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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

CALIFORNIA

 California
Garrett and I went to california the first week of november with my mom. We had a BLAST!
Garrett especially liked the beach. (what kid doesn't, even I still love it)


 Garrett wasn't quite sure about the waves, and the water was a little too cold for me, but he loved it!
 Every time the waves would come up, he'd yell 'RUN!" and ran away from them. they were really powerful to him, and even when it was only ankle deep, it would pull him back in. 
 Being out in the open where he could just run and run was nice (for me) and he loved that mom wasn't trying to keep him confined! especially after the plane ride, which could have gone better... and worse I guess.

 Sand crabs! 
 ...however, this one died... by way of garrett squishing him
 it's cold, and trying to keep my balance. it didn't work and luckily I caught him before soaking all of himself.
 Garrett's favorite question: "What's dat?" seaweed dude, and then tried to put it back in the ocean.
 another must do, SANDCASTLES! it wasn't a great one, so there's no finished pic... let's just say the turrets weren't how they were suppose to look ;)
 we found a shovel!    here Mollie, you need some more sand...
garrett- "what's dat?" 
mom- " a seashell"
garrett- "hmm" then let's see if I can break it... and he did
 no beach day is complete without a face-plant in the sand, tongue hanging out. his head was the only thing that stopped him from doing a somersault. YUM! hahaha
 cute footprints
 checking out mom's footprint
 more sand digging.
 after a full day of shopping, we took garrett to the local school playground, where he had a blast!
 he loves swings and balls
 ready for the slide.. 
 roll the ball first, then follow. what a great game.
 wee wee. (the swings)
 such a cute little boy! 

 his beautiful blue eyes... it's a miracle he even ended up with them!

 having some fun, love his giggle!

 went to some open houses... $1.6 million, very affordable don't you think?
 garrett's favorite part, the yard!


 the man cave... taught him a few poker skills
 my favorite part, huge folding door (4 wide)
 climbing on fences
 hiding place under spiral staircase
 having fun with grandma
 garrett's other favorite part, the pool! and the most nervous part
 interesting shower...
 garrett and mollie, he always found the tubs!
 more beach time.   RUN, RUN, RUN!
 rocks the storm washed up, garrett tried to put a lot back
 throwing
 more fun

 walking the beach
getting tired, needed a break 
 and maybe sit for 30 sec...
 watching some guys play soccer, he really wanted to join in
 I wouldn't mind the property in the background
"Run grandma" 
 grandma got a little wet, but had fun
hee hee  
 weeeee!
"big rocks!" 
throw them back 
 I could get used to living here, garrett and i would beach it every day!


 such a fun trip! thanks mom, we had a blast!!!

 follow the leader
 doing funny things

 Linda and Mollie. Thanks again, Mollie! We loved coming to stay and hanging out with you guys! 
Chasing the birds, we'll be back again next year, this time with dad!
Oh, and we can't wait for HAWAII again this winter, with some more beach time!

Up to something fun...

 You know it's been a while since you updated the blog when your hubby starts posting stuff. Thanks Jordan! we've just been crazy around here.


Camping in grandma's trailer... kate and jack peaking through the door
 Enjoying some marshmallows
 on our way to pumpkin walk
when I grow up... I want to be just like my dad... check, and check. Garrett does anything and everything Jordan does and says. what a cute pair!
Just a morning ride. Nice shades dude!

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Shopping











Here are a few pictures from the last few months


 Garrett and Kate



 Making cookies.  Too hot.


 Garrett knows the food is in the fridge, but for some reason no 
matter how hard he pulls it just won't open.


 At the pumpkin walk in North Logan



After the pumpkin walk we went shopping at Lee's 
Garrett loved the mini cars and he did a good job
driving them around.




G man didn't want to get his hands messy with the 
pumpkin guts.

 Arica's prize winning pumpkin.  

Thursday, July 7, 2011

4th of July

A smile we recognize...


he loves bikes!


hanging out at the Cruise In
garrett likes to take pictures of himself
hanging out with the cars

riding grandpa's tractor
doing some fireworks with cousins


Garrett trying out the neighbors boy's bike and Ridge trying hard to snap the pops!

sparklers for the first time!