Christmas time..

We had a wonderful Christmas with family. It was so nice to have some time to relax and enjoy everyone. We went out to Nana's house for Christmas eve and spent most of Christmas day there. Everyone opened gifts and ate brunch. Very low key but perfect. My mom went home to visit family so we had Christmas early at her house. She made shrimp creole since Sean and I would be missing the annual Christmas eve dinner. Keagan enjoyed all his gifts, I really think he liked the paper best! Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!!

Santa

We took Keagan to see Santa at Stonebriar Mall. We decided to go on a week night so maybe the line would be a little shorter. I put Keagan in the cutest little outfit that my mom picked up for him. The front is just red and white stripes but the back is Rudolph! Rudolph's red nose is right on his butt!! SO cute. I will have to get a picture of the outfit from behind. I have been talking about Santa for weeks now, I doubt he really knows what I'm talking about but I like to think he does. He was so excited to see Santa. He kept turning his head to look up at Santa. He was such a good little boy, he didn't cry at all!

Merry Christmas

Say Cheese

Keagan has really started smiling and laughing! He has making little smirks for a few weeks now but recently he has started making really big open mouth smiles! It is the cutest thing!! In the morning I will go into his room and peek over the crib. He is just as happy as he can be and then as soon as he sees me he gets the biggest grin on his face. Its like he is saying "hey mama"!! Then he will make the cutest little squeal! It just melts my heart. I love him more than anything and I couldn't imagine my life without him. Anyway.. I have been desperately trying to get these smiles on camera! So after his nap one afternoon I thought I would try to sneak up and capture a few smiles. Here are a few of my unsuccessful attempts..

pretty lights...

Sean put up the Christmas tree for my grandparents. We didn't have time to put our tree up before we left so this was Keagans first time to see a Christmas tree! He was in complete awe of the tree and all the lights. He was content just sitting at staring at the lights. Now when he gets fussy we just take him over to the tree and say "look at the tree...OHH pretty lights..." works like a charm! He loves it. I think he is going to love Christmas just as much as his mama!!

Happy Turkey Day!

For the Thanksgiving holiday we drove to see my family in Mississippi. Sean, my mom, me, Keagan and four dogs in one car! We were packed tighter than sardines! After seven long hours we made it. My grandparents were so excited to see us. They came out right after he was born so they were very surprised to see how much he had grown. My uncle and his four kids also came down for Thanksgiving. I really don't get to see them as much as I would like to, so it was really nice to be able to spend some time with them. Keagan got to met his cousins for the first time and he LOVED them. I think he is trying to tell us that he would like a brother or sister!! We had a wonderful holiday and hope you did too!

My soapbox for today

I just need a moment to vent. I understand that men and women are different. I understand that we both take enjoyment in different activities. I have set by and watched Sean in numoures athletic events. Lets see there was wrestling, soccer, softball, golf, sking, the list goes on forever! I have spent endless hours listening to him talk about hunting, fishing and camping trips. I have even helped him clean a hog that he shot last Janurary, heck I even let him clean that nasty dead thing in my kitchen!!! But there is that one time of year that I dread the most, August! August is when my life starts to change. August is Fantasy Football! I LOATHE fantasy football. Suddenly the life has been sucked out of my husband and he is engulfed in this stupid activity. Every Sunday morning is spent listening to fantasy football live on the computer. I cant even use the computer between 11 and 12! Here is just example of our Sunday morning conversation:

Sean: Babe, I really don't know who I should start this week. Maybe Tony Romo or (insert other well known football player name here). I have to have my line up done my noon. I hope they answer my question on fantasy football live.

This is what I really hear:

Blah blah blah, I am doing something and will be unable to help with the baby for an hour, blah blah blah

I just don't get it! What is so great about fantasy sports! Ladies, we don't have fantasy shopping! There is no fantasy Project Runway or Greys' Anatomy! I don't stress all week long about whether to pick Tim Gunn or Nina Garcia! Ugh!

Now, don't get me wrong I love my husband! I just Love him more after the Superbowl!! Haha!

P.S. there is a website, if you are feeling neglected on sundays and would like help! Its never to late!! http://www.womenaganistfantasysports.com/

Just love this picture..

Nana to the Rescue!

