Trains

On Monday mom and I took Keagan to Northpark Mall to see the trains. Keagan has started showing an interest in trains which he calls Choo Choo's! It was really neat. They had downtown Dallas, New York City and a circus. Keagan really liked watching the trains come in and out of the tunnels.

Christmas in pictures

Christmas Time

We had a wonderful and busy holiday time with family and friends. We had an early Christmas with Sean's family before we left to go out of town. I love celebrating Christmas with his family. Everyone is always laughing and having a great time. Keagan really enjoyed Christmas this year. He finally figured out how to unwrap gifts. After opening gifts with his family we loaded up Keagan in his new red wagon and toured the neighborhood. I LOVE to look at Christmas lights and Keagan seemed to enjoy it to! We left to visit my family in Mississippi on Tuesday. We made a quick stop in Shreveport to see my Aunt Judy, cousin Julie and her daughter Avery. My Aunt Judy is such a funny lady, she always makes me laugh. I was really excited to see everyone and have them meet Keagan. I miss seeing my Aunt Judy and Julie. Seeing them brings back memories of my grandparents, who I miss very much. It was so nice to see everyone and Keagan had a great time visiting his cousins. I cant believe that I didn't take any pictures! Next time! When we got to my grandparents Keagan got right out of the car to play in the yard. My grandparents yard is full of pecans. This created a game that kept Keagan busy for quite a while. He would gather up all the pecans and put them into a little stack in the yard.

My uncle came into town with his four kids. There youngest baby is 10 months older than Keagan. They had a really good time playing together. Keagan would follow him all over the house and copy what Beau was doing.

Like father like son..

And NO he is not drinking the beer!!

Meeting Mrs. Claus

This week we went spent more time outside enjoying the colder weather. We stopped by Nana's house and helped put up the Christmas lights. Here is Keags all bundled up with Aunt Trudy.Later that night my mom, Sean and I took Keagan to see Mrs. Claus. The city of Farmers Branch was having an outdoor Christmas festival. Our sweet Pam was dressed up as Mrs. Claus!!We all had a great time. The weather really wasn't as bad as I thought. I bundled poor Keagan up in so many layers he look like that kid from the Christmas Story! We watched fireworks and enjoyed hot chocolate. Santa even came in on a fire truck! We decided to skip waiting in line to see Santa. (see previous post) ha ha!!

Brrr...

We have really been enjoying the colder weather over the past week. It really helps me get into a holiday mood. We even had snow one day last week. Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera to snap any pictures. Boo! Oh well maybe next time.

Last Saturday we took Keagan to see Santa at Stonebriar mall. I have really been building Santa up this year trying to make it less scary for Keagan. Well, I guess I didn't get the job done because he was NOT into Santa!! He looked terrified!! I resorted to playing peek a boo with the table skirt to try and get a smile out of him. We managed to get a half smile. As soon as he was away from Santa he was happy as could be. Go figure!! Here are a few pictures of him playing after his visit with Santa.Before we left the mall we stopped by the carousel for a quick ride. Keagan has seen the carousel many times but this was his first ride. I didn't trust Sean to take enough pictures so he went on the carousel with Keagan. He seemed to really like the ride. I was afraid of a Santa repeat but he did great.

Bargin

I have to share two fabulous finds that I have discovered!! First is Portrait innovations, I love this place. You can get cute pictures really fast. The prints are ready to view right after you take the pictures and you receive the prints in 30 minutes!! Every three months you can take advantage of the $9.99 special, that's right NINE dollars and NINETY NINETY CENTS!!!! Holy Moly, what a deal. For this fabulous price you get like 40 pictures. This is such a good way to get cute pictures of your ever changing baby. Check it out!

Next is a new favorite that I have heard about but just recently went to see what all the fuss is about. Charming Charlies is the cutest store. If you love cute cheap accessories this is the place to go. If your not really a fan of the Sam Moon stores then this IS the place to go. They have Headbands, jewelry, shoes and clothes super cheap. The one I went to is located at Park and Preston. Hint Hint Santa I would love a gift Card to Charming Charlie!!

