Babywearing Momma

Yesterday, my new Beco Butterfly baby carrier arrived in the mail. I wanted a new baby carrier because Corbin is about to grow out of his Bjorn (the weight limit is 20 lbs and he is 18 lbs 3 oz.). The Beco Butterfly is capable of holding a newborn up to toddler up to 45 lbs! I also needed a new carrier for when we go on our Caribbean cruise over Christmas break. I thought that the stroller wouldn't be too practical on a cruise ship. I've been on a cruise a few times and a stroller doesn't go well on a ship.

As you can see I was able to vaccum while holding him. this baby carrier is a lot easier to hold Corbin and my back does not hurt. I was able to hold him for more than an hour and my back still did not hurt.

The baby carrier will certianly come in handy after work when Corbin is super clingy and needs his Momma. I basically cannot get any housework done after work because he needs me to hold him the entire time. Hey, I can relate, I practically run after work, giddy to go pick him up because I have missed him so much!

Mommy got to have a day of pamepering today... I got to get my haircut and eyebrows waxed! Woo hoo! I have not been able to have my eyebrows waxed for a while now! :) Thank you Jason for watching our sweet little baby, who by the way is battling pink eye, an ear infection, cold complete with fever. He is feeling much better with the medications he is on!

My first Christmas Present

"Wow what is this fun white stuff?"

Over Thanksgiving break while my sister and her family was here, we exchanged Christmas presents. Corbin got to open his first Christmas present! He loved the paper! I think all his presents are going to have to be in bags this year! My sister made Corbin a no sew fleece blanket! It is super cute with embroidered blue beetle looking bugs on it.

"Oh there is something inside?"

"Ok, so I am just gonna go back to playing with the fun bag ok? Mommy, you hold the blanket!"

"This is nice and soft Aunt Carrie! Thank you!"


My sister, Carrie, even showed me how to make the blankets! Carrie, your right, super easy! I made the blanket that Payton is holding with Carrie's help! It is red with Dalmatian puppies on it and has a blue fleece back.

Thank you so much Carrie for helping me! We love you and miss you all terribly! I have to say I have the cutest nieces around! Payton and Reese are so much fun to play with and talk to! They say and do the cutest things!

Corbin's Thanksgiving Party

Last Tuesday Corbin's daycare had a Thanksgiving feast for family and friends. Daddy, Mimi, and Aunt Carrie were able to come to the party as well! His class made little turkey hats! It was wonderful to be with Corbin and be thankful for all the joy and love he has bestowed upon our lives these past 9 (almost 10! months).

Happy Birthday Jason!

Happy 27th birthday Jason! Corbin and I love you so much! Sorry you were sick on your birthday! :(

Corbin wanted to wish Daddy a Happy Birthday! I think he was more interested in Daddy's new present, his Fall Out Three video game collectors addition accessories, than holding up Daddy's sign.)

Daddy got a yummy brownie at Cantina Loredo, too bad I couldn't have any! The sparkler was fun to watch! :)

Family Picture (too bad Corbin is blurry!)

Jason's New Toy

Jason got his birthday present a little early. He bought himself a 46" LCD tv that we got today! Wow, as you can see, Rachel Ray was larger than life! (I love to destress after work with a little Food Network). It would be easier to tell if you were actually at our house, like right now Jason is watching football and the people are huge! I feel like we are at the game!

Corbin's New Ride

Daddy working hard to put together the new stroller!

Front view of the stroller!

I think he likes it!

Oh man our little guy is too cute!

Corbin got a new stroller last weekend! We needed something that was a little more friendly with the open road. The Peg Perego stroller we have that we used when Corbin was a tiny baby is more for going to the mall. The Valco trimode stroller we got at USA Baby is great! It has an aluminum frame, air filled tires, and has a super smooth ride. (Haha I sound like a car salesman or something!) It is so easy to push and is basically a stroller dream! The little knob above the front wheel can be turned to lock the front wheel if you want to use it as a jogging stroller! We also can use the stroller once we have another child as well. The front bar that Corbin is holding onto can come off and you can attach an optional toddler seat so Corbin can ride along with his younger sibling.

I have been trying to find excuses to take the stroller out places because I love it so much! I wish we had gotten it a long time ago!

Lil' Stinker

Corbin's really enjoyed his first Halloween! We didn't get any pictures of him last night on Halloween trick or treating, I forgot the camera and he was super tired! I did get some pictures on Thursday at Daddy's work! National Instruments (Jason's employer), is so family oriented, its one of the reasons we love them! They invited all the families with young children to come up to work and go trick or treating! Corbin was happy to go! Although the trick or treating was outside in 80 degree weather and the little skunk costume has fleece on the inside! Poor little guy! That's Texas for you! Our little man was such a big hit! I am glad I went overboard and bought his costume (it was a little more than we wanted to spend on a Halloween costume but its only your child's first Halloween once!) It was definitely worth it because he looked so adorable!

Corbin in all his Skunky glory! Man our lil' stinker is SO adorable!

"Oh Mom and Dad, I look like a doofus!"

Corbin's mischievous look!

Thank you Daddy for letting Mommy and I come to NI! We love you!