New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve was rather tame for us this year with our new baby. We hang out close to the baby moniter while Brayden slept the night away.

Craig's coworker, TJ, and TJ's friend, Seth, joined us that evening while we played games and sipped sparkling cidar. We all had a lot of fun.

Welcome to 2009!

My Baby Mozart

The piano is easily one of my favorite instruments. I have been playing it since I turned 8-years-old. I can't wait to officially start teaching Brayden how to play.

Game Night

Game nights are one of my favorite ways to spend time with the family. Tonight we got together to play Chicken Foot (a version of dominoes).

We were having so much fun, Brayden even joined in.

Bowling Double Date

We went bowling this evening with Kira and Travis. We were all striking a pose as we showcased our mad bowling skills.

We had a blast! I really enjoy hanging out with my sister and our boys.

Cleaning Up After Christmas

It is only two days after Christmas, but it is already time to clean up all the Christmas decorations. Once everything had made it into its box, Brayden decided to attack a relaxing Craig.

Next Brayden did a little posing on some of the Christmas totes. So adorable!

Random Pictures from December '08

Taken Tuesday the 2nd: This play mat is one of Brayden's favorite toys with which to play. Now that he can sit up on his own he spends more time sucking on the arches than he does playing with the hanging toys.

Taken Tuesday the 9th: He just looks so happy watching me get ready for the day.

Taken Friday the 12th: We were at Cafe Rio for lunch and Brayden was so happy.

Taken Wednesday the 17th: Just a really great face.

Taken Saturday the 20th: Mommy loves her little boy.

Taken Monday the 22nd: Mommy has Brayden stuck in a headlock.

Taken Friday the 26th: Brayden eating a banana for lunch. I love the face!

Christmas Day

Christmas morning is finally here! I wasn't quite sure how things were going to work this morning. I've never had a baby on Christmas before, but today was perfect. Brayden slept in so Craig and I were able to open all of our presents with my family without having to worry about Brayden.

It is so much fun to have a family Christmas morning. I loved watching Craig's face as he opened the gifts I got for him.

I made sure to follow our own little tradition by buying each other new pillows. It's so cheesy, but it makes Craig and me smile so I don't care.

Once Brayden woke up, our whole focus shifted to him. We were so excited to see him play with the things we got for him. He didn't really understand the unwrapping part, so Craig helped.

Brayden looked like he enjoyed himself and he got a lot of new toys that he'll enjoy playing with. I look forward to the year when Brayden is as excited for Christmas as I am.