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Food Adventures

Travis — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:04:10 +0000

Anybody that knows Gareth knows that he is a VERY picky eater. He has been since he was born. He never drank as much milk as the doctors said he should. He NEVER liked pasta of any kind (even as a baby when everything he ate was just mush). So we’ve always joked that his diet consisted of things that were brown: chicken nuggets, peanut butter, crackers, etc.

Now that he’s 6 and 1/2 years old, we’ve decided that it’s time for him to start “eating with the family.” No longer will we be preparing special meals just for him. No longer will we make an extra stop at McDonald’s on our way to a restaurant. Gareth is growing up and wanting more responsibility (right now he wants a pocket knife). So we decided he should earn that responsibility by showing how grown up he’s become. I can’t say he’s thrilled about this new plan, but he’s been a real trooper. He hasn’t groaned a moaned about it nearly as much as I expected.

So tonight was the big night. The first time we were all sitting down at the table and would have the same food for dinner. Tonight’s meal: Brisket chili. To be honest, I don’t know that my son has ever eaten beef in any substantial quantity (it’s not brown!). I remember as a toddler he would occasionally share some mexican casserole with me, but that’s probably been it.

Guess what: HE LOVES IT! After the first bite, he was sold. He said it tasted like burritos (which he has occasionally eaten at daycare in the past). He loved it so much he wanted to save some to eat tomorrow.

Tooth Fairy: 1

Travis — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:50:10 +0000

Gareth lost his first tooth today! We don’t know the whole story because it happened while he was at daycare, but piecing it together, it sounds like it was about ready to just fall out, so he reached up and pulled it on out.

Family Fun

Brandy — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:13:41 +0000

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Gareth’s Early Birthday Present- Legoland!

Brandy — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:30:51 +0000

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Kindergarten School Picture – Take 2

Travis — Fri, 20 May 2011 12:44:44 +0000

ok, 6 months ago we posted his first official school picture from Kindergarten. It was funny and frustrating for mom and dad all at the same time. Well, this time around (Spring pictures) he knocked it out of the park. Check him out!

Merry Christmas 2010

Travis — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:03:32 +0000

Check out the awesome Santa picture we got on Wednesday. Brandy and I were both in awe at how easy it was to get them both smiling and looking great. This was the first shot and happened within about 30 seconds. Simply amazing. Don’t they look cute?!?

Kindergarten school picture

Travis — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:40:22 +0000

Well, this one definitely didn’t turn out like mom and dad had hoped, but honestly, this is classic Gareth. He told us that morning that he didn’t want to wear the ‘picture day’ shirt. So as you can see, he kept his sweater on and zipped it all the way to the top. And to top it all off, he chose to be pouty and not smile……at all.

What can I say, this certainly captures the essence of Gareth on a grumpy day. We all have them……sigh.

Our baby is growing up!

Travis — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:41:23 +0000

So we got this ‘report card’ from Rylan’s school the other day. Potty training, here we come!

Hawaiian Falls was Next

Brandy — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:54:47 +0000

I have to find the 1 picture I have I think it’s on my phone. Rylan is so much fun and she is fearless. She loved the water. She loved the floaties! She would sit on it with her hands on the handles and walk like a crab across the water!

Sand Molds and a Movie!

Brandy — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:58:29 +0000