Pictures

Our neighbor, Sonia, took these pictures at a recent birthday party we attended. She did a fantastic job.

Our Child's an Animal!

Let me say we have had quite the week. Taylor has been walking more and little did I know that means more bumps, bruises, and chipped teeth.

On Sunday, Sean was taking care of Taylor while I went to the grocery store. I had 4 missed calls from Sean when I walked out to the car. Frantically I called him back and he said that Taylor had fallen face first on to the tile floor. That fall resulted into only a large bruised cheek and an upset father.

On Tuesday, Josecito was over playing and Taylor decided to show off. He was on his stomach rolling around on top of a ball. Taylor's body rolled right off and he hit his mouth on the tile. He was crying but I comforted him and then got him started on another activity. He was fine. Well...later that evening when I was feeding him dinner he opened wide and to my surprise that fall resulted in a chipped front tooth! Doctor Molly (my sister) said if he isn't in pain then to not worry about it. Thanks Mol easier said then done. I am going to worry about it until he looses it at age 8 or 9! Ugh!

On Friday, Taylor was taking his new shoes for a spin. He was walking laps around the coffee table, through the kitchen and attempting to go up stairs. I was cheering him on until he started going faster and laughing at the same time and he ran right in to the coffee table. This resulted in another bruised cheek.

He decided to crawl and rest on the couch for the remainder of the afternoon.

On the lighter note, Taylor has been having a fantastic time playing with other children. We have been going to the mall and McDonald's with other mother's who have children Taylor's age. None of them actually play "together" but they all have a great time.

A Good Lesson on Sharing

I'm in total shock! Taylor knows how to share! I was taking care of Reagan the other day who is 3 and she brought Fruit Loops for a snack. Without my supervision, Taylor managed to grab the snack bag off of the table and begin snacking. I had no idea he was doing this until Reagan said, "Miss Nicole, Taylor has my Fruit Loops." I walked into the kitchen and to my surprise was two piles of Fruit Loops: one for Taylor and one for Reagan.

Vacation to Gulf Coast and Doctor Visit

Taylor's first trip to the beach was very memorable.  He stood up in the sand and walked a few steps!  We were amazed, he wasn't even able stand by himself earlier that week.  I had the video camera going and... I missed it!  Can you believe it!  I got the waves instead!

The ship was huge!  There was even a landing strip!

Corpus Christi Bridge

USS Lexington

When we got back from vacation, we went to the Doctor for his yearly check up.  He weighs 21lbs and is 21 inches long!  He also had to get his shots!  No one ever told me they give him 6!  Two in each leg and one in each arm!  Poor thing!  We were both "all bend out of shape" for the rest of the afternoon!  The next day he bounced right back though! I'm still a little upset about it.  Do they really need to do them all in one day?!On the lighter note, Taylor will soon be facing forward and moving to a new big boy seat in the car!  

4th of July!

We had a BBQ at our house and Sean organized a group to go to the Laredo Broncos Baseball game and watch the fireworks.  The game didn't get over until close to 11pm.  Let's just say it was a late night but Taylor was a trooper.

My mommy loves giving me kisses!

This was taken right before Dad took me to see the big Bronco! 

 I was so scared I nearly jumped off his shoulders.  No Bronco for me!

Kaylee is my new friend who baby sits me.  She loves pushing me in the stroller.

The good ol' neighbors!  We had a blast.

Mom has got to get it together

Ok so once a month is not going to cut it.  I have no excuses for not "blogging"  it's been such an exciting month and half.  Where do I begin.  Our little boy is now a year old and has begun to take a few steps.  He has very little interest in walking because he can crawl much quicker to get from here to there.  He had a cowboy themed birthday and invited all the neighborhood children for the big round-up.  Grandma Robin, Molly, and Cousin Emmy flew in for the ol' hullaballoo.  We even had a few ducklings show up.  We had a slip and slide, sprinkler, and of course the pool.  There's more photos to come.  We need to down load them from a different computer.  Here's just a taste...