Garrett Guyer

Summer 2011

2011-07-14T19:54:00.000-07:00

Annual marshmellow roasting at Mark & Mindi's house

Thankfully no marshmellow mishaps this time!

Relaxing and enjoying the night

Mindi and Leah

A day in Hutchinson

Leah watering Grandma's flowers

Firworks at the neighbors house...July 4th, 2011

The neighborhood kids

Watering Mom's flowers

Garrett dancing at Sam & Melanie's wedding!

Garrett, Rylan and Leah

Leah with her dancing moves!

Leah on the farm

Garrett still LOVES fishing this summer.

Como Park...a great day for a picnic!

Leah loved the rides. (She had a few meltdowns when we tried to tell her we were all done with the rides)

Summertime in the backyard!

Grandma & Grandpa Hall visit

A day at the Como Zoo

Garrett watching the sea lions

Visiting the Guyer Farm

A perfect fit!

Our new vegie garden!

Jen came for a visit and we went to the Dog Park one sunny day

Garrett being chased by Jen

Leah taking a break...til next time!

2011-04-18T13:41:00.000-07:00

Not very good at keeping this blog updated, but had a few moments today, so here a few new pictures... Leah watching Garrett at his skating class

Leah coloring...one of her favorite things to do (she also likes to taste-test the markers)

Garrett going for a bike ride on his new bike

Garrett at his skating class. I was amazed at the improvements he made in 5 short weeks!

Garrett and Leah coloring with chaulk on one of the few nice days we've had so far

Garrett's drawing skills have advanced from last year, here is a picture of himself

Playing outside (Chase admiring the neighbor dog)

Movie night with sippies and popcorn

Leah at MOA

Garrett on a ride at MOA (Garrett and Mom went on the "log chute" ride, poor guy is still traumatized)

Garrett and Woody

Leah on the carousel (never showing any emotion of course)

That's all for now...!

December 2010

2010-12-20T19:29:00.000-08:00

Here are some December pictures. Mom got an early Christmas present, a new camera. The first couple pictures are from the new camera, what a difference! Love taking pictures of the kids now!

Leah (16 months) doesn't care for her highchair much anymore. She insists on sitting at the table with everyone else. She also loves coloring with her big brother.

With all the snow and cold weather, we are trying to find activities for the kids. Went swimming one night.

Garrett and Mom made Christmas cookies on the day of the big blizzard

Leah's first time going outside to play in the snow.

Garrett and Leah enjoying all the snow!

Leah in our baby sled that Garrett used to ride in.

The day of the blizzard

Garrett helping Dad put up the Christmas tree

The kids enjoying Chirstmas cartoons

Our tree up for the first time in our new home

Breakfast with Santa at Lifetime Gym. Garrett was so excited, didn't hesitate and ran up to Santa. As soon as Santa starting walking towards us, Leah had a meltdown.

Hated to do it, but just had to get her in a picture with Santa.

Merry Christmas everyone...!

Fall 2010

2010-11-01T09:44:00.000-07:00

2nd annual trip to Eveland Family Farm. We love that place! Leah picking out her pumpkin
Garrett sitting on the enormous pumpkins

Dad and Garrett enjoying a hayride

Leah at a park, enjoying the last few nice days

Some outside toys are coming inside...Leah wants to do everything Garrett does

October 30th at Lifetime Fitness Halloween bash

Leah attempting to put her shoes on

Garrett and pumpkin carving time

Halloween 2010

Garrett as Buzz Lightyear and Leah as a bumble bee

Our first stop was at Uncle Mark and Mindi's house

Thanks Mark and Mindi for the Halloween treats

Leah so proud of her treats!

Our first year Trick or Treating in the new neighborhood and WOW what a night! We've never seen such a circus! Kids everywhere, everyone got into the spirit with detailed decorations and sound effects, several people out on their driveway with fire pits! We almost ran out of candy we had so many trick or treaters. It was a blast! Garrett with his friend, Alex, both went as Buzz Lightyear!

Leah went Trick or Treating for a short time, then she liked to watch all the action from the front window.

Garrett and Leah trick or treating at Mark and Mindi's house

Leah enjoying a Halloween cupcake

Garrett and crafts (Note the mouth movement while cutting with his scissors...can't stop laughing with this one)

Leah and stairs...spends half her day playing with the stairs lately

2010-09-29T12:50:00.000-07:00

Summer is almost over! It's been a busy and excited summer for us. Here are a few highlights of the summer. Leah now 13 months.

Leah enjoys being outside with her big brother.

Garrett eating breakfast

Garrett, Leah and Dad went to Madelia for a visit

Garrett feeding the cows

A visit to Hutchinson

Leah playing in Mom's flowers

Leah at Grandma Hall's house

Garrett went to his first baseball game this summer...and it will probably be his last for awhile.

Garrett loves drawing/painting/cutting, any type of craft. He can now draw circles with legs. This is his "sheep"

Dad and Leah hanging out together

Mom usually cuts Garrett's hair, but spur of the moment idea and Garrett gets his hair cut at the newest hair salon in Champlin

Summer pics of 2010

2010-07-12T07:03:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to Leah...now 1 year old!

Leah eating her birthday cake

Enjoying her birthday presents

Sucking her thumb...as usual

It's been a long time since I've posted...so here are several highlights from the past couple months. We took a family trip to Duluth in July. Here is Garrett at the Aquarium Museum.

Gooseberry Falls

Canal Park

Children's Museum in Duluth

Garrett chasing the pigeons at Canal Park

A visit from Aunt Kim and Owen.

Thanks for the visit Kim and Owen

Tree Frogs! Back in July, tree frogs were everywhere in our backyard...literally hundreds of them. Needless to say, Garrett captured a few and made them "pets" for a night or two.

Garrett and his new neighbor friend Alex. They play together now frequently. It's nice to have someone so close that Garrett can play with.

Leah enjoying the summer

Earlier this summer, we spent the day at Mindi's parents' cabin near Mankato. Garrett enjoyed steering the pontoon boat.

Garrett's favorite thing this summer has been fishing. After his fishing experience at the cabin, he was forever wanting to go fishing. Luckily, we found a place near our new house that he and Dad now frequent. He likes to "break the worm in half" for Dad too.

Mom and Garrett swimming at LifeTime

Leah

Our old swingset at our new house

Leah eating out on the deck

Leah's baptism back in June

Godparents Mark and Mindi

Garrett watching the parade in Champlin this year

Leah watching the parade as well

Til next time...hope everyone enjoys the new pics!

We've moved!

2010-06-08T12:20:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures of our new home

Don't like some of the landscaping...nothing a saw can't fix

Our front porch...more pictures to come

Garrett saying Good-bye to his "old" room

Leah saying "Good-bye" to her "old" room

The last few weeks at our old house, Garrett enjoyed going in and our of the dog kennel. Scared Mom to death one day when she couldn't find him in the backyard.

The whole family went to Arrowwood resort for Dad's conference. We enjoyed the water park.

Garrett learning to golf

One of the last days at our old house

Good-bye Lily of the Valley

Good bye anemone...you looked amazing this year!

Good-bye flowering crab! We will miss your beauty!

Good-bye tulips and hostas!

Good-bye lovely lilacs!

Good-bye swing set...oh wait, that's coming with us!

Leah 9 months old

Hanging out with The Christenson's

Vehicle Day in Champlin

Garrett enjoying the water park at Arrowwood Resort

We're moving!

2010-04-26T11:20:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Some recent excitement at the Guyer house...we finally sold our house! It's been a crazy April. Sold a house, bought a house and managed to get through another crazy tax season...whew what a month it was. Pictures of our new house to coming soon!

Leah now 8 months!

Big brother and lil sis hanging out together!

Leah swinging at Andew's park

Mom decided to go to MN Zoo last week...here are a few pics

Garrett with his friend Joran

Garrett sitting on the big pig at the Zoo

Joran and Garrett

Oh course, how could Garrett pass up an opportunity to sit on a tractor

Sandbox time

Leah is always very photogenic

At Uncle Mark and Mindi's wedding reception.

