Dayson's Blessing

A quick insert before I forget. Dayson was blessed into the LDS church the Sunday before thanksgiving 2010. Joe gave him a beautiful blessing. Our Heavenly Father works in ways you can't explain. So Joe was very nervous to give this blessing, it was his first blessing he ever gave. The weekend before he was freaking out saying, I cant give it I will freeze up. I replied, you will be fine. Finally, Sunday right before church he said I cant do it, I just am going to write it all down word for word and read it. So I was like whatever, if your too nervous than you can. Right when he had Dayson in his arms and everyone around he pulled out his paper and it ripped vertical all the way through the words. He looked at me like holy crap what do I do. Than the bishop was like are you ready and Joe said I guess. He started and o man, is the power of the priesthood real. He gave such a beautiful blessing. It was so much better than what he had written down. He said things that weren't even thought of when he was rehearsing it prior. It was amazing. I truly know that this church is true and if you ever need anything our Heavenly Father is there. He doesn't give anybody trials that they cant handle.

Holiday Fun!

Some Family Pictures! I am very greatful that our family can be together forever! ~Love this Face~ ~Cousins~ Happy Birthday Bud! 3 years old, and many more years to come.

Dayson derailing the train.
Daysons bear crawl~

I love the holidays! I am so excited this year for Christmas because I have the best gift of all our little Dayson, he has brought such joy into our life. We are going to Teasdale this year and I am sure that Dayson will have a blast. Little up date- Dayson is into everything and being a mom has turned into a full 24 hour job. You cant leave him any where, in a blink of a eye he has found something to eat or has opened a cracked door where he wants to explore. He has learned to pull himself up on things. He is very talkative his new words are hey, duck, and YEA. I was clapping the other day and saying YEA to make him smile and than after a while I noticed he was doing it. That's his new little trick when we see people he will wave than clap and say YEA. Its adorable. He still loves his daddy and loves me when he wants to whine. He has two teeth, and last he bear crawls all over the house. He sticks his bum in the air and crawls around as one of the pictures shows. He makes me and Joe laugh daily. He was definitely worth being pregnant for nine months. Merry Christmas from the Ross Family!

Ambitions- releasing some steam

Quote I love"Keep away from the people who belittle your ambitions. Small people do that, but the really great ones make you feel that you, too, can become great." Mark Twain. This quote is a reminder to me that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. There will always be people who are road blocks and try to stop you from your dreams. I just have to remember that they are road blocks and I have to figure out a way to pass over it or avoid it. My sister told me the other day "Raquel your so positive about everything, tell me the truth it cant be that good all the time." I really took what she said as a compliment. Who wants to be around people who are negative about life. I know I wouldn't, I dislike talking to people who complain constantly or hate most things. Life is worth living, not hating! I figured if I can just keep doing what is right and working hard, than things will work them selves out. When thinking about all the people I have usual contact with, I noticed most of them have RED personalities. RED's are people with personalities traits who think they know what is best all the time, and they will speak their mind about most subjects. There do have good traits to, but I think I just need to find a lot more yellow friends. Yellow love to have a good time and just go with the flow. I really need people who will just go with the flow, I hate being so up tight because I cant please everyone. Many people have said Raquel who cares what other people think and say, but to me that is a impossible task. So after blowing a little of this steam I realized I just am going to avoid people who belittle my ambitions. I try never to do that to others, so why should should I have negative influences in my life.

November 2010-update

~Dayson Joe Ross~


~Dylan Ray Ross~

November has been a little crazy.. I have been so busy with school, traveling, thanksgiving, and the temple. Now that it is all over a new load is on my back. Life doesn't get any easier, but that's ok, I seem to get more done the busier and stressed I am. Thanksgiving was amazing my entire family came down for the weekend, it was so much fun. There were so many kids most of them were all younger than 5 crazy, but at least they have cousins their same age. My house has finally recovered from the weekend. This weekend was very special because we got Dylan for the weekend. This was his first weekend down in St. George with us. He is so cute, we love him so much. This weekend has definitely strengthen our relationships with him. He is so friendly and loving. He even loved my dad, everyone was his best friend he is not shy at all. He also has started to like Dayson, he would give him loves and share his toys. Dayson name from Dylan is "baby brother"... Its so cute! I hope they are best buds when they get older. They are 28 months apart. So this thanksgiving I was very grateful to have such a great family and that Dylan is a part of our life and family. Also, Friday, Joe and I went through the St. George temple it was Beautiful. The best part by far was when they brought Dayson in to be sealed to us. This was a experience I will never forget. Joe is so spiritual, he was the one who cried and me the hard hearted one, held it in. . Dayson wore in a little white tuxedo, nothing can compare to how cute it was. I just love him so much.

