Goodbye, Texas! (well, at least for a few weeks)

The car is almost packed and we are hitting the road in a number of hours. To all our friends and family in Texas, thank you for sharing this time with us! We loved getting to visit and spend time with you all. 

(early) Birthday Boy

At this point, we were pretty sure he was going to eat the plate!

And he tried, too!!

Frosting gotee - it'll be all the rage next year.

Mommy and the birthday boy in his new 'Nantucket' hat - thanks Grandma Seholm!

The 'before' shot.

These uploaded in reverse order...oh, well! You get the idea! We celebrated Garrett's 1st birthday a little early so the grandparents, aunts, soon-to-be uncles and friends could celebrate with us. It was a wonderful day and a wonderful party. Garrett played with his friends that came, had a blast opening presnets (tearing the paper) and of course - eating his birthday cake (baby's first sugar!!) We'll celebrate again on the day (December 11) and when Erik gets home (yeah!!!) Can you believe our wee-man is going to be 1!?!

*To all those who came today, thank you for celebrating with us. The day wouldn't have been the same without you!! We hope you had as much fun as we did. 

...and counting.

Can you believe *it's* almost over?! I certainly can't. Garrett and I are getting ready for our journey to MO where we will anxiously await Erik's return!!!! In the meantime, I'm planning Garrett's first birthday party (part 1), getting ready for my grandmother's visit and Thanksgiving!! 

My dad has taught Garrett to make a '1'. So we say "Garrett is going to be one" and he proudly holds up his little pointer finger, then our response is to do the same. So random times during the day, Garrett will hold up his '1'. He's also fond of finding my nose. So when anyone asks where their nose is, Garrett is eager to help them find it!

Tag...I'm it

Beth P. tagged me (thanks!) so here's 7 random/weird facts about me:

1) When I was a little girl, I decided I didn't want to speak with an accent (Texan or any other kind) so I practiced speaking without one.

2) I have a small obsession with eBay.

3) I can't stand having water on the floor.

4) I prefer classical/instrumental music over music with lyrics because I'd rather be left with my own thoughts than with the thoughts of someone else.

5) From college until I married Erik, I've had 9 roommates in 7 years.

6) While at Baylor, I sang the National Anthem at basketball and baseball games.

7) I like orange more than pink. But I like green the best.

I'm supposed to tag 7 people, but really I don't know 7 people to tag so if you're reading this and you have a blog to post it on, consider yourself tagged by me. 

Garrett and cousin Trevor

the cousins

Garrett and his cousin, Trevor, met for the first time this weekend. They are a few months apart. Trevor, Carolyn and Brian came to Texas for Barbara's surprise birthday party. It was an awesome celebration...Amanda did a knock-out job!!! You should have seen the place...once I get more pictures I will post them...maybe even a video if I can figure it out.

The big boy shirt

I love this kid's hair!

This is Garrett in - what Erik and unca Jason call - his Big Boy shirt (compliments of Aunt Amanda and Jason). Because...he looks like he's like a big boy...I can't believe how much he has grown! He now says "ma ma" a lot and he imitates just about everything, although he has his favorites. He's also trying to stand up by himself (meaning he lets go of whatever he's holding on to, ie: me, the couch, etc). Tonight he stood and then instead of going 'boom' to his bottom or grabbing for something, he just sat gently - with purpose, if you will. I'm his mom - I was impressed. In mommy news, I've been reading up a storm and also knitting - alot. So if you get a scarf for Christmas it's the result of me channeling my creativity.  :)

Toofers!

Two of Garrett's bottom teeth are in!! One is a little further along than the other, but I can feel both of them. As much as I would love to post a picture of them, he won't let me take a long enough look. I'll keep trying. Yeah!