It's so good to be home.....

Family and Friends

 

 

 

 

Visiting the Sagemans

Now that we are living back in Austin, traveling to Houston is a much better trip.  We can get to the Sageman house in 2 hours versus over 4.  This is very nice considering the Sageman's are our very dearest friends, not to mention the parents to our precious Goddaughter, Natalie.  Caleb and Natalie are only a couple months apart and play so well together.  We always make wonderful memories when our two families meet up. 

Cheers to the new year

 



"Cheese"

 

Fireworks with Daddy

 

 

A rainy day obstacle course inside

Boys and Ranches

Caleb is such a boy.  He loves all things boy, so when we went to a family ranch, you can bet he had the time of his life. 

Dogs and baseball, 2 of Caleb's favorite things

 

 

Papa taking Caleb for a ride to tour the ranch

 

What boy wouldn't love to jump on hay bales??

 

Ready to drive!



Christmas 2012

Coming from 2 big blended families we always have several Christmas celebrations.  It was no different this year.  Here is how our Christmas season went:

December 8th - Baby shower to celebrate baby Kylie Baden
December 15th - Henninger Christmas at Aunt Sue's house
December 22nd - Christmas with Uncle Billy and Aunt Camille
December 23rd - Jones Christmas at Aunt Connie's house
December 24th - Klein Christmas at Grandma's house
December 25th - Christmas Day at Papa's

See what I mean...and yes, Caleb was spoiled at each and every one of these events. 

For Christmas Alex and I got a nice new Cannon camera.  Here are some pictures from Christmas Day.

 Sweet Baby Holden's frist Christmas

 

 Cousin Love

 

He couldn't open them fast enough!

 

 



It's a ..........

One weekend the weather was perfect, and we decided to take off to a local pumpkin patch.  Of course all the pictures were on my camera which I can't seem to find the cord to (thanks to moving 2 times in the past 6 months).  Hopefully I will get them off soon because we got some great ones.  Here are just a couple I managed off my phone.

Our Sweet Family

Kiki with her girls and her grandsons



Halloween this year was a blast.  We were able to go to my Dad's neighborhood, which was the perfect trick or treat neighborhood.  My sister in law, her kids, and a friend of mine from work were all there.  After about 10 houses Caleb was done, but he had a blast with his cousins and new friend, Brynn. 

Two handsome pirates

Caleb's attempt at a mean pirate face:)

 

 

 

My sweet nephew, Holden is growing so fast.  He is smiling, laughing, grabbing onto things, and really noticing people and his world around him.  Caleb is so good with him.  Watching Caleb with Holden makes me smile because I know he is going to be one hell of a big brother to our new baby.

 

Look at that smile

 

 

And now for some BIG news.  We went for a sonogram Monday and found out that we are having a baby.......

 







GIRL!!!!!!

 

We are beyond excited.  She is healthy and looks great.  We will have the best of both worlds. As much as I think Caleb understands what is going on, he is excited as well.  He talks to his baby sister every night and says "baby sister it's me, I love you."

 

 





Getting Settled and some news.....

We are definitely getting settled here in Dripping Springs.  Although Alex is still working on getting his practice up and running, my job is great.  I love everyone I work with, the kids are wonderful (I only have 18), and the parental involvement in amazing.

Our Family



Caleb amazes me everyday. He LOVES his new school as do I.  I think he is the smartest 2 year old I have ever met:)  Of course I would, I am him mama.  Seriously he really is smart and talking up a storm.  I never thought the day would come where I could hold a conversation with my child. 

 

Getting ready for school



 

Caleb finding all his letters!!  See how smart he is:)

 



Those of you that live near family know how lucky we are.  Caleb gets to spend the night with his aunts and grandparents, we get to go to my nephew's baseball games, and attend family dinners.  All of this without the hassle of loading up and driving back to Dallas.  It is such a blessing.

 

 Making cupcakes with Natalie

Sweet baby Holden.....12 weeks!!!

 



I know I am not the only one when I say this, but I am loving this weather we are starting to have.  I am looking forward to afternoons with the cousins at the park, outdoor fun, and all the holidays that are quickly approaching. 

ARG!!!



I am so thrilled to finally announce that we are expecting our second baby April 1st, 2013!!!!  We told Caleb, and as much as he understands, he is excited to be a big brother.  He touches my belly everyday and makes some kind of sweet comment.  I just love that little man with all my heart.  Now we get to spread our love even further. 

"I'm going to be a big brother"



 

Proud big brother



Better Late Than Never

Since I haven't blogged in so long, I figure the best way to get it all in is make a list....


1. My sweet nephew Holden Gabriel Baker was born on July 13th.  I couldn't be more proud of my baby sister.  She did an awesome job bringing him into this world.  I love him soooo much and can't wait to spoil the heck out of him.

Hospital policy sucks...I had to wait over 2 hours to meet him

He is 5 weeks old now!!!  Such a handsome boy.

 



2. Caleb turned 2!!!!  Can you believe it.  I sure can't.  I am amazed by this little man every day.  He is so darn smart.  The most amazing thing is that he is speaking in full sentences.  I can actually communicate with him.  It is remarkable.  Being able to communicate isn't always a great thing though....he loves the word no.

A couple of Caleb's friends met us a McDonalds for some dinner, cupcakes, and fun

Caleb's Papa and Oma got him this .....he needs to grow into a bit

Caleb loves his new bike without pedals from Kiki and Aunt Connie

Grandma made Caleb an Elmo and Cookie Monster cake

3. Alex's last day as a chiropractor at Healthsourse of Burrleson was Friday, August 4th.  He is now pursuing his dream of owning his own clinic here in Austin.  Shouldn't be long now before he is up and running. 



This is us at Alex's going away celebration

4. WE MOVED!!!!  We are now officially living in Dripping Springs.  I still can't quite believe that we are home.  I can't even put it into words how it feels to be close to our family.  All of our immediate family lives within 20 minutes.  We are very blessed. 

5.  I stared my new job last week. I am a first grade teacher at Dripping Springs Elementary.  It is actually the elementary school that I went to, how cool is that.  I love love love my new district, team, and school.  I am looking forward to a great year.  Although, I am missing all my old teacher friends back at Carrollton Elementary. 

We have been up to so much other stuff this summer, but seeing as it is almost 11pm, and I am back to work, I will have to catch up on all that at another time.

Stay tuned.....