One year

Yesterday marked one year since Cody's surgery. As I sat and looked at him last night while we watched Spongebob (what a moment, right?), I couldn't help but think how extremely lucky we are to have such happy healthy children. I see all these blogs with children that are so sick, and parents that have endured so much; it makes me truly appreciate how lucky we are. Those few days were the scariest we've ever had. The thought that that big "ball" in his tummy might be something that would take him from us was the most terrifying experience I've ever had. I thank God for my beautiful babies and every moment we have with them. They grow so fast.

Cody's surgery

Happy New Year!!!

Mom watched the boys for us New Years Eve so we could go out and celebrate! We hadn't gone out for New Years since before the boys were born, so it was a wonderful treat! We went and saw Avatar New Years Eve afternoon (very very good...I recommend it!), then checked into our sweet room at the Omni. We went for dinner with some friends then out to Fort Worth! It was great fun!

Happy 2010 to everyone!!! I hope you all have a wonderful, happy, safe year!! 2009 was a doozie...let's start this decade off right!!!
Love you all!!!!

Christmas Day (part 2)

Once we were done at home, we packed up and headed to Waco for Christmas day with Tadd's family. The boys were pumped to see everyone, and we looked forward to eating lots and lots of Nandy's yummy dinner. Papaw and Nandy had us all take pictures when we walked in and I'm so glad! I always say I want to get pictures of everyone and we never do. Our family pic turned out so good!!

Blake, Collin, and Cody

All the cousins...Taylor, Kylee, and Morgan, then Blake, Collin, and Cody. The girls will be 12 at the end of February, and Kylee is 10. Collin will be 7 in April. They are growing so fast. We debated sticking Trish's belly in the picture, since cousin #7 (a girl!!!) will be arriving in late May!!

The cousins with their DSs.

The only downside of our whole Christmas holiday was when Blake burned his hand Christmas evening. Tadd's mom was making his favorite, macaroni and cheese, and what I think happened is that he put his hand on top of the stove to look in the pot. They have a flat stove, so he just didn't know that it would be hot. :( Poor baby. It happened so fast, no one could stop him. He burned it pretty good. Blisters popped up on all 5 fingers, the heel of his hand, and on the fleshy part below his fingers.
It's all healed well now...he's still wearing a bandage to school because the skin below his fingers is still very fresh, but hopefully by the end of the week he'll be all better. Poor Blakey.

Merry Christmas!!! (part 1)

The boys woke up bright and early to see what Santa had delivered. They were very happy to discover their DSs, some games, Webkinz, and some pjs! There were a few mentions of why their piles were so small, but we explained to them that Santa can only fit a few things for each child in his sleigh! Guess we can't really tell them Santa can only afford so much!!!!
Mommy scored some gorgeous diamond studs from wonderful Daddy. The boys also had a holiday store at their school. They were each given money to spend there, and each one picked out a gift for mommy, daddy, and their brother. So sweet!!! I got a heart ring from Cody and a heart necklace from Blake. Tadd got a cool dad pen from Cody and a #1 Dad ornament from Blake. Then they bought each other a toy airplane! The same toy! Coincidence?

Checking out the loot.

Blake's airplane from Cody.

Cody doing some filming while Daddy opened his gifts.

Santa also left us quite a bit of snow to play in! After we opened gifts, we bundled up and headed out to play! We tried to build a snowman, but it was too powder-y. It was so pretty!! But SO cold!!!