The White Family: November 2010

11.30.2010

Welcome Baby!

Colin David White

Born November 25th at 6:17am

9 lbs. 8 ozs. 22 inches

Comfortable and resting after the epidural :)

Mamaw

Papaw

Gigi and Pop

Julia was so excited to hold him. At first he was crying so she said, "Shh...It' OK!" over and over. So sweet!

Julia wearing her "Big Sister" shirt

Pop came back that evening to watch the A&M / UT game with Daddy and Colin.

Ready to go home the following day!

First time in the swing.

First bottle!

Julia often asks to hold Colin. For the most part, she is very good with him, but occasionally is a little too rough. She is concerned when he cries and suggests we get him a kleenex, gets very excited when he has his eyes open, gives him lots of kisses, brings him his teddy bear and blanket when she thinks he needs them, and comforts him when he cries. She is already a wonderful big sister.

11.23.2010

Thanksgiving Feast

Julia's school had a special day to celebrate Thanksgiving. Parents were invited to attend, and we both had the opportunity since Kyle didn't have to go to work til later that afternoon. All the kids in her class wore special ponchos (made by the teacher) and hats they had made previously. Julia's Indian name was "Wind Dancer."

Sitting with her classmates for the special Thanksgiving chapel time.

Listening to the speaker.

Family pic

On our way back to her classroom, the teacher asked them to hold onto the rope. Julia immediately yelled, "orange." Sure enough, she found the orange ring. We later asked if that was one assigned to her, or what the story was, and the teacher said Julia always wants to hold the orange one. She said Julia is the only child with a preference (of course) and she always wants that one. We were happy to learn that when another child picks it up first, they tell her she can have it later and she is fine with that.