Xmas Fashion Show

It's freezing outside and you know what happens when Claire and I are stuck inside...fashion show! Yes I decided I better take some pictures of Claire in some of her Christmas clothes before the holidays are over. She has so many cute dresses, pj's, bows, etc. and I know this is her one shot at wearing them so we played dress up. I am exhausted and she is annoyed but we did it. I realize this time may be better spent learning numbers and letters and such, but come on people, we are making memories here! Here is our model showing off the latest in Christmas Couture. Thank you to everyone who gave Claire these adorable outfits!

Watch out Imelda Marcos!

It is said that Imelda Marcos owns 1,060 pairs of shoes. I was just in Claire's closet and she could seriously give Imelda a run for her money someday. Claire is not even a year old and already has 20 pairs of shoes. Lets just say this is the number of shoes she has at a year (highly unlikely since we still have Christmas to get through.) By the time Claire is my age she could have 600 pair of shoes if she continues at this rate. I on the other hand have about four old pairs of shoes...boy I hope Claire grows up to have a size 8 foot so we can share shoes someday!!!

A Marathon Christmas

This weekend my parents came up from Houston to celebrate an early Christmas with us and to watch Brad run his first marathon. We opened presents Sat. afternoon and Santa was VERY kind to Claire. She got lots of clothes, shoes, hats, pj's and other super cute clothes! And we got our double jogging stroller!!! No, I'm not pregnant but I figured it makes sense to go ahead and get the double. We all went to church and then out to dinner Sat. night. Sunday morning we woke up early to cheer Brad on. My Dad mapped out spots along the course so we could stop to cheer him on. It was so much fun to watch Brad run his first marathon. The weather was horrible (for a runner). 75 degrees and 30 mph winds. Claire, me, Mom, Dad, Heather and Brad's parents were all there with our sign. Brad did great and we are all so proud of him that he accomplished his goal of completing a 26.2 mile marathon!!!

Tagged...all about your husband

1) Where did you meet? My roommate my freshman year of college made me go to her boyfriend's house to meet his roommates...and Brad was one of them!
2) How long did you date before you got married? 4+ years
3) How long have you been married? 6 1/2 years
4) What's your favorite feature of his? his eyes
5) What's your favorite quality of his? he is a good Daddy
6) Does he have a nickname for you? he calls me girl
7) What is his favorite color? blue
8) What is his favorite food? anything healthy
9) What is his favorite sport? Tech football
10) When and where was your first kiss? at his house in college...I waited until 4am and when he still hadn't made a move I planted one on him
11) What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? go out to eat
12) Do you have any children? 1 so far
13) Does he have a hidden talent? making faces
14) How old is he? 30 and I feel bad that I didn't have a big party for him but I had a newborn
15) Who said "I love you" first? he did...in a note
16) What is his favorite type of music? he loves John Mayer...I think it's his boyfriend
17) What do you admire most about him? he is driven...running a marathon tomorrow
18) Do you think he will read this? yep
19) I tag... Liz, Mere and Vandi

Jingle Bell Run

On Saturday Brad, Claire and I participated in the 5K Jingle Bell Run! Brad and I ran it a few years ago...where I was notoriously passed up by an overweight, heavily breathing Bull dog. I was a little nervous this year because we would be pushing Claire's stroller and I really am not a runner. It was a fun race...Claire LOVED all the dogs and was super for the whole race! We finished in 38 minutes...but I will admit we had to take a little short cut due to a car fire. My main motivation came from a speed walking elf. Brad pointed her out and told me I had to at least beat her. I was tough...but we did it! Downtown Ft. Worth is really pretty this time of year. I hope to make this a family tradition!

Zoo Video

Brad made this...enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a great Thanksgiving! We drove to Houston to spend Thanksgiving with my family. We got there Thursday and enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner made by my Mom! On Friday night Brad and I went out on a date while the grandparents babysat! It was awesome...we must do it more often. Nanny was there and she knitted Claire and I a hat (see pictures). We took lots of walks, ate lots of food and played with all of the toys that Mom borrowed from her other Grandmother friends. It went by too fast and now I have a million things to do to get ready for Christmas...but we have so much to be thankful for and are very blessed!