Give Thanks

So much to be thankful for this year, I don't even know where to begin.  For starters, we were able to spend our first Thanksgiving as a family of four in our new home.  My mom & Loren braved the mountain passes in major snow and ice to spend it with us, and thank goodness they did because I couldn't have pulled off the whole dinner without my mom.  It was quite chaotic for a while there cooking a full Thanksgiving meal with Hadley running around and Jameson trying to scoot after her, but alas, we did it and it was delicious!   We celebrated just the four of us after both kids were asleep (in order to acheive maximum food enjoyment for mom & dad) and even used our wedding china for the first time ever.

Thursday we (including my Dad & Allison) trucked over to Vicki's for a very different type of celebration from the Wednesday night meal.  Vicki & Bruce have a huge family, so it was no surprise that there were 30 people in attendance, and as always, the food was beyond delicious.  For some reason every time I come home from Vicki & Bruce's I realize I didn't take a single picture.  I swear I will fix this over Christmas...I did get one photo of Andy's uncle Dave playing with Jameson though!

What a wonderful holiday...the snow added such a magical element and both dinners could not have been more enjoyable.

Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours!

Sweet Potato Success

This little butterball checked into the 50th % for weight (18 lbs) and 75th % (27 inches) for height today! And I was told I need to start solids...so we did just that. Little man polished off a container of sweet potatoes like he meant it!

Sneak Peek

It's Thanksgiving at casa de Block today...The stuffing, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pies, cranberries, glazed pearl onions and green beans are all ready...the turkey is prepped (going in the oven in an hour), mashed potatoes and gravy are on deck. All of which are being cooked for 12 people, sure there are only 4 of us, but you HAVE to have leftovers. It's the first real family holiday I've ever hosted, my mad flow-charting skills are being put to the test, and get this - it's all 100% gluten free! I can't wait to eat all this deliciousness after the kids are in bed tonight!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

First Snow

I'm dreaming of a white...Thanksgiving?
It was 0 degrees F in Walla Walla last night...no lie.

6 months down.

Dear Jameson:
Today, you turned 6 months old.
This was officially the fastest 6 months of mommy's life.
This also officially means that mommy has 6 months until she turns 30...eeek.
There is snow all over the ground outside right now (your first snow),
and you're able to celebrate your first of many Thanksgivings.
You have 2 teeth, and they are adorable.
You can now crawl backwards and sit up for little chunks of time by yourself.  This is my favorite baby stage...sitting but not going anywhere yet!  Something tells me it's only a matter of time before you're just as fast as your sister.  I am cherishing these moments.
You love your bouncer. You get it going like no one can believe. Keep on rockin' in the free world buddy!
You love your sister, even when she whacks you on the head or steals your binky.
You have an infectious smile.
You are the most laid back baby I've ever met.
Most of the time :)
You drink nearly 40 oz of baby formula a day...I realize this means it's time to start solids. I promise we'll get going on that. You're gonna love it!
Mom & Dad recently changed your name...everyone else is still getting used to this - but they'll catch on.  You are totally, without a doubt, a Jameson.
You'll thank us for this one day hopefully.
We love you more than anything.
We think we'll keep you.
xo
Mom, Dad & your bossy Sis