Many people have been asking us for some video of the little man walking. Here is a cute one. He loves Bill's belt and loves to walk around with it. However, sometimes this means that he steps on it an falls. Anyways. Walking, it is a learning process.
So we have been kind of busy lately. Two weeks ago Garrett had surgery and recieved tubes in both of his ears. He did great and recovered very quickly. However, I do have to say that the it is one of the sadest days to see your little baby in a hospital gown. The doctor said that we got him in just in time, his left ear drum was about to rupture.
So the very next day, Garrett decided to show us his stuff. I went to sit him down and he went after my diet coke. It took about 5 steps before relying on the recliner. Maybe he like his Mommy and has a love for the diet coke, either that or he just enjoyed the shinny can. I think it was the can.
Ok. So then on Sunday, Garrett was really cranky and started running a fever and slobering everywhere. I looked into his mouth and discovered he started to cut a tooth. Unfortunately, it has not come in yet, however it is still inching its' way out.
We decided to get a camcorder, thank you Grandma & Grandpa. They said they couldn't miss Garrett's first steps. So we are excited and are supposed recieve it in the mail this week. Hopefully we will figure it out and post some videos soon. I know that you will have just as much fun watching him as we do. Stay tuned.
Also, many birthdays in the past few weeks or so. Just wanted to say Happy Birthday to Dad, Grandma Mauch (Bill's Grandma), Rebekah and Alexis.
Today we went and had family portraits done. If you are interested in any please let us know we have lots. We are really excited about how they turned out. It has taken us a long time to get some cute professional just baby pictures. Finally my Mommy wish has come true!
Here are a few pictures from the photo shoot today. I am not very good at the live scrolling fancy stuff apparently so you will have to do with a link to the slide show. 
http://s396.photobucket.com/albums/pp49/dwolek_photos/?albumview=slideshow
Bill has been wanting to get Garrett some "boy toys". On Sunday I took Garrett to Toys-R-Us to find an outdoor swing. We decided to go around the toys and found a new truck for Garrett. I found a few that were fun, however most that Garrett liked were 2+ so I decided to be a good Mom and only go for the ones that were age appropriate. However, he didn't like any of them. He actually had an opinion. When giving him an option he clearly chose one over the other. He found one that is a fire engine it lights up and moves by itself. Garrett loves it!!!! He played forever with it. And this is now his new favorite toy. He tries to drive the truck, even when it is trying to move on its own. It is really funny and so much fun to know that he is getting an opinion. Anyways, here is a picture of Garrett and his new truck. 
Oh we also found the fun in folding laundry. Garrett loves the sheets and playing peek-a-boo! 
I'm Gonna get you!!! Mommy was guarding the dog bowl so that Garrett did not get into it. Cute picture though! 
Well we have been busy bees lately. Garrett is officially 9 months old, can you believe that. He is pulling up on everything and walking around with the assistance of toys on wheels. It will not be long before he is walking on his own. He has now started finger food so we are busy experiementing with what he likes and doesn't like. We know that Ham with Gravy is definately out....YUCK! Oh yeah, he is also into everything...and I mean everything. A few weeks ago he discovered the dog's water bowl. Let's just say water was everywhere and it was now bathtime. He has also discover playing with Ruby and he loves to have her lick his face. 
If you haven't heard we have started new adventures with vehicles. Bill sold the bug, yes that is correct he sold his pride and joy. About a month ago Bill informed me that he listed the bug on his favorite website the Samba.com and it sold! With the money from the sale, Bill was able to revisit his youth and purchase a 1988 Yamaha 1200 VMax. And for those of you who I am speaking a foriegn language, it is a motorcycle. It is is great condition and only had 13,000 miles on it. It was definitely a steal. With the left over money he purchased the old beat up truck that has been parked next door to us for the last two years. With a little, I mean a lot of elbow grease (and by that I mean that he was up to his elbows in grease) and a few trips to the mechanic, it is finally up and running. Bill has started his adventures to make over a new vehicle a 1979 Chevy pick up truck. At the moment it will do for rainy days and trips back and forth to daycare on the days I work late. All I have to say is Boys and their Toys. Bill always likes a project.
As for me, well school started last Monday and we have been busy ever since. For the most part wedding planning is going well. Progressing at least... I ordered my dress, picked Bridesmaid dresses, found a florist and we are working on a band or DJ and a rehersal dinner location. Wow, seems like I a lot but it is slow moving.
If you would like to see the wedding vision, here are some links to let you know how beautiful it will be!
Bridesmaids dresses only in coral, you can change the color to view the dress
http://www.barijay.com/style.php?style=318
Groomsmen in the Destination Suit (aka Kacki suits with coral or fun tie)
http://www.statecollegetux.com/product_info.php?products_id=375
Flowers
http://media.theknot.com/ImageStage/Objects/0019/0025027/large_image.jpg
The location = the Estate House
http://www.cypressgrovepark.com/
