We had such a nice first Christmas with you, Brooklyn! On Christmas Eve, we exchanged gifts at our house, including our traditional book exchange. It was exciting for us to get to include you in that tradition — we got you a beautiful copy of The Jungle Book that your mom already started reading to you! We ate tamales and spent the evening together. On Christmas, we had breakfast together, then headed to Nana Martin’s house to celebrate with that half of the family. You got to see your cousins, Aunt Kaelyn, Uncle Kyle, my Aunt Tammy, and you got to meet your Uncle Kris. You received SO many gifts from everyone! We had a fun time with everyone, but your Nana Martin was your favorite — she made you laugh so much! On Boxing Day, we went out shopping for after-Christmas deals in San Antonio, and had fun exploring with you. The coolest part is that the festivities are only half over, little guy! On Friday, you and your mom are going down to see your Grandma Zermeno in Beeville, and yo...

 You turned three months old yesterday!  We celebrated by taking you to the San Antonio Zoo for the first time! They had a holiday event with Christmas lights everywhere, and you seemed really interested in everything (until you inevitably fell asleep). We saw rhinos and hippos and zebras and snakes.  I really enjoyed getting to spend time with you and your mom. You are growing so fast! It’s amazing to watch. We love you so much! -Your Dad, Kerry

Hearing you laugh is my new most favorite thing in the entire world! I love you so much! We also decorated for Christmas: We went early this afternoon to pick out your first ornament: we chose a space shuttle because of how enamored you are with stars and nebulas. We finished reading The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, and are close to finishing Murder on the Links. I really love reading to you! I’m so thankful for my little family, and excited for our first Christmas together! I love you so much! -Your Dad, Kerry