Leah crawling

Leah and Jovi, only 2 wks apart, having a playdate together

Garrett helping Mom "wash the dishes"

Garrett being silly with a Diet Coke box on his head. "Bye Mom, I'm going to the moon" he kept saying, "I'll be back for dinner" as he walked down the deck steps.

Easter. Had fun hiding and finding the colored eggs (about 20 times over)

Happy 3rd Birthday to my little boy!

2010-03-24T06:36:00.000-07:00

Garrett's birthday was on Monday March 1st...he turned THREE! Mom can't believe it. For his birthday we celebrated by going out to Coldstone Creamery for ice cream!
"How old are you Garrett?" He has to put up his fingers to figure it out

Picture of the now famous fish aquarium at Grandma Hall's house...it's always a favorite.

Leah and Chase

Time to party! Garrett's birthday party. Garrett and Rylan playing on the deck

Trying to pop bubbles

His "truck cake"

Jan and Leah

Leah now 7 months

Mom vs "the thumb" a daily routine

February 2010

2010-02-21T09:54:00.000-08:00

Happy (late) Valentine's everyone! Garrett enjoyed Valentine's this year. He loved saying "Happy Valentine's Day" to everyone. He helped Mom make heart cookies and cut-out paper hearts.

Leah is growing so fast! She has mastered rolling over and we are working on baby food right now...which so hates! I didn't think she would like anything, until I gave her a taste of my ice cream one day!

Trying food

She'll be crawling before we know it!

Still not sure where she got her blue eyes from, but we love them!

Garrett making paper hearts

Mom took the kids to the Children's Museum for the first time. They both enjoyed the outing.

The Dino Exhibit

The water exhibit

Going fishing

Hope everyone had a great Valentine's!

Trip to Cozumel

2010-01-26T15:02:00.000-08:00

Hola amigos! We have some new and exciting pictures to share everyone from our trip to Mexico!

So we flew down to Cozumel Mexico for Mark and Mindi's wedding. Here is the gang at the airport...it was a long first day!

Adios

clouds and cold weather!
Note to readers: There is no bigger challenge for parents then putting them on a cramped airplane with two overly tired children. Oh well we did survive...barely!

Let the fun begin! Viva Mexico... the weather was absulately amazing!

Thank God for the almighty stroller! This was Leah's home for a week...and our savior! We put many miles on our stroller in Cozumel.

Our "cafeteria." Food was just average...but I sure liked the idea of not having to make the meal and clean the dishes!

The kiddie pool was the main attraction for Garrett...this is where we spent a majority of our time.

Leah in her stroller

The family! The nights in Cozumel were amazing...minus those darn bugs.

Mark and soon to be Mrs. Hall...

Leah in her stroller...again...on the dock

Leah checking out the pool

Good Times!

Mark and Garrett

The "Unibrow" entertainer. Leah is not too sure about him...

Iguanas everywhere! Garrett enjoyed watching the one that lived under our deck

Leah in her tent on the South side of Cozumel

Leah enjoying some Uncle time

At the "Coconut Restaurant" ...sorry about the bad tip

Mark and Mindi's wedding...Garrett as Ring Bearer

What a cutie!

So darn cute!

The Guyer family on the beaches of Cozumel. So many memories!

At the reception at Mr. Sanchez. The swings were a big hit with Garrett!

The view at the reception

The Newlyweds! Congratulations Mark and Mindi

Let the party begin!

TIme to go...a few last pictures

3302 Our home for the week

Saying good-bye to the pool :(

Good Bye Mexico...

Winter 2009

2009-12-24T10:20:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! It's been awhile since we've posted. The Guyer family has been very busy lately! Mom has gone back to work, still trying to sell our house, trying to potty train a stubborn 2 year old, getting ready for a trip to Mexico for Mark and Mindi's wedding in January, and getting ready for the Holidays! Whew!!!!

Chase has to have surgery for a "lump" we found. We are hoping it's nothing serious. He is such a great dog...and so great with the kids! We love him so much!

Garrett enjoyed helping make Christmas cookies. He especially enjoyed eating the sprinkles.

