Big Bro Syd

Everyone who knows our cat Syd was a little nervous about how he would act once Taryn joined our world. Well, I'm happy to report that he's been the best kitty big brother! Throughout my pregnancy he was super clingy to me and always wanted on my lap (even when I had no lap because of my giant belly). And here's proof that he really is a good cat!

A Chavez Christmas

We just returned from a wonderful trip to Winter Park, Colorado where we spent Taryn's first Christmas. It was so special to spend the holidays with family in such a beautiful setting. I know it sounds odd that since all of us live in Texas that we decided to go to Colorado but a destination Christmas was GREAT! Meme & Gramps drove, while Aunt Tiff, Uncle RJ, Cookie and Larry all flew from Houston. I was nervous about flying with Taryn but she was the perfect traveler and slept on my lap for most of the flight!

Taryn's first flight

The snow was beautiful but SO cold! Ev and I only skied one day because it was only 6 degrees with a windchill of -12! When my fingers got so cold they started burning I knew it was time to call it quits. We snow tubed, took a sleigh ride and some people took sleds out to a hill near our condo.

It was a week full of lots of great memories with our family and a wonderful way to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ! Here's a few pictures from the trip!

Christmas morning in her big red bow

Christmas morning in Winter Park

Taryn laughing at her giant stocking made by Cookie

She loves her Aunt Tiff

Cookie & Larry trying to stay warm

Meme & Gramps

Sporting her cute scarf made by cousin Sarah

RJ & Tiffani sledding

RJ & I both got Snuggie's in the Secret Santa exchange...one size does not fit all

Snow Bunny

Look who's trying out her Colorado attire in this cold Dallas weather! We're heading to Winter Park for Christmas this year and she's sure to be the cutest snow bunny. And I'll go ahead and apologize in advance for anyone who may be traveling on the same flight as us to Denver :) Hopefully she'll be a little angel baby!