My Aunties!

I have the most wonderful Aunties in the world. My Aunt Mur just covers me with kisses all the time. My Aunt Kim and Aunt Melissa are so loving and they came to visit again all the way from Chicago and Iowa! Cousin Elise came too and showed me some new tricks. She is getting to be quite the big girl! I love to have visitors and see all my wonderful Aunties!

Visits from my family

We had a visit from NaNa and Pop mid-March. Gus was under the weather with his first ear infection so we were really glad that Nana and Pop were here to help. We caught a marvelous early spring day in Greenville, S.C. You can see Gus sporting his Texas gear. He does look good in burnt orange!

Gus n' Drum

Here's a little video of Gus playing with a drum. He gets so excited about new toys and wants to try everything.

JANUARY 2010!

January brings much fun and discovery for our family. Gus is taking swim lessons and is like a fishy in the water (unless he is tired!) He is sitting up on his own, but still needs someone to catch him when he all of a sudden decides he's had enough. He really likes bananas these days, as you can see in this photo. Also, he enjoys playing his little piano and bangs on it like a virtuoso. And if it is possible, he just keeps getting cuter and sweeter every day!

Christmas in Huntersville

We spent Christmas day with our family in Huntersville - Aunt Mur, Uncle John, cousins Cassie and Sam, my Aunt Jo and cousin Clint. We had a houseful and it was very festive. Gus wore out early and needed a nap - he opened his gifts later in the day. I wonder how Santa knew to visit two houses?

Christmas Eve

Since we are blessed with lots of family nearby, we had TWO Christmas celebrations. We spent Christmas Eve with Grammy, Grandpa and Uncle Willie here in Asheville. Gus has a blast playing with the decorations and his new toys. Santa knew Gus had been a very good boy....

EATING FOOD!

The many faces of Gus eating. He likes it!


December was also when Gus turned six months old and started eating "solid" food. His first bites were of cereal and he took to it right away. On Christmas he tried his first veggie - sweet potatoes. He now also enjoys peas, squash, bananas, pears, apples and avocado (jury's still out on this one). Everyday is a new adventure for Gus...mommy and daddy, too!