New Adventures

Not much has been going on. I just wanted to add the most recent photos.
I went to a consignment sale last week and found this cute little rocking chair. Gentry really seems to like it.


I was trying to take a picture of Gentry holding a sign that read: "Happy Birthday Grandma, I love you!" but I couldn't get him to sit still long enough.


So, I tried it this way. And...


Then Gentry decided he wanted to eat the paper.


And finally, he'd had enough and decided he wanted to leave.


We've been having some nice weather, so we took Gentry to the park down by the lake (just down the street from our house). They have these big disks that are swings. Gentry seemed to like them.


However, he wasn't so sure about being on it by himself.


You can see his top teeth here! They're coming through so quickly. He's got two top teeth and two bottom teeth; all four came in within about 2 weeks of each other.


Daddy's turn to swing with Gentry. Gentry likes swinging with Daddy because Daddy goes super high!


We went to our friend Kennadi's first birthday party last weekend. It was a very warm day (in the 80's). Gentry's sitting on Daddy's shoulders so he can watch Kennadi blow out her candle.


Gentry standing ALL BY HIMSELF!! I think walking is just around the corner...

Full of Laughter

Just before I went to Zumba last Thursday night, Gentry was in the best mood. All I was doing was making faces at him and this is what Daddy got on camera....



He's got the best little laugh :) We love it!


There were a few warm days last week, so we went to the beach.


Gentry loves playing in the sand.


We went to see the Silent Drill Team and The Commadant's Own (band) perform last Friday. Gentry really enjoyed watching the band. He wasn't very interested in the drill team, but that could have something to do with the fact that it was silent...

He looks so grown up sitting on the bleachers all by himself!

(No worries, Daddy was right behind him holding onto his overalls).

It's so hard to believe that in just over a month Gentry will be a year old. These past 11 months have flown by so quickly. I wish I could slow time down. Gentry is turning into such a little boy. He loves to make noises with his mouth; eventually, they will be car noises I'm sure.

He's also gotten himself into a bit of trouble. This morning I came in to get him out of his crib and I was so happy to see him until I saw....that he had completely chewed the side of the railing! (I'll add a pic once I take one with the camera; I don't know how to upload it from my phone). Oh, I was livid! I know it's silly to be angry over such a small thing, but that was one expensive crib that we are hoping will last a LONG time. I know that once I look back on it, I will smile every time I see those little bite marks on the wood and remember my boy as such the cute baby he is. However, I don't think that moment will be any time soon.

I'm sure this is just the beginning of what is to come....boys sure are busy! We couldn't ask for a happier baby. We are constantly being told how much he smiles and how happy he always seems to be. It feels great to hear these things. Good thing Gentry's got Mitchell laid back temper :) However, he can get mad quickly and doesn't hold back in letting me know he wants something...guess he gets this from his Mommy??

Busy, Busy Boy

Gentry is changing so much these days! He is getting closer to walking and has his first tooth coming through! He's also figured out how to scream very loudly. It's something we're supposed to "ignore" but it's really hard. I hope our neighbors can't hear him. He's got quite the little temper. Wonder where he gets that from?? :)
We were lucky enough to have my cousin, Jordan, come visit last week. We had so much fun and Gentry really enjoyed all the extra attention. While she was here we went up to LA and went to a taping of The Price is Right! How exciting is that?! We went with a group of 15 girls from my neighborhood. One of the girls in our group got called to "Come on down!" and even made it all the way to the showcase showdown. Unfortunately, her luck ran out there. The show airs April 15th, so be sure to tune in and look for the group of women in red shirts.
We also went down to the beach in Oceanside and walked around. It was a little chilly so unfortunately, no tan :(
On Jordan's last day here, we went to the San Diego Zoo. I'm so glad we renewed our membership. It's the perfect place to take guests. And with Gentry getting older, he's starting to take interest in some of the animals.


So proud of himself. He's getting pretty good at pushing that thing around.


He's loves to bang his toys together. If it can make noise, he's happy.


We had a nice day so Gentry and I went walking down at Oceanside Beach and walked all the way to the Oceanside Harbor. There's that silly tongue again!