Leah sucking her thumb

Garrett getting ready to go outside

One night Garrett thought it would be fun to play with his dinner...

So he made a "Cho Cho train" out of his chicken.

Dad and Leah hanging out together

Leah is doing great! We are so blessed to have such a happy, healthy girl.

Christmas Eve snowstorm. Garrett spent hours outside playing with all the new snow.

Dad and Garrett trying to catch snowflakes in their mouths.

The snow makes the slide VERY slippery!

Garrett working on his colors...

Well that's it for now! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone who follows our Blog. And to all a "Good Night"

Trick or Treat 09

2009-11-09T10:04:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Here are some new pics of the family...

Leah is able to hold her head up pretty good now. Had to get Garrett's old "Bumbo" chair out.

3 Months old

Garrett helping Mom & Dad carving pumpkins

Garrett's costume this year...a dragon or dinosaur?

Garrett getting his face painted for the first time at a Halloween party

Garrett trying out his blue teeth!

Leah visiting Great-Grandma!

Garrett loved Trick-or-Treating!

Garrett with neighbor, Kyle.

The neighborhood gang!

Before Trick-or-Treating...

Leah outgrew her original costume, so Mom's coworker let Leah borrow some costumes...a kitty

and a dog!

Garrett decorated Leah with some of his stickers...she didn't seem to mind

The nice weather we've had lately has been great to get the kids outside!

Garrett giving Leah a leaf

Trick-or-Treating

Garrett got into Leah's formula and decided to eat it, then put the formula in his potty chair. Very funny!

Garrett with his blue teeth

Hayrides, pumpkins and animals

2009-10-08T12:24:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! We went to two farms recently. The first was Eveland Farm in Andover. It was a beautiful fall day!

Helping Mom pick out the pumpkins

The first hayride we went on was pulled by a tractor.

Finding my way in a corn maze

Of course, Garrett couldn't resist a ride on the tractor!

Leah's turn...

Leah and Chase

Smiling and Cooing now!

Leah watching the same silly musical star that Garrett used to watch as a baby..

Garrett's potential costume for Halloween.

Leah getting ready for an outing. Mom is not looking forward to bundling up two kids this winter!

The second farm we visited was Roselawn Farm in St. Francis

Garrett actually enjoyed the horse ride this time!

Our second hayride pulled by horses. Leah took her first hayride at 8 weeks!

Gotta love Garrett's "WHOA"

Garrett is learning many new songs from our ECFE class. Here he is attempting to sing his favorite song "Criss Cross Apple Sauce"

Last days of summer

2009-09-23T12:47:00.000-07:00

Mark and Mindi babysat Leah, so Mom and Dad could take Garrett to the State Fair. Garrett loved the butterfly exhibit.

We recently drove down to the farm for a visit.

Enjoying a tractor ride

Garrett likes to imitate Mom with Leah with his stuffed animal 'Quackie.' Quackie has been taking naps, cries, and gets fed in Garrett's highchair.

Pictures of a recent visit to Hutch on a beautiful warm September day.

Dad and Garrett swimming at the gym

Getting settled

2009-09-01T13:30:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! The Guyer family is adjusting to having a baby again! Leah is doing what babies do best...eat, sleep and poop! She's 8lbs 8 oz as of Sept. 1st

Here are a few of the latest pictures. Garrett with his backpack. Loves putting toys in it and taking it on and off!

Leah up close

Garrett up close

Leah's first bath...it may not look like it, but she actually likes bath time

The family went to the annual outdoor movie in Champlin with the neighbor kids. Garrett had no interest in the movie, but enjoyed playing with the kids.

Hanging out together...Dad, Leah, Garrett and Chase

My WONDER girl

Leah outside on the swing

Enjoying the last of the summer days...

Grandpa Hall and Garrett

Grandma Hall and Garrett swinging

Grandpa Guyer meeting Leah for the first time

Uncle Doug

Jen and Leah

We celebrated Grandpa Hall's 70th Birthday last Sunday. Garrett couldn't wait to have a piece of cake!

As Garrett said "You eat cake NOW!"

