First Christmas!

Ramsey's first christmas was very fun. He got some trucks made out of recycled materials from his dad and some elmo slippers and a piano book from his mom. He got lots of other toys in the mail and many donations to the college fund. We think he had more fun with the paper and boxes than the actual gifts, but that was to be expected from a 9 month old.

After Skyping with Ramsey's grandparents, we took a family hike on the Bonneville shoreline trail. It was intended to be a snowshoe, but all the snow had melted. Then we joined some friends for dinner.

Christmas Eve Skiing, Yurt, and Sledding

The night before Christmas eve, we spent the night in the Yurt at the ski resort with a bunch of friends. Ramsey gave many of them their first taste of what it is like sleeping in the same room with a baby (and the snoring Hoffmanns). We spent the next day taking turns skiing and sledding with Ramsey. I wasn't sure if he would like it or not, but the second time down he was hooting and hollering for more! Pics are in the slideshow...

9 Months Old

Ramsey turned 9 months old on December 15th. He had another checkup and weighed in at 18 lbs even and 27.5 inches. He has actually lost almost a pound since the last checkup. But, we were told not to worry. It is just because of all the moving and shaking. Ramsey loves to do nothing but walk around while you hold his hands. Just two days ago he started couch surfing as well. I don't think it will be very much longer before we see him walking.

We're not sure how much longer it will be on that very first tooth. We're still waiting! And there is no sign of it yet. However, there sure is a lot of babbling going on. Mostly it is just "da da da da da" all day long, with a few other consonants mixed in there.

So far, I've been able to get out skiing twice already. We just take turns hanging out with Ramsey in the lodge, and he has a pretty good time. We may try to take him out for a snow shoe this weekend. The temperatures haven't been too cold, so I think he'll enjoy it.