At first I thought this pelican was fake because it was letting people get so close to him. Don't be fooled...he's real! I went back about a week later with Jordan and he was in his same spot.

Just hanging out after church.

Jordan and I are ready to "Come on down!"

Our shirts read, "The only Marine Hunkier than my husband....is Drew!"

Of course, Jordan's said "cooler than my cousin"

And the back of our shirts.

We took Jordan to the San Diego Zoo. Gentry enjoyed checking out the monkeys.

Gentry took a nice spill Thursday morning at fellowship and wound up with a nasty scratch/bruise on the corner of his right eye. He took it like a champ and hardly shed a tear. Tough little boy!

From the side. Surprisingly, it's almost completely healed.

Here's one of the first times Gentry pushed his walker toy across the room. He was so proud of himself.

February Happenings

These are just a few pictures of what's been going on around here lately. We went to a friend's house for the Super Bowl and Gentry just thought it was great that there were dogs his size!


Gentry petting Bentley. Finally, a doggie his size :)


"A Valentine's package from Grammy! I can't wait to rip it open and see what's inside!!!"



That tongue of his is always hanging out.

"Hello in there?"

Thanks Grammy for my wonderful presents :)

Gentry giving Evan a love pat. We did not plan to dress them this way. The Rash's showed up for dinner and the boys had the exact same outfit on!

Still boys! Gentry, 9 months, Evan 5.5 months

We went to a friend's 1st birthday party on Valentine's Day. Gentry had a blast crawling around in the grass and swinging. It was the perfect weather for a day at the park.

Daddy throwing him up in the air.

My Little Hokie Valentine...so sweet!

Family photo at the park on Valentine's Day

Gentry's first visit to the beach (for 2010, that is).

He liked to eat the sand...

A close up of him after getting a nice handful of sand.

I was surprised that he wanted to get wet. The water is freezing here! He actually didn't seem to mind. I think this picture caught his initial shock, but he didn't cry or get upset. He actually starting laughing. That is until this happened....

The wave knocked him over! We had to leave after this b/c since he was soaked form head to toe and it wasn't very warm out. Next time I know to bring extra clothes and a bigger towel. I guess we've got a beach bum on our hands!

This was when I first sat Gentry down in the sand. I don't think he knew what to do. He couldn't figure out why he couldn't keep hold of the sand. Silly boy!

World Ag Expo

I figured since it was my idea to go to the World Ag Expo all the way up in Tulare, CA; I would save my wife the agony and create the post for her. Hopefully, ya'll like it as much as you like Allie's posts...

My beautiful wife and I woke up around 0415. We got Gentry into the car and were on the road by 0500. With a 4 1/2 hour drive north and a pit stop for breakfast, we made it to the Expo around 1000. Gentry did great during the long car ride.

My Guard genes really showed because I had everything planned out. Of course, we went to the Farm Credit Dairy Center first and checked out all of the latest and greatest technology in the industry. We saw the DeLaval's robotic milker, a full size rotary parlor display, and a double 12 herringbone parlor. Then we went to Gentry's favorite part of the show, the tractors. He loved them! The expo filled more than 60 acres so we did a lot of walking. At the expo, they also had an antique tractor barn, a kids Ag explorer barn, and international Ag business barn. We stayed at the expo all the way up to the closing at 1600 and then we were back on the road home.

It was a great day! (Allie agrees with me)

The DeLaval robotic milker. It can be yours for the low, low price of $300,000.


The computer and robotic arm that does all of the work.


Gentry on his first tractor. Of course, it was going to be a Case IH.


"Look at me, Mom. I'm a big boy!"


This is my new desktop picture. I love it!


Gentry and me up in the Case IH combine. All of the large tractors have a "buddy seat". You know farming is a family ordeal when they put two seats in the tractors.





Pictures of some of the tractors and equipment at the show. I know, I know... I took pictures of John Deere and CAT tractors.



This is one crazy machine. No more trimming the tree tops from a ladder.


Gentry's Offical "Not Offical ID" World Ag Expo ID.


Allie was amazed by this. I'll let you figure out what it is. And it's not a big smoke pit; however it could be used for that.

POSTED BY MITCHELL (not allie like it says below)