As part of Grandpa's Birthday celebration, we all went to Lilli Putt and drove the Go Karts; however Garrett was too scared to ride on one...maybe next year??

Garrett at the annual Movie Night in Champlin.

It's a GIRL! Welcome Leah Grace

2009-08-13T17:05:00.000-07:00

Garrett is a big brother now! Sister Leah Grace arrived August 6th at 4:32pm weighing 6lbs 12oz & 20inches long!!! Garrett will now be sharing his blog with little sister Leah...enjoy!

Leah's first time in her crib.

Getting ready to go home from the hospital

Big brother and lil sister going home

Garrett loves giving Leah kisses

She has Daddy's hair

First bath at home

Look at all that hair!

Here are a few older pictures too! Garrett at the Anoka County Fair

Favorite part of the fair!

Garrett also recently got a swingset.

Garrett loves the swing

We recently went to a Wedding. Garrett showed off his moves on the dance floor!

July 2009

2009-07-13T08:46:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I'm enjoying the summer and keeping busy. Here I am in my sandbox.

Mom's friend, Jen, came to visit in June. She's now my friend too...anyone that plays with me is my "friend." I was sad when she had to leave.

Changes are starting! Mom & Dad have kicked me out of my crib and bought me a "big boy bed." It's been about a month now and I'm finally starting to get the hang of this. It's still a work in progress. I like the idea of being able to get out of bed on my own (at any time of the night or day). I also thought I could play with my toys in my room at anytime...as a result my room is now toyless!

Like I said, I'm still adjusting to this new change...

Summertime means I get to go to the beach in Maple Grove

Grandma and Grandpa Hall babysat me one evening at their house...boy did we have fun!

Bread in hand, we drove to the santuary to feed the geese.

Grandma and Grandpa always wear me out!

4th of July 2009. I had the All American Dessert...Apple Pie with Ice Cream!

Uncle Mark and Mindi bought a house close to mine. Now I get to visit them at their new house! I love their big backyard, swingset and sandbox! I am always asking Mom if we can go to Mark and Mindi's house!

Last weekend we went to their house for dinner. Mindi's relatives were also there. I liked playing with Matthew and Norah.

My favorite game...RUN and RACE!

Happy Father's Day DAD!

2009-06-20T12:06:00.000-07:00

This blog is dedicated to my Dad. It's a way to say "Thank You" and show my appreciation for all that he has done for me! Enjoy!

Thanks Dad for holding me and getting up in the middle of the night when I needed you. Thanks for being calm when Mom wasn't.

Thanks for hanging out with me on weekends.

Thanks for reading to me.

Thanks for feeding me...and then changing my diapers.

Thanks for taking me down to the farm and showing me all the tractors.

Thanks for taking me swimming, even when I didn't think it was such a good idea.

Thanks for sharing your food. (And thank you for taking care of me in the morning before work so mom could sleep in)

Thanks for taking me on outings like the Holidazzle Parade.

Thanks for pulling me around in the sled during the winter.

Thanks for going on rides with me when Mom can't.

Thanks for posing in silly pictures with me.

Thanks for showing me how to drive...ok maybe not yet.

Thanks for keeping me entertained when there was no entertainment.

Thanks for taking me Trick-or-Treating!

Thanks for playing toys with me.

Thanks for taking me sledding and encouraging me when I get scared.

But most of all, thanks for being the "Super Dad" that you are!

Love, Garrett & Mom

Parades, Cows and Tractors

2009-06-15T18:42:00.000-07:00

Hi! I had a busy week. I enjoyed my first parade on Friday in Champlin. I enjoyed eating the candy I caught.
The sirens were very loud. I got a little scared. Went I got home from the parade, Mark and Mindi babysat me. Thanks guys for coming over so Mom and Dad could go out!

Saturday we drove down to the farm to see everyone.

Mom and Dad let me sit in the tractors several times.

Checking out the cows...

Sunday morning, I worked up the courage to go into the barn and see the baby cows.

I enjoyed watching the baby cows drinking their milk.

What can I say, it was a long weekend!

I don't get it, they say this is corn, but where's the corn?! I decided it needed to be harvested. Sorry Grandpa.

