Let the Good Times Roll

This morning we caught Bowen rolling over on video! What a big boy:)

So begins the busy season. Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, babies. We are SOOOO busy ALL the time. We are pretty much booked through the end of April already. Its crazy. People kept saying it would slow down when Bowen got here, but we knew better. Its in our blood:) We wouldn't know what to do with ourselves.

This month Justin started running and we both started eating better. So far, its great! Yes its only been a month but they say after two weeks is habit right? We both feel better about ourselves, that's for sure. After Christmas we were in a definite rut. Thank goodness we are getting back to normal.

Bowen is getting so big!!! He doesn't like to lay down at all. He is always trying to sit up himself so he can see. And he is holding his own toys now. He hasn't really gotten the concept of grabbing it, but if you give it to him, he will play with it. He knows Justin and I now, and will follow us around the room. He has developed a little attitude already when he doesn't get what he wants. He likes to kick! Overall, he's the best baby around. He has some "allergies" right now. The dr says babies can't get allergies but I don't believe it. He is snotty in the morning and his eyes are watery. but later in the day, he is fine. Here are some pictures of his 3 and half month little self.

Singing Baby

Bowen LOVES to sing! We finally got him on video singing along with me. He loves Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Please ignore my singing, and ENJOY!

Just Another Manic Monday

Today is officially the first day of the last week I get to be home with Bowen. I am really sad, not to mention the Monday after Christmas. Although I am relieved that all the festivities are over, its always depressing when you realize Christmas is really over for the year. Boo!

About a month ago, we got Bowen's pictures done. They are posted at carleajphotography.com. But here are a few of our favorites.



This year we had Four Christmases. Yes just like the movie. Our first one was on Christmas Eve at my aunt and uncles house in Dripping Springs. The second was at Uncle Jeremy and Aunt Mandy's in Luling, the third at Aunt Kelley's in Wimberly, and the fourth in Corpus at Grandma's. All of us were worn out from traveling, but as always it was great to see everyone.





Its almost 2010! I can't believe that either. I am not sure what the plans for New Years are yet but I hope they involve a toast at midnight. That's all I really ask for. And a kiss for good luck! That will also be 10 years that Justin and I have been together. 10 years is a long time, but it also seems like just yesterday. We have seen and done alot in the last 10 years. And now we have Bowen to share it with. We love him so much its ridiculous.

Coming up shortly Justin will be 30. 30 is the new 20 right? haha:) Birthdays are a big deal around here, so I am sure something huge will happen. Here is a pic of Christmas at 29.


As I sit here after just getting Bowen to sleep(he's a fighter!), I think about how he will never be 11 weeks again. 11 weeks! Can you believe it?! Here are some pictures last week getting his two month shots. :(

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I am off to grandma's to get everything situated for Bowen to be there next week. I am very thankful that she will be watching him. But it will still be sad:( Wish I could freeze frame time...

The things legends are made of

So the laptop is down. I know its a huge bummer! Back to using the desktop for awhile. Thank goodness it is now running, cause life without technology for a week is WAY TOO LONG! So over the past few weeks we have had more fun times. Just by chance Bowen and I got to meet Darryl and Edith Royal and visit them at their home. I just happened to have the camera. Hooray!! I can't wait tell Bowen what an awesome opportunity this was.


Bowen is smiling and talking alot now. He is almost laughing. Its really the cutest thing EVER! He will be two months on Saturday. Its flown by, he's already too big for his britches, literally!

Last weekend we got the family together down in San Antonio. These are our first pictures of all the cousins, but I am sure one of many. We decided to start the tradition of doing Christmas every year. So here are the 1st annual pictures.


The countdown is on to go back to work. Of course I am dreading it. I can't believe this time has come already. But a full income of course will be nice to have again. Oh well, it was inevitable right? Justin and I are going out tomorrow for our Christmas present. We decided to have a night out instead of gifts this year. All I know for sure is we get to go eat at Moonshine. Its one of my favorites here in Austin. I can't wait!

Its beginning to look alot like...

CHRISTMAS! We are so excited for Bowen's first Christmas! We went and got our tree last night. When we picked it up, they trimmed and bundled it for us! We were so excited! Well, go figure when we got home the base was way too big for our stand, so here is Justin trying to make it thinner to fit. Well he doesn't have a hand saw, so yes that it is hammer he is using. You should have seen the mess!

Since our little elf was asleep for the Christmas parade, and helping Mema decorate her tree, I finally snapped a pic of him awake while putting ours up! :)


Practicing with the self timer, first Christmas pics. haha


Yesterday our friend Amanda came over and brought her son Rhyder(see previous post). How cute! They are already great friends.

I can't believe Christmas is already here, and hopefully some snow today! How awesome would that be on Bowen's first Christmas?!
Merry Christmas everyone

Thankful for so much

Over the long weekend, we really enjoyed having Justin home. We went to my sisters for Thanksgiving. Bowen had a "thanksgiving" outfit but I bought it a long time ago, so it was huge. He was NOT happy about taking these pics, but of course I still had to have them!




We also went to the Blue Santa "Chuys Giving to Children" parade downtown. Bowen slept the whole time! Through the bands, Santa, and everything. So we didn't get any picstures of him, but our niece and nephew Jamison and Abbigale came down to watch it, and we really enjoy every second we get with them. And they LOVE their new cousin! Here are some pics of us, and my cousin Aaron. He was Peter Pan in the parade.





While they were down we took the kiddos over to DKR. We couldn't see much, but we also couldn't pass up a photo op!



This week we are going to get our tree, and commence the Christmas festivities. So many new pics to follow!