Thanksgiving

I love Thanksgiving. Good food, good company, good newspaper ads… This year we also had especially great weather. Who could ask for more?

We started out the morning with out annual Turkey Trot. Some of us did better than others and some of us will use the “I just had a baby” excuse for at least another year.

We were so glad to have Liz join us this year!

 

We love Thanksgiving at the Autry’s. I was proud of the warm cheesy bacon dip in a bread bowl that I made.

 

James loves hanging out with his baby boy.

Missing Sara, Nick, and Allison.

 

Proud Grandma and Grandpa. I had nothing to do with Luke’s shirt. He picked it out himself.

I am so grateful for so many things this year. I am grateful that I was able to become pregnant and that I had a healthy 9 months that resulted in a beautiful baby boy. I’m grateful for a handsome husband who has become a wonderful father and who is my best friend. I am grateful for my parents whom I love very, very much; I have no doubt that they both would do anything for my siblings and I. I’m grateful for my in-laws who have been a life-saver in me transitioning back to work and who are so generous and supportive of my little family.I am thankful for the rest of my in-law family and for my step-family. How lucky am I to not only have 1 family, but 3 families! I am thankful for my job, my co-workers and all of the opportunities that my education has brought me. I’m thankful for my 3 sisters and 4 brothers- Canden and Travis are an essential part of our family and I would not be the person I am today without the other 4. Finally, I’m grateful for my Heavenly Father who has blessed me so, so much.

Happy (belated) Thanksgiving!

Not Camera Shy

Growing up, there was always a camera in my face. I have my entire life documented by home videos and photo albums. I always hated it. Now, I couldn’t be more grateful. As siblings, one of our favorite things to do when we get together is look through photo albums and watch those home movies. I hope to provide those same memories for my children. Consequently, that means constantly having the camera out and Luke having to put up with me. He’ll get used to it.

 

I’m also grateful that my mom and sisters have such great cameras and are talented photographers. I know that no big moment will go unphotographed, wherever we may be.

Look at these chunky legs! Sorry babe, you inherited those from your mama.

 

I just never get bored taking pictures of him.

My baby is getting big way too fast. I know that he’s only 11 weeks old but…he’s already 11 weeks old! Also, I’m obsessed with this picture.

I like to make noises that make his eyes do this.

Aunt Courtney took this one. So precious.

 

I’m excited to show this little guy what Thanksgiving is all about. Even though Luke can’t eat solids yet, I plan on making up for it and eating enough for the both of us.

A Day in the Life

This picture cracks me up. Luke was not in the mood for mom to insist on him wearing a bunny hat. He reminds me of Ralphie in his pink bunny pajamas on A Christmas Story. I just couldn’t help it, he looks so cute!

We got to go visit with Jess and Luke and I got to meet little Scarlett! I’ve been friends with Jessica for about 20 years now and it is so fun to be able to watch our little families grow.

Luke was unsure of what to think.

…especially when Scarlett tried to cuddle. We’re going to have to keep our eyes on these two.

After a long day, Luke needed to sit back and relax with his binky and a nap. Doesn’t he look like the most grown-up 2-month-old that you’ve ever seen?

First snow! I loved bundling this little man up and taking him out into the wintery wonderland that arrived this weekend.

So glad to be able to spend every day with this little guy!

2 Months

2 months! Here are some cute pictures from October:

First shots. I think I took it harder than Luke did.

Loves bath time!

We went to see daddy at school and campus was very cold- I wanted badly to climb in the stroller and cuddle with this little bug. Doesn’t he look so warm and comfy?

My dad lives in New York so we had to send our love via pictures and email for his birthday. This one is cute because I got a smile.

This one is cute because you can see the pot belly on my chubby wubby baby.

Happy Birthday Dad!

Halloween

Luke’s first Halloween was especially uneventful. After attempting a grocery trip this morning and having my 2 month old scream his way through every aisle at Wal-Mart, I decided we were probably going to be home-ridden for the rest of the day. So we made chocolate covered Oreo mummies…

and then we were about out of things to do and had a long time until Daddy got home…. so, we pulled out the camera:

and hey, who can resist this cute face in his Halloween shirt?

and then Mommy got in on the action:

and then we used the self-timer:

and then Daddy got home so we could surprise Grandma Liz with our costumes:

Cutest tiger and tiger bum tail, ever

 

Trick-or-Treat!

10.24.12

The leaves are so beautiful right now. I just want to take pictures all day long of the trees…and my cute baby. When he was born, I was convinced that he couldn’t get any cuter than he was that day. I was wrong. He keeps getting cuter and cuter. He also seems to be getting fussier and fussier. It makes it hard to start a daily nap schedule when he’d rather scream than sleep…all. day. long. Good thing he’s got the cuteness going for him.

Just hanging with Grandma Karen.

I almost flipped the stroller on my way back down. Not the smartest thing I’ve ever done.

Definitely not looking forward to the snow. I wish fall lasted 5 months and winter only lasted 1.

Here’s to global warming.

Fall 2012

Just some cute pictures…

Girl’s night with our babes.

 

BFFs, Luke and Asher.

So fun to have had babies 8 days apart. We sure love the Merricks.

Luke spending some time with Uncle Gents before he leaves for 2 years.

This kid sure has a lot of people who love him.

Meeting Grandpa for the first time…doesn’t it make your heart melt?

Big yawns with Uncle Connor.

Starting to smile for his mama.

Family picture with Gentry.

We’re sure going to miss this kid for the next 2 years. Love you, Gents!