Christmas with the Millers

Tucker playing under one of the ten Christmas trees at my parent's house. That's right, there's 10 of them.

We got to Enid on Christmas Day after a 4+ hour drive from Maud (normally takes about 2.5 hours). Tucker didn't seem to mind that he didn't get his presents or stocking on Christmas morning; he was just excited to see everyone after being stuck in the car (he's not very fond of the car seat these days). Tucker got lots of books and toys and loved playing with all the boxes and wrapping paper.

Grinning with G-Aunt Helen and Grameggie

Getting tickled by the Tickle Monster G-Aunt Ruth

Tucker posing with G-Grandma, G-Grandpa Miller, Cousin Max and G-Uncle Stan

Cousin Will, Staci, Cousin Holly and me

Grandad with the boys

Playing under coffee tables

Dad, Tucker and Mom

Tucker with Rody the bouncy horsey

Playing with one of his many new toys

Christmas with the O'Daniels

We spent a few days in Maud, OK with the O'Daniel side of the family. On Christmas Eve day, we opened presents, ate good food and played Dirty Santa. Jason came out of it with a pair of Lego Walkie Talkies which he was truly very excited about. There was probably about 30 people there, but somehow I didn't manage to get many pictures of anyone besides my baby boy. We had planned on leaving Christmas Eve night to travel to Enid, but the blizzard, ice and closing of the interstates kept us there a little longer.

Merry Christmas to all!

Tucker with his Mama O'Daniel. Way too much going on to look at the camera

His Pal Scout from his Great G&G O'Daniel. Scout says Tucker's name and sings songs about his favorite things.

Ribbons and boxes, what more could a boy ask for?

Ho Ho Ho

Tucker went to visit Santa Claus today. As you can tell from the picture, he really didn't know what to think about this Santa business. He didn't cry at all, but wasn't too excited about being there either. He did seem to be a little more excited about the elf who made him a balloon doggie while we waited in line.

9 Months Old

Tucker waiting at the doctor's office

Our baby is 9 months old already! We can't believe how fast he's growing up. Tucker went for his 9 month check up on Monday and he is perfect-the doctor said so! He weighed in at 18lbs 10oz and was 27" tall. He didn't have to have any shots at this appointment (Yay) but just had to have his finger pricked. At this point, Tucker enjoys crawling like a pro and pulling up on things. He has a habit of making a mad dash for Ares' bowls if they are the floor at the same time he is. With his new found mobility, Tucker passionately dislikes being made to stay still, which makes for challenging diaper changes. He recently said "dada" and "mom" for the first time, but he doesn't repeat these performances very often, yet. We've also discovered that Tucker has a small allergic reaction to cinnamon (it gives him a very, very rosy face).

Thanksgiving 2009

This year we spent Thanksgiving in Oklahoma and were able to see both sides of the family. We started out in Maud visiting the O'Daniel's and then went to Edmond visit the Miller clan. We have so much to be thankful for this year, our health, our family and especially our little bundle of joy Tucker.I couldn't believe the weather was so perfect on Thanksgiving Day!

Tucker tried to help make pies, but no one would let him near the ovens!

I guess Tucker wasn't impressed with the food on the table and decided to see how the dog food tasted instead.

Tucker loving on Mama and Papa

Somehow I managed to not get any pictures of the Miller family while we were in Edmond. We stayed at Staci & Jeff's new house that they had moved into the day before Thanksgiving. Sounds like a hectic time to move and then host Thanksgiving the next day, but the way I see it, it was perfect! They had all the free labor of their family helping to unpack!

Tucker doing his part of the unpacking

The Best Toy Ever (At Least for Today)

I was wrapping some presents today, got to the end of a roll, and Tucker found a new play toy!
And yes, I realize my baby has orange-nose syndrome. Some may say it's from all the carrots he loves, but Mommy and Daddy thinks it must be because he's an O-State fan, through and through!

Traveling with Tucker

Tucker and I went to Little Rock for Nicole's Bachelorette Party last weekend. Tucker was a very good traveler, as always. Aunt Staci and Cousin Max flew from OKC and met up with us at the airport in Dallas. The boys had fun playing while waiting for the plane to arrive and flirted a little bit with an older 10 month old babe who was also on our flight.Tucker: I know what your shirt says, but let me tell you how it's gonna be

Tucker: What'd you say about my mom?

Max: Umm, do you know when the peanuts will be served?

Much better than traveling in a car seat!

Stylin'

This is what happens when Daddy dresses me

All Smiles

OK, so I probably shouldn't complain about this because I'm sure there will be a time when Tucker will hate getting his picture taken, but here it is. Tucker will eat just about anything but peas. Peas were the first vegetable we tried with him and I've tried peas again a couple other times thinking he may learn to like them. So I was feeding him some peas and he was making these terrible, disgusted faces so I get out the camera to capture these faces and he starts grinning as soon as he sees the camera!

Happy Halloween