Dayson update he is 6 1/2 months

• He has been crawling a little since the day before his 6 month birthday, but this past Sunday he just took off. He really loves ice cream so I held it in front of his face and he would crawl to get it. I know I shouldn't give a 6 month old ice cream, but he loves it. He has gotten into everything. I have had to rearrange everything so he cant get it. He also loves Joe's toes probably because they are as long as fingers. He will follow them all around the house, it is very funny.
• He laughs all the time and has the best temperament. I think he has Joe's calmness and my happiness. It is a great combination.
• He is very tough little guy, I have tried not to make a big deal if he hits his head, even though I want to pick him up. I think if I pick him up he will learn to whine or cry.
• He knows how to wave, when you say wave. This weekend he got a lot of practice doing it to my family, and now he does it non stop. We were in a store and he kept doing to the costumers and everyone got a kick out of it.
• He is the easiest baby to put to sleep if he starts whining and rubbing his eyes, you go and lay him in his crib and he instantly falls asleep.
• He says Mama, Dada, and hi (sometimes).
• He loves music, I have said said this before, but he is my best audience he loves when I sing.

He is my little angel, I love him so much I cant even put it into words.

One of the best years yet!

I love November it has such a good feeling, it might be because the holidays are right around the corner. I love the holidays family, friends, food, presents, no school, and relaxing what else can you ask for. November 7 was our 1 year anniversary...I cant believe it has went by so fast. He is my other half, if any thing ever happened to him man would I be lost. They say the first year is always the hardest and it gets easier, well if that's the case than I cant wait for the years to come, this year has been one of best. He is very patient with me and I really need that in my life I know I can be a handful. I call him about 20 times a day just to say nothing and he answers every time. I am sure he get sick of me because he is not a phone guy, but he still answers. He is such a hard worker he gets up everyday at 3:30 am to get to work at 4:00am that's amazing, I hate the mornings. He is a great dad, he is involved every step of the way, he doesn't want to miss anything. We hardly ever fight, he is so laid back which compliments me with my personality. He now has the priesthood which is such a great blessing to have. I am so glad that I can have the priesthood in my home it is such a powerful gift. With that he now can bless Dayson that why it has taken so long and soon enough we will have the ultimate gift which is a eternal family. I cant wait! I really love Joe and I am glad he came into my life, his example has helped me grow up and become a better person. The rest of the year will be great from Thanksgiving dinner to Christmas shopping, and spending the holidays with family. I love this time of year it reminds me of all my blessings I have.

Family Pictures

~Love this Face~

Daysons new and amazing jumper! He will jump, laugh and scream in it all day. It is even the best way to put him to sleep. I will have to post this video of him he will jump till he falls asleep. If you wake him up he will start jumping again and keep falling asleep...so funny. Now, if you hold him he will constantly jump he just cant get enough of jumping.

-I am not quite sure what face he was pulling all night but it was a picture moment.-

So the past week I have had Justin (Joes brother) baby sit I was kind of nervous but he did great. He had Dayson for 3 hours and during that time I texted him and asked how he was doing. He said he was fine and dont worry. I thought I was being a little to protective till that night I got home and Justin told me Joe called him 3 times...Joe is so funny, he is the most protective dad, but I love it . I know he would do anything for his family. Also when I got home Justin the body builder that he is, taught Dayson how to do pushs ups. He actually does it with him ha it made me laugh, I will post a video of that to... Last Dayson will be 6 months in 11 days holy crap.

Haloween with Dayson and Dylan

This haloween we were up north. It was a blast Dayson was a hot dog and Dylan was a cute chicken. We went trick or treating and since Dayson cant eat candy we got all of it or should I say Joe ate all of it. We taught Dylan to say tick or treat it was adorable. He also walked around making chicken noises. We spent the day with my sister collette and her girls. I would have to say haloween is really fun with kids. Last year joe and I went to a party and no one would give us candy because we didnt have any kids. So last year we didnt have any kids and this year we have two its kind of crazy. We have really got to know salt lake and the tourest attactions and I would have to say I have seen enough. I have way to much road rage to live up there and the traffic is rediculous. When ever we come into St. George Joe and I both have such a great feeling I am glad we live in St. George we love it. Happy Haloween!