Tuesday, December 30, 2008

The Family Looking FESTIVE!


Aunt Heather got blue balls for Christmas. It's the gift that keeps on giving.


Jen and I looking festive...you can see my wrinkles. I should have asked for Botox for Christmas.



Tim showing his shy side...or just ignoring us.


Grandpa Ed was the official gift hander-outer at the O'Connor Christmas. nice ears.


Brogan got a Purdue hat and decided to 'Boiler-up!'

More Christmas....


Brogan in his stylish Christmas outfit...he looks like a very small Irishman


Bernie enjoying his Christmas present...he has been a very good boy this year.


Grandpa got a sled so he can pull Brogan around the yard which is great a long as he doesn't tie it to the back of the truck like he and Grandma did a couple years ago.

Brogan's First Christmas


Grandma got lovely jewerly made with the birthstone of her grandson!


At this point Brogan was ANGRY...he was a good sport for quite a while.

Unlce Tim got Brogan this fabulous jacket....this is our year!


Grandma got him the cutest sock monkey!


The total body bib could come in handy shortly.

Christmas Round 1


Uncle Tim reads the fine points of economics to Brogan...how Christmas-y!


Lizzy and Brogan hang with their Grandparents





Lizzy the shining star! So cute!


Lizzy with her Great-Aunt Nancy (Brogan's Grandma)



Christmas Ramp-up


Cousin Lizzy gives Brogan some driving tips


Cousin Sarah stops by to help keep Mommy sane and gives her a few minutes to wash her hair...I'm sure everyone appreciates it!

Lizzy loves books and is showing Brogan the joys of reading!


Wow, Grandpa is excited for Christmas!


My little elf!


The Collingwood's come to town!


Our good friend Lindsay stopped by for a visit while in Indiana to see her Grandpa! We were so pumped to see the Collingwood family!


Here is Kirsten and Lindsay with Brogan who is all smiles while hanging out with the ladies!

Monday, December 15, 2008

Holiday RAMP-UP!


This was our failed Christmas Card photo shoot...Bernie was NOT cooperating.


Apparently Brogan's head smells lovely....

My little angel...hated this halo.


Grandpa ramping up Brogan at bedtime. We need to work on 'quiet time'.


Road Trip! Brogan goes to Long Beach!


Brogan accompanied Mom to the LBC...while Mom worked Brogan hung out with Aunt April and SJ!


Good times at the Hilton in Long Beach! The international dog show was also going on so it was like 'Best in Show' meets Euro-trash...AWESOME!

Good times at Brogan's House!


Brogan and Grandma having a laugh...Brogan looks like he could be on the Offensive line for the Colts.


Jen came to visit! Unfortunately Mom had mastitis AGAIN!

Too cute! Brogan loves 'Auntie' Jen:)


All smiles!


Brogan's first Thankgiving!


Brogan got to hang out with Cousin Lizzy!


Brogan had lots of fun with Uncle Gilbert and Aunt Linda!



Brogan got to meet Uncle Robert for the first time!