Happy June

2009-06-06T11:14:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Here I am just hanging out one morning watching some cartoons

I love corn on the cob. I especially like to help Dad husk the corn.

I visited the Christenson's recently. We played so much, we all needed a bath to clean up.

MMmmm, push ups!

Lately, I like to put Mom and Dad's shoes on

I have such a cool name!

Happy May!

2009-05-18T19:47:00.000-07:00

Happy May everyone! I've been busy playing in my backyard now that the weather is nice!

Earlier this month, I went with Dad to Madelia and got to visit Great-Grandma and Grandpa!

Me having fun with the packaging that came with Mom and Dad's new computer.

A visit to Hutch...come on grandpa FASTER!

Grandma Hall's Tulips

Grandma showed me the baby rabbitts that were nesting nearby

Mom & Dad decided to build me a sandbox.

Time to fill it up with sand!

I also got to see the trucks on display in Champlin.

The Halls came to visit on Sunday. Uncle Doug played with me in the sand box

I love it when Dad mows the lawn. I like to help.

The Bunny is Here!

2009-04-20T11:18:00.000-07:00

Happy 2009 Easter everyone! The Easter Bunny hid my Easter Basket in Chase's kennel...silly rabbit!

Road trip to Hutch to see the Grandparents...me at the Crow River

We also stopped at the santuary and fed the deer, geese, ducks and birds!

Grandpa Hall got out his riding lawn mower for me. Unfortunately, I got a little scared by the loud noise and wanted off!

Meanwhile at home, I've been enjoying the warm weather outside. Mom even suggested I take a nap in my play house. Chase also thought it was a good idea!

No, I didn't really take a nap, but it looked good for the camera!

Let me introduce you to my "friend." Grandma Hall bought me this funny-looking guy. I like to give him a piggy-back ride, brush his teeth and play tug-of-war with him with Chase.

I even help him go down the slide

Everyone should have a "friend" like him

Now, back to Easter Celebration...here I am opening my Easter gift from Grandma Hall

Going to my Grandparents house means all new (actually really old) toys to play with. It doesn't take me long to make a MESS!

Note the corn on the cob! I have a thing for corn, so part of my Easter present was a cob of corn. I love taking off the kernels and scooping them up in my trucks.

Uncle Mark helped me find the Easter eggs

Found one!

The Easter Egg hunt didn't last long...the water barrel was way more interesting!

Here Grandma, I'll water your flowers!

Now for the videos..The Garrett Dance!

Learning to count...listen closely (sorry for the glare)

The Easter Bunny hid 2 raisins inside each egg.

In need of a sandbox

2009-04-07T18:47:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. I keep hinting to my parents that I need a sandbox! For now, I found that a dirt pile in my backyard is just as good.

You should see my pants when I'm done playing!

Last weekend, I went to Cho Cho Bob's Train Store. It was amazing! Trains were everywhere.

Last weekend, I also went out to eat at Bucca's Restaurant with Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa Hall, Mark and Mindi. Thankfully, I brought along my patience. It was a long wait for the food, but it sure was good!

Til Next time..

New Arrivals!

2009-03-20T18:01:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Lately we've had a lot of new arrivals...including SPRING!

Mom decided to put all my backyard toys on the deck. That way I have easy access to them and don't have to put my shoes on and get all dirty!

Mom & I took a trip to Hutch last week...Grandma's Easter decorations

I especially liked her Easter train

This is Grandma Hall's cat, he's not too fond of me...he always runs away

Grandma & Grandpa got out their swing for me too!

My spring boots!

Grandma & Grandpa let me watch TV while I eat :>

Grandpa's pumping out the water and wanted to show me how it works, but I got a little scared

Here's Mom's newest arrival..a Mini Van! Dad is still adjusting to this new arrival however...

Spring time means New Baby Chicks too!

While in Hutch, we stopped at the Runnings Store and I got to see lots and lots of baby chicks!

Of course, I couldn't resist the John Deere Columbine!

Or the dump truck...

Or the tractor lawn mower

Expanding language

2009-03-14T19:14:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! The weather is finally warming up, which means spending more time outside! At last!

