Thanksgiving in Kansas

We had such a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. We took a little road trip up to Kansas to spend the holiday with my aunt's family and my grandparents. I'm so glad we were able to go! I hadn't seen them for years so it was really fun to catch up--plus I had to introduce them to Tony and Charlie!Charlie & Great Grandma Messer

Charlie with Great Grandpa Messer

Charlie loved Aunt Keri!

We can't wait to visit again!

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!!!

My Two Loves

Nothing makes me happier than seeing these two together.

Playing with mommy

Don't even try to tell me this smile is just gas!

A Few Thoughts

1. Tomorrow Charlie will be 1 month old! We have his 1 month check up this afternoon. I really hate going to the doctors office. I don't want some kid breathing on my precious baby and making him sick!
2. I went to the gym Monday night. It felt soooo good to be back, blowing off some steam and having nothing but the songs on my ipod to worry about.
3. Tony is so great. He brought me daisies last night-- I love them.
4. My dream of having a big family now scares me to death. I wonder if I'll ever be able to take care of more than one kid. I am so exhausted with just one! I feel like I can barely get anything done. And honestly, I don't want to go through labor again
5. My breast pump is priceless. I only pump once a day (twice at most). Just having one bottle in the fridge gives me relief knowing that I can take a break if I need/want to...like a break to go see New Moon :)
6. Next week is Thanksgiving! I'm so excited! We're going to my aunt's house in Kansas. I'm so glad we have family we can spend the holiday with.
7. My brother Brian comes home from his mission this Friday! I'm really sad I won't be there to see him in the airport. It feels like it has been much longer than two years.
8. I can't wait to put up our Christmas tree and nativities. I love Christmas!
9. I could hold, stare and kiss Charlie all day long...and I pretty much do just that. I love him!

That's it...just a few of my thoughts at the moment

Our Little Cutie

Well, we're getting in the groove of things around here! We're trying to find a routine that works for the three of us. My life pretty much revolves around changing diapers, feeding, burping and trying to catch a nap...all in that order and then repeat. I wouldn't have it any other way. I feel really blessed to be able to stay home with this little guy.



Charlie is just over three weeks old and I can't believe how fast time has flown by! It seems like he's been with us forever, but at the same time I'm still shocked we have a baby. I can't really explain it.

We're just love our little guy!

We're On Our Own

Tony's mom came out to visit and help with Charlie this past week. She left this morning and we are so sad--she was such a big help! I'm glad she was able to come spend time with Charlie and frankly I enjoyed the extra set of hands so I could catch up on sleep, showers...all those things that suddenly become a lot harder to do once a baby comes along. Plus it was great for us to spend some time together.

We loved our time with Grandma Gibson!

I love this picture!

Charlie has had a tongue thing going on lately

It's just the three of us now...we're on our own!

So Sweet...

How could you not love this face?