Food 2 Kids Donation

I was pleased to present a $1,500 check to the Junior League of San Angelo for their Food 2 Kids project on behalf of the San Angelo-West Rotary Club last week. Our club is proud to support this worthwhile project that serves most of the elementary schools in San Angelo by supplying low-income families with food for their kids for the weekends.

15 Months

Swinging with Nana and Pop in Lago Vista

Dressed up for his daycare Christmas party in his outfit from Mimi and Dado

Char Char, Wilson, Leland and Lane at the ranch

Charlotte & Wilson at the old windmill at the ranch

Lane 'helping' Charlotte mop at the ranch house

Our sweet helper

Wilson, Alicia, Charlotte, Leland, and Lane standing near the cliff at the ranch

Dear Lane,
You have been a busy boy! You were very active this month. It seemed like you learned something new every day. We went to Lago Vista for one week with Nana, Pop, and Aunt Haley. We relaxed, fed the deer every morning and evening at the resort, went hiking, out to lunch with AJ, out to dinner with cousin Ricci, Shawn, and Hayden, and went on lots of walks. For Christmas we went to Mimi and Dado's house and enjoyed ourselves there, but it would've been better if you weren't sick. Poor little guy. Uncle Harvey got you a lil' quad 4-wheeler for Christmas and it's a hit. Your other favorite present is the popper from Bebe and PauPau. You think it's hilarious when I push it really fast around the house. We spent a lot of time at the ranch this month. Alicia, Wilson, Charlotte, and Major came to visit at the ranch. No deer were shot that weekend, but we still had a good time catching up with old friends. We also had your 15-month check-up today. 30'' and 23 pounds, 15 oz. You're coming in at 50th percentile. Meanwhile, your little personality is just blossoming every day. Your personality is 100% cute. We are loving every minute of it.

Know that you are loved,
Mommy

The Lacys wearing their Christmas crowns

First Haircut

Lane had his first haircut today. He is 14 months old. He was a trooper for about 90% of the cut and Mandy was VERY patient with him. He looks very handsome! Thank you Mandy!

14 Months

Dear Lane,
For sure, 1 is the new 2! You are full of energy and personality. We are loving it! This was a big month. You learned how to blow kisses, clap, and you exhibited your first sign, 'more', in sign language. We are so proud of you! This month, you really enjoyed being at the ranch and pushing the mop around. You also learned how to pull your big, red Radio Flyer wagon this month. We had a great month including a wonderful Thanksgiving with Nana, Pop, Aunt Haley, and Uncle Kevin. You loved the turkey and dressing and pumpkin pie. We said goodbye to my Great Aunt Eula this month. She was 95. She was so happy to know you. She was so proud of you. Aunt Eula never had children, so my mother was like a daughter to her and I was like her granddaughter. She never particularly paid much attention to babies, until you came along! She said she compared every baby she saw to you and wondered how old that baby was compared to you. She was smitten with you. She bought you a white piggy bank and deposited all her bingo earnings in it. I hope those quarters earn a lot of interest in the next 17 years! Aunt Eula, you will be missed. You were one of a kind!
Know that you are loved,
Mommy

XOXOXXOXOXOXO

2 Little Monkeys

Lane and Pop had a great time at the ranch this weekend. Pop climbed the tree to entertain Lane and Lane put up his hands like he wanted to go up there and Nana obliged.

Thanksgiving 2012

We are so thankful this year. We had a fun Thanksgiving. We celebrated with Nana, Pop, Aunt Haley and Uncle Kevin. We hosted Haley and Kevin for dinner on Wednesday night and Leland and Lane wore their shirts that Haley bought them. Leland's said 'burro' and Lane's said 'burrito.' Thanksgiving lunch was just lovely. The food was great and the company even better. Thanks for cooking, Haley and Nevie! Love you.

13 Months

Dear Lane,
You are a full-blown toddler now, complete with temper tantrums, attitude, and total melt-downs. Along with the negative 'challenges' of toddlerhood, there are the WAY COOL things that go along with you being more independent and smart. You are more expressive now and learning new things every day. You can now 'gimme five' and blow kisses, although you don't do the latter on command just yet. You are also now 'helping' me dress you by extending your arm through the arm holes.

We had a great month. You traveled to Dallas with me to host a twins baby shower for Michael and Tiffany. I did the trip solo, which was interesting. You did pretty well in the car, but after about hour three, you had a slight melt-down. I just kept driving. There was nothing I could do to make you happy. You did great at the shower. You were really interested in the balloons. It was a really windy day, but it was a nice shower and I think Tiffany and Michael enjoyed seeing all their friends that turned out to celebrate Gabe and Finn's arrival. They were born this summer and will be discharged from the hospital sometime soon...hopefully this week. They are cutie pies!! After the shower, we headed south to Waco for the Annual McCall pumpkin carving contest. I carved a pumpkin for you and you won an award!! You wore your lion Halloween costume for about 2 minutes. It was a hot evening and the costume is very thick. You enjoyed playing in Mimi and Dado's kitchen. There were several pots and pans pulled out that I am sure haven't been taken out of the cabinets in years!! Mom and Dad don't cook much anymore!

You were a lion for Halloween. We went to the Sierra Vista Trunk or Treat event, but you didn't get any candy. I made an executive decision and decided you didn't need any candy and either did I, so we just strolled around. After Trunk or Treat, we went to Marcie and big Lane's house to show them your costume. I guess you got hot sitting in the stroller and car seat in your thick, lion costume, because you barfed all over the costume and my car when I was getting you out of the car. My little lion!! Oh my!! Needless to say, the trick-or-treating was over. I will count that as a trick for you. The score is Lane - 1, Mommy - 0. :) I loved your costume so much. It reminded me of my three years as Leo the Lion at Waco High. W-A-C-O High!!

You are just the best thing that has ever happened to us and we can't imagine life without you, Catfish. Happy 13 months. May it be very lucky for you.

Know that you are loved,
Mommy
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO