Mommy and Me Halloween Carnival

On Friday we had the Annual Halloween Carnival and Parade at Templeton Park with our Mommy and Me class. Aaron was able to join us for the fun! We just love this program, the teachers and staff do so much for the kids. This was Garrett's first debut of his firefighter costume. We were a little late getting there since our little fireman dumped his firefighter hat in the toilet right when we were ready to leave...it needed a little clean-up before we left! It is never a dull moment, but that is what makes life more interesting!

Garrett enjoying the ring toss!

Temple Trip and Waldrum Family Visit

We were able to attend our stake's LA Temple event on Saturday. The Waldrums were so gracious to watch Garrett for us while we attended the event. We spend Friday night and Saturday evening just hanging out with them and catching up. Aaron and Jeremy went to high school together and he was also the best man in our wedding. Thankfully Jamie and I get along really well, so we always have a fun time together!
Garrett and their daughter Kamryn were signing "ring-around the rosies" together and zooming along the apartment in the Mermaid car and a shopping cart...needless to say, Garrett had a great time!
We spend Saturday evening at the South Pasadena's Trunk-Treat event....WOW~I have never seen so many kids at a ward event. Jamie said there are 30 young couples in their ward...I was really jealous. Waldrams...we need you back in Paso!!

Foot Soak Party

On Thursday night I had a Body Shop party hosted by Kiwi, she is a new demonstrator. She whipped out the foot soak bins and we had a great time relaxing, shopping and eating yummy pumpkin pie! Thanks Kiwi for the GIRLS NIGHT OUT!

Weekend of Parties

Last weekend we went to our friend Eva's birthday party at Templeton Park. She had a Shrek party, it was too cute with the way her mom Mindy decorated with a Shrek theme. Garrett had a great time sliding down the slide like a thousand times.

On Sunday, we went to Missy and Jared Howard's daughter's baby blessing. She is the same age as my niece Claire (Claire born Sept. 7, Ella born Sept. 8, same day as Garrett). Afterward, we went to the Howard house for a luncheon that was sooo yummy. Jared's step mom made this cake that was to die for it was so good, I will get the recipe and post it! We had a great time celebrating these special occasions with your dear friends!

This picture is of Ben and Alissa holding their son Maverick and the Howard's daughter Ella Jane. Jane seems to be the popular middle name these days!

Garrett'sTalking!

Garrett had his friend Pixie over this evening and he was really talking. He has been putting words together like "dada home" and "doggie potty". It is really one of my favorite stages to hear him talking, we are so blessed to have this little man in our lives!

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Fall, Around the House

I love this time of year! Decorating, baking , harvest parties, and pumpkin patches are a few of my favorite this about fall. I spend most of the day cooking it up! I made beef strognoff, spicy artichoke dip and a pumpkin spice cake...it was YUMMY! I've also been decorating with the pumpkins we picked up at the pumpkin patch earlier this week.

Our Paso Home, Sweet Home

I've been asked to post some pictures of the house and Garrett's bedroom. He is now in his big boy bed and loves it. We decided to stay with the cowboy theme, so we got him these cute sheets with a cowboy scene.

Here is the bookcase that I painted for his room. It was given to me by my step brother and his family. I just painted it red to match is room them sanded the edges to make it look worn and rustic.

We had a great day just hanging out at the house. I took Garrett and met my friend Betsy from my new ward at the Atascadero Lake Park and walked around the lake for exercise. She has twins, a girl and boy, the same age as Garrett. Betsy is also a recreation major and her husband is in rec too, so we have a few things in common!

Happy fall!

Pumpkin Patch

Yesterday Garrett's mommy and me class went to the Children's Pumpkin Patch out in Santa Margarita, a cute little country town. He had the best day on the farm, there is a petting zoo (where Garrett put his finger up all the goat's noses), a haunted house (too scary for the little ones), and large pumpkin patch. It is a really cute place. It was fun hanging out with all the mommies and watch the kids chase chickens, play on the tractors, and pick out the pumpkin of their choice to take home. It was a wonderful day for Garrett.














After the pumpkin patch we went to visit Ashleigh and Mike at her parents house. She just had her little baby girl 4 days ago! They named her Daisy Jane Bayard (I love the middle name Jane...it's my own:). She is a little love! I watched her son Ethan and Garrett as they played in the dirt with tractors while she had some alone time with Daisy. It was nice to spend some time with them before they head back to LA.

We had a great day enjoying the beautiful fall weather on the Central Coast! Come and visit us so we can go back to the pumpkin patch!

Auburn Trip

Last week we went to Auburn for my cousin Emily's (my mom's sisters daughter) wedding. We had a great time with all the family. Since we live all over the state it is nice to get all together. Aaron wasn't going to be able to make it to the wedding because of a business trip, but he was able to catch a flight to Sacramento and meet us there, it was nice to have a date at the wedding...although Garrett makes a pretty great date!



















The wedding was at a golf course in Auburn called The Ridge. It was so beautiful and the food was amazing. Garrett found some kids to play with, so most of the reception I played the chase after Garrett game. We were able to see my new niece Claire, who is 5 weeks old and soooo cute. Garrett loved to put her binky in her mouth, and he would just point to her and say "ohhh baby".

So Who Does Garrett Look Like?