Mom keeps telling me she's amazed at how my language is developing lately. I'm starting to say a few two word sentences and am constantly repeating everything Mom & Dad say...even when Mom calls Dad "Honey..." I say "Honey" too!

Mom is getting into a routine of taking me to the library now. I really enjoy going to the library & checking out books. We read the books over and over and over...

Other news...I am getting better about being dropped off at daycare. Not to say I don't whine and get real "Clingy" but I don't have my meltdowns like I used to. In fact, when I go to the daycare at LifeTime Fitness, I actually enjoy it and don't look back after Mom leaves.

Mom also keeps talking about moving me into a "big boy bed" in the near future. I'll keep you posted on how this all goes down.

Not too many pictures this time...Mom's still working on taking more pictures

Here are some older pictures of my actual birthday, March 1st. I got to open Mom and Dad's presents. Grandma and Grandpa Hall even surprised me and celebrated my birthday with me.

For my birthday, we went to Broadway Pizza and I got to eat fries! MMmmm...

Then dessert of course!

I don't get to spend much time with Mom and Dad lately b/c Dad's always at work...something about tax season...but yesterday we all went to the Mall and out to eat at Applebees!

Grandma & Grandpa Hall surprising me on my birthday!

My 2nd Birthday Party!

2009-02-22T18:59:00.000-08:00

I'm turning TWO! On Sunday, I celebrated with friends and family.

Balloons!

I received lots of great presents!

I'm getting this whole

"unwrapping" thing figured out...

Harley & Rylan joined in on the fun!

So busy playing, I didn't get a nap that day, which meant bedtime at 6:30! I was so exhausted!

Cake Time...John Deere tractor of course!

The tractor had to come off

MMmmm...cake

Even Harley enjoyed a piece

We had to burn off our sugar some how

Boy Time!

23 Months

2009-02-04T16:27:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Here are a few of my latest pics...I've gone sledding with Mom and Dad a few times. This picture is taken from our neighbor's house. I refused to go down the hill without my fire truck

My second visit to the MOA

Dora & Boots!

My favorite ride was the Cho Cho train...I went on it twice!

Sledding in January

Being a couch potato

I sure wish it would warm up so I can play outside more!

My first trip to the MN Zoo

I liked the fish the best!

The waterfalls in the petting zoo area scared me though

Hello...Bye...Hello...Bye...

Sledding by myself for the 1st time

See you soon...

Happy 2009!

2009-01-08T07:45:00.000-08:00

Sorry, it's been awhile since my last blog. Mom's neglected my website. So here's an update since Christmas...

A family pic of me and the Guyer family on Christmas Eve

Uncle Sam and I are enjoying a truck book

Here's one of many Christmas gifts I received from Santa this year. Lots of trucks, tractors and trains!

My favorite "non-present" was a cob of corn. Mom and Dad say I'm obsessed with corn...I can talk to you about corn and cows ALL day!

New Years Day was spent with the Christensen family in Jordan. I loved playing with Olivia and "Big Tommy."

I don't do well with pictures lately (maybe that's why Mom doesn't have many pictures to post lately?)...pictures take too long...I'm outa here!

Nothing like a little Dad time!

An old mattress at Grandma and Grandpa Hall's house entertained me for hours!

Can't wait til Spring, so I can take my tractor outside

Playing at the Christensen's house

Santa is coming!

2008-12-16T09:40:00.000-08:00

I'm trying to be a good boy so Santa comes with presents...

I'm not sure what I should ask for...

Maybe a new book?

Another dog?

Definitely a new tractor!

How about my own Merry-go-round?

Or a pink car?

Definitely think a puppy is a good idea!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Happy Turkey Day!

2008-11-25T11:28:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving was great! I spent time with the "Halls" and the "Guyers."

Grandma Hall took me outside to play!

And a visit with Grandpa Hall just wouldn't be the same without a bus ride!

Meanwhile, down on the farm I got my first Combine ride with Grandpa Guyer!

Look at all that corn!

Here's a few of Mom's favorite videos...enjoy!

I say "No" to everything still. Mom & Dad find it rather amusing!

