Christmas 2010

Christmas was especially fun this year with Kole- it was so much fun to shop for him and share our traditions with him (though he had no idea what was going on!)

We had Santa come visit on Christmas Eve because Russell was on-call on Christmas day and we didn't want him to miss anything. The nice part about Kole being so little- he had no idea.  Here is the loot Santa brought him.

Opening Kole's stocking

Russell and his stocking

Christmas Eve we went over to Andy and Pennie's house for dinner and a little program.

Carter as Joseph (Olivia played Mary)

Taiya as a little lamb

Daxton rolled around with no pants on as the side show

Kole in his Chrismas outfit

BINGO 2010

One of our favorite traditions on the Newbold side of the family is BINGO! This was Kole's first year and though he was a little too small to play- he did get a few consolation prizes. He fell asleep right before Santa came but was lucky and still got a gift. We had such a fun time hanging out with cousins.

Josh and cousin Ryan

Dad and Mom Newbold

Carlye and Claire

First time bingo players!

My first bingo prize

Waiting for Santa to arrive

Sound asleep!

December 2010

    

We got a new camera in December as an early Christmas present and have been having a lot of fun with it. Here are some shots of Kole. He is getting so big. He is happy kid and loves to lay on the floor and play.

He loves bath time

Cleaning out the ears!

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We took a trip to Temple Square with the Jessop's - anticipating cold,
 cold weather and instead it was rather warm! (for December)

Kole hung out in his stroller and enjoyed all the lights.

Afterwards we went to Grandma and Grandpa Newbold's and
 hung out with cousin Claire for a bit.

Kole wasn't crazy about the hat and gloves

Catch up time!

I know it's been over a year since I've posted- but I think it's time I start to play catch up! So even though my posts will have a date with 2012 this is stuff from the end of 2010 and 2011. I'll do my best to fill you in on what we've been up to - and basically how cute and grown up Kole is. Enjoy :)

Sew Happy!

This makes me SO happy- a sleeping child! Not to mention it was much cuter than the picture that follows.

I bought a sewing machine! Yipee!! I have been wanting one for about a year and finally went out and got one. After taking sewing for 3 years in middle school and high school- I've kind of missed it! But make no mistake- just because I took sewing for 3 years does NOT mean that I know what I'm doing :)

I hope to able to make some cute blankets and burp rags for Kole and then maybe graduate to something more fabulous- like drapes! (yes- that is ambitious!) Mrs. Stokes and Ms. Bartlet would be so proud! In the meantime- if anyone needs a stuffed dog, a makeup bag or a windsock whipped up for them- give me a call!

Cereal Time!

As soon as the doctor said we could start cereal- we did! I was so excited and anxious to see how Kole liked it. I'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story!

Yeah he was NOT a fan at all of it! It took a little bit for him to like it. We ended up having to mix applesauce with it to help him eat it. He does not like plain rice cereal!

The part he did like- the spoon :)

November Happenings

I can't believe this little guy is 4 months old! We had his 4-month appointment on November 4th- here are his stats:

Weight: 14 pounds 5 ounces (40th percentile)

Length: 25.7 inches (75th percentile)

Head: 42.8 cm (50th percentile)

Height to Weight Ratio: 5th percentile

As you can see he is still long and skinny- with adorable chubby cheeks! We did have to get 4 vaccines but I forgot to take pictures. He did okay- but he always has a fever for at least a day after. He got a clean bill of health and most importantly- we got the go ahead to start rice cereal! Yipee! (post on that to follow)

The next week Kole and I joined my mom and sisters for a little crafting. We decided to plan ahead a little and start our Christmas projects before the hustle and bustle of December set in. I had Veterans' Day off so we gathered at Jill for some mass painting- and playing.

*Mom, Jill and Missy crafting (and eating!)*

*Livvy and Carter doing some painting of their own*

And while we were there and I had a cosmetologist at my disposal- I had her give Kole a little trim! His hair grows SO fast and it's near impossible to cut it- which is why we did it while he was sleeping. Thanks Missy!


November was filled with more family and fun- more posts to follow!