Christmas Dogs

The dogs got in the Christmas spirit by sporting their winter jackets. Cosmo looks especially cute in his. I could not get a very good shot of Moose. As you can see she is not very photogenic but what she lacks in the good looks department she makes up for in sweetness!!

Zajicek Christmas

We celebrated Christmas with my dad's side of the family the Saturday before Christmas. It was good seeing the Zajicek side of the family...and yes, for those of you who didn't know, my maiden name was Zajicek.

My family - Mom, Dad, Miller, Marsh, Me, Charlie, Myriah (my brother's girlfriend) and you can't forget Cosmo and Moose!!

Busy Weekend

We had a very busy and festive weekend. Friday night was Charlie's work Christmas party. Then on Saturday we finished up our Christmas shopping in the afternoon and then that night we went to our Sunday School Christmas party. On Sunday night we went with our small group to the Meyerson to see the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Choir present The Stories of Christmas. It was lots of fun. Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

Me, Kristen, Manda, and Mandy eating at Celebration in Dallas

Our Sunday School Party at Scott and Carrie's House. The girls did an ornament exchange and the boys did a white elephant. We had lots of fun with our friends and I left with a very nice, sparkly ornament!!

Shay and me with our matching ornaments

The girls!!

This is a random picture but I wanted to post it anyway!! We had some family friends send Miller this monster/dragon tent for Christmas. It is really cute but he is a bit scared to be in it by himself. Thanks Chafin family for the adorable tent.

Miller's 1st Steps

Saturday night (12-6-08) was very exciting in our house. Miller took his 1st official steps. We were so excited. It almost brought me to tears...actually I think I did cry a little!! I took this video today but it was hard to get because I was trying to film and get him to walk to me at the same time. I will try to get a better shot when Charlie gets home from work. He still prefers to crawl right now, but I know it won't be long until he takes off!!

Charlie took these pictures before church on Sunday. This is one of Miller's Christmas outfits. I thought it was cute. (My Grandma - Miller's namesake - would be so proud--I got it at a Garage Sale!! She was a garage sale queen. I know she is smiling from Heaven!!)

Manda and Baby Aiden's Shower

I helped host a baby shower for my good friend Manda Maxwell today. She is going to have baby Aiden Michael in a few months. The shower was lots of fun. Here are a few pictures. (I am also debuting my new "short" hairdo. I can't decide if I like it yet. I think it is going to have to grow on me!!)

Here is a picture of Aiden's "Blessing Ring." People could write well wishes, encouragement or their favorite Bible verse for the Maxwell Family.

Xander Reyes - Isn't he a cutie!!

Family Pictures

Like I said a few posts ago, we had our family pictures taken at the Dallas Arboretum. We got all our proofs back and wanted to share some of our favorite shots!!

Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving this year. We went to Charlie's Aunt Debbie and Uncle Mark's house in Jersey Village (in Houston). We had lots of fun eating and hanging out with Charlie's family. We also saw my parents, brother and Grandpa too. On Friday we did a lot of shopping at the Woodlands Mall. Here are a few pictures of the fun!!

Cory, Cameron and Jack

Charlie's sister Cory and our nephew Cameron

Charlie and me acting like kids!!


Cory, Sugar and Me...doesn't Sugar look comfy! Sugar is Charlie's aunt and uncle's dog. She is really sweet and thinks she is human!!

My Mom (Gigi) and Miller eating at PF Changs!!

Charlie, Miller and Marsh at the Woodlands Mall. Don't they look SOOOO excited to be shopping the day after Thanksgiving!!

After a long day of shopping Miller is so tired!! He does this thing when he gets really sleepy...he sucks his thumb and covers his eyes with his other hand. It is really cute...at least to us!!

Visit with Santa

Miller had a visit with Santa while we were out shopping at the Woodlands Mall on the Friday after Thanksgiving. He didn't seem scared like most kids his age are to see the "Big Guy." Here is his picture with Santa. I am also posting a picture from last Christmas. It was Miller's 1st time to see Santa!! Look how much he has changed!!

Miller 1st Christmas picture with Santa. He was about 2 months old in this picture!!