First Snow!

John Hall played in snow for the very first time!!!

It was so much fun taking our 'little bear' out in the cold to show him snow for the first time. When we were outside, we commented to each other how wonderful it is to be able to have the privilege to share this first with John Hall. I love showing him new things and seeing how much he absorbs and learns everyday. He didn't seem to mind being in the elements and enjoyed crawling around in the white powder! He was the sweetest little snow bear we've ever seen!!!

Here's what our back deck looked like Saturday morning..lots of fresh snow to play in!

By Saturday afternoon, we had serious cabin fever, so the Urbani's invited us down to their house to enjoy her famous fried tacos. They live just around the corner from us and on the way down we saw lots of cute snowmen in the yards of our neighbors. It just put a smile on our face so I wanted to share some of them on the blog. I thought the kiddos did a good job on their snowmen!

Here's a plate of pure heaven - yummy fried tacos! They were so delicious!!! John Hall really loved watching and laughing at Caleb and Jacob...he thinks they're pretty funny guys! Thanks for the invite, Kelly, Michael and boys!

Whitey & Pearly have arrived!!!

Gone are the days of Grandpa's gummy sweet smile. This sort of makes me a little sad, but I'm excited about the new teeth! He looks so precious when he flashes his big grin! I had the 'expert' hold his lip back so you could get a good look at his new chompers...I'm not so sure our little buddy appreciated his daddy treating him like one of his patients!

Remote Control

Since becoming mobile, we have had to be on our toes at all times watching everything John Hall could potentially get into. He is particularly interested in anything involving technology which is frustrating considering we've transformed our hearth room to what's basically a playroom (something I said I would never do...never say never! Ha!) full of toys meant specifically for a baby.

He can't contain his excitement when he sees either one of us on the computer and makes it very clear that he wants to be the one on the keyboard. I actually got a new cell phone out of his new facination by mistakingly leaving it on the floor in his nursery while I stepped into the laundry room to change a load of clothes. When I turned on the phone, all I saw was a white screen and a stream of drool....sigh! Totally my fault!

I say all of this to say that last night, when Jason and I were eating dinner, we let JH play with his toys in the hearth room (in our sight). One of us must have left the remote in the floor because Jason noticed a message on the televison screen that said..."to confirm your purchase of 'Hot wives Club' press enter" I'm not sure what sort of program that could be, but I have an idea! I'm quite certain I wouldn't know how to go through the steps to buy a movie on the television, but John Hall sure figured out the steps!

Greetings from Barack

John Hall got a piece of official mail today from the White House welcoming him to the world. It was pretty cool checking the mail and seeing the "White House" return address. The letter was on heavy card stock and is now in the HUGE stack of stuff that needs to be put in his baby book.



My sister, Jamie, told me after my baby arrived, I would want to request a "greeting from the president." You have to do this in writing and mail or fax your request to the White House. This is true of any administration...Republican, Democrat, or whatever...I know he'll appreciate his letter from the sitting President from the year he was born.


Here's the information if anyone is interested...but the request has to be sent within one year of the baby's birth:

You'll simply write out the baby's name, address, DOB, requestor's name, and daytime phone. Mail or fax to:

The White House
Attn: Greetings Office
Washington, D.C.
20502-0039

FAX: 202-395-1232

Going to Granny's

Dad, Jamie, Samuel, Jacob, John Hall, and I went on a road trip to Tulsa to visit Granny for a couple of days. We picked her up and went to Incredible Pizza so the boys could play and run off a little energy that was built up during the long trip there. Granny seemed to enjoy her time helping me take care of John Hall while the big boys played and the big cinnamon rolls with a side of coffee!

The next day, we picked Granny up and met Sandy, Erin, James, and Oliver for lunch. Erin was kind enough to offer to let everyone come over and burn off energy at her house...Brave soul! Ha! John Hall and Oliver are close in age and seemed interesed in one another. I can't wait to see how they will be this summer when we return for our next visit! Her boys are precious and we were so happy to visit with them!

Then we went back to the hotel to hang out with Granny who was oh-so-happy to cover JH with kisses!

We were lucky to have a couple of trip photographers! Here are some examples of their work below: