Only another 350 more days...

Until Christmas comes again. Even though we were in Colorado- Santa still knew where to find us. Every time we go to Colorado we find ourselves jam packed with seeing friends, family, and doing all the things you can only do in Colorado. I love it! Austin was incredibly spoiled, but that's not news to anyone. Here is the little man himself.

Christmas Morning

Look Mom! My feet reach the stirrups!

We couldn't keep Austin out of the fountain. Austin and Sophie in their favorite toy. Isn't it amazing how you can spend money on Christmas presents and the BOX is the favorite toy? I think we'll save ourselves and just give Austin shipping supplies next year. Boxes, packing paper, and Styrofoam peanuts... I think I'm on to something.

Here's a VERY short video of the little guy trucking around in the snow. What you can't see is Sophie about 5 steps ahead of him. He loved following her around.

Kiawah Island Thanksgiving!

Our Thanksgiving week was Amazing. We went to South Carolina and enjoyed it completely!

The HBA (Heaton, Baron, and Atwood) Dads won the sand castle contest!

This was our first attempt at a sand Christmas tree. We were just happy a few people recognized what it was.

Can you find our carnivorous friend?

Austin was afraid of Santa. Maybe he'll still get some presents from him?

This was taken in Charleston. It's such a fun town!

Hopefully we do it again next year!!!

Austin's Birthday Party

Somebody needed a little help opening presents.

Can you find Grandma Marcia in this picture? She was so nice to play with all the kids while the parents ate.

Here are a few pictures from baby A's birthday party. He was exhausted by the end of the night, but it was still fun. I need to give a huge thank you to Carly for helping me do the cakes! I couldn't have done it without you Carly!!!!

I think I'll have a few proud Mommy moments and brag about my guy. He waves to everything, people, animals, bathwater etc. I'm not sure where he picked this one up, but if I say "No, No, No" he'll wave his pointer finger at me. He dances all the time (arms waving and bootie shaking.) Everyday is better than the last.

Birthday Bash!

Guess Who's One?

• We can't believe our little guy is already 1. Austin has changed our lives is so many ways. We feel so blessed to be the parents of such a sweet little guy. He is usually pretty smiley, and has a sweet demeanor. We wish we could take some credit, but we're afraid he came this way. It's amazing to watch how much personality has developed in a year. We think we might be starting to see a twinkle of mischief in his eye. (That's not supposed to come until NEXT birthday!) We took Austin to his 1 year well child visit and don't worry- he's still big. Weight- 22 pounds 9 ounces 60% Height- 32. 4 inches 90% We have no idea how big his head was but he's been in the 75 % since he was born. Needless to say, we are VERY proud parents.

10 minute trick-or-treating

• 1: Take screaming baby and throw on a lion costume.
• 2: Take a know it all toddler and insert into ladybug costume.
• 3. Make sure kids have shoes on before they make a beeline for the door.
• 4. Have the camera ready (we mean have your finger on the button-so you can catch the fleeting smile)
• 5. Go to neighbor #1 who has the bowl of candy that says "please take ONE"... Yeah, Right.
• 6. Go to neighbor #2 who doesn't answer the door, but is clearly home.
• 7. Go to neighbor #3 who opens the door before you even have to ring the doorbell and lets the toddlers pick their own candy... Sophie grabbed the whole bowl.
• 8. Go to neighbor #4 who comes to the door, but doesn't have any candy and forgot it was Halloween. Oh Come On!
• 9. Go home!

Our trick or treating went from 6:45- 6:55. What can we expect from a couple of 1 year olds? All in all, it was a very successful night! Enjoy TONS of pictures. These are for the Grandmas!

We were so speedy- all Becky had time to take a picture of was our behinds.

Cute as a bug!

King of the neighborhood!

She thinks she's flying!

I am Austin... Hear me ROAR! The Spoils.

THE PUMPKIN PATCH We bought the first pumpkin Sophie liked. (But gave it to Austin shhhhhhhhh) Sophie made it through the maze. It was pretty easy if a 1 year old can do it... We'll skip that part next year. Austin's favorite part was the bunnies. He tried to strangle the duck, but that's okay because there was another one. Sophie actually petted the bunny...it was shocking since she usually whines if any animal gets too close to her. Oh and then she almost poked it's eye out!

What talent Uncle Bryce and Aunt Becky have at carving pumpkins! This is my masterpiece I call "Haunted Austin." I thought I would be artistic and try to carve his face into a pumpkin... I think I'll wait a few years, or twenty, before trying this again. Can you see any resemblance? Happy Halloween from the Barons and the Carpenters!

Walker!

Here's the long awaited video of Austin walking. He's been walking for about a month and finally walking more than crawling (not that we're encouraging that.) I don't know what's going on with the open mouth... maybe that helps him stay balanced? Ah! We love our guy!

Everything's bigger in Texas.

Everything really is bigger in Texas- just look at the pictures...

The Cows

The butter sculptures. Yes, there was an entire room made of butter.

The Water fountains

We've had Andrew's parents and sisters in town for the weekend. It has been SO nice having live in babysitters.

Thanks Barons for an awesome weekend!