Get ready for a long one.

So in the last month we have been doing so many things where I happened to bring my camera so, sit back and relax and get ready to look at lots o'pictures. First off are just some random shots that I am just in love with so I had to post them. Garrett is now 8 1/2 months and the light in the room. He is crawling (sort of, it is more of an army crawl/the worm, has two bottom teeth and LOVES food. He says "dada" and only says "mama" when he is upset in his crib(aren't I lucky?)
Go ahead, I know you want to....pinch those cheeks!

I promise you when I say, this was not posed. He honestly was just sitting there like that.

I know he looks so serious and the light makes it look like he has dark circles under his eyes. but there is something about this picture I love.

Alright, now for the pictures with more of a purpose. We went on a family reunion camping trip near Arches National Park in Utah. My parents had all 5 kids, spouses and 16 grandchildren all on the same campsite. Parker sure did have a blast playing with all his cousins! We had such a great time with everyone there. I have some great bros and sis's. One our second day we drove into the Park to check out some of the Arches.

Garrett and Olivia are exactly 1 month apart to the day. Parker had such a great time climbing up all those rocks. He wasn't scared even a little bit.

Fishing with his very own fishing pole off the dock near our campsite. (Don't be fooled, this is obviously not a real fish. It came with the fishing pole)

Then back in CA, we had a bonfire at the beach with my parents, Dave/Jill and their kids(Luke, Ella and Olivia) and Jills parents.

JULY 11TH, 2009....Parkers 3RD BIRTHDAY!!!! We didn't really mean to do it, but all his gifts had a sports theme. He loves his new B-Ball hoop. Thank you Grammie and Grandpa! Sorry the b-ball pics are so tiny. I would highly advise clicking on it so you can enjoy those pictures more thoroughly. It will make them more clear and easier to see.

This has to be on of the funniest pictures. Parker in the background all serious talking to Daddy and Garrett looking at the camera mischeviously laughing his head off. Classic. Parker's GG (Great Grandma) has to be one of the sexiest almost 93 year old alive.

Oh the FUN!

Garrett is 7 and a half months and his smiley face still holds strong. Well, the last couple days we haven't had as many smiles as normal cause he is finally cutting his first tooth. Drool drool drool.

Our little pretender. Little boys are so fun. I am so glad superman lives at my house. I feel so safe now. Funny thing is.. he doesn't even know who superman is. Months ago his Aunt Bonnie taught him he could tie his blanket around his neck and fly like superman. Bonnie, he hasn't forgotten about it. So much FUN.

On one of Brad's day off last week we had SO MUCH FUN TOGETHER! Brad and Parker went to a hobby shop and then assembled a model rocket that could shoot 600 feet into the air. To our surprise, Parker actually helped build it instead of ya know "help." Parker was so into it. Once all the glue dried Brad, Parker, Garrett and I took a walk to the elementary school field to blast off the rocket. It couldn't had gone any better. Parker Loved it with a capital "L." He went crazy pretending to be the rocket in the air. He couldn't stop talking about it....."it exploded and went up and it was great, and it exploded and then it went shzoom" with hand motions and all.

I had to add this picture I took of Brad shortly after our "rocket" time. Isn't he handsome? Yep, that's right, he's mine. All mine.

They weren't hyper the whole time. Oh those eyes. Have I mentioned Garrett is a major binky baby. Parker wasn't so this is all new to us.

Three Things I Am in Love with Right Now....

My husband, my boys and Photoshop! I am finally figuring it all out. This is my new favorite picture. Parker and Garrett's personalities shine through. Parker is full of life and spunk and Garrett is always so content with nothing to complain about.

Our Very First...

Family Trip to the Beach!

Warning: You might be blinded due to albino-ish tints coming from the people shown in these pictures. Please look at photos with caution.
Both Parker and Garrett (well, actually all of us) were not too fond of the artic cold ocean water, but the sand was a blast. Brad was a trooper and toughed it out and swam for a bit. Parker loved the shells and sand crabs.
Garrett loved being near the shore until we made him stand in it. The 85 degree air felt much better than the freezing water.

How could I resist posting such a classic father-son phot0. Love it!This is another first. Garrett never falls asleep on me, but he was tuckered out from the day o' fun. I was eating it up. On our walk back to the car he just kept getting snugglier and snugglier by the minutes until he gave in.

He warms our hearts

So far it seems like the worst of the terrible twos are over. His "cute" moments are starting to overpower his screaming moments. We have our Parker back. Here are just a few of those cute moments....

** As he finished all his drink he said " I killed it"

** I don't remember when he said this but he looked at me and said "Chill out mom, you don't have to cry about it."

** He ran into the kitchen and said in the most urgent voice " wait wait wait, I have to tell you something...." then his voice became very sweet and sincere " I love you."

Here's the newest gardener in town, he works with his shirt off and is pretty free with his kisses. Hubba hubba!

He loves his Daddy.

Can you believe it?

Our little Garrett is already 6 months old. He has been in our lives for half a year and yet I don't know how we survived with out him. He brings so much joy into our family. He is such a calm tempered guy. Nothing phases him and everything makes him smile. He is our binky baby which I am not sure if I am pro or con with that one. He is so cuddly and with those squashy cheeks oh man.... he can easily melt anyone. He is great buddies with his bro Parker. They are starting to "play" together now. There is nothing better than watching your two sons love each other and be buddies. I can't wait to see them grow up together.

Hmmmm... you think these guys are brothers or what?

FOR SALE

We having been selling many of our things to make our move less hectic and heavy. We have managed to sell almost everything expect for a few things. So, if you are in the area and you are interested in any of these things just send a comment or call/email us and we'll answer your questions.

This is JVC Home Audio Receiver- $90
JBL Surround Cinema Speakers (everything pictured plus 2 more stands) $125 If you want both the speakers and the receiver we will give you both for $200. Playstation 2 with 2 controllers and all wiring that came in orginal box $70 (we are willing to mail this one if you don't live near us)

Sony FD Trinitron WEGA 27 inch -$125 UPDATE: This TV and Playstation2 are now SOLD.