5 Months Old

Call is now 5 months old!! He is growing up so fast! We really enjoy watching him learn new things. He is starting to move around quite a bit. He loves to scoot on the floor and we are working on balance. We love him soo much and I can't imagine life without him!!

Here he is thinking..."Why does she make me do this every month?"

Getting a grin!! He is starting to look alot like Daddy.

Trying to sit up.

Falling over.

Trying to get his buddy Clyde! Or Clyde wanted his picture taken too!!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from the Thompson Family!

This holiday season was very busy for our family. After a trip to Las Vegas, we spent the holidays in Lubbock, TX. We left on the 23rd and travelled in cool temperatures and rain that eventually turned into snow. We had a very white Christmas. I didn't capture any snow pictures, because it was too cold and icy to go outside! But we had a wonderful time sharing the holidays with our family. This year was very special because we had Collier in our lives. He had a wonderful first Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

We spent Christmas Eve with Mimi, Granddad, Granna J, Unlce Ted, Aunt Jalisa, and Alayna. Here is Call with his great grandmother, Mimi.

Call getting some lovin from his Granna J.

Call opening his first set of Christmas gifts.

Call with one of his new outfits!

Here is Call on Christmas morning playing with his toys from Santa.

Trying to get the perfect picture. It took several of us to get him to sit up, smile, and look at the camera.

Before he toppled over!

On Christmas day we went over to my Aunt Vickie's house to spend the day with my dad and his family. Call was Santa for the day.

Call hanging out with Gramps and JoJo.

HO HO HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Whenever I say that to Collier, and tickle his belly, he laughs at me.

On Sunday after Christmas, we were back in Round Rock to spend Christmas with Adam's parents. Here is Call in one of his new gifts from his Grandpa and Grandma Thompson.

Call was helping his Grandma Audrey open her gifts.

We had so much fun spending the days filled with cheer, great food, football, and family. We are so greatful for the blessings that God has given us this year. We cannot thank Him enough for the gift of our own son, who reminds us everyday of the miracles of God and his creation. We hope your 2009 was as good to you as it was to us!

4 Months Old!

You will have to forgive me on staying up to date! I realize that as I post this my son will be five months old on Thursday. I can't believe it!! Things have been so crazy with the holidays. So last month a couple of days before Christmas, Call turned 4 months old. He is so much fun. He loves to play on the floor with his toys. He has the cutest smile and it lights up my heart every time he smiles and grins at me. We are having a great time as parents, even on the hard days when our baby doesn't want to sleep. Here are some 4 month old pictures.

He is not so sure about this photo session.

Loving the floor and playing on the Baby Einstein mat.

He is now able to hold himself up on his arms when he is on his belly.

First Travels with Baby

Trip #1: Lubbock, TX

I decided that it was time for a road trip. I wanted Collier to see some of his relatives before he was 3 months old. So, I loaded up the Tahoe, and off we went to spend a week in Red Raider Country!!

We started the weekend off at my grandmother Mimi's house. Here is Collier receiving his first kitchen sink bath from Mimi. I am not sure he knows what to think about this!

I guess he is enjoying Mimi's tender hands. Mimi loves to give baths and Collier didn't miss one while he stayed with her.

Daddy's Caddy.

Hanging out with Aunt Jalisa.

Meeting silly Aunt Jeane! She is a great great aunt and she loves to make everyone laugh!!

Collier and Mimi playing on the floor with his baby einstein play gym. He loves this fun toy!!

On Monday, we went over to my Dad's house and stayed there for a few days. This was Franny's first time to meet Collier. She is another great grandmother. Collier is very lucky to get to know his great grandparents!

Four Generations! Franny, Gramps, Mommy, and Collier.

Playing with Gramps!

Collier hanging out with his Gramps.

Gramps and JoJo's new puppy Magnum. Collier had a great time watching Magnum play. Puppies are so cute and a handful!

Trip #2: Back home to Austin with Granna J.

Collier with his Granna J.

Now Granna J is dating a very nice man named Scott. Scott's parents own some land out in Dripping Springs. During Granna J's visit, he invited us out to come and see where he grew up. The pictures below are from our day there. It was soo beautiful. We had a great time hanging out and going on a hike!

This house belongs to Scott's parents dear friends. They own half of the land with Scott's parents. She was so sweet to invite us in for brownies and coffee. Her home was beautiful! I had to take a picture of it. This was her back porch.

Granna J and her new beau Scott.

Call and me by the river at the land in Dripping Springs. It was so pretty. Maybe next time Collier can play in it!!

Clyde discovering the trails! He loves going outside and exploring.

Three generations!! Granna J, Mommy, and Collier.


Trip #3: Las Vegas, Nevada

The first week of December, we took a Thompson family vacation to Las Vegas. We stayed at Excalibur, and took Call to see many sights of the strip during the day. At night, Call and his mommy hung out in the hotel room, while Daddy and Uncle Aaron played blackjack.
Here we are outside of New York, New York.

This was at the top of the Stratosphere. Collier took a nap, while his crazy Dad and Uncle Aaron rode all the insane rides at the top of the casino!!

This is how Call rolled during the whole trip...in the sling! A snuggly ride for him and a workout for mommy.

Downtown Las Vegas in front of the Golden Nugget. This was Collier's only night out and we didn't stay out long. Collier decided he had done enough for the day and he let us know about it!! Adam and I had to leave dinner and take a taxi back to the hotel. He was sooo upset!! Therefore, I stayed in with him at night for the rest of the trip, and we went sight seeing during the day!

Pumpkin Patch

Last week, in the spirit of Halloween, my friend Mary Jane and I took Collier to the Pumpkin Patch at the Lutheran Church in town. He was not a big fan of having his picture made with the pumpkins! I am sharing with you the ones where he is at least somewhat pleasant!

I had to hold him in the beginning so he would not cry!

Little farmer Call.

Mary Jane was taking her turn calming down the bumble bee.

This one is my favorite!

Sticking out my tongue.

Laying in the wagon was fun! He even smiled for us.

A little bumble bee!