Our Little elf

Here are some pictures of Raleigh in his adorable new outfit, that makes him kind of look like a little elf. Josh and I are just on our way out. We're having a Date Night. Joel will be watching Raleigh tonight. It'll be his first time babysitting Raleigh.





Raleigh talks a bit now. He says "uh oh" when he or anyone else drops something. He says "owie" when he pulls my hair. He can make the sign language sign for Poop and Milk. He can wave bye-bye. And both of his grandmothers think he can say my name, "yellow", "shoe" and other things too. Josh and I have yet to witness these words. I'd post some video of it, but our computer that we use to edit videos is caput. So we're in the process of ordering new computer parts.

The picture below is hilarious, it's like Raleigh is leary about someone. Maybe it's me and my camera. I can imagine his thoughts. "What's up with that camera, is she a spy or something? Why does my entire life need to be documented..."

More Sledding Pictures

Raleigh wasn't quite sure what to think of the snow, or the sled. The sled didn't have much support so if I pulled too hard, he'd fall backwards.

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Fun in the Snow

We just got our first load of snow on Saturday. I'm sure we got about a foot of snow between Saturday morning and Saturday evening. We're supposed to get even more snow tomorrow morning, yikes!

Josh, running our newly fixed (thanks dad!) snowblower.

Raleigh after his sled ride down our side walk.

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1st Birthday Party

Raleigh wasn't quite sure about the candle on the cake.

Raleigh playing with his new books that Chelsea and Jamie got for Raleigh. Notice the mocasins on his feet. Grandma Wanda got those for him.

Raleigh really enjoyed carrying around the stuffed bear that Barb made for him.

Raleigh reaching for his present.

There he goes carrying that adorable bear again.

It looks like Grandpa Dave liked the bear too.

Yummy, my first cake!

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Thanksgiving Pictures

Josh having making a goofy face.

My adorable nephew, Sam. He's 2 months younger than Raleigh.

Me, doing what I enjoy best!

Looks like Raleigh took Grandpa Dave's hat.

Tyler, using Grandma Wanda's camera to take the picture of me above.




Me, Sam, and Raleigh. At least Sam was behaving!


Grandma Wanda, Sam, Raleigh, and Grandpa Dave

Raleigh all bundled up at the park. He could barely move with all that clothing on. It was freezing though, so it was definitely necessary.

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Santa's Little Helpers

Recently, Josh, Raleigh and I got to play Santa's Little Helpers. This specific clip is of us goofing around while in costume.

Be sure to turn up your volume, cause we're really funny! I was unable to load the video directly onto the blog, but I'm sure the link below will work just fine.

Video of Raleigh, Josh and I goofing around

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Goose Egg

Raleigh cracked his forehead on the couch tonight. He was doing a little dance, and banging his head against the soft cushion of the couch when he missed the soft cushion part and hit the hard board back of the couch.

I tried to get a picture but my camera's battery was dead. He really looks like he has a goose egg on his forehead...ok....maybe just a robin's egg. But it's enough to warrant a few tears from mommy too! I felt so bad for him. The only thing I could do is hold him. For the rest of you moms (and dads) out there, on the scale of ouchiness, to give you an understanding....from the moment of the contact with the back board, I didn't actually hear Raleigh cry for about 6 seconds because he was holding his breath ...he was in such pain.

If there's any remainder of a bump tomorrow, I'll try to get a picture. I'm just hoping that he wakes up in the morning with no sign of that ouch moment.

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Happy Birthday Mamma!

Today is my mother's 50th birthday! Happy birthday mamma!

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Flashback: Awkward teen years

Yes, ok, I admit it. I played the bass clarinet. And yes, Josh played the upright bass. Ouch, it almost hurts to post these pictures.

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Flashback: Dress up

Josh, holding Jenna, and dressed as a baby on the left. Corey and I dressed like 80's punk rockers. Although, Corey is kind of making a gansta kind of pose with his arms.

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