"15 weeks pregnant. 15 months old" (couple weeks ago)
(as you can tell, it was quite sunny for the pic!!)
So much has happened in our household in the last few months. The *Newest News* is that our little family will be growing this fall as Alex and I plan to welcome our second child in November 2015!
But let's not forget what's important...
We currently have a 1 1/4 year old who rules the roost!!
About Garrick:
- weighs about 22.5lbs, has 16 teeth, and hair that keeps getting blonder
- Garrick mastered walking shortly after his first birthday, and shortly thereafter, mastered running
- Garrick has the most infectious smile the world has ever seen! He is always saying "hi" and smiling to patrons/cashiers in stores, and pretty much anyone who walks near him
- Garrick has started saying a lot of words. He goes through phases where he says 2-3 words over and over until he learns a new set, and so forth. Right now he is saying "door," "car," "kitty," and has become re-obsessed with "mama" to my delight
Some Garrick firsts:
- Garrick visited the animals at Deana Rose's petting zoo (Kansas City) in April and he loved the baby goats!!! I am so excited to take him back! Maybe his cousin ADDIE will join!!
- An easter tradition-Hunting for Eggs! We were surprised how much he was into it this year. I think it had something to do with Grandma's hiding yogurt raisins inside them!!
- He visited the animals on a larger scale at the zoo the first week of June. He seemed fascinated by the rainforest with all the waterfalls, plants, and MONKEYS! He would say "ooo" and point when something caught his eye. It was a unbearably busy day at the zoo and Garrick enjoyed people watching but was unimpressed by his hindered mobility to mull among them (stroller)
- (although not technically a first as we went once late last summer and Uncle Lou took him swimming indoors with Addie in May,) Garrick and Mom (and Katie) rediscovered the swimming pool. With temps nearing 100 degrees the last two days, we lathered each other up in SPF 50 and headed for the blue waters of Riverside Public Pool. Despite the scorch, the water was FREEZING and Garrick had a hard time getting used to it. He loved looking at all the kids play and did forget the chilly water now and then long enough to have fun splashing around and finding his "sea legs" as he learned how to wade in half a foot of water
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| Baby Goats at Deana Rose |
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| baby calves at Deana Rose with Grandma Sailer |
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| Easter Egg Hunt |
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| looking at fish at the zoo/aquarium |
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| MOOSE HAT |
