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Saturday, October 29

The Fair

Better late than never . . . 
Last week, Ross made her very first trip to the fair!  



I'm pretty sure she was impressed.


Grady had been talking about corn dogs all week . . . and thought he might go ahead and get one large enough to last him until next year.



Mike & Kim came along and ended winning a pretty fabulous prize for Ross!



And, later Grady did, too!




What a fun time!

Tuesday, October 25

A Trip to the Beach













Monday, October 24

Salsa


It's so unfortunate, but we've been put in the situation where we have no choice but to find a new home for Salsa.  I was hoping she'd be able to adapt to neighborhood life, but sadly she has not. It's clear she'd be 100% happier on lots of land with plenty of room to run and play. With that said, we're hoping so very much there's someone out there that might have a better home environment waiting on her.

You'd know from reading the blog, Salsa adores people.  Playing and chasing a ball is certainly her most favorite activity.  She is a 6 yr. old, black lab mix and about 70 pounds.  Currently, she is up to date on all her shots and takes flea/tick/heart worm medicine monthly.

If you know anyone that might be interested in opening up their home to her, please, please let us know.

Monday, October 17

A Fun Play Day!

We always love getting together with Cole and Ryder! 
It was all Ross talked about for two days straight!  

The McDonald's playhouse was a super hit . . .







. . . especially with Ross!



But, I'm pretty sure all Cole wanted to do was show us all his BIG BOY toys!



And, we were thrilled to finally meet precious, little Brennan!  She is a doll!



Thanks for everything, Kati & Lou!

Friday, October 14

South of the Border

I'm not sure if you've ever been . . . but I KNOW you've heard of it. On our way home last weekend, we stopped by the famous "South of the Border!" This happened to not only be Ross's first visit, but mine as well.  (I'm pretty sure I know why now . . .)

It's certainly interesting.



Ross didn't know what to make of it . . . (none of us did, really.)



But, after being locked up in the car for 2 hours with a fussy toddler . . .


anything's a thrill.

Tuesday, October 11

10K Run

Grady has been training for weeks now to take part in a 10K run 
(i.e. 6.2 miles) with Cullie and Kyle.


Before the run . . .



Ross and I waiting it out . . .



Grady on his way in (after he'd crossed the finish line)!

After the run . . .


 We are so proud of you guys!!

Friday, October 7

Ross: 18 Months

Weight: 29.5 lbs. (98th percentile)
Length: 32.5 in. (73rd percentile) 
(I'd like to note, however, I watched the nurse get an inaccurate reading of this . . .)
Head Circumference: 19.25 in. (97th percentile)

Somehow, this week, Ross turned a year and a half.  I honestly don't know how or when it happened . . . but within a blink of an eye Ross became a toddler.  I thought maybe as time went on, her getting older would get easier . . . but, no, it's possibly gotten even worse.

"Cheese!"

This little gal is certainly on the move!  She's constantly running and dancing and jumping all over the place! It's such a change from, only months ago, crawling!


I've still been dumbfounded by the conversations carried on by Ross. She appears very confident in speaking and quite eager to try and get out new words. I wish I could keep track of all she's said thus far, but it'd be nearly impossible.  I can tell you, however, just today she said for the first time, "misic" (music) and "molie" (guacamole).


Babies remain to be a major part of Ross's day.  Rocking, feeding and . . .


kissing are the norm.



I wish so much I could stop time and savor every second just a little bit more.  I know I say it every time, but goodness gracious, did God bless us!


Monday, October 3

A Few Football Pics