Thank you, Santa!

Dear Santa,

Thank you for my radio flyer wagon...I LOVE IT. Mommy and daddy take me for walks around the block and it's so much fun! I laugh when they take me off-road through the grass! Here are some pictures of me in my wagon. I love you Santa.

Love, Anthony

Momma's New Ride

Ok, here is a picture of my new ride, Yukon XL. I absolutely LOVE it. I think Anthony likes it too b/c he smiled and laughed a lot this morning on our way to daycare. He was pointing at everything...makes you wonder if they really know that something is different! My favorite is the bucket seats...I've been wanting those...so much easier to get around in the car when you're on a trip! This picture was taken at the dealership. I need to take better pictures in the light!

He's WALKING

That's right...Monday morning Anthony took his first REAL step. He did it about 5 times (only one step each time). I was soooo excited (mainly b/c I got to see his first step!) Then when I went to pick him up at daycare that afternoon he had taken 7 steps without falling...WOW. I was so happy and couldn't wait to get that bogger bear home to watch him walk, but wouldn't you know...Anthony wasn't in a good mood that evening and wanted to be held the whole night...so NO walking :(

Robby and I have been car shopping since before Christmas (it's time to retire the 1997 Avenger) so Tuesday night we had to get a baby sitter to watch A so we could drive to the Northside of Houston to look at this Yukon XL...so didn't get to watch Anthony walk again. Then Wednesday we decided to buy the car so we had to get another babysitter and head back to get the car...so didn't get to see him walk AGAIN!!! I'm glad that the car shopping is over and I can play with my little boy tonight. He does walk some in the morning ... but daycare says he walks A LOT. I'm so proud of my little boy. I thought he'd walk a lot sooner...but I knew he would do it when he was good and ready!

Most of you know (from years ago) that we had to do IVF to get Anthony. Well, I've been waiting for another IVF study to come around again, and there might be one in June...so please say a prayer for us that we will be blessed with another little miracle soon!

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