Charlie's First Birthday

The day after Christmas we loaded up the car and headed down south to Austin for cousin Charlie's first birthday celebration.  The adult Powell siblings and their significant others all enjoyed a night out while Carly and Papa babysat.  The next day we went over to Aunt Ashely and Uncle Kris' house to celebrate the birthday boy.  Barrett had fun playing with his Powell cousins, and Charlie chowed down on his smash cake!

Cousin Tub Time!  Barett was a little sad his parents left him...pitiful!

Christmas with the Andersens

On Christmas Eve we headed over to Grandpa and JoJo's house to celebrate Christmas.  Grammie came down from Minnesota, and Poppy and JoAnne were there too!  Barrett loved ripping the wrapping paper and tissue paper from the presents.  I know next year he will be excited for what's under that paper, one step at a time!  He also had fun playing with his cousins Reid, Jack, and Hunter.

Christmas Day we headed over to Aunt Michelle and Uncle Jeff's house.  Michelle and Jeff are always such gracious hosts.  We munched on yummy food all day long while the cousins played with all their new Santa loot.  We had such a fun day!

Christmas at the Powells

Santa came to visit Barrett early since we were going to be at my parents house on Christmas Day.  Even though Barrett has no idea who Santa is, Mommy and Daddy were happy to introduce this special tradition that will someday be so magical for Barrett!

Nothing like breaking in a new chair than with some milk and Mickey Mouse!

Visit to Santa

Even though the Northpark Santa is the most popular in Dallas, we decided to head to the Galleria for Barrett's first visit to see Santa.  Mom and Dad didn't feel like waiting in the long line at Northpark, and we were very certain Barrett wouldn't appreciate Santa as much as the older kids.  At the Galleria we had a minimum wait, a very real looking Santa, and the full reaction we had expected from our sweet boy.  Merry Christmas from Barrett!

Jacob's First Birthday

Barrett was excited to help his second cousin Jacob celebrate his first birthday.  Julia and Josh hosted an airplane themed birthday, with so many cute details!  Barrett had so much fun playing with his cousins, and especially loved the cake.  Our little boy definitely has his momma's sweet tooth!

New daddy and big brother, Kevin and Cooper, with the birthday boy.

He found it!

Thanksgiving

We first celebrated with the Andersens the week before Thanksgiving.  Jeff and Michelle graciously hosted the family.  The day was filled with fun with cousin, yummy food, and family laughs.  I am so thankful for my sweet family and the celebrations we get to share together.

Such a sweet smile!

Reid loves to read!!

The day before Thanksgiving, we made our way to Austin to see the Powells.  It was a beautiful day along with delicious food Carly prepared.  Barrett ate all the turkey on his plate like a good boy!

A little playtime before dinner.

Yummy turkey!

Turkey sure made him tired!

More playtime!

A trip to Austin wouldn't be complete without a trip to Phil's Ice House with the Doerrs.  Barrett loved having lunch with his cousin!

Sweet Charlie!