This lil puppy stayed home

It is Sawyer's first ice-day! So no school for this little Dalmation....

Feed the boy!

Sawyer is quickly approaching 6 months and we decided to experiment with a little bit of rice cereal to get him used to eating. Tonight was our first attempt, and most of it ended up on his bib! But we will keep at it and I'm sure he will get the hang of it soon.

In other Sawyer news, he is rolling from back to belly all the time-- I never realized how hard it was for a baby to roll over the shoulder! He is reaching for everything in sight and I wouldn't be surprised if we start seeing teeth soon. The next big milestone should be sitting up-- we will keep you posted!

School days, school days.....

Sawyer has officially started nursery school! Monday was his first day and he is fitting right in. His teachers report that he continues to be his happy self throughout the day and is adjusting just fine. On the first day the teacher sat him on a little play mat, across from another little boy, and they just stared at each other and laughed. I don't think Sawyer knew what to think about all of these babies.....yay, he finally has friends!

In other exciting news, he rolled over on Janurary 29th! The rolls are still far and few between, but he is doing a little more each day. I think our next exciting step will be trying some rice cereal! Good times....

Baby Jesus!

Finally, here are some pictures of my lil baby Jesus! Unfortunately I only have pictures from the dress rehearsal, but you get the idea. Sawyer did a great job in his acting debut and just happily kicked his baby feet throughout his scene. Mary and Joseph did a great job and were very sweet with the baby. Granddad was a little freaked out by the 10 year olds holding the baby during the dress rehearsal.....but everything went perfectly!

Please note the cow to the left manager......he made it clear that he was supposed to be a shepherd, and was not happy about the reassignment to the animal world....

Also, please know that Baby Jesus did not wear red during the actual performance.....although he did wear Ralph Lauren.....

Santa Claus is comin.....

Christmas is right around the corner and I think that Sawyer knows that there is excitement in the air. The presents are under the tree at our house....shhh....Santa is bringing Sawyer a Baby Einstein Jumparoo this year! Hopefully Daddy won't have too much trouble with assembly on Christmas Eve!

We are so fortunate to have both families nearby, and look forward to spending time with everyone (except Jessica :( ) over the next few days. Sawyer will be playing the role of Baby Jesus tomorrow night at our Church Christmas Pageant (5:00). The dress reherseal is tonight.....wish us luck! Hopefully Mary and Joseph will be expert baby holders.....

Here a pretty picture of Sawyer with his Two-Mommy, taken this holiday season. Merry Christmas!

Baby Bear

Here is a sweet pic of Sawyer that Two-Mommy sent me today. You can't help but smile when you see him with those little ears!!

A Perfect Thanksgiving

Sawyer's first Thanksgiving was definitely one to remember. We had around 30 people at the ranch, a perfect setting for a Thanksgiving celebration. Sawyer looks pretty content sitting with his Great-Meme.

I was on call on the Monday before, and I somehow let Two-Mommy convince me to let Sawyer go down 2 days before me! Everyone enjoyed having Soy-Boy for a couple of days....but Mommy sure missed her baby!

Aunt Jessica and Colin (her Colorado man) were here for the holiday and we had so much fun with them both. We celebated Jessica's 25th birthday on the first of December!

ViVi, Poppa, and Uncle Jashon even came to the ranch....it was so great to have all of our families together for this special day!