6 weeks old

Look at me...I am 6 weeks old on Christmas!

Grandpa and Grandma are here!

The Richards have come for a visit. Matt's parents have come out for a week. It was nice having them for Christmas. Grandma Vin spoiled us and made us some yummy food for Christmas and all the other days she has been here. WE had a wonderful Christmas and hope all of you had a great one as well!

 Grandma love

 They are having a nice visit

 Wiggling for Grandma

 Hey Grandpa!

 Looking at one another...getting better acquainted

 Grandpa hugs

Grayson is a turtle

Family from North Dakota sent me a turtle gift. Do you think I make a cute turtle? <3 Grayson

Santa baby!

Guess who I am going to see ????

 Santa!!!

I've been a good boy these past 5 weeks

 Grayson holding his head up

 Local  can food drive
The fire department goes around collecting can food for this area. They decorate an old school fire truck and have a Santa using a megaphone hollering Merry Christmas. I hope that next year Baby G thinks its cool and not scary.  Sorry the pictures are blurry. They were constantly moving!

 

The weird ways G sleeps

Tucked into Daddy's jacket leaning down

Sleeps like his mama...eyes open and mouth open....ahh genetics

Matt laughing at how G sleeps

Kind of looks like Tebowing right?

moved into another weird position

how is this comfortable baby g?

arm up in his face while tucked into Mommy's jacket...

Snow in Happy Valley

first flakes of snow in Happy Valley on December 18th!

Funny Pic

Congrats Jacklyn!!

My bestie Jacklyn has officially completed Physician Assistant school and has landed her first big girl job! She will be working with a GI doctor.  I am so proud of her and know that she will be an amazing health care professional! Go Jacklyn! Baby G cannot wait until you come to visit once you have made some money! Wahoo!

Jacklyn was the maid of honor at my wedding (she is the one 2nd to the right)

Cutest little girl

My friend Taylor has the cutest little baby in the world. We met up for lunch after a doctor's appointment and I just had to share her styling outfit. I think God knew not to give me a girl to begin with because we would go broke. She would have to dress cute like this one. Lucky her mom is super crafty, Taylor made the headband! I am still working to steal this little one ;)

Missing 

Texas Tech Football

Good riddance to Mr. Tuberville ...Hello Mr. Kingsbury! Tech is getting a new head coach and we are hoping he does much better than the overrated Tuberville. Wreck Em!

Tech going band

Almost 5 weeks...too good to wait!

Pictures from last week when G turned 1 month

3rd time is a charm...Success in the Tub!

So, the first two baths we gave baby G did not go so well. The first one, Matt and I tried to go by the rubber ducky thermometer (FUTURE PARENTS: Do not use that darn duck!) The water was WAY too cold. The second bath, my mom and I used slightly warmer water, but made the mistake of trying to use the bath to soothe the already fussy baby. That did not help, but that bath was much better than the first. Now, the third bath, the water was much warmer, we did it in a closed room so it could be warm, had a space heater going, and did it with a calm baby. He did not cry once was not fussy! Yayy!! WE will incorporate this into our nightly ritual since baby G likes the water after all :)

Christmas In Happy Valley

So, I am super lucky and have a lot of support post having a baby. Matt got the rest of the week off when I gave birth on a Tuesday. He had planned vacation the following week (Thanksgiving). My mom came out for 2 weeks and Matt went back to work during that time. My dad came for four days during the last week my mom was here. Matt now has another 2 1/2 weeks off and then his parents are here. Man o Man am I lucky :) 

Matt decided to put up lights since this is our first Christmas as homeowners, parents, and in Oregon. The awesome Christmas tree made from green lights....is courtesy of....who else...our AWESOME neighbors. We did not turn on our porch or garage lights...but you can get the picture of what it looks like ;)

Street view

Close up on our flagpole Christmas tree

Our bushes with a view of Christmas tree

This baby Christmas tree was the only thing we had out at first...then our neighbors did the tree....lol

Our Christmas tree

Stockings!

 Texas Tech mini tree!!

 Gingerbread love..I have a lot of gingerbread decorations around the house but it is a bit messy...so I may post those pics later

 Entry-way table

 Cookies for Santa

Wreath I made last year :)...First one I ever made!

So, our neighbors....they are always sooo festive for the holidays. Matt and I aspire to acquire and decorate the way they do for all the holidays...(that is only one of the many things we aspire to copy them in). You all know how much we love our neighbors so I will zip it and show you the beauty that is their light show. They also have music going on :) Baby Grayson will just love it next year <3

 Most of the view...you still are missing the fence that says Peace, Love, Hope when you are driving up our street...I shall try to take a pic of that sometime soon

 Santa in the window

Christmas tree outside with lighted presents :)

Christnukkah- aka Christmas + Hannukah 
My friend Taylor had a Christmas/Hannukah party. I have decided when I grow up...I want to be just like her (she is younger than me lol). She is the hostess with the mostest, etc. She made all the props you see below and had a picture station. She made yummy treats, cookies, candy, latkes, brisket, and more. I loved her little party favor...it was a cookie mix with a little tag of how to bake it and what to mix in. I feel very lucky and blessed to have met her. She has been very helpful and supportive with helping me settling into mommyhood.  I have a group of wonderful girlfriends I met through the spousal support group aligned with OHSU (this is how I met Taylor). It is for wives with husbands in med school, residency, or fellowship. They all have been such a wonderful support system and I do not think I would be as happy as I am without them! <3 you girls!

 Family pic at the photo station...our little reindeer was way deep in some sleep

 Matt with baby Nora

 Me with the most precious little girl

 love my baby Nora

 Daddy kisses for baby Nora

ball pit is the best purchase EVER

 Family pic

In front of our tree

Next week:

Matt's parents come in on Friday! We are super excited for them to meet our little man and we know they are very excited too. Be ready for a lot more grandparent pictures but this time, of the Richards :) I wish we were able to spend Christmas with both of families (like we usually do in Albuquerque) including our extended families like aunts, uncles, and cousins, but we are so thankful we have one set of parents here to spend it. Matt is also going to work a few days the week of Christmas but it is clinic. He may have Matt's minutes, but with 3 days of work..he may not :)