getting into trouble

So the little guy has not officially taken his first independent steps, but that has not prevented him from exploring and finding trouble. I have decided the best way to illustrate his new mobility and how he likes to explore...great pictures.

My favorite spot:


Feeding myself:

the jet setter

Today was an interesting day. I have been planning to travel offshore for some planned work on our offshore platform. All of the company can see Gustav entering the Gulf, but they said head out there and we will make a decision Thursday. Well, the decision to hold off the work happened at 8:58 am. That was 2 minutes prior to my 9 am take off and about 2 minutes after I had turned off my cell phone for the flight to New Orleans. As I was picking up my bag from luggage claim, my colleague was calling to say the trip was off, he too was in N.O. and had already secured a flight home.

I walked to the ticketing desk and had to rearrange my flight. The sweet Southwest attendant asked, did you miss your flight this morning, I said no I took it, that is why I am here. She curiously asked and you want to get back on a plane? Yep that is right I came to NOLA to see the airport for 2 hours then return promptly to the planet Houston. Fun day, but both of my flights were on time, no traffic...it beats sitting in the office all day.

Well, I am home, safe and sound. Now I get to kiss both of my boys goodnight.

anna

Wow, what a year!

Okay, so this is way late but happy birthday to Champ!

I have been horrible about finishing this post, so I just decided to let the pictures do most of the storytelling...

It has been an amazing, educating, eventful, (you get the idea) year... Champ has grown up a lot. I still have fond memories of him laying in the palm of my hand.


Obviously he has changed quite a bit, and I would never get him to sit still enough for that picture again. He has taught me so much over the last year. He is such a joy to watch develop, and I thank God everyday for blessing Anna and I with the pleasure of raising him.

Champ had an awesome poolside bash at Maw Maw and Paw Paw's house in Lafayette. All had a good time, and we took the traditional pictures of him to record the event...

The cake


Champ preparing to pounce


Champ with cake beard


The little guy enjoying his new birthday throne


We love you Champ! I wanted to share some of these images with all of you who are in love with the Champ as well.

-jeff