James, Shanon & the Gang - remarkableridenours

Elsha had a doctor's appointment today.  She is SO TALL!  She is 30" tall & is in the 98th percentile for her age/gender.  Her weight on the other hand is in the 60th percentile.  She is healthy and happy!

Xander LOVES Blue's Clues.  It's one of the very few shows that he will sit and veg for. 

James' work pants have grease stains on them that he & I pay no attention to anymore.  Xander noticed the unique shape of the stains though!  It was VERY close to the shape of a Blue's Clues paw print.  Xander pointed out James' stain and started saying "Boos-Coo, Boos-Coo."

James and I are always laughing at Xander's creativity.

I was SO excited when I heard the doorbell today.  My 2008 Scrapbook was printed, bound & finally here!

 

It is so cute.  It's actually better then I expected.  I can't wait to start on 2009!  I already have about 10 pages that need to be done.  It's a never ending chore - like laundry.  Only scrapbooking is something that I enjoy!

We have been reminding Xander to say please when he wants something on a regular basis.  I am fairly certain he understands the concept because this morning I asked for a kiss and he reminded me to say "PEEEAS" before he would share a kiss with me!  What a goof!

Elsha now has two teeth.  Both are on the bottom and she loves to show them off with her happy happy grins!

James had his football tryouts today.  He pulled his hamstring again!  Despite the injury, the head coach told him he'd really like James to come for the last tryout in February. 

Elsha got her first tooth today!!  She didn't have it in the morning and when she woke up for her nap - BAM - her bottom tooth was there.  Her grin is so big we get lots of glimpses of her pearly white!

Jaxson had his 1st basketball game today!  He is so fun to watch.  Jaxson had the crowd laughing when he stole the ball from the other team.  His opponent tried to hold onto the ball but Jaxson just lifted the ball – lifting the other player as well.  When the other player got his feet back on the ground his eyes were as wide as saucers. 

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2/13/2009 3:08:03 PM - 002042651125

I think it was just the lighting  :)

 

Thanks for the awesome pics Kristen - I'm recommending you to all of my friends/family!

2/9/2009 8:38:11 AM - 002053649656
WOW!!! your January Family Pictures are AMAZING!!! I imagine your photographer is just the best there is!!! :) No, you just have a beautiful family, no way, an amazing picture wouldn't come out of any photo session...

1/15/2009 8:37:51 PM - 002042651125
Thanks Kristen!  I hope people enjoy it.

1/15/2009 4:04:45 PM - 002053649656
This is so cute!!!! I love blogs and family web pages, it helps everyone stay connected and get glimpse at what is going on in each others lives. Love it!!!!

1/14/2009 8:17:04 PM - 002042651125

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Kristen and I worked at Discover Card together.  She has such a cute family! 

Kristen's family gave us Wylie and we will always be grateful to them for her addition to our family.