Life on a Real California dairy farm: December 2006

Saturday, December 30, 2006

Dave Powers

On our first adventure, Clayton and I went to visit my office. It was great to see everyone! Betsy held Clayton until Dave stole him away!

Claire Long

And Claire stole him from Dave!

Don't worry... we'll be back to visit again soon!

Great Grandma

Clayton makes Great Grandma D laugh! He had quite a grip on her finger!

Aunt Gayle

Chris's Aunt Gayle scored points with Clayton... she was the one with the bottle when he got hungry!

The Mullers

Ellen's Aunt Diana & Uncle Herm came down one evening with pizza dinner. We really enjoyed their visit!

2 weeks old

December 19, 2006

At Clayton's 2 week check-up, he weighed 7 lb. 4 oz., and was 19.75 in. long. Dr. Bailey said he's doing just fine!

Jamie McClendon

Jamie brought lunch over one day before Ellen started driving again... THANK YOU, Jamie!!

Brian & Katrina

Brian & Katrina stopped by with some camo gear from Cabela's for Clayton... just in time to do some coyote hunting!

The Buttkes

On their way home from a Hilmar Cheese run, Clarette, Ryan, Danny, Amber, Judy & Nicholas stopped by to meet Clayton.

Once Ryan, Danny, Nicholas & Clayton are old enough to run dogs, I have a feeling that a lot of the current brush runners will be signing up for hunting stands!

Clayton warns Clarette... "My mom will be calling you for the inside scoop on raising boys!"

Ryan (1) stretches out his little lap to make room for Clayton.

Danny (4) and Clayton

Has Clayton found his "Fair Mom"?

Clayton and Judy discuss fair time...

"Grandma won't camp out and Mom says I have to be in bed by 9. If Grandma cooks dinner, will you come stay with me?"

Don't worry, Judy, you've got about 10 years before he'll be on you for an answer!

Danny and Amber visit with Clayton.

Monday, December 18, 2006

Grandpa McIsaac & Uncle Jimbo are so happy to finally have another boy in the family! With Chris, the score is now ... Girls - 4, Boys - 4. Poor guys, they were so out numbered for so many years!

Clayton & Uncle Jimbo catch up on Bonanza and Dukes of Hazard (note: Clayton is already Cal Poly bound!)

Snugglin' with Auntie Katie!

This is how we do it...

Chris's Aunt Lisa stopped by. She and Clayton discussed proper thumb sucking technique!

Testing... 1-2-3...

Madison & Justin test drive Clayton's toys for him, while Laura & Connie visit.

Connie and Laura came by for another visit.

Football

Clayton and Dad watch SF "take it to Seattle"!

David "Aceman" Martin came over to meet the new little Durrer.

David's assignment: Teach Clayton to be a loyal Kings fan! (That shouldn't be a problem!)

Swingin'...

Clayton tried out his swing... and loved it!

Sleepy Boy

Time for a nap...

Dinner time with Dad.

Mike's assignment: Teach Clayton to stay away from girls and beer!

How it will really turn out: Mike will probably sneak Clayton his first beer and introduce him to his first girlfriend!

Dinner time with Stephanie.

The Ralls'

Mike & Stephanie Ralls came by to meet our little man. Clayton shows off the adorable cow shoes they brought him!

Emily, Dad, Clayton and Abby

Cousins Emily (11 mos.) and Abby (11) visit Clayton. We know Abby will be a great babysitter!

Auntie Anna & Dad ... Does Clayton look like the Durrer side of the family?

Auntie Anna

Auntie Anna came by to reassure her little nephew that he can always come to her when he's in trouble... she'll soften the blow to Mom & Dad! Thanks, Anna!

The first night we were home, we were greeted by our neighbors! Tom & Laura Genasci, with Justin & Madison (8 months), brought pizza and helped us begin the adjustment into parenthood! We're really looking forward to watching our kids grow up together!