Christmas Eve Eve

Well, Christmas around here starts on Christmas Eve Eve. We went to Robby's mimi's house to spend Christmas with the Horne family (Robby's mom's side). Last year on Christmas Eve Eve was the day Anthony got to come home from the NICU. I couldn't believe how much he was getting around and actually enjoying all his gifts. When last year he just slept the whole time was so so tiny. He is really starting to recognize his family members...I can't wait til he starts saying their names!

Me and my 3rd cousin, Brie
Daddy putting my toys together
Me riding them!
Father Tom who married us and baptized Anthony always spends Christmas Eve Eve with the family



Me and my Uncle Matt
Cousin Lauren, Aunt Michi, and Momma

Party Hoppin

A couple weeks ago we had two back to back birthday parties. One was Robby's cousin and the other was Brooks and Burkley turning 1. It was a lot of fun seeing Anthony play with Brooks and Burkley. It's such a beautiful miracle to see our babies playing together. I took some awesome pictures of the babies playing and looking out the window!

Happy Birthday B & B
Birthday Buddies!!
Me and Ms. Hayley
Yummy Cake
Me and My buddy, Brooks
Me and My cute friend, Burkley


"My mommy has one of these!"
Anthony & Brooks
Anthony, Brooks, and Burkley

1 Year Checkup

Well, Thursday Anthony went for his 1 year checkup. He weighed 23 lbs & 11 oz. What a big boy! He was in the 60% in weight, and 50% in height. Doc said he looked great. Said that we could start on whole milk. He's been drinking soy formula for months so I was worried about switching straight to whole milk, but we gave it to him all day today, and so far so good! He had to get 4 shots, two in each leg...poor baby! After the doctors office, we took Anthony to see Santa at the mall but it was going to be about a 2 hour wait so we decided to leave. We are going to try again on Tuesday I think.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!!!
I will post Christmas pictures next weekend,
can't wait for Santa to come!!

Merry Christmas
from the DeSanto's

I'M ONE

Yes, that's right, my little boy is ONE! WOW, it really did go by fast. I can't believe that Anthony's party has come and gone. We had a great party. Many friends and family were there. Anthony had lots of fun in the bouncer, opening presents, and eating his cake. Robby and his buddy smoked brisket and ribs...they were delicious.
Having fun in the bouncer

Birthday Boy

Friends & Family all gathering

Anthony & his G-Bob

Anthony & his Godfather, Sammy

My friends Maddi & Abagail

My other friend, Bella

Presents...

Presents...

and more presents!!!

Bella helping me open my gifts

My Yummy Birthday Cake

It was very good, but I stayed nice and clean

Yummy, Yummy!

It has been a fabulous first year of being a mother, truely the best thing ever! Anthony brings me so much joy. I don't know what I'd do without him in my life. I hope he always stays healthy and happy...for as long as he lives!

Family Photos

As I mentioned on my last blog, we had family pictures the day after Thanksgiving. Here are just some of my favorites! There were over 300 pictures so I could only post a few. ENJOY















Anthony's 1st b-day party pictures will be posted soon...

Giving Thanks To...

-my wonderful loving husband
-our precious baby boy, Anthony
-both of our siblings: Aaron and Michelle (and Matt too)
-our parents (they give us so much)
-Brady and Holly (our first babies)
-that we still have jobs
-all of our family & friends
-THE GOOD LORD


We went to Dallas again for Thanksgiving to visit my family. We had a great Thanksgiving dinner. My brother and his two girls and son came over. My aunt and uncle and cousins came as well...so we had a full house. Anthony had turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a roll. He seemed to like it very much.
After Thanksgiving Dinner

Tanner, my favorite nephew!


I don't usually go shopping on black friday but I had left my phone at the Childrens place the day before Thanksgiving and convinced Robby that he needed to go with me to get it at 6:30 am on black friday...and of course we stayed out shopping til about noon!!! I really didn't plan that but Robby thought we might as well knock out as much as we could.

My niece, Sierra, turned into a teenager the day of Thanksgiving...THE BIG 13! Happy Birthday Sierra!
My all-grown-up niece, Sierra

Anthony and his momma


After all that shopping Rob and I did on Friday, we met my brother and his kidos for family pictures. I've gotten them back already...and as always AWESOME...enjoy...

...or not...I can't get my pictures to upload for some reason. I'll try again tomorrow.

Good night!