Colin's 1st Birthday Party

Colin's 1st birthday party was lots of fun! We had a good turnout of both family and friends. He seemed to enjoy it too.

Close-up of the shortbread cookie favors

Cheese!

Just feeling the icing. Not sure about it.

Alright...enough of this!

Picture with Santa

We took the kids to see Santa at the Christmas Stroll, something we hope to do each year. Julia did really well and actually smiled nicely. Colin didn't like Santa at all!

Colin's 12 Month visit

Colin's stats at 12 months:

Weight: 17 lbs. 10 ozs (0% percentile)
Height: 28.5 in (13th percentile)
Head Circumference: 48.6cm (95th percentile)

Oh Christmas Tree

Putting up our Christmas Tree was even more fun this year. Julia was very involved and put most of the non-breakable ornaments on for us. Colin liked all the boxes, tissue paper, and especially the ball ornaments. We had Christmas music playing in the background and Julia had her very own mug of hot chocolate for the first time.

Colin's favorite ornament that he dragged around with him all evening.

Julia's first time to put the star on top.

A little horsing around with Daddy!

Thanksgiving Tour

We had a wonderful time on our whirlwind Thanksgiving Tour. Kyle left the Friday before Thanksgiving to meet his dad and brother at the deer lease and I took the kids to my parents' house. Then we all headed to Beaumont on Tuesday, where we stayed until Thursday morning. We then headed back to Houston and had a quick visit over Thanksgiving dinner before leaving for College Station to attend the Texas A&M vs. Texas football game that evening. We celebrated Colin's birthday on Friday and headed home Sunday morning.

Julia playing horse shoes for the first time - with real horse shoes!

We usually eat at BJ's Brewhouse at least once during our visit and we always make sure to take a group picture outside on this bench.

Colin climbed on the step by himself and was so proud, but then panicked when he realized he didn't know how to get down.
Tired from all the activity!

Being silly!

Helping make corn casserole

Papaw & Colin

Fun in the driveway at Gigi & Pop's house
Colin & Hunter

A glimpse of an evening together with family

Julia was so excited to be able to put on her rain boots and walk outside with Papaw