Jackets

Ahh...looking forward to wearing a warm jacket!!  Of course these are from Anthro.

Staycation

This past week Matt took off of work and we had a staycation.  We had a good time taking Pearse to the aquarium and zoo (will post pics of the zoo soon).  ....and one more thing Pearse got a buz!

11 months

• He is pulling up on everything and cruising around...but is afraid to let go
• Has 6 teeth total
• He is enjoying feeding himself and enjoys pickles
• He can point to his head, ear, and scrunch is nose when asked to
• He enjoys clearing everything off any shelf in the house
• He likes to push a basket around the house
• We had to lower his bed to the lowest it will go...he tries to get out!!
• We are working on weaning him from breastfeeding
• He is a flirt...and likes to show off his dimples
• He likes to give open mouth kisses...even to Winston!!

Our Hallway

Before

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After





After...still needing to add more pics of our family...always a work in progress!

Zoo

Pearse and I ventured out to the Dallas zoo today..we had a little picnic and he really enjoyed the penguins. (Sorry these pics aren't great they are from my phone)

We told you he is into EVERYTHING!!

..but who could get mad at this face :)

Hunting

the boys had a great weekend.

Man Weekend

Hope everyone has a great weekend!! Matt is headed out to the country for a little dove hunting, sports watching, cooking, relaxing, and will be wearing Winston out!! All the while my mom and grandma are coming in town to watch Pearse!!

Eating is Fun!!

And exhausting at the same time!

10 Months

• he is starting to pull up on things and stand on his own


• he is understanding things we are saying--looks at the light when we say light, looks outside, etc.


• he loves looking at books and says "boo boo"


• taking longer naps and sleeping more through the night!


• Has four teeth total but getting two more on top


• he found his scream inside of him and likes to let it out, especially when other kids are around


• he will tap his head when you ask him "where's your head"


• his hair is getting longer but still has the bald spot in the back


• he is getting into everything..will have to post more pics soon of the messes he likes to make


• he loves his daddy, but his momma is his favorite.
  
  

P Stands Up

Stand up from Brandie Halsell on Vimeo.

After the baby shower my sister and her family came over for a little dinner. It was time for Pearse to take a bath and Liam wanted in also (who doesn't have bath pictures with a cousin)!!!

Baby Shower

We had the oportunity to host a baby shower at our house for our good friend and neighbor!

I made the scalloped garland for the fireplace, special thanks to the tutorial here

Also made a photo tree with baby pictures of the Mommy and Daddy-to-be.

Those are tissue paper pom poms hanging over the table, special thanks for the help here

Look at the super cute greek salad bites, they were very yummy and u can find the recipe here

These cute and super tasty strawberry cake balls can be found here

Colorful fruit skewers and strawberries

Everyone was so gracious with their giving. Just look at all these gifts...

And here is the after...she got lots of good stuff!!
Hostesses and Mommy-to-be!! Thank you ladies for all your help and making this shower special for the Taylor's!!