My First....CANDY CANE!!!

Yes, you read the title of this post correctly! Brian had his first candy cane while we were in TN visiting Nana K, Papa G, Uncle Andrew and Aunt Amy! Nana K didn't think Brian could get to the actual candy, but Momma had to eventually take the wrapper off the candy cane! It was probably one of his most favorite things!!!

Great - Mema Velma watching me closely!

This is GOOD stuff!!

This is MY Candy Cane!!

And the Christmas Joys have begun...

Uncle Andrew's Graduation

We got to take a trip to Nana K and Papa G's house in Fairview, TN for a long weekend! Papa G's birthday was December 18th and Uncle Andrew graduated from Middle Tennessee State University on December 19th!!! We had a great time and Brian's feet barely touched the floor the entire weekend!!! :)

Uncle Andrew walking into graduation
(middle of picture with white scarf thing!)

The program was good!!!

Chris, Uncle Andrew, Kristin, and Brian

Sooooo proud!!

Congratulations Uncle Andrew!!!

The Dog Bowl...

Brian has been crawling around for quite a while now and pulling up on furniture and "walking" wherever he can hold onto something! And for some time, he never left the living room!!! But why would he? All his cool toys are in the living room! Mom and Dad were LOVING it!!! However, this dream state was short lived when Brian threw a toy down the hall and went to find it - and the door to a whole new world opened up! Brian has now found the dining room - and his highchair which he loves, but his favorite new "toy" is Raelin's food and water bowls! He has figured out how to take the bowls out of the holder and he has also discovered the wonderful noise they make as they are clanged together or banged on the floor!! Some mornings are so musical!!!...

OOOHHHH! What's this?!?

Hi Mom!!!

Wanna play with me?

Clang and Bang on the floor!!

Thanksgiving 2009

Brian's first Thanksgiving was wonderful!! We got to see so many family and friends - and of course we ate WAY TOO much food! Brian's first Thanksgiving Dinner consisted of him eating Turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, broccoli casserole, and a cream cheese appetizer (that Brian ate 2 of!!).

We are so thankful for all our family and friends and all the support and love they have shown us this past year! We have been so blessed and are so grateful for all that God has given us!

My first Thanksgiving Dinner! YUMMMMM!

Mimi enjoyed playing with me!!

Having fun with FAB!

Boy, this is good stuff!

Great-Grandparents ROCK!!

Aunt Amy gave me a pickle!!!

I wanted to share my pickle with Papa G!

Daddy and I ate way too much Turkey!!

Nap Time after a GREAT Thanksgiving!

Bonfire!

We had a blast at the Cookout and Bonfire with our Young Adults group and the "Original" Young Adults from our church! Brian had a blast!

Sportin' my Carolina Panthers outfit!!

Community!

Deep Fried Turkey!

It was a BIG Bonfire!

My First Tractor Ride!

Mrs. Sarah let me nap on her shoulder!!