Christmas Photo Shoot # 1

This next one made me pee my pants a little. I am not entirely sure if this is even my daughter. The redneck teeth are really throwing me off.

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Merry Christmas!

Park Fun

Friday morning we headed out for a little family fun in New Braunfels. I think it is such a great little town and love to visit when we get a chance. First we made a stop at Naegelin's Bakery to pick up some delectable treats and then it was straight over to Landa Park. We were hoping the trains were running but unfortunately they were closed for the holiday. Instead we ate of treats by the water, fed the ducks our leftovers, and then headed over to the playground which, hands down, has to be the best one I have been to yet. Justin and Haley both loved it.  

  

 

Tears and Cheers

Saturday night as my husband was crying...I was cheering. A&M managed to squeak past Nebraska for a win. I should never have doubted my aggies; They came through for me and beat Nebraska on our wedding day and now they did it again in the final game against the Huskers before they leave the Big 12. I now have bragging rights till the end of time!!

"I think I hear daddy crying"

Gig'em Aggies!

Ready for Turkey

Walk for the Cure

This past weekend Justin, Haley, and I traveled to Austin to participate in this year's Susan G Komen walk for the cure. It was like no race I had ever participated in in my life. There were people every where...thousands! We were there to walk with my family in support of my aunt Ninny who battled breast cancer a few years ago but is now cancer free!! It was a great experience despite my feelings about large crowds (I cringe). The day was a success and there is already talk of next year. Hopefully we can improve on our time of 1+ hours. Haha. Let's just say it was a leisurely stroll dedicated to conversation and enjoying family rather than a race for the medal.

Trick or Treat

We managed to actually get a costume on Haley this year that she loved. She wore it all night Saturday for our second annual Halloween Bash and then again Halloween night. We didn't actually venture out for trick or treating but Haley had a blast opening the door for the other little kids and helping me give out candy. Next year I am sure will be a different story as Haley runs from house to house trying to score candy for the year. :)

She is really loving dressing up right now. Check out her trial run with daddy's costume.

Baby Update

Today Justin and I had our big 20 week ultrasound and it looks like everything is on target.  The baby is already weighing 8 oz and was super active during our appointment. I didn't realize until I started this post that I hadn't yet mentioned that our new little bundle is going to be a boy! When we found out a few weeks ago I was both excited and nervous. Having a boy is like starting over from scratch as a parent. I have no idea what boys like or how to care for them...I understand that general care is the same for both sexes but I was quickly made aware of a few drastic differences by fellow mothers of boys. My plan is to just turn him over to Justin. Haha. Can I just tell you that Justin was ecstatic? I think at the very moment the u/s tech pointed out the extra appendage I saw a glimmer of hope appear in Justin's eye for a future Husker quarterback in the family. I am just glad to lessen my stress for keeping the Buskirk name going. :)

Three Years and Counting

Three years ago Justin and I said our vows to love each other through thick and thin!! It was a wonderful day that I will never forget; the way he looked, the way I felt, how happy we both were to be joining our lives. As time passes and our family grows I know that everything is possible because I have him by my side.Our relationship is the backbone of our family and without each other it just wouldn't work. I couldn't do it without him. 

To celebrate the day we dropped the munchkin off with ECLG and headed off for a quiet dinner for two at Taste of Texas...our official anniversary restaurant (hello they give you a free slice of Snickers cake if you are celebrating an event). We have been there every year so far. The food was great and the alone time was even better. I love just talking with my husband and always look forward to the time we have together a couple.

Happy Anniversary honey!

Pumpkins

We took a family outing to the Pearland pumpkin patch (really just pumpkins brought in and set up in a cute way at a local church) this week. Haley had a great time roaming around trying to find the biggest pumpkin she could pick up and playing with her cousins. We did make it out with 6 of our favorites. We got a warty one, one ready for carving, and my absolute favorite...a white one. Oh and 3 baby pumpkins just cause they are so darn cute. I really love fall and sometimes wish we lived somewhere that the season actually existed. It would be way more fun to pick out our family pumpkins if we weren't sweating.

 

A New Do

This past weekend we took Haley for her very first hair cut! I don't think it was necessarily warranted since her hair did not need a cut but I have resorted to everything to get it to grow. I am tired or her constant bed/chair/car seat head. I am so ready for clips and ponytails.

Haley did great at her appointment. She fussed at the very beginning cause she didn't want to sit in the chair but as soon as they blew bubbles in her face and gave her a lollipop she was smitten. (side note - Remind me to put in a customer comment in at Snip-It's that sticky lollipops are probably not the best choice of reward for a place that is full of hair clippings. Haley dropped it and it was a hairy goner.) In the end the change was less than dramatic but still a fun experience.

I did mentioned to Justin after the appointment that I think I might become Haley's personal hairstylist from here on out. Seriously...how hard can it be?