First Tooth

So I finally got pictures of Ross's first tooth.  This is how it went:

What are you trying to do?

What is this that's pulling my lip down?  Maybe I'll sample it with my tongue...

You want to see my tooth don't you...

Not going to show you...

Nooooooo!!!!!

Fine...here it is...

What do you think?

 It feels like there might be a second one coming in next to his first.  He sure gets grumpy enough that it may be coming in soon.
The White household has been attempting to prep itself for the Christmas season but has come to a screeching halt due to the fact of having only 4 Christmas decorations that made the trek to Oregon consisting of lights, a strand of red beads, and two wreaths.  A trip was made to two thrift stores, but I was so overwhelmed with all the holiday junk, I didn't know what to get...also we're leaving for Utah on the 13th so it's hard to get the full decorating spirit in.  I ended up settling for a tablecloth and candy dish from the dollar store.  What I really want is a Nativity, but that's been difficult to secure.  
Ross is detoxing from all the attention all our visitors gave him...well he's actually pining for more.  Mom is just too boring sometimes even when she dances around and tells amazing stories.  He's a rolley polley bug.  His belly is still in the way of his crawling endeavor, but he loves to stand, bounce, and sit.  He's mastered getting from his bum to his belly and rolling, but still throws himself backward on the pillow sometimes...having the boppy there has conditioned him I think...not sure how to get rid of that habit.
Steve doesn't really exist anymore for the time being...I think his textbooks have taken possession of his body turning him into a hunchback finals studier.  We're on the home stretch of him getting a nicely needed break.  This time next week we'll be dancing with the elves and reindeer getting ready to come back to Utah!  Woohoo!  As for now - we wait... :)  In the mean time here's some cute pics of some festive reindeer pajamas the Queen Mum got Ross...

Little candy cane stripes - don't you just want to eat him up?

Love this droopy eyed, flared nostrils one. :)  Happy Christmas!

 

Thanksgiving 2011 and more visits

This has been a very busy month!  Just the way I like it.  The Grand White family came to visit us and celebrate Thanksgiving.  Steve and I realized this is the first Thanksgiving we've had with them since we've been married.  The last 2 Thanksgivings have been traveling either to California or New York!  It was nice to host Thanksgiving and enjoy all the leftovers. :)  
We had some fun with the good ol' White's by swimming at the hotel.  Ross enjoyed being pushed around in his floating duck...correction - he was...okay with it.  I think the water was a bit chilly for him, but he indulged us all by letting us push him around and dote over how cute he is.  I also got to take Megs and Claudia to Thrift City looking for good deals.  Not so lucky - but we got Megs a cute shirt she might wear. ;)  Hope she'll like the green sweater we got her she didn't like, for Christmas!
Thanksgiving dinner was quite the event.  I've never prepared one at my own place so it was quite monumental.  We managed to get everything ready in our little kitchen and it turned out quite nice!  I only woke up a few times during the night before anticipating when I was supposed to put the turkey in.  It turned out beautifully!  We also had roasted parsnips to pay tribute to Michael in England. :)  We ate ourselves silly and then fell into a turkey coma for the next while.  Steve took the crew to see Forest Grove and his school in the rain and the next day we spent touring...can you guess?  Yes - Tillamook!  That place never gets old - and this time it was a PERFECT day.  We enjoyed some cheese, got ourselves some tourist magnets and cheese curds and went to see the view at Cape Meares again.  Super fun.  That evening we went to the Temple and enjoyed our time there again.  Good ol' Auntie Meghan babysat Ross for us in the waiting room and did a great job entertaining him.  Ross did pretty well with his occasional naps and loved every second of attention everyone gave him.  He loves acting the part of cutest baby ever.  He does a great job at it. :)  We loved having the Grand White's with us and can't wait to see them again soon!

Round 3 of Tillamook!  A nice sunny day!

The Grand - Ma and Pa of the clan at their finest!

Cape Meares - Young, Megs, Thom, and Claudia are thrilled!  Gramps is just as happy to be holding his grandson. :)

Family pic!

Two Chump Stumps

There were a bunch of waterfalls from all the rainfall recently.  It added to the gorgeousness of it all!

Young pulling a Karate Kid...he was trying to get a mid-air picture - you can see how it turned out. :)

Megs wanted one too.... :) A duck trying to fly maybe?

The infamous lighthouse.

Cutest picture ever of Rosco and his Queen Mum.

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Monkeys

Always happy to pose for a picture.

Okay - THIS is GRAND Ma and Pa at their finest.... :)

A very much enjoyed temple trip.

I got my wish from the wishbone...Megs isn't too happy about it. :)

We got a classic children's songbook for my birthday from the Queen Mum.  She and Ross were very much enjoying it together.  Now I just need to learn the songs...

Putting Thomas to work

He didn't last long. ;)

Waiting for the feast

Uncle Young having the time of his life with Ross!

Getting all the turkey pieces possible after the carving!

Mmmmmmm....

This....

plus this...equals heaven!

Deliciousness!  We turned our coffee table into a Japanese style table.  They were good sports about it. :)

Only married people were allowed at the big kid table.

Of course this would put anyone in a turkey coma...

Megs didn't even finish before she fell into her turkey coma.

Braving the Oregonian rains to take a tour of Forest Grove.

Megs a regular rain woman.

Steve's real school!

Oh dear...

Trying to get out of our turkey comas...as you can see I'm having pie to help me...

Ross doesn't understand what's wrong with everyone...

Wake up dad!!

For all those concerned...we did come out of our turkey comas eventually with loosed belts and bigger bellies.  Now...onto Christmas!

Happy Holidays!!

 

A 2nd Haircut - already!

Ross is really getting his hair in now - we had to cut it.  This time with clippers.  I did a pretty good job if I do say so myself!  AND big announcement (yes this is a big deal for us!) Ross just cut his first tooth yesterday which may or may not explain his grumpiness.  It's his bottom right tooth.  He's happy to chomp on anything within reach with it.  Our little Sharptooth is now upon us!  He's growing up too fast!  I was attempting to get a picture, but Ross will just stick his tongue in the way whenever my finger goes in there or he tries to suck or chomp in it...for now you'll just have to believe me.  Our little toothless grin is soon to be gone! Boo :(

Ross got his haircut!  As Steve is so clearly showing. :)

The clippers?  Ross is not so sure about them.

Piece of cake!

Cut scrunchy smile of the boy who just got his haircut!

The finished product.

Not too shabby.

Still working on growing in the bald spot though. :)