A New Year

Roan is getting so big and enjoyed his first Christmas....he won't remember a thing he received but is enjoying it none the less.

So the year 2010 will bring great joy to our family because Aaron has FINALLY found the perfect match for him, Keathley, and they are getting married on July 10th. Yep, I said it....he is getting married! I am still shocked he spent the money on a beautiful engagement ring....Aaron is such a penny pincher, so much that he still has his first truck (aka...Black Stallion) that does not have any AC, broken side mirrors, dented frame, tailgate that doesn't work, and brake lights that have now gone out...but according to him....it works JUST FINE, there is no need for a new one. See why I am surprised he spent money on a ring....but he did WONDERFUL job!

Aaron and Keathley - the beard/mustache/whatever you want to call it on Aaron's face is not permanent and will hopefully be gone when I see him next!

On Saturday the 26th, we started the trip around Texas in 7 days by heading to Dallas to see my dad's side of the family. We were on our way with the Expedition LOADED down with all the good toys Santa Willrich was bringing, 2 suitcases, hang-up clothes, boppy, box of diapers, diaper bag, 3-4 other bags with fun stuff in them ,and Madeline's potty. We had to bring the potty in fear that she would scream she needed to poop or tee-tee while we were in the middle of no where. She is in the midst of potty training which was a real treat while we were traveling! I was so paranoid that she would tee-tee in her car-seat that I made her sit on a blue chucks pad that we use in the hospital to put under people who can't control their bladder. Needless to say, she didn't like that much but we had NO ACCIDENTS!

This was a hard Christmas with the Roan family because it was the first Christmas we had without Grandmama and my first trip to Dallas since she has passed away. I was unable to go the funeral due to being a week from my due date. All the pictures are great but it is just odd to look at them without Grandmama in them.

Papa with all the great grandkids - we are so blessed

All the grandkids

Oma and Roan

On Sunday we left and headed to Moran, TX population 33 for Christmas at Oma and Opa's. Madeline had so much fun playing with this Santa mask. We got some great video with her playing Santa at the kitchen table. She was eating her cookies, drinking her milk, feeding her reindeer and brought Opa a new truck....he wishes!

Oma, Opa, Madeline and Roan

It snowed on Tuesday and Madeline has fun in the snow. Opa is teaching her how to make a snow ball.

One of her favorite things to do at Oma's house is to play dress-up...and boy does she dress-up...pulling everything out and putting it on.

Oma and Madeline with their aprons on and making k-bobs. Notice Madeline is still in her PJ's....she didn't feel so great over the break and on this particular day had a little fever.

Roan doing what he does best....sitting and watching everything. He is such a good baby!

Thursday we headed over to Old Oma and Old Opa's house to have a Langerhans Christmas. It was such a nice visit. Roan is a man's man for sure. He was smiling and laughing at Old Opa and lights up when my father talks to him!

Playing a little Peep-pie with Old Oma

More dress-up clothes. Aaron and Keathley are helping her put on all the new stuff.

No explanation needed!

Aaron and Keathley were kind enough to let us join them for a little New Year's Eve fun. We headed to a little swanky lounge in Abilene with them and enjoyed some nice Martini's and good company. Here we are ringing in the new year. I will say that Joseph was forced to sport the cool shades for the picture.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!