One and loving it!

Well Drew has finally turned one a couple of weeks ago. Yup, we celebrated his big day in fashion at the Incredible Pizza Co. in Dallas. All his uncles and aunties were on hand to wish the little guy a happy birthday. Even grandma and grandpa Swecker came up from FL to help celebrate. Drew would like to thank everyone for an awesome birthday!

Wow...I can't believe this day has come!

Mommy and Daddy helping Drew blow out his candle

With Grandma Duong and Swecker Photo op with all the babies (wasn't an easy task) Drew loved the carousel (he did about 6 rounds)It was a fun packed weekend...we went and checked out the Ft. Worth Stockyards, The Dallas Arboretum, and the Dealey Plaza (where Kennedy got shot.) Drew bear got to go to his very first crawfish boil, courtesy of Uncle Peter and Aunt Jan. They made some really yummy crawfish...mommy needs to get Aunt Jan's recipe for the special sauce.
The cattle drive (all 5 minutes of it)

Grandma and Grandpa Swecker at the Dallas Arboretum

Drew with Daddy at the Arboretum

Relaxing with the Duongs at Dealey Plaza

I see stars....

We went out for breakfast this morning at Wishbone. As we were sitting down, Daddy said, "isn't that David Schwimmer sitting behind us?" Sure enough, it was him! He was having breakfast with Harry Lennix (Lock from The Matrix Revolutions) just a table away from us. Of course, Drew was too busy stuffing his face with fruit and eggs to notice. Too bad we couldn't get a picture of them...didn't want to be annoying fans or anything.

So anyway, last weekend Auntie Lesley and Joey came up to visit. We all had a good time eating, shopping, and visiting the Shedd Aquarium. Here are a few pics from their visit up here.

Group picture!

Drew with Auntie Lesley and Joey

Drew and Mommy at the aquarium

Daddy and Drew at the aquarium

Keystone 2009

Drew went on his very first ski trip over the President's Day weekend. He got to breathe the clean (and very dry) mountain air as he was pulled around in a sled. Drew played in the snow with Daddy and his uncles and aunties. Although he couldn't ski and snowboard with the rest of the family, he did get to have fun with other mountain babies at daycare for a couple of days. Drew was so good on the trip, we think he can go every year and maybe even get his ski legs by the time he's 3. Seems like such a long time away, but remember, he'll be 0-1 very very soon!

Photo op with Mommy

Mommy and Daddy in full gear

This is as close as he got to actually skiing

Just hanging out in the snow

One of many group photos

First steps!

Drew took his first steps today! Check him out...

Chuc Mung Nam Moi!

Chuc mung nam moi!

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year!!

Odd News with Drew

Since it's been so cold up here in Chi-town, Drew has been busy entertaining himself indoors. He's got quite a few peculiar habits...

Like his daddy, Drew loves the remote...

With this remote, I am king!
Good thing we had an extra one for him to play with.
Drew also loves to take off his socks every chance he gets.
And eats them...
Here Teddy, try my sock...
No really, I insist!
He also likes the view from the patio door. But it might be just a little cabin fever...
Anyway, tune in next time for more odd news with Drew!

Happy New Year

Well 2008 was quite an eventful year for us. We have many wonderful memories and are looking forward to all that 2009 has to offer. Today is Daddy's birthday so we all celebrated by being extra lazy. Happy birthday to Uncle Peter too!

Drew wishes everyone a healthy and joyous new year!

Drew vs. The ATV

Christmas with the Sweckers

We had such a great Christmas! Grandma Duong, Uncle Peter, and Aunt Jan came up from Dallas to help make it extra special for Drew's 1st Christmas. We all ate a lot, laughed, and watched a Don Cheadle movie (seems like we watch one every year). Drew is so excited about all the fun toys and new clothes he got. Mommy and Daddy doesn't think he needs any more toys for a while!

Family photo op...

Drew's very first ATV...
Uncle Vi and Uncle Peter chillin' out...
With Grandma and Aunt Jan

holiday madness...

It's been very busy at the Swecker household the last couple of weeks. First of all, Drew didn't feel well for almost a week. He caught some kind of stomach bug and had to stay home from daycare. So Mommy had to work from home to be with him. Then Daddy left to go to Ft. Lauderdale for his annual sales meetings. Since Mommy and Daddy's anniversary was the same week, Mommy and Drew flew down after a couple of days to join Daddy and to visit Grandma and Grandpa Swecker. Drew and Mommy got to stay with Daddy at the Riverside Hotel. Drew had a lot of fun crawling all around the room and checking out the view from his crib.

Crib with a view...

Making sure the recliner was comfortable...

While in Ft. Lauderdale, Drew got to spend lots of time with Grandma. She took him on walks around the neighborhood almost every day. He got to meet all of Grandma's neighbors and also went to dinner with Eileen who loved seeing Drew again. Mommy and Grandma also went to the mall one day so that Drew could take a picture with Santa. He did really well and didn't even cry.After getting back from FL, Mommy and Daddy were super busy with work trying to wrap up things for the end of the year. Mommy has been so busy she's been dreaming of excel formulas and pivot tables for the last week! It's all worth it in the end because after Monday Mommy and Daddy will be on vacation until after the New Year. Drew bear is very excited to have both Mommy and Daddy home for so long. Anyway, in the midst of all that work, they even decorated for Christmas. Drew loves to help Mommy rearrange the ornaments.

Some holiday pics...