Houston, we have landed!

You can take the girl out of Texas....but she'll come back!

We are in the process of moving to Houston! Matt's started his new job and we are down here in an apartment until we find a house. Molly is studying abroad with my parents in Carrollton. I think they might want to keep her from the reports I'm getting! I already miss so many people in Hobbs. We spent 5 years there and a lot of great things happened while we were there:

• Matt found a specialty in IT that interests and challenges him
• He started his own business and was successful (so proud of him)!
• I got my masters degree in education
• I became a teacher
• We made some great friends
• Drew was born!

Those are some big bullet points, in our opinion. Hobbs will definitely hold a special place in my heart. On the other hand, we are so excited about all of the opportunities here in Houston! Our first order of business is finding a house. I didn't realize how tiring that would be with a 1 year old in tow! I'll keep y'all posted on the house front.

Here are some pics of our cutiepie Texan and his cheeser face :)

I love this little guy!!! Look at those teeth - you can seriously drive a truck through them! Cutie pie!!!

Drew's not even close to walking yet. The doctor said not to worry - that he just isn't motivated. Imagine that, my kid is lazy - LOL! Sorry Drew, I think you inherited my athletic (in)ability! So I found the one thing that motivates him ---- FOOD! Here he is following a cheerio trail around the table.

Drew's 1st Birthday Party in Hobbs!

My lil Birthday Boy! Drew was named "Rookie of the Year" in our house for 2010-2011. He had a great first year and we had such a fun time celebrating. My mom was the official party photographer, so I'm waiting on her pics still, but here are the ones I took. She should have more pics of his little friends to add!

I think he liked it.

Auntie KK & Cousin Katelyn

Eating his present from Granny!
Present from Mom & Dad - My Own Chair!

I'm such a big boy!

Dad, you stole my chair! I'll forgive you if you give me bday ice cream...

1st bite

Cousin baby booties

The boy can eat. Most went in his ears...

Mimi, KK & K-rae

"Rookie of the Year!"

Fleharty Family Photo

Opening presents!

The little cousins reading w/ Pops

Mimi & K-rae

Lil Cousins

Cousins & Sisters

Party in Illinois

Drew was lucky to celebrate his birthday again with Matt's family in Illinois. We had this trip scheduled before we knew we were moving, so in the middle of trying to sell our house, close up loose ends here, & pack, we hopped on a plane to Illinois! We got to stay with Matt's cousin, Suzie, and her son, Michael, and visited with lots of other cousins at Matt's Aunt Gail's house. They really know how to throw a party!!Check out his sweet cakes -- We didn't want to slice up his face!

Not sure what's sweeter....the cake or the baby rolls!

Such a shy boy...doesn't love attention at all - HA!

Hammin it up with Uncle Butch

Eating big boy food -- Gail's cookin!

Happy 1st Birthday, Drew!

One year ago today our precious little Drew was born! He's a reminder every day of God's amazing creation and love. Such a blessing!

Christmas in C-Town

After Christmas with Matt's dad, we drove to C-town for Christmas with the Kilgore side. It was fun to have all the cousins together at once.




Unwinding with a book after the festivities.

At Souper Salad w/ Mimi

Precious Lil Cousins

Once Lucky Dude.

Reading w/ Mimi

Jammin

Ernie Who?

WOAH! All these are for me?!

Drew & Dad

Drew & Mom

Visiting Granny

Merry 1st Christmas, sweet boy!

We're going to take this show on the road.
Uncle Lex Time!

(I like the action shot of Katelyn jumping!)

Awww, Lovin' on Gino!

1980 vs. 2011

After I posted that last pic of Drew as the New Years Baby, my mom went digging in our old photo albums and found me as the New Year Baby 1980! Hilarious!