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!

Happy New Year 2011

Happy New Year!

It's hard to believe that Drew is about to enter his 2nd calendar year of existence! I have loved every minute of being a mama in 2010! Drew is such a blessing.
For Christmas I received a "Domestic Diva" apron and two Giada de Laurentiis cookbooks. Here I am taking the hint and putting my gifts to use! NYE menu: red wine risotto with peas, fresh sauteed green beans with shallots and fire roasted tomatoes, medium rare flank steak with red wine sauce (Giada really likes wine sauce)!

Many blessings in 2011!