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we are so excited!

and, of course, i went straight to the mall and got a dress.

static

Christmas and what we've been up to around here...

Things have been busy busy around here - Porter had surgery (minor), Zach and I both had strep throat, Porter had his first ear infection (and ruptured ear drum!), I finished out the semester of teaching, Zach has been studying and looking into new fun options for his career... and I am pregnant again (18 weeks)! Wowzah - so that's why there has been no blogging.

I can't really even begin to say how wonderfully fun and relaxing this Christmas was - We were home and just rested, cooked, played and enjoyed each other's company. It has been a sweet time that is coming to a close all too quick... but I don't think we will ever forget this Christmas. It was a real joy. I am thankful for so so many things.

Enough words. Here are some pics. Love you all and hope to be back to more regular posts in the new year.

jumping bean

somebody loves trying to jump. he did this for about 10 minutes... kept falling down... laughing... getting distracted by other toys... and then back to more jumping. when we got the camera, we were on the tail end of jumpalooza, but we at least caught a little of it.

row row row your boat

p has always loved row row row your boat... the book and just singing the song in general. here he is a couple days ago singing to himself in the back seat. the first verse is the one everyone knows... the second verse is 'rock rock rock your boat, gently to the shore... if you see a lion, don't forget to ROAR.'

he loves to roar.

little cheeseburger

porter had a great time trick or treating. he wasn't totally sure of the concept... he tried to go into a couple of houses and mostly just liked walking down the street and riding in the wagon... but all in all it was a huge success. he was holding a package of m&m's and i (so naive) thought 'gosh, he's never had one of those - he probably won't try to eat one.' ha! wrong. i turned around, he had ripped into the bag and was downing those m&m's as fast as he could. apparently porter loves chocolate :) who deosn't? the last picture shows that little bit of blue drool... the proof. a mouth full of the good stuff.

Sawyer Sneak

We love Jeremy and Meagan and are so so happy they moved to Austin along with their growing 6 month old boy, Sawyer. He is quite a ham - learning to sit up - chewing on most anything (including park benches) - and giving lots of smiles and laughs. Man, Porter being 6 months doesn't seem that long ago - but it was a year ago! It all happens so fast - so glad to be able to freeze a little snippet for you guys.




i love a good stink eye. its one of porter's signature moves.






just lounging.




this might be one of my favorite pictures of all time - he means business.





So sweet! Thanks for sharing your man with me!