Learning to Walk

Patrick got some walking toys for Christmas and he loves them! We tried one of them out last night and he walked on his first try! I couldn't believe it! He is going to be walking on his own before we know it!

Steam Roll

I haven't posted videos of Patrick lately so below are a couple of funny videos of him.

This video is of Michael and Patrick's favorite game. It's called steam roll.

Michael and Patrick love to play rough. It scares me a little, but Patrick loves it and giggles like crazy. You can't really tell how much fun he is having in the video, but this was like the 15th time they had done this. Patrick just kept crawling up Michael and wanting to be thrown up in the air more!

Christmas Day

Wake up dad...we have to see what Santa brought!

Turk and Bailey were ready for what Santa brought them. I later found one of the Christmas cane bones in the dirty laundry hamper and one under the bed. Turk and Bailey love to get treats and then hide them from each other. Cracks me up!

Lots of new toys

Such a cutie!

Checking out what Santa brought him

After checking out what Santa brought, we went over to my parents house to hang out

Family Christmas photo

Hanging with Big

Patrick's hand is basically glued to his mouth since he is teething right now, so Big is imitating Patrick in this photo

He couldn't decide whether he wanted to play football or tennis

Then he giggled at Big and Allie's for a little while

Such a happy little guy!

Playing his favorite game with Michael. This game makes me a little nervous, but Patrick LOVES it. Video to come soon

Then we headed to the Mulloy's to visit.

Hanging with uncle Mark

and Uncle Matthew

Trying to get a picture of Patrick in front of the tree



A picture of Patrick in his First Christmas hat

Michael and Patrick's game:  "Daddy wears the hat"

"And Patrick wears the hat"

Then we changed and headed to Knoxville!

Eating at the head of the table

Patrick and Dash playing (second cousins)

Hanging with Aunt Megan

Hanging with Nana

Excited about Dad and Matthew giving me a bath

Fun with Grumps

Enjoying his new chair for Great Aunt Susan

Playing with Nana and Papaw (Great Grandfather Clancy)

It was a wonderful first Christmas for Patrick with lots of family! We are so blessed!

I am so excited about next year since we will have a new little blessing joining the Mulloy Christmas! Patrick is going to be a cousin! Michael's sister, Megan, is expecting a sweet little boy in May. I am so excited that Patrick will have a little playmate!

Christmas Eve

We had a busy but fun first Christmas for Patrick! Christmas Eve started with lunch at the Mulloy's.

My uncle Matt sure is funny

Patrick opened his first present from Aunt Megan and Uncle Ryan

A Big Bird Book!

Then a present from Great Grandma Mulloy

The ribbons and wrapping paper were clearly his favorite part

Grandma Mulloy started knitting this beautiful quilt for Patrick when I was pregnant with him. It matches Michael's favorite quilt.

And more presents...

He was a little scared of his new penguin

Getting a family picture is a huge challenge these days

The Mulloy's

Then we went to the Children's Mass at church. I love going to that mass because the little kids are so cute and it keeps Patrick entertained! He just made one little happy squeal during church. Michael and I were so proud of him!

After Church we went to my parents house for dinner and more presents.

Hanging with Aunt Denton before dinner

Patrick loved the dancing snowmen. He liked dancing to the music too.

Attempting to get a picture with my little buddy, but he would rather be on the ground dancing with the snowmen :)

More presents to open

A pillow pet

He was a little scared of it

But warmed up to it a little later on

A snoopy from Mimi

Christmas hat from Prudy

Then home to bed so we could wake up bright and early for Santa!