Christmas

Christmas this year was one of the best so far.  Having friends over for an ugly sweater party, family parties every weekend, Christmas shopping for the little boy and spending time together....I couldn't have asked for anything more.  Christmas morning my family came over for scones and to watch Crue open his gifts.  Later in the morning we headed over to the Morrells for more scones and to open more gifts! Needless to say Crue was VERY spoiled.  Unfortunately I was busy enjoying Christmas to take many photos :(  I only got a few at our house and none at the Morrells (Katy I know you have some so you need to send them to me).  Here's what I have:

 I know what you're thinking... he's too young for a guitar...but nope, it's still one of his favorite gifts and he will go in his room and "play" for us

 He LOVES his bear and will go in his room and give it snuggles.  It's the cutest thing!

1st Birthday

Our little boy turned 1 on Dec. 11 so we had to have a party! Crue LOVES crowds and kids so he was in heaven. I just want to say thank you to all our family and friends that came over and celebrated with us. I wish I had taken more pictures and a group shot! It's still weird to me that he is only 1 because I feel like he has been with  us for much longer that that.  I don't remember my life before he came along.  He's my everything and I wouldn't change one thing about him.  I am so thankful that I get to be his mom.  When I'm having a bad day all I have to see is that cute little smile and it automatically brightens my day. I have to smile back.  A few things about Crue:

• Crue doesn't walk...he runs
• He thinks it's funny when I tell him no....and trust me...it's not that funny
• Eating dog food and knocking over the water is still his #1 mission from morning till night
• The only word he really says consistently right now is "that" and then he points to whatever he wants
• He loves bananas and eats about 2 a day
• He gives the best kisses in the world and he gives them to everyone, including his dogs
• When you say something and then start laughing he will usually give you a courtesy laugh.  It's so forced and it's the funniest thing
• He's very handsome
• At his 12 month appointment he was in the 33% for weight and 49% for height (which I am so thankful for...I thought this would be a lot less) and still only had his 2 bottom teeth
• If there are shoes or slippers anywhere in sight he will bring them to you so you can put them on
• Still loves bath time
• Only his puppies and stuffed animals get snuggles from him
• He loves getting in the dogs kennel and actually wants me to lock him in there, and yes, I know I should take more advantage of this
• Crue likes to go up and down the stairs by himself
• He's very strong willed and independent.  He wants what he wants and usually gets it 
• He won't sit still.  Getting him to sit in his high chair is sometimes impossible.  He is just too wiggly. I usually sit on the floor with his food and whenever he wants a bite him comes over to me and gets one and then he is on his way
• I have to pick up and clean my pots and pans, measuring cups, tuperware, and mixing bowls every night because those are his favorite toys

Words can't explain how I feel about my little Cruiser.  So I'll just say this, I love him.

Giving Mags a snuggle


Shrek is constantly licking Crues face and I think he gets a little tired of it..

While I was getting ready for Crue's party he decided to decorate the bathroom for me

 and then he decided to help decorate for his party too







Crue LOVES these girls and they are so good with him

A Very Vegas Thanksgiving

This year was my family's turn to get us for Thanksgiving.  As we do every other year with them, we went to Vegas.  It was especially fun this year since we had Crue and my cousin Enjoli just had her baby.  Crue had a lot of fun being the constant center of attention.  Thanksgiving day was filled with amazing food, great company and then some pretty intense Foosball.  Once that was all over we went to my gmas to put Crue down and then we headed out to the mall! My grandparents aren't down with pulling all nighters so they hung back and stayed with Crue.  We got to the outdoor outlets at about 11:30 and shopped for a few hours. When we were done there we still had about an hour and a half till Target opened so of course the only thing to do was hit up the casino! My mom, little brother, and I played the slots while everyone else took to the tables.  The best part is while we were playing the slots, some security guard came and was chatting my mom up for about an hour and didn't even notice my underage brother sitting right in front of him playing! Anyway we finally got home about 7:00 am and went to sleep.  Luckily my grandparents were kind enough to watch Crue for a few hours so we could rest.  Then we got up and shopped for a few more hours.  I loved every minute.  I know some people think it's crazy to go out on black Friday but it's one of my favorite things to do. Until next time....

(Zac and Mike were mimicking my gma & gpa...they think they're pretty funny)