My Santa Baby

This picture was taken way past Colin's bed time so try as I might, I couldn't get any smiles out of him. You can see the genius photographer in me thinking..."Let me get a picture of Colin dressed in FULL holiday attire in front of the Christmas tree!!!" It's harder than you think. I plan to try again, and maybe next time I'll add a layer of complication and get Monster involved. haha

Thanksgiving in Rockport

Colin spent his first Thanksgiving in Rockport, Texas. The Pedens have vacationed at the beach for years and years, and Colin saw it for the first time this week. I fell in love with Rockport when David and I first started dating, about 11 years ago. There is a certain charm about this quiet beach town - I could tell immediately why David's family enjoyed their little beach house so much. It's a place where you can stay up late and sleep until noon and wear your bathing suit all day long! Rockport runs on "rockport time" and even the local Wataburger knows this fact. Don't be in a rush because it will get you no where. I love the fact that the whole town wears red, white and blue on the 4th of July. And I've never seen more beautiful sunsets than right here in Rockport, Texas.

It's funny to think that Colin will be the third generation to have a "toe dipping" in the Rockport Bay. This weekend, I showed Colin the backyard and where we keep the kayak. I told him about all the fun he will have swimming and fishing in the canal. I showed him the boat and told him how much fun it will be to go out in the bay. And I promised him that David will teach him to water ski and wake board - something I desperately wanted to be good at as a kid. David has tried to teach me as an adult but all he has done for me is get me good tan and a sore back. :)

It was too soon to get Colin in his bathing suit this Thanksgiving but I know it won't be long. We'll be back again with a kid who's dreaming about getting his toes in the sand at the beach.

David and I on spring break one summer...



Swimming in the pool at aunt Ducky's house...



Monster's first boat ride...




David taking a nap with the big dogs...



Our engagement party in Rockport...

Colin Wears Shoes

I had some time on my hands today so I decided to play dress up with Colin. He can now wear shoes!!! It's quite challenging to get that fat baby foot into a narrow shoe. I didn't remember it being so hard with my baby dolls?!? It took some pushing and pulling, but I was determined to see my little boy in a complete outfit for the first time.

Check out the faux laces...


Colin looking at his shoes...


It took him 30 seconds to kick them off...I timed it!


I decided to show him that his feet were still there...

BOB Stroller in Action

Colin and I go "BOBBing Around" these days. It's our new favorite thing. SO many of my friends with babies recommended this jogging/walking stroller. You can literally go to Town Lake and count the BOB strollers as they pass by in the park.

I kept wondering what does BOB stand for? So I did some quick research, and I thought I would post the answer on my blog. Here's some BOB history for anyone who is interested...

"Originally, the name of the company was Beast of Burden, which many thought was a burden unto itself. However, in typical California fashion, that mouthful was soon shortened to its acronym BOB. BOB was easier to spell, funny, and simple."

And there you have it!

http://www.bobgear.com/

Lone Sideburn

Some of Colin's baby hair is falling out and it's leaving him with patchy spots. My favorite one of these is his "lone sideburn." I think Colin should ask Santa for more hair for Christmas. How funny is this...

"This baby will NOT end up in our bed!"

Of course not...

Colin Laughs

I just witnessed a pretty hilarious moment in baby development - baby's first laugh. It sounded kinda like a "Beavis and Butt-Head chuckle." But it was a laugh, none the less. Hearing this instantly made me laugh, so we sat together and giggled until the moment passed. :)

You may be thinking, what brought this on? Well I took his socks off and noticed they were a little tight on his cankles (I mean ankles) so I gently scratched his legs. You know how great it feels when you take off a pair of tight panty hose or leggings? Well Colin thought it was pretty great too!

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