Keagan is normally such a sweet and lovable little boy, but the past couple days he has been crying for hours at a time. He is having some tummy issues. I know he isn't feeling well. Poor baby! After three days of banshee like crying I enlisted some reinforcement! I called Sean at work on Friday morning and told him (in between sobs) I desperately needed a break. Keagan had been crying since 4 that morning and I was starting to go bonkers from the noise. He called his mom and viola' she was working at home all day. I packed up Keagan and we headed off to Nana's house. Once we got there I quickly handed him off and went on my way. I ran some errands for about an hour. When I returned he was a happy little boy eating his ba-ba (that's bottle in baby lingo)! I ventured to the bedroom to take a much needed nap. So thank you Nana for being my sanity!

Keagan meets Aunt Lane and Mamo

My aunt came into town this week to see Keagan. I was really excited for Keagan to meet his Aunt Lane! My Aunt and I always had fun growing up. She is someone that I really look up to and have many great memories with her. Keagan LOVED her, they had the best time. Elaine is much taller than Sean and I, and Keagan loved looking over her shoulder. I think he enjoyed a taller outlook on the world! I really enjoyed Elaine being here, it was nice to have someone here to break up my day. I love being home with him but sometimes its nice to take a nap with out worrying about him or running to the store by myself. It was nice to have some help. It will be a while before Keagan will see his Aunt Lane. I know he misses her already!

Keagan also met another important person this weekend. Sean's Grandmother came over on Sunday to meet Keagan. She is the sweetest lady. She looks so great for being 93!! She loved holding Keagan and thought he was the cutest baby ever. No surprise here!! I am so glad that he was able to meet Mamo! She lives in Ft. Worth and we dont get to see very often. Hopefully with the holidays coming up we will be able to visit her more!

MY TWO FAVORITE BOYS

my BIG boy

Look at that tummy!!

What happened to my skinny little boy! The whole time I was pregnant everyone kept telling me that I was going to have a big baby. Keagan weighed 6lbs and 7ounces. Not such a big boy. He had skinny little chicken legs! None of his clothes fit. Sean and I had to run out and buy him preemie clothes!! Well, we had an appointment today with the pediatrician and Mr. Keagan weighs...dun dun dun....9lbs and 7ounces!!! Oh my lord!! I was always wondering if he was getting enough to eat. I don't think I have to worry anymore. He has the cutest little chunky thighs and chubby cheeks! I always wanted a chubby baby. I think we are on our way.

He is also starting to smile! I haven't been able to capture it on camera but I will keep trying. He loves his pediatrician and gave him a big smile today as if he was saying "hello"! So cute.
He is such a sweet little boy!!

My Aunt is coming in town today to see Keagan, we cant wait!

the poop that never ends!!

Poop might be something that some people are not comfortable talking about much less dealing with. Working with animals I have seen and smelled my fair share of nasty poop. Let me tell ya'! Well today Kegan beat them all. I had to run errands this morning so I fed him and quickly got myself ready. I put him in the car seat and went to grab my diaper bag (I should say suitcase..) I immediately smelled that smell, yes the unmistakable smell of baby poop!!! So, I checked his diaper and nothing. Or so I thought. I ran to get some last minute things before heading out the door. I grabbed the pacifier and tossed it into the car seat. I never leave home without at least three of these. Well, that's when I saw it. Massive yellow orange goo leaking from my little angel! I use leaking lightly more like gushing from all sides!! I immediately grabbed him and ran for the changing table trying not to get the leaking goo all over the house. I cleaned him up and put on another diaper. Then it started again! Two diapers and 35 wipes later....whew! Anyone want to baby sit?

trick or treat

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. I love passing out candy and checking out all the cute costumes. My little pumpkin is to little to trick or treat but that didn't stop me from dressing him up!! He had three Halloween outfits, Halloween socks and a pumpkin costume! Maybe I went a little overboard. But you only have your first Halloween once, right? Sean and I picked out his pumpkin costume before he was born. I have been counting down the days until it would fit! We went out to his mom's house to help pass out candy. Keagan and I had a little photo session before we left. Here a few pictures of out little pumpkin..

So much has changed in our life over the past year. We welcomed our first child on September 29th 2008!! Sean and I wanted to share our stories with our friends and family. Keep checking back to see what's going on with the Burke family!!!