Keagan and Beau

Keagan and Beau got off to a little rocky start, but now they are good friends. When we ride in the car Beau likes to climb into Keagan's car seat with him! So cute!If you look close you might notice something different. Keagan got his first haircut today!! I did not cry. I took a million pictures and saved his little hair in a bag. Overboard, no not me! He did really well and liked sitting in the car. He was not to sure about the lady cutting his hair at first but he warmed up to her. She was this tiny Asian lady who cut his hair with lightning speed. I admire her because there is no way you could pay me to do that job! She cut a little over an inch and a half off his hair! I was afraid that the the curl might be cut out of his hair but it hasn't!! He looks like such a big boy now.
Before

After (not so happy face)

Help me remember

I write these blogs to keep every one informed and also to help me remember the events in Keagan's life. I know I don't always write about the most interesting things but I want to remember it all. He changes so much everyday. He is learning new words or actions everyday. He now knows where his tummy is and can point to his head. He has really expanded his vocabulary, I don't know if that has something to do with the fact that he is around older kids at the sitter or if its I talk to him all the time. I'm sure its a combination of both! In addition to Mama and Dada or Daddy he says: ba-ba, bye bye, ball, bite, Oh boy, puppy, nite-nite and Bo-Bo!

He is a true little boy. He loves to play outside and get dirty. He has really enjoyed playing in the fall leaves. Poor thing is always falling down or bumping his head. I'm starting to worry about his brain! Some days I really miss that helmet!

Keagan is doing the cutest thing in the morning when I go in and get him. He grabs his blanket and lays back down. I asked him this morning if he wanted to go back to nite-nite. He has been such a sleepy head in the mornings. Unfortunately he is showing a strong connection with his blanket. We have had to switch the blankets out a few times to keep him from having a favorite. I don't want him to still be sleeping with that thing at 25! He also has to have a bottle before bed and at naptimes. Not sure how to say bye to the bottle any advice would be great.

Goodbye sweet girl..

Today our Trixie went to doggie heaven. She was the first dog that Sean and I got together, she was like our first baby. She was just a little bitty thing that day that I found her. I don't think there will ever be another Trixie. Not everyone got to meet her but she was truly something special! She will be greatly missed! We love you Trixie Bell!!

Yes we are crazy!!

Well, we have ANOTHER new member of our family! Meet Beau! He is a 9 week old golden retriever. He is the sweetest thing and so good. He is a Christmas gift from Keagan's Nana!

something pretty

I love this pretty little ring from James Avery. I think I need a ring for my right hand!

Arboretum

Last Sunday mom and I went to the Dallas arboretum. I have not been in such a long time. It is so pretty and I really can't wait to go back. We dressed Keagan up in his fall jumper and had a little photo session. I swear that kid knows what the camera is! The weather was really nice but a little hotter than I would like. I really wanted it to feel like a crisp autumn day but its Texas so you know never what your gonna get.

In other Burke news, we have two new members of our family! Meet Gumbo and Mr. Waffles! Gumbo is the little grey girl and Mr. Waffles is the little orange boy. What can I say, I am a sucker for free kittens. Sean is pretty accepting to all the strange things I have brought home from work. We have had 12 kittens that we fostered, a baby squirrel that had to be fed every three hours, and baby bunnies! So he wasn't to surprised to see to kittens come through the door. I could not leave them to die!

My Little Monkey

New Shoes

Keagan is officially walking! He is still crawling a little bit, I expect him to give it up soon. In honor of his new ability he got his first big boy shoes!! He has been wearing the pre walkers for awhile now and I have to admit I miss how easy they are to put on. He thinks he is really something in his new shoes. He has such tiny feet, at almost 13 months he wears a 3 1/2!