Goin' to the Rodeo

This weekend Grandma and Grandpa Hinton came to visit. Although it has been a wet and soggy weekend, we still went to the Rodeo to introduce them to "true Texas" entertainment. Audrey and her grandparents enjoyed the petting zoo. That is until a goat started to eat Grandma's sweater!

Petting a Goat

Petting the Llama with Mommy and Grandma

Getting sniffed by a Goat

Mommy and Audrey

Daddy and Audrey... Getting a little tuckered out!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Audrey had her first birthday party last weekend. We invited a few friends and family over to enjoy hot dogs, snacks, and of course cake and ice cream. It's hard to believe our little girl is now a toddler and not a baby. She continues to bring so much joy to our lives. We hope you enjoy the pictures of her big day.

The Birthday Girl

The Colorful Spread of Food

The Birthday Cake

Audrey with her Special Cake

The Destruction of the Cake

Messy Face

Opening Presents

(Note the change in clothes, cake is messy!)

Playing in my new Sandbox

I'm 11-months Old!

Audrey is getting bigger and more interactive everyday. I can't believe we're planning her 1st Birthday Party already. This last weekend we went to the Houston Zoo. Audrey enjoyed the nice weather and seemed to notice some of the animals.

Chillaxin' in the Stroller at the Zoo

Playing with Mommy's camera case

Look at how tall I am!

January Update

Here's some pictures from January. As you can see, Audrey is enjoying her toys from Christmas and her ability to stand up more steady. And of course the one day I allow Daddy to dress her, she ends up in Redskins clothes!

I'm 10-months old!

Look, only one hand!

Playing with my kitchen/living room toy

"Reading" a book

I don't know, she doesn't look amused

to be dressed as a Redskin....

Christmas 2008

I know... it's almost February and I'm just now posting Christmas pictures. We spent Christmas in Dallas with BeBe, Mr. Mack, Noni, Grandaddy, Aunt Emily and Uncle Stuart. I think Audrey enjoyed ripping up magazines more than her Christmas presents.

Audrey reading with Grandaddy

Audrey playing with her big present from BeBe

The Family Photo

BeBe and Audrey playing with her toy

Audrey, Pops, and Nonah

Annual Christmas Party

On Saturday, December 6, we hosted our annual Christmas Party. Normally our party is total chaos... kids running around, the house busting at the seams with people, food in abundance. This year we parred down the evening to an adults-only dessert party. It was so much more enjoyable since I could actually talk to our guests. The spread included yummy offerings of Apple Cake, Praline Cheesecake, Peppermint Chocolate Cake, Chocolate-Chip Banana Bread Pudding, and Grand Marnier Fruit Dip. We also enjoyed quite a bit of champagne... Tis the Season!

Our Christmas Tree

The Table was heavy with Yummy Desserts

Lauren, Sara, Nicole & Emily

Lauren, Me, Nicole, & Emily

Suzanne, Mark, Wes & Victoria

Jason, Bret, & Justin

Victoria, TJ & Meredith

Visit to Santa

On Saturday, we went to the new Pearland Town Center for a visit with Santa Claus. We enjoyed a pancake breakfast and chance to sit on Santa's lap. I wasn't sure what Audrey would think of Santa. So many kids seem to be scared of the big guy in red. But not Audrey, she seemed to enjoy her chance to meet Santa. Hope you enjoy the pictures!

Smiles for Santa

It was a little cold!

I love this picture... it's like she's really asking for something.