Fall Photo Shoot

Happy 29th Birthday to ME!

Today I turned 29. I woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed and told Brennan, "honey, you don't understand, I really don't feel 29, I feel like I am 21." He said, "I do understand, I feel the exact same way!" I don't think I am one who's afraid to turn 30 or anything like that, I just can't believe I have been on this earth for 29 years. I confirmed with my mom today that I WAS the cutest baby every born (ha ha ha). I was born at Cottonwood hospital at 3:01 am and weighed in at 6 lbs. 11 oz. Mom said she was in the hall in a makeshift "room," because there was no "room for her at the inn," and I was in the nursery until around 11 am. She said she was dying to get me and hold me, but all the babies had to stay in the nursery until there was an actual hospital room for us to be in with our moms. I do remember my mom telling me over the years that there was so much confusion and it was such a packed hospital, that she wasn't sure she even got the right baby!!! Ha ha ha, joking of course. Anyone that knows my mom, knows that I take on many of her physical traits, and even some of her personality traits as well!!! I love you Mom! Thanks for loving me more than "any baby has ever been loved," and thanks for bringing me into this world. I can't wait to see what the next 29 years will bring.

Geddy at 11 Months!

Geddy is 11 months old today. Wow! He is a joy and a wonder. He has multiplied our happiness by hundredfold - and we had our fair share of happiness before he was here!


Here's a summary of all the MANY things he can do...
Words: (in order of frequency)
Papa, Dada, Puppy, Diaper (sounds like it at least), Num Num, Gabba (sounds like grandpa), Bubble, Hi, Mama
Actions:
clapping, pointing, knocking, waving, crawling at lightning speeds, shaking his head "no," standing alone for a few seconds, and taking a few steps!
Foods:
Chocolate and sweets, applesauce, chicken and ground turkey, raw tomatoes, strawberries, peaches, spaghetti, rice, crackers, bread
Redeeming Qualities (according to the parents):
Very good sleeper, snuggler, doesn't mind getting his face wet and wiped off and doesn't mind water in his eyes, silly laugh and smile, happy and silly boy.