Blonde birthmarks and fire trucks!

We took Landon for his first haircut over Christmas break! His hair wasn't "long" anywhere except over his ears but we decided it was time for a trim...of course we couldn't just do it ourselves...we had to have it "professionally" cut because the chairs at Pigtails and Crewcuts are just so darn cute and really, all first haircuts should cost $20, right?! ha! He was SO good and loved steering the fire truck! Ms. Angel did a great job cutting his hair and told us that Landon's blonde spots on the top of his head are birthmarks and are likely to become more pronounced as he gets older. Whew, will sure save us some money on highlights!

Having a "pre-game" bottle...check out the hair over the kid's ears!

Steering like he's been driving for years!

What are you people about to do to me here?

Don't mess up the back! I was working on my mullett!

I've got this...LRFD look out!

No hands!

New haircut...silly face!

The official first haircut family photo!

Christmas...rounds 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6!

Yes, we had 6 rounds of Christmas...are we blessed or what?!

Landon had a fabulous first Christmas!! We enjoyed the time we were able to spend with our family and were lucky enough to enjoy several days off work. On Christmas Eve we had dinner at Nana and Papa's and then we went to Mass where Landon's cousin Mary Haven was in the Christmas Pageant! She was the letter "S" in Christmas and did a fantastic job! I think she might have a future in acting! On Christmas morning...of all mornings...we had to wake Landon up at 6 to see what Santa brought! It was so much fun to watch him crawl in from his nursery to see his new toys! We got it on video and I'm so glad we have that!! Later that morning we went to Nana and Papa's for breakfast and to see what Santa brought there! We had so much fun opening presents with everyone...Landon got a bunch of really fun toys and so did his daddy and I! We left there to head to Lavaca and you know what?! Santa came there too!!! Landon, his daddy and I must have been a really good this year! We had Christmas dinner and played Mario Kart (I got that for Jim) on the Wii for hours and hours! We also played cards and for what I think may be the first time EVER Jim and I actually beat everyone! That's one for the record books!!!

We enjoyed our first Christmas with Landon so much and we are so lucky to have a wonderful family to spend the holidays with!

New toys? Who needs em...I've got tupperware!

and the cutest Chrismtas pj's ever that my Mimi bought me!

I learned how to roll the ball! Aunt Judy is a great coach!

This place is fun!!

"Wanted"...cute baby boy who climbs on Christmas presents!

If I don't look at her she can't see me, right?

Busted!

Don't my mommy and daddy look silly in these paper crowns!? They say next year I'll have to wear one...it's tradition!

Pat the Bunny is my new fave! Thanks Gunette's!

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Doesn't my cousin Mary Haven look cute!? My Nana made her dress!!

Haha mommy...joke's on you. Better luck getting a picture of us all dressed for Mass next year!

Look! I have a new stocking!

Santa brought me all of this fun stuff!!

My Nana and Papa bought me my very first Nativity Scene! Baby Jesus was there when I woke up Christmas morning!

This is Henry...aka...Hank the elf. I was extra good when he was watching!

I made this for my Mommy and Daddy at pre-school!

My first Christmas ornament!

My new chair is just perfect for bottle time!!

Hey, it's more fun to open these than to climb on them!!

Look what Santa brought to Mimi and Papa's!? He makes funny sounds that make Uncle Chris laugh!

Hi!! Look!! I got my very own farm!!!!

Uncle Chris got me this awesome Cubs hat! I'm totally a fan now!

Christmas...round 1 in Kansas!

Christmas for our family began the first week of December in Kansas. We have been going to visit my great grandparents that week for a few years now so that the boys can deer hunt and we started doing Christmas that week a couple of years ago. Going to Kansas is always so much fun...we love visiting with Great Mama and Papa and Aunt Lindy and Uncle Carl. Poppy and Uncle Chris were there too! This was Landon's first Christmas and we enjoyed it so much and can't wait until the next visit!

I see you! Yeah, I know I'm cute.

I'm coming to help with the dishes Great Mama!

I"m surrounded by toys and Santa hasn't even come yet! Am I lucky or what!?

Yep, I'm lucky...my Great Papa is the best!

Whatchutalkinboutwillis?

Cool! A new truck! Let's start this sucker up!

Wow! This piano makes all kinds of neat sounds! How will I ever learn how to do it all!?

This is the life...snoozin with my Great Papa after a long day of eating and visiting! What's for dinner?

Puffs! You want one Great Papa?

I love this Rudolph nose and my Great Mama too...but enough with the pictures already!

Think I can make it over the couch? There's food on the other side!

This was my mommy's toy when she was little! It's neat but why is there a cord and where's my cell?

I love you Great Mama!!!!

Yeah, this is my Uncle Chris...he's the coolest kid I know!

See those stocking behind us? My Great Mama made ALL of them! She's the greatest!


We are so looking forward to spring when we'll visit again!!!!

Merry Christmas from Burke and Landon!

We took Landon and Burke to see Santa at Holiday House this year and got some really cute pictures of them together! They're so cute. Every time we take pictures of them together they always put their arms around each other. So precious!

Woooow Santa! You're real!


Oh man, they've got their cameras out again! Smile!


Landon, what did you ask Santa for?


Cheese! Merry Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving from our little Turkey!

Games...

On our way home from Kansas in September Landon discovered the game beloved by pre-toddlers everywhere...it's called "drop an object and cry until mommy picks it up".  He went from amateur status to pro in approximately 2.7 minutes.

Happy times with the water bottle...


And he dropped it...


Okay, so this is the face he made when he dropped it...but because all babies refuse to perform on demand I "had" to knock it out of his hand this time to get the picture. Don't worry I picked it up right away and he forgave me.

Landon is 9 months old and...

• weighs 21 pounds and 1.2 ounces
  
• is 29.5 inches long
  
• his head is 18.5 cm
  
• loves sweet potato puffs, apple puffs, Cheerios, diced pears, pineapple, peaches and biter biscuits
  
• is crawling...aka...scooting around on his belly using only one leg to push
  
• has starting pulling up to standing in just the last couple of days
  
• is closer to getting a big ole handful of kitty fur
  
• has the cutest belly laugh his daddy and i have ever heard
  
• can call the hogs...no, he doesn't actually say the words...video coming soon
  
• can say dada, nana and sometimes mama
  
• loves the remote and can tell if you give him one that doesn't work
  
• loves to play with our cell phones
  
• "talks" all the time...i have no idea where he gets it
  
• sleeps for around 9-12 hours a night
  
• isn't too sure about sippy cups yet but still likes to steal them from his cousins
  
• is still a dadadadadada's boy
  

yep, we're pretty sure he's the coolest kid ever.


Our friend and photographer, Sarah Bussey took Landon's 9 month pictures last week and posted some of her favorites to her blog. She does amazing work and we always have so much fun with her!


http://www.sarahbusseyphotography.com/journal/landon-little-rock-arkansas-baby-photographer/