Home 2 months already...

I know it isn't difficult adjusting to the warm sun, plenty of attention and a lot of loving. Garrett is now 17 months and taking more control of his surroundings. It truly amazes me to watch him develop into this little explorative toddler. We just recently celebrated mother's day and I couldn't have gotten a better gift from him. I looked up from my book just long enough to spot Garrett walking toward me. His arms were flailing and his silly laughter resonating throughout... But he did it out of the clear blue and was so proud of himself. Where is the camera when you need it. Truly a great mother's day!!!

We have been spending our free time in the pool and heading to the beach. School gets out this week and we have been getting ready for some weekend trips we have scheduled. Garrett and Jordan have a lot of fun playing at the beach. We often pack a picnic dinner and head down late in the day so that Chris can meet us after work. The car is usually very quiet on the drive home with 2 sleeping kids in the back. Bonus!!!

Won't deny that we haven't been spending our time watching a few games. Keeping our fingers crossed for the big win in the end, but win or lose... We will always wear our "B" with pride.


Jordan spends most of her days in the pool or in any body of water. We think she is part fish and she calls herself the mermaid. Speaking of fish... Jordan caught her first fish off the beach this past weekend. Poor fish. Everyone that walked near us got an introduction to dinner. She was equally interested in catching the sand fleas for bait. We were grateful we didn't have to go through the "why" series when we couldn't bring them home as pets.


As for Garrett... Well he has has reached the 50% for height and weight... Far cry from when we brought him home and he wasn't even on the charts. His hair is growing in fast and we are amazed that it is so light in color. We thought he had black/brown hair when we first met. It didn't take too many baths to reveal the blond locks. Who would have known!

He still eats a tremendous amount of sand at the beach and keeps the diaper changes interesting. It is very difficult keeping him out of the water. He is
a true water bug. This has amazed us most because of his initial response to the tub and water in general.

The days we spend at the beach... Or hanging out by our pool... It is hard to not smile. I have so much catching up to do... I want to do it while I can!! I never take my time for granted.

In the mornings when Jordan comes into our room and we hang out and watch Clifford and have our morning sippy cup and I have my coffee... Garrett is now joining us in our morning ritual... He is a bit more active. Always trying to distract us and make us laugh... But the energy fills my heart and makes me realize NOW the road I was suppose to be on. The road that was so difficult to find so long ago... Has finally lead me to the happiness I now receive. How lucky we are!





Go Sox!!!