Christmas

Saturday after Blake got off work we drove up to Minneapolis. In one night, we went from 30 degrees to negative 13! Talk about a cold snap. We visited Blake's grandparents there and also my friend Jenn and her family. We also went to dinner at a Japanese steak house- yum!

Peek-a-boo!

Great Grandma Healy

Then, we went to Frederic, WI for the rest of the week. We had a nice time visiting with family, some of whom had not yet seen Garrett. He was of course spoiled with love and gifts. We all went to a movie on Christmas day- Benjamin Button. Garrett slept for almost the whole thing, then ate for the last 20 minutes. It could not have gone better! We had a very nice week up north and now are back in our routine- also nice! :-)

Sabastian had a great week up there, too! Here he is on his favorite rug.

Open the present, Garrett!

Somebody loves Aunt Casey

Great Grandma Stensby

Merry Christmas!

Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving! It was my first time hosting, and we had 13 including Garrett. Boni and Casey came down from Wisconsin/Minnesota, Shawn, Lisa, Kelly and Katey came down from Winthrop Harbor, Mom and Dad came from Quincy, and Sam and Rachel came from State Street. :-) I greatly apreciate all of the help; I couldn't have made it otherwise. Thanksgiving dinner was quite delicious and I think we all ate too much! As always, here's some pictures. Sorry I don't have pictures of actual Thanksgiving dinner!

Aunt Casey

Grandma Boni

Grandma and cousins

Hi Kelly!

Look out Katey, he'll get you!




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4 months old

Garrett is 4 months old today! His new skills include grabbing his feet & blowing raspberries. We let him try some baby cereal and home made food this past week or so. I have begun to make & freeze baby food while I look for a full time job. It's great to be home with him for now. Other news is that we got a "new" car- 4 doors!

Notice his "t" fingers like Mom, Grandma, & Great Grandpa Reed

Go Packers!

Baby's first food- rice cereal

4 months old!

Look at my 2 teeth!

Garrett's Latest Moments

Garrett's latest milestone- he cut a tooth last night! Hard to believe it at just 3 1/2 months. He is pulling everything into his mouth and drooling plenty these days. I think baby cereal is not too far away- Perhaps that'll be his Thanksgiving dinner. ;-) His diet of Mama's milk is going to be expanding. He has also rolled over a couple times from his belly to back, and seems very close to rolling the other way.

Holding his own bottle

Garrett loves playing in his walker!


a "kiss" for Dad

3 months old

sitting in Mom's old toddler rocker

Hannibal & home photo shoot

This past Sunday, we went to see Grandma Reed preach in Hannibal. Next Sunday will be her last. She did a wonderful job, and it's very apparent that she is well-loved there. Blake and I signed Amazing Grace for the congregation, and we also had Grandma pray for Garrett.

Here's a home photo shoot...

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Garrett's Dedication

Garrett was dedicated on September 7. To share in the celebration, there was Grandma & Grandpa Herrin, Aunt Rachel & Uncle Sam, and of course Mom & Dad. I am told that he was quite smiley up on the platform!

The many faces of Garrett

Smiley Garrett

Silly Garrett

Surprised Garrett

Sleepy Garrett

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