Having fun in the park.

Garrett loves the slide. I love to watch him giggle and throw himself.

Christmas morning and fun toys. Too bad I couldn't get a pic of him smiling.

That's our last post for a while as our internet is being turned off. Loves to all

Christmas

Running/playing with Grandma
Daddy got me!

Here are Garretts Christmas PJ's.

Time for a Bath!!!

Look how happy he is.

Apple

I was eating my apple and giving garrett tiny bits but he just kept trying for the whole apple so here he is taking on the whole apple.

I love his cute little face while he tries. I thought he was frustrated with it but when I tried to take it away and give him pieces again he started crying. He is a pretty independent little guy.

Thanksgiving

Garrett gets aquainted with a lovely young Mercedes-they were so cute together
Yeah, I had to pic this one cause Garrett is smiling so cute. The boys look good too . . .

Garrett just loves his uncle David.

Getting Bigger

I love these self feedable little grain puffs for Garrett, but it isn't a good idea to give him the whole package
I got my hair cut, ain't I cute?

This is Garrett wanting to go and play outside and eat leaves. (Aren't those pj's so cute!!!)

eh, I'm too tired to smile

I love this picture cause that snoopy was mine when I was a baby and now it is Garrett's. Aww!

Halloween

Here we are after the trunk or treat all decked out in our super capes. Garrett was really wide eyed all night. He was interested in everything but was proabably totally confused. We ended up taking him home early so that he didn't start crying. He was much more smiley when we got back home to familiar surroundings. Happy Halloween!

The back of my cape says mom

The back of Mark's cape says Dad

Pictures

This is us at Daddy's soccer game. Garrett loves watching the people and, much to my dismay, he also loves to eat the grass
Sorry that it's sideways, this is Mark calling out instructions

MMM!!! Apples feel good on new teath and make a fabulous mess

I finally get a pic with Garrett and me together. it has been a few months. Garrett is sporting a faux-hawk because he woke up with it all sticking up and we were heading out so I grabbed the gel and stuck it all up. What a looker!

I'm so cheesy, but I loved this picture. He is facinated with the moving light coming in from the window.

Garrett loves to eat at the table. He is getting so independent that I put food on his spoon and he puts it in his mouth. Sometimes it ends up in his nose, and usually it ends up all over the floor. Horray for Independence!!!

play time

i lov how much fun it is to watch garrett learn to move around.

This is Garrett being oh so cute.

scary/funny updates

It's odd how so many things about parenting are both scary and funny . . . case in point . . .
Garrett suddently started scooting. I knew that he could go a few inches, but as soon as my back was turned he went accross the room to my open soda bottle and dumped it all over his face. Getting it in his hair, ears, nose and mouth. He was coughing and sputtering and I ran to save him, but he was fine. Just a bit shocked. His tummy must have hurt for the evening but all is better now. Now that he is safe I can chuckle a bit.

Garrett now openly can scoot as far as he wants so I'm working on baby proofing more of my apt.

He loves looking in the mirror. His favorite game is a sort of peek a boo with two mirrors in our bathroom (one in front and one on the side). He can see me in three different spots so we make eye contact in each of the spots.

More updates: Mark is almost finnished being the assistant coach for the wrestling team. It has been tough having him gone for that but the money will help us out. I think Mark has enjoyed it as well.
I have reached my weight goal since having a baby!!! and celabrated it with a new pair of pants. I'm not sure when my stretched out tummy muscles will get firm again, but I am working on that as much as I can. (if anyone can tell me when is a good goal time for that I'd appriciate it :)
Mark and I now teach the 14 yr old sunday school class. It is so much fun. The girls fight over who gets to babysit Garrett for us and even the boys enjoy holding him durring class. (as long as they are still listening) We even got to come to their tuesday activity and teach them how to swing dance. It turned out well thanks to a few pointers from Jess before hand. I'm really enjoying being involved and getting to know new people.

Watch my baby grow!

Fair warning I couldn't get the pictures to go in order. . .oops.
This is my tribute to Garretts life so far. I am amazed and awed that so much has happened. These pictures help me look back and remember the happy times, the sleepy times, and all funny, sweet, tender moments. I feel so overwhelmingly blessed.

5 months - in his sunday duds
6 months - mastering the manipulation of his favorite ball
7 months - and so currious
3 months
4 months - happy in the car

welcome newborn!
about one month-ish and such a cute sleeper
two months old

Whew! how was that for a disjointed timeline. . .

swimming

I thought that I put these up a while ago, but I guess that I didn't. Oops, that's my scatterbrained mind lately.
Love the Hair

Weekend Visit to Mesa

What a great face (Garrett instantly liked Chaz)
Hello
Garrett and Tara watch T.V. after a long day of playing.

Love that blank stare!

Roller Coaster!!!

When I hang Garrett upside down he throws his arms in the air so we call it roller coaster. (and yes, those are my white legs :}

Here's for you Jess and all you popsicle stick picture makers.

Micah meets Garrett
as requested, here are some pics of the new apt
yeah, closet space
Garrett's room
this is in my front yard