Today

Drew's favorite sleeping position. Hee Hee.
Bootie in the air! Arms tucked in!

This kid likes to eat.

Hangin Out

We've been keeping busy lately, having fun in Houston! Here's the best shot I got of Drew at the Katy Rodeo Parade. He strolled along with his green balloon in support of Andrea's business, Pigtails & Crewcuts. There were lots of super cute cowboys and cowgirls there that day. Drew does have a cowboy shirt on that says, "Star Roper," but it's hard to tell in the stroller!

Here's my big guy standing up in the PNP. He sure would rather play than nap! These PJs were a gift from Jen. Her son, Gabe, wore them 12 years ago! Too cute!! Thanks, Jen!

Matt's dad came to visit last weekend. Here's Drew & Grandpa!


THE MANY FACES OF DREW

"Yessssssssss....No Pants!"

"Mom, where are my blue suede shoes?"

"Are you watching me??? Good. Make sure you're watching me!"

"My mom thinks I'm cute!!!"

"Ok, enough pics, mom!!"

He really is starting to show his little personality so much more every day. I think some of these shots give us a glimpse into what he's going to look like as a teenager (with attitude)! LOL

This week when I was reading to Drew and pointed to a lion in the book, I said, "Roar!!" Drew then made a sound like he was clearing his throat. I didn't think anything of it. Then, when I pointed to the lion on the next page and roared, he cleared his throat again. I figured out it was his version of a roar -- too funny! This isn't the best recording of it, but you can get the idea!

Grocery Shopping, Big City Style

Drew LOVED this grocery car/t! So cute. He definitely figured out the horn too!

I've been out of the city for too long...

Last night I had plans to meet up with some girls I know from college for a girls night out. They sent me a message with the name of the restaurant and time to meet. I looked it up online, Matt came home from work a little early to watch Drew, and I headed out. It took almost an hour in traffic to get there.

When I pulled up there was a sign that said "Valet Only - $4" and I thought, "Dang, these girls go fancy!!" I valeted my mom-mobile, complete with carseat and Cheerios in the floorboard, and walked into the restaurant. It was fancy. Like linen tablecloth fancy. And I was the only one in jeans. That's as far as my first-glance observations went when the host asked how many would be in my party. I told him that I was meeting a group of girls there. He looked at me and said, "Uh, we don't have a group of girls here right now." I took a second glance around the restaurant and noticed that I was the only female. ONLY female. As in, it was all men. Gay men. Yup.

I guess in the big city there are multiple locations for the same restaurant name. Hmmmm. Good lesson, good lesson.

So, I hopped back in my mom-mobile (they took pity on me and didn't even charge the $4) and headed home. Another hour in traffic. So all in all, I spent about 2 hours in the car just to come home and eat left overs. Awesome.

:)

Sleepytime

Ahhh, don't you want to kiss those sweet little cheekies?
Drew's been sleeping in the Pack-N-Play while we are in this apartment. He doesn't really seem to mind at all though, which is great. Other big sleeping news: I think he's ready to drop his morning nap! He spends the first hour of nap time standing up/sitting down/standing up/cruising/standing up/plopping down/etc! He doesn't cry at all, just enjoys his alone time in the PNP! Since he's not walking yet, I'm going to keep the morning nap in play for awhile longer to give him some alone time to practice that cruising!
Cutiepie!!

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!