We had a wonderful time at the Day Out with Thomas. Pictures on FlickR and video below.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Thursday, October 04, 2007
LA Fair & Laguna Beach Pictures Loading
As I type this I am uploading some new pictures to FlickR. There are some from our trip to Laguna Beach with Sam, Darren and Eric, and also to the LA County Fair. Garrett really enjoyed the Carosel as well as the Merry-Go-Round.
Coming up this weekend, we are taking Garrett to the San Diego Zoo with Grandma and Aunt Betsy. Then the following weekend is Garrett's 2nd Birthday party! I cannot believe that he is going to be two years old already.
Coming up this weekend, we are taking Garrett to the San Diego Zoo with Grandma and Aunt Betsy. Then the following weekend is Garrett's 2nd Birthday party! I cannot believe that he is going to be two years old already.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Busy Birthday Business
Today we finalized plans for Garrett's 2nd birthday party. We checked out a location called Wiki Waki and decided it is the perfect spot for the event. Of course we had to try it out for a few hours to be sure. Here is a video of Garrett playing Air Hockey.
Then he and Andrea scrambled through the obstacle course!
Overall, Garrett and I spent a few hours playing there. This evening we went to Grandma's house to celebrate her birthday with Aunt Betsy, Aunt Bev, Rachel and Betsy. We had a wonderful time and discovered that Garrett likes pineapple!
Then he and Andrea scrambled through the obstacle course!
Overall, Garrett and I spent a few hours playing there. This evening we went to Grandma's house to celebrate her birthday with Aunt Betsy, Aunt Bev, Rachel and Betsy. We had a wonderful time and discovered that Garrett likes pineapple!
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Bless You
This morning when I was in the kitchen I sneezed and Garrett responded with no prompting "Bess You". When I sneezed a second time, he said it again! I'm not sure where he learned it, because I always say "Guzun"... um... I always say it in German.
Friday, July 20, 2007
New Nigh-Night News
Tonight Garrett went to sleep with less help than ever before. I decided to keep reading bedtime stories longer than usual to see what he would do. Sure enough, after about 10 minutes (about half way through his Big Book of Bear Stories) he turned on his side and shut his eyes. I kept reading for about 10 minutes more (finished the book) and when I stood up he stirred slightly, but once the lights were off he relaxed and stayed asleep. He looks so peaceful when he's asleep. I would have taken a picture if I hadn't thought it would wake him. Sweet dreams Garrett.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Weekend with Duncan
After attending the Ice Cream Social at Tutor Time on Friday evening, we took Duncan home to be with Dada and the parakeet, Tommy Bahama, we are bird sitting. We went outside to play with our favorite toys, including the slide, tricycle, scooter and roller coaster. Then, we went for a walk in the "bus". Sophia, our neighbors' pug hoped in to join us on the walk. We spent some time in the patio playing cars with our neighbors, who Garrett calls "Yaya", and their two pugs, "Fafa and "Dala". We made dinner - Garrett's favorite - meatball pizza, which he calls "zaza", and ravioli too. After dinner, we took Garrett to the video store for the first time and let him pick a movie. Duncan and Garrett chose "Happy Feet". When we got home, we put on our pajamas and snuggled on the couch. A few minutes into the movie we decided it was a little scary and fell asleep cuddling instead. We transfered Garrett and Duncan into his new "Cars" toddler bed.
On saturday morning we all snuggled together and then went downstairs to play with "Hama". That is what Garrett calls the bird. After breakfast, we packed up the car and drive down to Orange County. GarreBear (as we call him) and Duncan sat nestled in their car seats and watched Garrett's favorite movie, "Cars". We arrived in Fountain Valley at the classic car show and meet up with Aunt "Dasu" and Uncle "Snuffy". Duncan and Garrett strolled around as we walked through the aisles of well manicured cars. Our favorites were the old fashioned firetruck and police car.
We played in the park - climbing up the jungle gym and sliding down the slide as well as swinging on the swing set. Then, Garrett and Duncan took a nap as we drove farther south to have lunch at Taco Mesa. Aunt "Dasu" treated us to "fro-yo". We went to "Dasu" & "Snuffy's" house to play hockey and introduce Duncan to Daisy, their dalmatian. We went down to the barn to ride the horses - "heheheheeeeee" Garrett says imitating a neigh. Duncan rode "Mai" - short for Mairaush. Garrett fed "Bebe" - short for Briget Bardot. We also had fun chasing after the bunnies and watching the tractors! As we were leaving, we said "Ba-bye" to all of the ants. "Dasu" let us play in her off-roading jeep. Garrett loves to inspect the tires, which are taller than he is!
We drove down the street to "Mormor" and "Papa's" house to go swimming. After lots of splashing and a trip around backyard in the wagon, we took a bath and had dinner. We introduced Duncan to Bella, their italian greyhound, who loves to give kisses. After dinner, Duncan and Garrett played chess and played with the artwork. We love to play with the little glass panda bears and ladybugs. Our favorite was to sit on the statues - "Mormor" says its okay. In fact, it was her idea! Before bed, we introduced Duncan to "Papa's" bear collection. We felt right at home with Papui and the other teddy bears, so he spent the night snuggled with them. "Papa" was ready to adopt Duncan forever, but Garrett firmly told him "No, mine".
