Visit with Aunt Carol and Uncle Tom

Ramsey's great aunt and uncle, Carol and Tom, invited us down to their condo at Brian Head for an extended weekend of skiing fun. There was lots of powder to be had out there.
They got Ramsey his first pillow (which he absolutely loves) and had his first experience with bubbles. Carol taught Ramsey how to spin around and to grunt like a hippo! It is amazing how much of what you say he can understand now. Time to start watching it!

Swim Lessons Begin!

Ramsey's first swim lessons have begun. We are doing a parent-tot class twice a week for 6 weeks. Ramsey is learning to get comfortable in the water by floating around on his front and back, dunking under, kicking around, and playing games. He loves being in the water and doesn't even cry when you dip him under water (although he is a little shocked).

One Year Update

The 12 month doctor visit had Ramsey weighing in at 19.5 lbs. and 30 inches long. Basically, we have a tall skinny kid here. He's been eating plenty of food, but is in constant motion burning it off. We are making the transition from baby food to whole foods. Ramsey has tried just about everything basic by now. Sometimes he eats everything and sometimes he's picky. Some of his favorites include bananas, bread, eggs, peanut butter, yogurt, avocado, potatoes, broccoli, mac and cheese and peas. He is not much of a meat eater yet, but I can get him to eat tofu.

We still haven't hear any words besides mom and dad. However, Ramsey loves anything that has to do with animals and will try to make the sounds. He still snorts like a pig and I taught him the sign for frog, which is sticking his tongue out. If you ask him to do the sign for frog, he will stick his tongue out.

Spring is coming just in time. Ramsey has a new obsession with going outside. Any time he sees the door open, he will run over to it and scream until you take him outside. All he wants to do is walk around. We're looking forward to spending many summer days at the park with him.

Happy First Birthday Ramsey!!

Helping my Dad

Aunt Ashley and Uncle Jake return!

Ashley and Jake came out for a week of skiing and visiting with their nephew. The picture here is a gift they brought with them. It provided hours of entertainment as they built towers for Ramsey to play godzilla and knock them down. He was screaming with excitement.
We all spent the night in the yurt at the ski resort, so Ashley and Jake could experience that and maximize their ski time. I think from the beginning of the week to the end the progress in learning how to ski had improved by leaps and bounds!(Correction: Jake improved by leaps and bounds. Ashley already knew how to ski.)