HE has risen!!!

Leighton's first Easter! Last year at this time, we were preparing ourselves for our little man to arrive in the world. I was scheduled for a c-section first thing in the morning the day after Easter. Kevin's parents came in, went to church with us, and then the whole family went to eat. I remember the day like it was yesterday. Well of course this year was different having our little man with us, but he has been such a blessing and has not slowed down for one second since he arrived. Pure joy, but pure BOY!!

Sunday lunch at Pappy and LaLa's

Me and the hubs. I love this guy.

Sportin' their new glasses.

Pure cuteness

Not sure about this face, but it was hilarious.

Checking out his stash the Easter bunny brought him.

Wait a second...where's all my candy?

My Easter outfit

Together forever...

This year marked the 70th wedding anniversary for Kevin's grandparents and we flew in to surprise them for their big celebration. They were so happy we came and we got to see a lot of family we don't get to see very often. Leighton had his first plane ride and loved every bit of it. He didn't cry at all and was the entertainment for the flight to Houston. Imagine that! It was a slam packed week filled with wonderful memories. We were so thrilled we got to go.

Nothing like Texas barbeque

My favorite two men. I heart them.

Lunch at the Aquarium
Thank you Aunt Sarah for Nemo...it's his favorite.

Field of flowers at Aunt Sue's house

Pa Pa and Leighton with their walkers. ; )

Love them

Poppy with his boys

Kevin's side of the family (the Moody side)

Happy New Year!!!

This year we took it easy and went to a friend's house for a small get together. It was just what we needed since we had Leighton. We didn't make it to 12 of course, but at least we got to celebrate the new year with great friends. Thanks Jennifer for being such a great hostess. : )

Cabin fever....

Oh how we love going to the cabin when we need some down time. Leighton had his first feel for everything down there and of course had a blast. Paw Paw Tom scooped him up and had many "first" adventures together. He got to ride the goats, play in the lake, climb a tree, and ride the gator.

Climbing the tree

Riding the goat..he almost got some sugar.

Beautiful sunset at the cabin

First bath in the sink

Winner's Circle Park....

We took Leighton to Winner's Circle Park this year and had so much fun. Santa was even there and Leighton LOVED him. I've captured a lot of moments between him and Santa and posted some pictures below. It's such a cute place to take your kids and Flowood does a wonderful job in making it family oriented. Oh, and every inch of the park is covered in lights.

Lovin' on Santa

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....

It's CHRISTmas time!!!! This year I was so excited to start my own traditions with my family. Of course we still go to my Mom's on Christmas Eve and eat a delicious dinner after attending Christmas Eve service, but I threw in a few things to add on to all the festivities. We started the Elf on a Shelf, reading a Night Before Christmas on Christmas Eve, and baking sweet Jesus a birthday cake. Even though Leighton was too young to understand it all, Mommy still had loads of fun. : )

His own Christmas tree.

In Texas waiting to see Santa

I heart this picture. We waited, and waited, and waited to see Santa and the second we handed him to Santa...he passed out. Grabbed a handful of beard and closed his eyes.

Putting his "My first Christmas" ornament on the tree.

Check out the new 4 wheeler he got from Pappy and LaLa.

My grandparents with the grandkids

After about 5 takes on this picture..I gave up.

Opening his stocking

Rise and shine...Santa came.

Reading The Night Before Christmas on Christmas Eve

Baby Halloween Party

So you'll see in my next post that I already blogged about this adorable party I threw for Leighton and his friends, but I'm just now able to post pictures. This party was an absolute blast and we all had the best time. Leighton was too young to go trick or treating and I knew about 20 people that had babies about the same time Leighton was born, so I knew they wouldn't be able to go trick or treating as well. So I threw a party of course and invited all of his friends to attend a baby Halloween party. We even had a mini pumpkin patch in the backyard for all the older kids to "pick a pumpkin". I attached a small card with the Christian pumpkin story on it and decorated their names on the other side. Did I mention, this was SO much fun!!!

Leighton's Halloween costume was a hit.

Leighton cracks me up in this picture. It looks like he's doing it on purpose.

All the babies and their moms.

Friends from High school.

The spread for the party.