Felix and I have a mommy workout group/playdate we attend every Saturday now, and last week they organized a photographer to come out to the park with us and take Valentine photos. Too cute not to post! Happy Valentine’s Day everyone…
Kisses 10 cents!?! Worth every dime.
Valentine cutie
This is Felix’s 2nd Christmas and the 1st time we get to celebrate in Gainesville. We’ve always been off visiting relatives. It’s fun to be with family but it’s also nice to climb out of your own bed and celebrate at your own place. It was really special to decorate the house, watch him play with his presents and think ahead to many happy holidays here to come. Felix didn’t quite get the paper unwrapping part, but he did enjoy playing with every gift he received. After a morning at home we headed to grandpa/ma Brix’s house for Christmas dinner and their first Christmas living in Gainesville.
It took a little work to get him interested – he’d rather climb on the couch.
Felix looking cute in his red rocket PJs. We finally talked him down to start opening presents.
Very cool spinning chimes toy from the Norenbergs. Every adult has enjoyed playing with it too.
Checking out a new book. He took time to play with every present he opened before moving to the next.
The garage from the Garcias was an instant hit – he loves playing with cars now.
Dad getting in on some of the action.
Balls are a favorite now too. The bath net has come in handy to persuade him bath time can still be fun.
How’s a fellow supposed to get around in all this mess?
Two reindeer getting ready to go to grampa/ma Brix’s for Christmas dinner.
Grandma’s tree sure has a lot more ornaments near the bottom to play with!
Reading with grammy.
Opening presents with grandpa.
[Editor’s note: I’ve been trying to post pictures on this blog in order, but as you all can tell I’m a bit behind. However, today is Felix’s birthday and I wanted everyone to see some pictures of the birthday boy! I will try to get back to filling in the rest of the photos soon.]
Happy birthday Felix! It is so hard to believe a whole year has passed by already. It is amazing how far you have come and how much you have grown. You are becoming a happy, curious little boy and are no longer a little baby anymore. Mom and Dad love you very much!
Guess who’s ONE today?
There’s no stopping me now!
I am one year old. Beep. Beep.
Space cadet Felix scans the planet for signs of life
We drove to Ponte Vedra Beach for the day to join the rest of the Fazenbaker/Norenberg/Garcia clan (plus cousin Charlie) for Felix’s first Christmas. He was a little overwhelmed at times by all of the attention from his five cousins, but for the most part he had a fun day opening presents (a.k.a. crinkling paper) and being passed around. He also finally got to meet uncle Eric – the last immediate family member who hadn’t seen him yet. Merry Christmas!
Festive Christmas outfit
Center of attention
Is that you santa?
The wrapping paper is the best part
Checking out the sign his cousin Sarah made for him
Sittin' with aunt Steph and cousin Sarah...she sure is glad she's no longer the baby in the family!
Surrounded by even more cousins
All of the grandkids with grandma and grandpa Fazenbaker
Post-Christmas dinner stroll
A mom I met through the hospital postpartum lunches (whose husband works for the same company as Greg, coincidentally) hosted a fun potluck baby holiday party. After lunch we got together for some chaotic group photos…moms first, then dads.
Of course, the best picture was the one where no one was looking at the camera!
Now it's dad time!
Getting ready to go to mom’s work holiday party at the museum.
Felix was not in the mood to mingle.
We were invited to a Christmas cookie & ornament exchange with some mommies & babies from the hospital group. Yummy treats and an opportunity for some cute group photos!
Baby circle of cuteness! Of course, only my baby is looking at me.
Hanging with Max and Major. Major is rubbing his head for good luck.
Um, what should I do about this guy gumming my shoulder?
I am crushing your head! (way to work on that hand control)
Waiting patiently for dinner
What's a turkey?!?
Felix talks about what he’s thankful for this Thanksgiving:
Felix’s first Halloween!
Cute 'lil pumpkin
Waiting for trick or treaters...
Since we already had a cute jack 'o lantern (and mom didn't have time to get a pumpkin at the store) we used a watermelon instead. We got a lot of comments on our Frankenstein!