Look At My Big Boy!

I just can't believe how big Graham is getting. These past five months have just flown by and he is no longer my little boy. He is growing so fast and getting stronger and stronger each day. At the beginning of January, he started sitting up all by himself if he could hold on to something. Here are some cute pictures on top of the changing table:

He is just so proud of himself!

What a little cutie, huh?!

Later this same day, we decided to go hang out at Disneyland with my parents and my brother. Graham just loves hanging out, looking at everything thats going on. We even managed to take him on his first ride!

Here he is with his dad, sitting on the tram. What pretty eyes he has!

He loves sitting in his stroller facing out. He is just so content and loves watching everything that is happening!

Look at his cute Mater Dei Swimming sweatshirt that he got from one of the swim kids parents. I can't wait for the meets so he can wear all of his fun Mater Dei clothes and support his dad!

Here he is with his favorite Uncle Tyler!

Here he is with his Grandpa, who is constantly teasing him!

Yeah, his first ride! Haha! My mom and I took him on the carousel and I think he had a blast!

Here is he and I together sitting on the ride!

Visit with Emily and Taylor

My sister Emily and her husband Taylor spent Christmas with my parents in CA and so when we came home from Arizona we got to spend a couple of days with them. They hadn't seen Graham since he was born and Graham had so much fun with one of his most favorite Aunts!

Graham looked so handsome in this cute little outfit so I had to take some pictures. Here he is sucking on his hand, one of his favorite things to do!

What a handsome little man!

Laughing with Emily! He couldn't get enough of her!

Naturally, the weather in California was gorgeous during the Christmas season so of course we all went down to Dana Point and walked around. It was such a pretty day! Aren't you all jealous!?

I love Graham's smile in this picture!

I wish you could see his dimples better but he gets those from his Aunt Emily. They are all dimples together!

Our family picture!

Santa Found Graham!

The best part about this Christmas was being able to experience Graham's first Christmas. This meant that Santa came and dropped off gifts for Graham. Travis and I had such a great time opening these up with him on Christmas morning. Graham was up super early, so I think we got a glimpse into what our future will be like! :)

Here are the gifts from Santa. I think Graham was a good boy this year!

We sat him in the Bumbo chair and he loved looking at all his gifts. Here is a Baby Einstein video that I just know he is going to love.

He got a lot of books which he loves to look at!

Can you believe how intently he looks at his books?!

This makes me so happy! I want him to love reading!

He even got into ripping the paper off his gifts.

All in all, I think it was a very sucessful first Christmas for Graham! Thank you so much, Barbara and Morris, for everything. We had such a wonderful time and loved every moment that we got to spend with with our families in Arizona. We hope that it's not too much longer before we get to see everyone again.

Christmas Eve

The main event finally arrived, Christmas Eve! It was such a fabulous night spent with great family, wonderful food, and of course, lots of presents!

Graham was such a good boy the whole time, but he didn't sleep very well which meant we didn't sleep very well. Travis' mom even woke up with Travis one night at 3 am and took care of Graham until seven when Graham was having a tough night (I got to sleep, thank you, thank you, thank you). So this picture didn't surprise, we were all tired, all the time!

Graham and I waiting for dinner! Yummy!

Smiling for his Grandma.

Graham and Dad in front of the Christmas tree. I know you can't really see it, but there was so many presents, too many. We were spoiled this year!

Close up!

Travis loves to put Graham up on his shoulders, even though it doesn't quite work yet. Graham loves it because he can grab a hold of daddy's hair!

I love how you can only see his eyes poking out from behind Travis' head.

Our adorable neices Charlotte and Lillian. They were so excited it was hard to get them to sit still to take a picture! They couldn't wait to open all their presents.

Everyone before dinner. Graham was actually sleeping (just for like 15 mins, but sleeping). The food was so yummy!

Travis and I at the dinner table in our signature pose.

Travis and Lillian. He loves his two nieces!

Santa and his two little helpers!

Graham was just thrilled to open presents, thrilled I tell you!

Graham got so many great books from his Grandma which I love. I want him to have a huge library! This one is a book that is also in Spanish which I think Graham liked to listen to, especially with his Daddy speaking.

Here is Graham and I with our new Christmas bear!

Graham got Travis' old set dinosaurs that Grandma found. He didn't quite know what to think about them yet but I know that he will love them in a couple years! What a great gift!

Graham got this great Safari Animal Train set from Grandma and Grandpa and he loved it! He loves to watch it move and to play with the animals.

Welcome to the Club! Barbara and Teagan got matching Coach purses from their husbands. I don't think they will ever be the same again! :)

Visiting Amy

One of the best parts about going to Arizona is that we not only get to spend time with Travis' family, but we also get to go see my sister Amy and her family. We went over there one day to spend some time with them and also exchange some Christmas gifts. It was great to see them, especially Payton and Owen. They are getting so big and it makes it so much fun to be around them both!

I put Graham on his blanket where Payton was watching a movie and then went and talked to Amy. I came to check on him and this is what I found. Payton had put a pillow under his head and covered him with a blanket! She is such a little mother!

Here is Payton and Graham. She was so good with him! Amy, I think this means its time for another! :)

What a cute boy! He loves his cousin Payton!

Here is Nate showing off his new threads. Travis was able to get a mater dei basketball warm up outfit and gave it to Nate for Christmas.

We got Payton some pj's for her Ruthie doll which she put on her Kit doll, of course. She wanted to show them off for me.

We got Owen a little Nemo doll (his favorite disney character) to go with his huge Nemo doll. I think he was very excited! What a handsome little guy!

Graham got some great toys from his cousins. He has been playing with them non-stop. (I know, he had one sock on. Don't ask me how that happened!)

Well, I couldn't resist taking a few pictures of my little boy playing with his new toy. I just love his little face!