Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

A few days after Christmas we got in the car and headed to Dallas to visit my family and do Christmas with them. While we were there we got to enjoy some snow. Anthony and I played in it for just a short time. The dogs had fun too.

"ok, that is COLD!"

Our little family

Anthony has worn this hat just about everyday this winter...he is too cute!

Santa came!!!

Santa came to visit Anthony at Grandma Cici's and G-Bob's (grandpa Bobby). That is where we stayed on Christmas Eve night. Robby's sister and husband were there too. We had a great time being together.

Santa brought Anthony an awesome Radio Flyer wagon. He loved it and just had so much fun sitting in it and playing. He also enjoyed playing with the handle. He got many toys and lots of clothes too. Daddy and mommy got lots of nice things too. Robby got me a big digital frame that I can download pictures on. I LOVE IT!





Aunt Michi & Uncle Matt
Daddy opening his presents

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve we went to Grandma and Grandpa DeSanto's house. They have a HUGE family, there are 27 of us! We had a great time, and of course Anthony received more wonderful gifts. We stayed up til Santa came. He comes every year with a big red sack of gifts for all the little kids. But he doesn't come til about 11 or 11:30 pm so it's a late night...but lots of fun! Anthony didn't make it to see Santa!

This is my Great Grandpa DeSanto

My Great Grandma DeSanto

Playing with cousin Joseph

Here are all the cousins (I am the first great grandchild)

4 generations

Ok, getting your child's picture taken with Santa is not so easy. I actually tried 4 times and either the line was too long or Santa was taking his dinner break! It was horrible...so I missed Santa this year. However when Santa came to visit us on Christmas Eve night, I placed my sleeping baby in his arms and took a picture. It should be a funny story one day when he's older!

Santa handing out gifts to all the little kids!

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!