And baby #2 is.....

A BOY!

20 weeks

Thanksgiving 2010

Grampa Genge arrived on Tuesday night for his Thanksgiving visit. We haven't done much, but have enjoyed a nice visit.


Gentry wanted to 'work' like Grampa.


I was in charge of Thanksgiving this year...quite a big task, as most of you know I don't like to cook. I'm very capable of cooking, I just don't enjoy it. I like to eat the food :) I made a 10 lb turkey, stuffing, broccoli casserole, mashed potatoes, rolls, and 2 pumpkin pies. My friend Lianne made sweet potato casserole, macaroni and cheese, gravy, and Ozark berry pie. So we had plenty of delicious food. I was quite surprised at how well it all came together.

Gentry enjoying his Thanksgiving dinner :)
I think his favorite things were the mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.


Two of our friends came to Thanksgiving! Gentry, Casey, Dad/Grampa, Evan, Lianne,and Mitchell (and all our yummy food!)

Marine Ball 2010

Mitchell and I enjoyed a night out when we attended his unit's Marine Corps Birthday Ball a few weeks ago. It was held at the Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego. I look forward to the ball each year, because it means I get to get all dressed up. I was very fortunate that a friend volunteered to do my hair and another friend did my makeup. I was also fortunate to get a free, yes, FREE dress this year. His unit held a ball gown give-away and I actually found something that fit and that I liked. Very lucky!

It was a bit of a rushed evening (my fault), but we had a great time. I already can't wait until next year to do it all over again!


Mitchell and Allie, Marine Ball 2010


My friend, Chrystal and I

Me with my friend and neighbor, Simone

(she is also expecting, due the week after me and is having a girl)

Gentry's 18 Month Check-up

We had Gentry's 18 month well baby check-up this morning. Here are his current stats:
Weight: 23 lbs (14%)
Height: 32 in (45%)

Once again, he is low for weight, but what's new? The doctor wasn't concerned since it's always been that way. She said not to worry until he gets down to 5% or in the negatives. I told her he takes after his Daddy.

Unfortunately, the little guy had to get one shot. He took it like a champ and only cried for a few seconds. He was laughing and playing with the lab tech as soon as we stood him back up.

The doc said it looks as if Gentry has a small sinus infection so she put him on some meds. I'm assuming this is the reason he's been the way he's been lately (not getting much sleep, coughing, runny nose). I just wish when I took him to the doc 2 weeks ago, they would have done something. Hopefully, he'll feel better soon.

Sorry there aren't any new pics. My memory card is corrupted (or so it says) and I'm hesitant to put it in the computer...

Pumpkin Patch

We made two trips to the Pumpkin Patch this year. The first visit was just Gentry and I and we went to a craft fair they were having. Daddy was in the field up in 29 Palms (the desert) so we waited to do the pumpkin part until he got home.

The first visit it was super hot. I think it was about 90! We didn't stay long, but had fun with some friends we ran in to. At least we got a couple pictures with the Shrek themed scarecrows.

The second visit (with Daddy), the weather was completely different. It was chilly and rainy. It wasn't a heavy rain so we were at least able to pick out some pumpkins. Gentry couldn't decide which pumpkin he wanted. Every time we would put his "pick" into the wheelbarrow, he would go to a new pumpkin and try to pick it up.

Mommy and Gentry with Princess Fiona and Puss in Boots (from Shrek).

I was a bit nervous letting Gentry sit there alone. He is so fearless these days, I was sure he was going to jump right off.


Gentry with his first pumpkin...he tried to pick many.


And now he's found another one.

He needed Daddy's help to pick it up.

What a strong lil guy!

Recreation of our pumpkin patch picture from 2009 :)

All tuckered out from his afternoon at the pumpkin patch.

Halloween 2010

We started our evening by going to a friend's house for a cookout. Gentry loved playing outside with all of his friends. After dinner, we came back to our neighborhood so I could take him to see a few of our good friends. Gentry had it easy and rode in the wagon. Daddy stayed home to pass out candy. We had a good amount of trick-or-treaters and passed out all of our candy (we didn't want any left over).

It was funny, Gentry would follow Mitchell to the door and get a big handful of candy and try to put it in a kid's bag. Then he would take the bowl back to the living room and dump it out, pick out what he 'wanted' and try to eat it. He knew there were good things in those bowls that everyone had. We managed to come home with more candy than I was hoping for, oh well.

Mommy and her little giraffe.

Trying to get a picture of Gentry and his friend Kennadi...neither one of them was interested.

Gentry playing with his friends: a train conductor, Little Bo Peep, and a monkey, at the Halloween party.

Cutest giraffe EVER!

Casey luring Gentry to her with candy...

Grandpa Visits

We were lucky and Grandpa was making a delivery in LA, so he swung down and stayed with us for a couple of days. Unfortunately, Mitchell was in the field, so he missed seeing my Dad. However, Gentry and I enjoyed the visit.

Gentry loved playing with Grandpa outside. They went to the park, took a ride on his tractor, took a ride in the wagon, walked up and down the street, and swung in his swing.


Grandpa and Gentry swinging.


He was laughing uncontrollably!


Gentry was checking out Grandpa's beard. I think he liked how scratchy it felt :)

Thank you Dad for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit us. We were glad to have you and can't wait to see you for Thanksgiving!