Halloween!

2008-11-13T10:27:00.000-08:00

My rain jacket is so cool! I would wear it to bed if Mom let me.

This is my latest toy that my neighbor gave to me. I love it! Thanks Mary!

Gymnastics time! Mom is taking me to Gleason's Gymnastics again this year. The trampolines are still pretty scary for me though.

My favorite activity is the big pit with all the blocks. I like to go with my neighbor, Kyle (seen on right). I even say "Kyle" now

Halloween was awesome this year. I first stopped at Tricia's house. I thought I was going trick-or-treating, not to daycare!

Mom & Dad doubted me. They weren't sure how I would do this Halloween, but I proved them wrong. What's so hard about ringing a door bell, taking someone's candy and waving good-bye anyway?

I love Halloween!

MMmmm Candy!

Chase didn't like me running over his tail..

Fall Festivities

2008-10-28T10:50:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I've been busy lately. Here's some new pics of my festivities.

I went to "Zoo Boo" at Como Zoo last week. There were lots of kids and adults there in costumes.

My costume this year is "Thomas the Train"

Who knew, Thomas would be here too?

Ready for Trick-or-Treating!

Playing outside

Mom & Dad recently tore down my deck. I got to play outside all day with everyone

Uncle Mark and I went in the dumpster

Last few pictures of the deck. I spent a lot of time playing on this deck, we're sad to see it go.

Stay tuned to see pics of my new deck...

First experience with Play-Dough

Holy Cows!

2008-10-16T06:54:00.000-07:00

I went down to the farm last weekend and saw Grandma & Grandpa Guyer.

I was fascinated with the cows.

Holy cows! They were so close and so BIG!

I also got to see Great Grandma!

Dad's showing me how to drive

Future farmer?

Here's Grandpa's new toy. A little bigger than my toy tractors :>

Grandpa's cats

Still keeping an eye on those cows.

I liked to watch the cows from inside too

Got apples?

19 months

2008-10-06T12:19:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! It's been awhile since Mom has posted. I was sick with a cold and fever ALL last week! I was pretty miserable. But I'm finally back to my usual fun and loving self again!

TTrains are my latest fascination. I like to look at pictures of trains in catalogs. Then I tell Mom & Dad which ones I want...:>

My new blanket

I like to help feed Chase

CHO CHO TRAINS!

Shopping at Alvertville Mall. I'd rather play than shop though!

Monkey see monkey do!

I went shopping with Mom's friend, Jen too.

Here's my playhouse in my backyard

Bbbrrrr! It's getting cold outside.

Here's my new hat and shoes!

Mom please!!! No more pictures!

Ok, maybe just one more :>

til next time...

Visiting the Grandparents

2008-09-14T17:57:00.000-07:00

Last Friday, Mom and I went to Hutch for the day. I got to play with Grandma's water barrel.

Grandma has a lot of bird baths for me to play with too!

I liked Grandma's frog too

The highlight of the day was Grandpa's bus!

He even took me for a ride

This is a picture of my swollen thumb. I got stung by a bee when I was playing outside on the deck. Mom heard me crying, but didn't understand what had happened until I showed her my hand, which still had the stinger in it. Mom gave me lots of hugs and kisses that day :>

She even let me lick the cake batter!

1 1/2 years old!

2008-09-02T10:09:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it? I'm a year and a half now! Mom can't believe how fast I've grown. I'm working on talking now. I can say words like, "Chase, " "dog," "up," "down," "Mom," "Dad," "tractors," "bubbles," "cho cho" (for train), and "hot."

Recently, we got together for a visit with the Guyer family. This is Rylan and his Mom, Julie.

Here's Aunt Kim!

The rest of the pictures are from the State Fair. I wasn't too sure about the fair. First, we got stuck on the bus for a long time (my patience was put to the test), then they closed the barns so I didn't get to see all the animals! Mom felt bad for me...but once I found out they had tractors everything was alright!

TRACTORS!

TRACTORS!

TRACTORS!

Are you sick of tractor pictures yet?

I put a quarter in him, but he still wont get up!

Mom is always finding things where they don't belong...