recognize written letters and numbers. She is such an amazing young lady. Only wish we could see her everyday!!!

Lots of love!

Thanks Sissy!!

Ryann is such a wonderful big sister!!

Drinking from a straw!!

Can't believe he is doing this already.... time flies!!

Aiden and Chandler... best buds!! 

We've made some changes....

We've made some changes to this site. Please notice the "link" changes. If you know John, Melissa, Jennifer, Branden or Chrissy you can now use those links and go directly to their web pages. You can also now go to our new family Gallery. I promise to keep it updated. I will still post pictures on this blog, I just love some pictures too much not to share.

Hope you all are doing great, and that these changes help you keep in touch better.

Learning so fast!!

Boy this kid is learning things fast!! Just this weekend alone he started talking, he has learned to say "Mama"!! I LOVE hearing it! Warms my heart!!! (since I've been brain washing him for months) He is trying to say "no-no" it comes out more like na-na. Aiden has also learned to pull up after watching Chandler do it all day.

We went to College Station this weekend. Took some bridal portraits for Jenny. They turned out pretty good. She is so photogenic!! Chandler and Aiden had a good time playing together. Aiden moved a little slow for Chandler, he really gets around!! They were so cute together.

Thanks again Grandma for having us over and for dinner. Thanks Ellen and Albert for letting us stay with y'all and for the yummy breakfast!!

Hope everyone has a good week!! :)

Happy Grandparents' Day

Happy Grandparents' Day Gamma and Papa, and to all you other wonderful Grandparents!! Hope you had/have an awsome day!!

Big Boy!

Aiden is getting too big too fast, he has officially out grown his infant carrier. Starting tomorrow he will be sitting in a "big boy" seat! He is getting around quite well! Still not crawling, but getting much closer. He starts on his hands and knees, then goes to doing an "army" crawl. I think he is working on getting another tooth. He seems to be chewing on everything in sight. He just might have a third tooth before we know it.

Hope everyone is doing good. Have a wonderful weekend!!

Aiden loves his new carseat :) 

When you find yourself....

Have you ever been wondering around on the web and discover a picture of yourself?? That's just what happened to me today. I was checking out photographers to see if I could find some poses that I like for Jenny's pictures this weekend, and there we were! Some of Adam and my wedding pictures where on our photographers website. Kinda weird!!

If your interested in checking out her website http://www.artisticimagephotos.com/Portfolios/index.htm

Hope everyone had a wonderful LONG weekend!!

Loving Husband!! 

Grin :) 

sweet boy!! 

They grow up too fast!!! 

Just one of the many 6 month shots!!

Happy half birthday!!

We just finished up Aiden's 6 month well check, and it went GREAT!! Well everything was great except the 4 immunizations he had to have. He is growing so fast! The big boy weighed in at 17lbs 4oz, (to my surprise just under the 50 percentile mark) and he is 27" long!!! I can't believe he is half way to one!!!

First Taste...

Okay, so I thought I would have some pretty funny pictures and video of Aiden eating baby food for the first time - but no such luck!! He just ate it up! No expression change or anything. Like he has been eating it all his life! The picture I did get of him with food on his face was because I didn't wipe his mouth after like 5 bites! I think this kid will eat anything!!!

Yummy green beans! 

learning to drink from a cup... 

Fun Times!

We had a great past two days! We spent the day at the Fort Worth Stockyards yesterday... walked around and took a nice long train ride! Then we spent today at the Fort Worth Zoo. We saw EVERYTHING the zoo has to offer. Even the rude ladies at Grandy's!

Hope everyone has a WONDERFUL weekend!

Say bye, bye! 

Look at this monkey! 

Cowgrils!