40 Weeks

I'm posting before the end of the week so I won't be backlogged when we get back from our trip. Don't bother robbing us because we're taking our valuable with us:

Scott helped us decorate the tree.

I have never made quiche, but Lauren made us some and it was so good. This was a "leftovers" combo that was amazing. Actually, I'm going to go make another one right now. 

Also at the Naylor's, Scott tried out Lincoln's trampoline and seemed to love it. So John and I bought him one for Christmas. It came in the mail, we assembled it, then while we tried the quiche Scott tried the styrofoam. Yum.

We moved the chair from the living room to Scott's room to make space for the Christmas tree.

Scott is still adjusting to the new layout.

He hasn't bothered the tree at all, but probably because there is paper and ribbon more easily accessible. I was very pleased to finish the Christmas shopping and wrapping before our vacation, but now I think we have some re-wraps to do.

Scott has had a mild cold this week. Mostly congestion that prevents him from sleeping well, but he's been so happy during the day.

His fifth tooth is also breaking through. This is a common look for him now.

We wanted to bring some shorts to Florida for Scott, but he only has one pair. I pulled out this 18-month outfit from his baby shower and it's big, but will work. Except it makes him look too grown up for my taste.

That's the baby I still picture.

They're resting buddies.

9 Months

John took Scott's pictures with Bubba cow while I made dinner.

His other buddy, the bottle, is also featured.

The day he turned 9 months he had his check-up and we went to a new pediatrician, whom we both love. The percentiles are a little different there, but his new sizes are:

weight 22 lbs, 2 oz (86th percentile)

height 28.75 inches (66th percentile)

head circumference 17.76 inches (53rd percentile)

He must have slowed his height growth so his little bean could catch up.

In the glider he was very focused on leaning on the edge. Ironically the same day we babysat for friends with stairs and he didn't go down them. He just sat on the edge and whined. John told him, "Congratulations, Bud! You developed self-preservation!"

Nose-sniffing face

And the happy, smiley boy we know and love.

Scott's First Thanksgiving Weekend

The important part of Thanksgiving was documented (the pies).  Pumpkin, chocolate silk, lemon, cherry cream and pecan. The Tingeys, my parents, Amanda and Russell came for dinner making 2 people per pie. A perfect ratio according to John.

Scott excited about getting a package.

He knows there will be good stuff inside--newspaper!

We took family pictures on Friday

and Saturday went to the mountains to get a Christmas tree.

I had Scott in his pouch and he loved the whole experience.

Happy little elf.

John sawing away

carrying it back to the car.

On the drive home we passed a winery that had this house on the property overlooking the mountains.

It was a beautiful day.

39 Weeks

Scott likes holding his spoon. Sometimes we give him one to hold so we can feed him without him grabbing at the food when we're too slow.

Cleans himself nicely after his meal.

I still love these gown pajamas. So convenient and I think adorable. It's hard to keep him looking like a baby these days and the gown helps.

Exploring/mischief-making

Playing with his favorite toys: a spoon and a remote.

'Tis the season of Target holiday milk.

He put his credit card to good use getting some for me.

Checking the nutrition label.

He looks so hopeful here. 

We tried giving him a little drink of water. He didn't care much for it, but loved playing with the cup.

Scott crawls down the hall when I point and say, "Go get Daddy!" I don't know what he actually comprehends, but he crawls over to John and this time brought a clean diaper.

Clever boy.

Two Requests

1) We reached photo storage capacity for the blog. Is there an easier solution than adding pictures one at a time from photobucket? I don't mind loading them there, but transferring the direct links individually takes too long. I may just open a new blog otherwise because pictures are pretty much all I put on here and I'd rather not pay for the extra capacity.
2) Would you like a Christmas card? Kindly leave your name in the comments if I have your address already or send it to my email: rmessmann@gmail.com
Thanks!

Cougars Game

Karen and Alan took us to the BYU-SJSU football game. First there was a tailgate at the SJ Giants stadium.

John went to BYU for undergrad and SJSU for graduate school, so his team won either way. Scott and I haven't attended BYU, but we cheered for the ticket-buyer's school.

With Scott's current growth rate, he'd make a great football player, but his mother forbids it.

Scott loved watching the action on the field and smiling at everyone around us in the stands.

He also found these cool strings to entertain himself with.

It luckily didn't rain until the very end and wasn't cold, but we had to bundle Scott's head because if people cheered too noisily he looked terrified and would cry until it quieted down again.

Poor kid was overstimulated, but we had a fun night. Thanks Karen and Alan!

38 Weeks

We had our first fire of the season. Scott loved it.

A little too much.

He also found the bag of potatoes. 

Busting out of his 12-month jams.

He figured out how to open cabinet doors.

He loves exploring. While loading this picture on the computer I found his missing rattle.

I love these Santa diapers.

John made Scott his own little nest.

He stayed in there for his afternoon snack.

We made buttermilk biscuits (recipe here, from Julie. Our oven cooks them in about 10 min, so be mindful) and chicken soaked in buttermilk. 

Scott played with his football chew toy the whole time we ate.

Then he helped assemble Amanda's bike.

Too much movement causes his buttons to come undone around his chub. I think it's time to retire this shirt because he's bursting at the seams.

His absolute favorite thing right now is the shower. He crawls in it every chance he gets. (We really do clean the tile, it's just old and looks filthy no matter what.)

We went to our friend Lauren's pun party. I forgot to bring the camera, but we went as mixed greens, John  Deere

and a deviled egg.

We had a fun week and enjoyed lots of sleep now that Scott's 4th tooth broke through. Hallelujah.