Quick getaway to Puerto Rico

We had a good visit to Michigan for Christmas and when considering flight options to get back home we realized we could enjoy the beach in Puerto Rico for a couple of days.
Matthew loved playing in the sand and Audrey enjoyed sleeping on the beach. It was weird to be on a beach with warm weather at Christmas time but we would definitely do it again.

We went to dinner one night and Matthew did so well. He ate shrimp, lobster rosotto, salmon, and mahi mahi. Audrey fell asleep on my shoulder so she was a little fussy during dinner. Afterwards, we headed for an ice cream shop. There was a 30 minute line but all the customers were entertained with Matthew and Audrey. The shop played dance music and Matthew was dancing and moving his hips to the music. Audrey was dancing too. It was so funny to watch the two of them. As soon as Andy got the ice cream, both kids were crying. Matthew wanted sprinkles on his and Audrey couldn't get the ice cream fast enough. We got it all fixed and everyone was happy. It's a lot of work traveling with the kids but it was rewarding to spend time with them as well.

I will post more pictures soon.

Matthew is showing me his coconut

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Baptism and Christmas

On Dec 18th, Audrey was baptized at our church. There were 5 babies that were baptized that day. The weather was cold but the sun was shining. She was the only baby that cried during the 45 minute event. She was a little sleepy and she didn't like it when mommy had to give her to Daddy for the ceremony. But she looked beautiful in her white dress.

We had a wonderful christmas in Michigan. Matthew opened presents from Santa and he really liked eating the christmas cookies. He was waiting in his bedroom in the morning until he knew that Santa was gone - we had to tell him to come check out the presents. We went to mass on christmas eve and Matthew did so well at the church (Audrey is another story). Over the holidays, Audrey started taking more steps on her own.

Audrey's 12 month stats (Dec 16) are the following:

Weight 19 lbs 11 oz 48%

Height 28.5 in 24%

Head Circum 45.7 71%

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Audrey's 1st Birthday

It's hard to believe that she is 1 year old already. My baby is growing up too fast! We had a very small party on Saturday where our neighbor, Nicolas (2 yr old), came over to help us celebrate. Audrey enjoyed playing with the toys and then we went outside and blew bubbles. She is fine just holding my hand and walking around. That's her favorite thing to do right now. She took a couple of steps on her own on Wednesday. Daddy and I asked her to walk back and forth between us and she would hold on to our hand as long as she could and then we would try to get her to take a step on her own. She would fall into our arms on the other side and give a big smile. We would clap and say "yeah, Audrey".

Audrey and Matthew had a cold this week. I got it too and I have to say that it is annoying with all the drainage/sore throat and plugged up noses, especially in the night. Matthew enjoyed Audrey's birthday. He blew out the candle and helped open presents. He even played with her toys as if they were for him. LOL

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Carriage ride

December 2, 2011

December is here and the cold weather has moved into Dallas. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go. We have been doing some fun holiday things. On Friday, we took a carriage ride around Highland Park to view the christmas lights. The weather had been windy and cold in the 40's and 50's but warmed up to the 60's for a pleasant ride. Matthew was all smiles. He cried when it was over because he didn't want to leave. We petted the horses afterwards and one of the horses peed and it was like opening flood gates. Andy made a comment about how huge it was and Matthew thought it was cool/funny as well (boys).

I went to the mall with Matthew and Audrey and we took a christmas picture of the two. I hope to have it for Christmas cards soon. Matthew insisted on going inside this bubble thing in the mall. I was so impressed because it's such a big kid thing to do. He liked it at first but then he was done.