Caught Red Handed

In an effort to organize my home before the new year hit, I decided to spend a large chunk of today working in Gus' bedroom to get it cleaned up and organized.  I went through all of his clothes, pulled out the ones that were too small, packed some up to keep and created a box of clothes to donate to a shelter.  Since I was working in his bedroom, Gus had to take his nap in on my bed.  If he sleeps on my bed, I always make sure to surround him in pillows so that he cannot roll off or get into any trouble.  I know what you are thinking, "how much trouble can a 6 month get into?"  He can't crawl yet so he couldn't cause too much trouble....so I thought.  As I was organizing jammies, I heard the tv in my bedroom turn on and the volume was gradually increasing.

Little did I know that the remote was near him!!  So glad that I had the camera near by!  I am sure that this is only the beginning of the shenanigans that I will be blessed to witness.

Gus' 1st Christmas!

Christmas 2008 was a very difficult time for me.  My Papa had just passed away the week before and I missed him terribly.  And all I wanted for Christmas was to be a mom...and that wasn't happening.  Little did I know that a month later I would find out about the baby that was going to entering our family!  This year I feel so incredibly blessed to have Gus in my life.  I am such a lucky lady!!  In previous years, I knew exactly what I wanted for Christmas.  This year I already had everything I need and want and he is such a precious little boy!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...

Who doesn't love the first big snow of the year?!?  Gus got to experience his first snow on Saturday.  He wasn't quite sure what to do about it.  He touched and ate it...and then we had a conversation about how he should never eat the yellow snow.  :)  I just love being able to experience all of these "firsts" with him!

Possible future?!?

While attending his cousin, Hannah's, gymnastics birthday party, Gus decided to test out his skills.  He did a pretty good job on the uneven bars and the balance beam.

Later that night Gus helped Hannah test out her new toys, including Gator Golf.  Perhaps he will end up a professional golfer.  (Just hope he isn't like Tiger Woods!)