Family Time (September)

September was quite a busy month for the Guard gang. We traveled to Florida, Maryland, and Virginia. We were in Florida Labor Day weekend for my Grandmother's funeral. The day after we got back, Mitchell drove to Maryland for his Grandmother's funeral. The following weekend, we were back in Maryland for Mitchell's cousins' wedding and a long overdue visit to the farm. Though some of the occassions were sad, it was great to be with family so much. Now that we're back on the East Coast, we'd love for any family to come visit us :)

Trent nawing on a corn cob. He looks a bit confused.

The boys with their Uncle Matt and Aunt Laura in Florida.

Me and the boys with their Aunt Laura and Grandpa in Florida.

Trent getting some lovin' from Grandma at Katie's wedding in Maryland.

Gentry LOVED tagging along with his cousins Garner and Will. And they were so sweet and patient with him :)

Gentry and Daddy roasting hot dogs at the camp fire at Great Aunt Nancy's cabin in Maryland.

Aunt Esther and Uncle Michael with Gentry and Trent with Uncle Jeremiah. And of course the dogs had to be in the picture.

Aunt Amanda getting her baby Trent time :)

Great Uncle Ronn's still got it!

Trent flirting with Great-great Aunt Jane and Great Aunt Nancy.

Gentry Goes to School

Gentry started going to "school" back in August. He goes to one of the Child Development Centers on base at Camp Lejeune. He attends the Toddler Playgroup on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I was a little worried that he would have a hard time adjusting since he'd been through so many changes in the past few months (new brother, leaving CA, living in VA, moving to NC). However, he went right in and really enjoyed his first day. I wanted to get a picture of him and his teacher Ms. Darlene, but it was a bit crazy at drop off.

I've learned to use my time wisely while Gentry is at school. I usually run errands and such after dropping him off. It is much easier to be productive when you only have one child to tote around!

Even though it is called "Toddler Playgroup" it is just like preschool. They have lesson plans and topics they focus on each week. For instance, last week he learned all about birds. This week it was bears. A few weeks back it was about the farm. Gentry was very excited to tell all about Pap-pap's barn, Pap-pap's tractor, and Pap-pap's cows :) Ms. Darlene told me anytime he saw a barn, cow, or tractor, that Gentry would shout out "Pap-pap's _______!!"

Our big boy on his first day of preschool.

August 25, 2011

August

Some pics from the month of August (yes, I'm a little behind, sorry!):

Trent in his outfit from Aunt Laura & Uncle Matt

Cool man Trent :) Just hanging out on the porch while Gentry "mows" the front yard.

Trent rolled over for the first time: August 2, 2011!!

Here he goes!

Trent playing in his exersaucer for the first time. He LOVES it!

Gentry decided the exersaucer was the perfect place for him to play as well. Silly kid!

Trent's ready for wedding season. He's been to 4 weddings this summer!

Gentry was first in line for a cupcake from the wedding "cake"

Mommy and Trent at a friend's wedding in Summerville, NC

Slobbery Trent with Nonnie (Nana) at a wedding in Richmond, VA

Sisters <3

Trent hanging out in the kitchen while Mommy cooks dinner. Notice the fingers in the mouth and the other hand holding his ear?

My boys hanging out during Hurricane Irene. I love these guys! I'm so blessed.

Happy little man after church.

Here's the process of Trent rolling over. He's become a pro. He even uses his feet to steer himself.

Still holding on to one foot.

Almost there!

Yay! So proud of himself :)

Rolling is officially his mode of transportation...for now.

July Fun

July was quite a busy month. We started the month our with a quick trip to Yorktown, VA for Trent's baptism (see previous post). The day we got back from that trip, my friend Chari, who I used to teach with back in VA, came to visit for a few days. Gentry really enjoyed all the extra attention. Next up was the Waagner Family Reunion. We were so excited that the reunion was at Topsail Island which just happens to be 5 minutes from our new house!

Gentry being silly with Daddy.

The Waagner brothers and sisters at their best :)

We are so blessed to have such a happy baby. Always smiling :)

Gentry showing up his shades before heading to the beach.

Uh oh, are we going to have a thumb sucker on our hands?? Let's hope not!

Building up those neck muscles, but still smiling.

Getting to be a strong boy!

I love how it looks like Gentry is telling Trent something important and Trent is listening intently.

My sweet boys :)

This is what happens when Gentry wakes up at 5 a.m. This particular day, Daddy got up with him and when I came down for my "shift" this is what I found: Daddy sleeping and Gentry making a mess.

Trent with 'Aunt' Chari.

Building all those neck muscles is hard work! Poor thing needed a rest.

Trent's Baptism Weekend

It was kind of planned last minute, but we went back home to Yorktown, VA to have Trent baptized 4th of July weekend. We were very fortunate that so many family members could make it. We really appreciated all those that traveled, especially on the holiday weekend. We spent the entire weekend hanging out with family and it was GREAT! Here are just a few pics of the weekend and special occasion:

Grandma has the magic touch :)

Trent getting baptized. Same church that Mitchell and I were married in and that Gentry was baptized in. He also were the same outfit that Daddy and Gentry wore.

Receiving the blessing.

Mommy, Daddy, Aunt Esther with Trent, and Uncle Michael.

With the Pastor and Vicar who baptized Trent.

Proud Aunt Esther and Uncle Michael (who came in all the way from CA).

All the Guard relatives who made the trip for this special occasion.

Jeff, Nana, Mommy with Trent, Daddy, Aunt Laura, and Grampa.

In case you were looking for Gentry, he wanted nothing to do with the pictures.

Trent's 2nd cousin, Garrett. Guess he has the special touch, too.

Gentry loved playing with his cousin (3rd) Kevin. They were taking a break here.

Worn out from all the festivities of the weekend.

Saying goodbye to Aunt Esther. Trent will be much bigger next time he sees her.

Once again, thank you to everyone who came to this special event. We are so blessed to have so many love us.

Gentry's First "Haircut"

Okay, so it may not constitute as an actual haircut. It was more like a first trim. Anyhow, it was the first time Gentry's hair had ever been snipped off :)

We noticed it was getting a little shaggy around the ears and the back of his neck. So while Daddy was visiting for the weekend we decided it was time for the first haircut. It was May 30, 2011.

*You might have to look closely to see the before and after differences.

If you look at the top of his ear, you can see the hair hanging over it.

A bit of a better view of the "shagginess."


We found out that Mommy isn't very good with the scissors...

So Daddy took over and did the rest.