What a Sunday

We took Holton to church on Sunday. Taking your child to church is an entirely unique experience. We got him all dressed up, were wise in selecting a seat in the very back, sat next to Patrick and Amanda and brought plenty of toys and liquids to entertain him. Well, apparently Holton felt extremely comfortable in church.

Right after the part where you introduce yourself to the others seated around you, right when they started a prayer, Holton started jabbering. He was so loud! He just kept talking and talking so Adam had to make a quick escape. I guess Holton wanted to share a few things with the congregation. I could still hear Holton chattering in the hallway. Poor Adam was out there with all the other annoyed fathers who said things like – "How long did yours last in there?"

Don't let this fool you. He was just resting for his big debut.







Anyway, we all then had lunch at a trendy Dallas restaurant. So trendy that they had to get their high chair out of storage. Holton was their first baby!

Could he be any more unimpressed with having his picture taken?






After an exciting Sunday, he wanted to get more comfortable and let loose. I call this his tribute to Risky Business!

Happy Birthday, Holton!

It’s so hard to believe that our baby is one today. I’ve always heard parents say the time goes so quickly and they are right! I can’t imagine how he’ll change in the next 12 months. (Let’s hope he’ll get back to sleeping in his own bed for starters).

Adam and I are very thankful to have a healthy Holton. He’s growing and changing so much each day. We agree that he’s the best thing that’s ever happened to us and we couldn’t be prouder. So, for his 1st ever birthday, I thought it would be fun to look back at some old pictures. Enjoy!

1st Birthday Party!!

Holton will be one tomorrow (we can't believe it) but we celebrated his 1st birthday on Saturday. It was such a blast!! Our theme was Baby Einstein because that is the one thing that will make Holton stop whatever he's doing and pay attention. He wasn't too sure about his little birthday cake and all the people watching him eat, but he had a great time playing with his new toys.

So many of our friends and family came in to celebrate and we really appreciated it! That day was so special to Adam and me. Having everyone we love with us made it even more special - thank you! Here are just a few of the pictures below.

Holton's first Halloween

This year was so much fun! Being first time parents, we were really looking forward to Halloween. We had a busy day. First, Holton's school had a little party where all the kids wore their costumes and ate food. (See something wrong with that idea). Then, we had plans to go over to our friend's house for Holton's first ever attempt at trick-or-treating. Holton is soooo like Adam, it isn't funny. When people put candy in his little pumpkin bucket, he would just stare at them. He was like, that's it? No smile, no giggle, just a look of confusion. It was hilarious. Not sure if Holton was really impressed, but we sure loved seeing him in his cute little giraffe costume.

This is at the school party. He had his first ever cupcake.








Candy not so impressive, but give me a slinky and I'm happy.

















Visiting some work friends





A group shot




Holton kind of blends in, doesn't he? Adam is tired after handing out candy.

The boys went hunting

Last week, Adam, my dad and my brother all loaded up to go to Colorado for their annual hunting trip. Nothing gets in the way of this tradition - nothing! Adam even went last year when I was 8 1/2 months pregnant (can we say obsessed). Adam has already said that Holton will be joining the hunting crew in four years. In preparation for that monumental event, Holton helped the hunting boys load everything up.

Holton on the ATV with my Dad and Adam's Dad

My dad really wants him to be an Alabama boy. Check out the double chin ;)

My handsome boys

Here is Holton trying to be one of the guys!

The pumpkin patch

Even though we live in the city, we ventured out to a pumpkin patch on Saturday! I'd never been to one before but I hear it's a right of passage with your kids. So Dee, Kaylee, Holton and I all loaded up to go take pictures and let the babies pick out their first pumpkins. Only in Texas would it be nearly 100 degrees that day!

Holton loved hitting the pumpkins (or expressing his musical abilties by playing the drums as I'd like to think ;). He enjoyed looking around at everyone and having his picture taken. The scenery must have been too much for him. You can see he didn’t smile for one of these, but he still looks cute.

He didn't want to smile here, not even the cute cartoon characters would help.







Holton really wanted to be in this picture alone - he's letting Kaylee know! We'll have to work on his flirting skills.




His fascination with hitting the pumpkins begins








Waving hello









He wanted to stand to get a better view of all the pumpkins







His serious look

Picture time!

Bev was is in town for one night and needed to get her picture taken for a sorority event. For those that don't know, she was recently crowned the Valentine Queen of her Jasper, Alabama chapter. Apprently it's tradition that all women who receive this honor have to submit a professional picture to their national chapter. So, off to Kiddie Kandids we go in Babies R Us! What, isn't that where everyone goes for their pictures? Ha, ha! Bev also wanted her picture with Holton. So here are the pics from last night. It made me realize Adam and I really need to get a portrait with Holton. He's changing so much every day!