Did you know we have a toddler?

It's been a long couple of months. Really long.

In that time I feel like Jack has really gown up. He's no longer our baby, he's a full on toddler. A toddler who has an opinion too.

From Jack in Jeans

He's such a sweet boy though with his crooked little smile and wrinkled nose. He loves giving huggs to everybody and especially Stimpy the cat. Poor Stimpy. He's such a good cat but he's just not a fan of Jack. He likes to sit and watch him from the top of the couch though. He'll sneak by Jack hoping that he doesn't get trapped with a hug but usually Jack wins and pins him down for a full on full body hug. Stimpy is such a good sport for a 13 year old cat. Dexter on the other hand loves Jack. He's his little boy. He is such a protector. They love playing and Jack is finally able to trop a ball for Dexter.

From Jack in Jeans

I also have a obsession about my little man is jeans. It's the cutest thing EVER!

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Look at that diaper butt!

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Right before Halloween we took at trip to the pumpkin patch that we visited last year. He loved playing in them. Hopefully next year we'll go to one of the local pumpkin growers instead.

From Pumpkin Patch 2011

From Pumpkin Patch 2011

From Pumpkin Patch 2011

And I know I'm bias but I think this is the cutest profile picture ever!

From Pumpkin Patch 2011

Look who's walking

Jack has decided that it's time to give mom and dad another heart attack. It's walking time!!

I took him to a playgroup on Saturday morning and just like he'd been doing it for weeks let go of a standing toy and took a few steps. I about died. Seriously? THIS is where he picks to take his first steps??? I didn't have my camera, my phone was across the room and Jay wasn't there. The girls all cheered and he smiled so we've decided that since he was the only boy in a room filled with a dozen girls and their moms that he was just showing off.

I got home and told Jay so we kept our phones around just to see if he would do it again. I just happen to get this on video, it's not that great and it's only a couple of steps but it's still considered walking.


I know it looks like we never have him fully clothed but I promise you we do. Around the house it's easier for him to just wear whatever or just a diaper. He's a very messy eater so his shirt comes off during food time and sometimes it doesn't get put back on. We've also had the hottest summer on record so we try and keep him as cool and comfortable as we can.

He's still building his confidence so he only gets a couple of steps but he's coming along quickly.

Today I get home from work and walk in the door only to be greated by Jack holding Jays hand and walking like a big little man. I quickly put my stuff down and had to get in on the action. Can you tell that Jay dressed him for daycare?

I love how he reaches for Dexter at the end. They are going to be best buddies as they both grow.

If I keep pushing him down will he stop walking? I'm not ready for him to grow up. I love my wonderful happy baby. Babies don't walk.

It does snow in Texas

I know! Can you believe it? It snowed. Well......it snowed for Austin.

I'll admit that it snowed last year and it fell a lot harder and stayed for a lot longer. I'll also admit that I didn't get any pictures of it so you'll just have to settle with the great snow of February 2011.

Our cars. For some reason Jay thought he was driving into work that day. Texans do many things well like BBQ, country dancing and we also do 100 degree days VERY well; one thing we don't do very well is driving in the rain and the snow/ice. Hence our cars didn't leave the driveway.

From Snow Day in Austin

From Snow Day in Austin

I think Dexter was in heaven. He finally blended in.

From Snow Day in Austin

Has anybody seen my dog?

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He loved digging around in the snow.

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And then Dexter ran around the house a few times.

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But he always watches out for his family like a good German Sheppard dog should do.

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And yes, even though it snowed in Austin it was 60 the next day and I wore a short sleeve shirt outside. So the moral of the story is that it never snows in Austin that long.
Also, we didn't take Jack outside for some snow becuase he's been fighting a fever and a terrible cough so we didn't want to risk it.