On Sunday, we played the piano as a morning wake-up call to the house. We also played with Garrett's "Choo-choo" and relaxed with "Mormor" and "Papa". After breakfast, Garrett took a nap with Duncan and we packed up the car. We drove home to meet "Dasu", "Snuffy", "Daci" and "Nat". We went to "Dada's" martial arts studio and played in the game room (which is filled with trucks) while Sensei taught "Mama", "Dasu", "Daci" and "Nat" self-defense techniques. Garrett took another nap while we drove to Victoria Gardens. We all went out to dinner. Duncan liked that we got to grill our own food at the restaurant. After a delicious Japanese meal, we went to Pink Berry for shaved ice and fresh fruit. It was refreshing! Once we arrived home, we said "Ba-bye" to "Hama". "Dasu" was taking him to his new home. After everyone left, Duncan and Garrett got ready for bed and and we read a few stories. "Ny-nyte!"
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On saturday morning we all snuggled together and then went downstairs to play with "Hama". That is what Garrett calls the bird. After breakfast, we packed up the car and drive down to Orange County. GarreBear (as we call him) and Duncan sat nestled in their car seats and watched Garrett's favorite movie, "Cars". We arrived in Fountain Valley at the classic car show and meet up with Aunt "Dasu" and Uncle "Snuffy". Duncan and Garrett strolled around as we walked through the aisles of well manicured cars. Our favorites were the old fashioned firetruck and police car.
We played in the park - climbing up the jungle gym and sliding down the slide as well as swinging on the swing set. Then, Garrett and Duncan took a nap as we drove farther south to have lunch at Taco Mesa. Aunt "Dasu" treated us to "fro-yo". We went to "Dasu" & "Snuffy's" house to play hockey and introduce Duncan to Daisy, their dalmatian. We went down to the barn to ride the horses - "heheheheeeeee" Garrett says imitating a neigh. Duncan rode "Mai" - short for Mairaush. Garrett fed "Bebe" - short for Briget Bardot. We also had fun chasing after the bunnies and watching the tractors! As we were leaving, we said "Ba-bye" to all of the ants. "Dasu" let us play in her off-roading jeep. Garrett loves to inspect the tires, which are taller than he is!
We drove down the street to "Mormor" and "Papa's" house to go swimming. After lots of splashing and a trip around backyard in the wagon, we took a bath and had dinner. We introduced Duncan to Bella, their italian greyhound, who loves to give kisses. After dinner, Duncan and Garrett played chess and played with the artwork. We love to play with the little glass panda bears and ladybugs. Our favorite was to sit on the statues - "Mormor" says its okay. In fact, it was her idea! Before bed, we introduced Duncan to "Papa's" bear collection. We felt right at home with Papui and the other teddy bears, so he spent the night snuggled with them. "Papa" was ready to adopt Duncan forever, but Garrett firmly told him "No, mine".
On Sunday, we played the piano as a morning wake-up call to the house. We also played with Garrett's "Choo-choo" and relaxed with "Mormor" and "Papa". After breakfast, Garrett took a nap with Duncan and we packed up the car. We drove home to meet "Dasu", "Snuffy", "Daci" and "Nat". We went to "Dada's" martial arts studio and played in the game room (which is filled with trucks) while Sensei taught "Mama", "Dasu", "Daci" and "Nat" self-defense techniques. Garrett took another nap while we drove to Victoria Gardens. We all went out to dinner. Duncan liked that we got to grill our own food at the restaurant. After a delicious Japanese meal, we went to Pink Berry for shaved ice and fresh fruit. It was refreshing! Once we arrived home, we said "Ba-bye" to "Hama". "Dasu" was taking him to his new home. After everyone left, Duncan and Garrett got ready for bed and and we read a few stories. "Ny-nyte!"
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Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Monday, March 19, 2007
New Words
Although Garrett's favorite word is still "Bubbles", he has been saying several new words. Last week he said the name of the mermaid in his tatoo "Lu Lu". On Saturday he said "Joe-Joe" (it sounded like "Doe-Doe"), which is the name of cookies from Trader Joes. Tonight he said "bye-bye" and then while watching an "Elmo's World" video he said "El-mo"!
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Garrett's a Prodigy (like we didn't know that)
This is ridiculously late! However, a story about Garrett was featured on one of my favorite podcasts Buzz Out Loud, Episode 403 on February 2nd. Despite my tardiness, the episode is still in the RSS Feed if that means anything to you. If you download the file, jump to 32:31 to hear them discussing the email that I sent in about Garrett (I left his name out, but it is him). Or you can click HERE to listen to the section featuring our little prodigy on Podzinger.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Happy Valentine's Day
Today was a very big day for our little man.
First he turned 16 months today. Also it is Valentine's Day and Garrett had a celebration at school with his friends.
However, the most fun news for me to report is that Garrett used his potty for the first time. He's been curious about it since we unpacked it, and has been sitting down on it for a few days, but this morning when I sat him down on it, he actually peed inside the potty! I could tell from the smile on his face that he knew how proud we are of him. He understands so much it amazes me constantly.
First he turned 16 months today. Also it is Valentine's Day and Garrett had a celebration at school with his friends.
However, the most fun news for me to report is that Garrett used his potty for the first time. He's been curious about it since we unpacked it, and has been sitting down on it for a few days, but this morning when I sat him down on it, he actually peed inside the potty! I could tell from the smile on his face that he knew how proud we are of him. He understands so much it amazes me constantly.
Friday, February 09, 2007
Goodbye
We said goodbye to our beloved Yorkshire Terrier, Kiss Me Kate on February 5th. Katie gave so much love in her 17 years of life.
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