Andon's First Pig Show at the Gillespie County Fair

Audie's Birthday Invitation

We are preparing for Audie's one year old birthday party. My brother made these invitations for us, and I think they turned out so cute!

Audie's One Year Portraits!

We cannot believe it has been a year since our sweet little boy was born. He has been so much fun and we are so blessed to have him in our lives. Party preparations are currently underway and we are so excited, stay tuned.......

Andon's Third Birthday - 6 Days and Counting!

Mason County Eggstravaganza

Today Mimi and I took the boys to the Mason County Square for the annual Easter egg hunt and had a great time! Andon did not want to sit with the Easter Bunny - he said he didn't like him. Andon did a good job gathering eggs, but ran past several to pick up certain colors. We had a great time and Audie enjoyed his first visit with the Easter Bunny!

Andon's Catfish

Jarrod took Andon fishing last week and they caught this catfish that Andon was so proud of!

Audie - 8 Months

Andon's first bottle lamb........

This is an orphaned lamb that I picked up on the side of the road driving through the ranch a few days ago. Andon was so excited and has been taking good care of him. He is on formula milk and follows Andon around everywhere. He really enjoys all of the animals on the ranch and shows a distinct interest in taking care of them.

Audie - 7 months

Looking cool in my vest!

If you look close, you can see my first tooth on the bottom!

Sweet little boy!

Month seven was a big month for little Audie. He started to crawl and got his first tooth all in the same week. At his last Dr. visit he weighed 20 pounds! He is very active and loves to follow his brother all over the house. He is growing so fast and is already wearing 9 month clothing. He has such a sweet nature and loves to be around people. We are so proud of him!

Sausage Time!

It has been a long standing tradition in the Usener family to make sausage every year from the deer that were killed this hunting season. This is Andon's first year to help and really understand how it is done. He loves to eat it too!

Audie - Six Months

Audie is six months old and becoming so active. He is really starting to develop a personality and express his opinion about things his likes and dislikes. He is spending a lot of time sitting on his own and rolling around on the floor after his toys. He gets on all fours and rocks back and forth - but no crawling yet. At his six month check up he weighed 18.5 pounds and was 27 inches long. The Dr. says he appears to be doing great!

Love those blue eyes!

Spending some quality time with great grandma!

Bath time!

Christmas 2008

There are so many things to be thankful for this holiday season.......

my beautiful children.............

my wonderful husband.......


and most of all ......... my family. We are so blessed.