Here Comes Santa Claus

On Saturday we heard from friends that Santa would be in town to meet all the little girls and boys, so with this news we had to take you to your first Santa visit.  Right away you thought Santa was magical, you enjoyed looking at his glasses and bearded face.  You were very gentle as you sat on his lap.  

Brothers and Cousins

                                           At 9 months you've mastered the pincer grasp.  I saw these beautiful poinsettias and wanted to sit you and Rory in front to get a good picture.  I sat you boys on rugs so that you wouldn't be interested in the pebbles, my plan didn't work.  In a matter of seconds you popped a rock in your mouth.  Mom panicked a little and turned you face down and fished it out with my finger.  This incident was a slight reminder of what I'm in for.  You are busy and not even barely mobile yet...YIKES!  

                                          Family pics.

After a fun filled day, here you are zonked out in your crib.  This sleeping position was a new one and we got a kick out of it.  Usually now you sleep on your belly or on your back with your favorite tabby fleecy blue blanket that Melisa made you.  

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Thanksgiving Photos

Just a few pics of you at Thanksgiving time.  It was Thanksgiving when you had your first feast full of turkey, sweet potatoes, and stuffing.  I think this was your happiest day to date!  You were happy to be in your chair eating the delicious food.  With almost every bite you responded with, "mmm."

Here you are at 8 1/2 months.  Austin, I hope that as you grow you will always be surrounded by friends...friends young and old.  Karin and Vernon are our neighbors that your daddy and I met when we moved into our house 6 years ago.  We love them like family!  They love you like their own grandson.  We visit them almost every other day.  They shower you with kisses and laugh at your silly moves.  You bring them much joy.    

 You and your Abu dressed up for the Broncos.

 Here you are thinking about crawling.   You get around by slithering and rolling.

 Meeting Tyler for the first time.

 Your Uncle Jer and Auntie Janna at Thanksgiving.  We enjoyed staying out late and playing cards.

 You with your Uncle Derek and Alisha.  Uncle D is away at college at U of I, so unfortunately he only sees you during the holidays.  We look forward to Christmas time.  When you where just born everyone thought you looked like Derek.