Better late then Never

I am really bad about blogging when stuff happens around here so I guess I am catching up. Gerret's birthday was may 5th which fell on a Wednesday so he was busy with work and young men's. We were still able to do a little celebrating with some friends, Texas hold em and cake! banana cake of course Gerrets favorite cake.
That weekend we went to a Rangers/ Yankee game with some awesome people at the ranger stadium. I had a surprise for Gerret that he didn't see coming. At the 7th inning stretch they do the birthday announcement on the big screen and he was one of them! He also got a bag of goodies with ranger gear and a hat! He was stoked about it. We had a great night and he enjoyed his present. He's not one to be the center of attention but, he certainly enjoyed it that day and he should!


Love this man SO much

4 th of July!

Hope everyone had a great and safe fourth this year. This is one of my favorite times of the year. the summer warmth being in the sun, barbequing, watermelon and family and friends. We started our day of at our ward breakfast at the park and had the Frisco Mayor speak to us, which was nice and played with Connor on the swings before it go to hot out. I was able to do some shopping for the little man. He is growing so fast, already in 18 month clothes. I was able to find some great sales;) super stoked about that!
We then headed over to my parents for a fun afternoon of pool splashing fun with Ethan and Ella. Connor is loving being in the water and drinking some of the water too;( The kid has probably had about 10 ounces of pool water so far this summer, Gross I know. We had a early BBQ with my parents and then just relaxed the rest of the evening.
It was a great and relaxing time with my family! I am so incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to do the things I enjoy with the people I love and none of that would be possible without the sacrifce those have made and continue to make for our amazing country. We honor and thank you for everything you have done!
Happy Fourth of July!

Our little family!

Hanging out with the dolphin;)

Funny little man

Connor is getting so big these days and has such a cute and quirky personality. He makes me laugh so much and we are SO grateful to have him here with us. These are some of the funny little things he does. One of the things he likes to do is sleep on top of his blankets. There hasn't been a night that goes bye since about 5 months that he doesn't bunch up his blanket and sleeps on top of it. I work out in the morning usually after he gets up and has been feed, since we don't have a membership anywhere the gym is usually my living room, He loves to chase me around trying to get my shoes laces, it's pretty funny stuff. when he crawls he usually has to have a object in one of his hands to crawl with. He has just recently started pulling himself up onto the couch, ottoman and the porch door. He is tantalized with staring at trees when we go for walks, but he hates and I mean scream bloody murder when we put him down on the grass. I cant help but laugh at him when it happens. He is also really enjoying play time outside in the pool " thankfully" and kicks and splashes the whole time. we also have a little thumb sucker too, can't fall asleep with out his thumb;( not gonna be fun to break that habit later on. When we make a clicking noise with our tongue he copies and makes right back at you. Connor loves his Daddy and when Gerret gets home he pretty much wiggles so hard out of my arms and into his with the biggest smile on his face. He also loves to say da da and na na. No momma yet but soon enough;) He also in the morning when he wakes up like to jump up and down in his crib and squeal its pretty funny to watch on his monitor. We just adore this funny little man of ours!!! I couldn't not post this picture its just to stinking cute!

Fathers Day!

Happy Fathers Day to my Loving dad. Such a wonderful example of Patience love and kindness you have been, And shown me what a father should be to his wife and family. I love you SO much and I will always hold the fond and fun memories Mary and I have of you while we were little and you letting us put make up all over you and doing your hair. You just sat back and let us have a ball Coloring all over your face with moms play makeup. Thank you dad for all that you have done and sacrificed, Even sometimes your pride and letting us be girls and have fun that way.

Happy Fathers day to My husband for the fun loving great father that you are and the many, many memories that you will make with our children. We love and appreciate you and all your hard work.

California

At the beginning of May I was fortunate enough to take Connor out to California so he can meet the Montgomery's on Gerrets side of the family! No one has meet him yet so it was a ton of fun to introduce him to all of them. plus he's at a cute and fun age right now. I certainly enjoyed time spent on my old stopping grounds and seeing great friends!
Connor and I covered lots of ground and people while we were in town. visiting Grandma and Grandpa Montgomery, a few of Gerrets brothers and family, Cousins, nieces and nephews along with my brother and friends of ours. We love having so much family and friend's out in California still. makes for a great trip when we go back. I wasn't great at getting pictures as I am always bad about that, but here are a few of the ones I did get. It was a very busy 6 days of time with grandma and grandpa, family dinner with cousins, brothers, beach, late nights with friends and of course lots of play time for Connor! Thanks everyone for making this a great trip, We look forward to seeing you all again at Christmas!
Marty Ann, Connor and me!

One of my best friends Chelsea and her mom

Connor was able to meet his Great grandma!

Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers day to my Mom and my Mother n law! If it weren't for you I wouldn't be where I am now. and for that I am so thankful for your love, support and true genuine friendship.
My mom is a a very sincere loving person who you can just sit back and laugh with. My mom has always been a great listener to me and my struggles.I know she worked very hard and trying to raise six children in the gospel. which I am realizing it's no easy task in today's world. I am already beginning to have fears and worries that are way off in the distant future. I am guessing that's part of being a new mom. I am so thankful for my moms example of what is right and wrong she has always been so grounded in the truth. Love you mom!
found this quote on my sister in law blog. love what it says.

Having children is not only life's question, but life's answer. Children will push you to grow. It is honest painful work. True, you may lose yourself in bearing children, but in raising them, you find yourself again. and realize you are somehow more. You are smoother in places that used to be rough. and that is good.
Terresa Wellborn

I am so thankful to be a mom although I know I am completely new at this and lots of times I don't know what I am doing, but I feel fortunate to have this calling in life and I know that if I make sure the lord is apart of my children's life things will be as he wants them to be.

First time for everything

Over this last weekend Connor Gerret and myself were able to go down to Houston for a getaway weekend and visit with my brother Eric and his family. We had a blast! Very relaxing and enjoyable time with them. The weather was perfect and the company was great. Over the weekend Connor had many firsts, such as going on our first road trip together, going on the swings and going to the beach down at Galveston. We have done many, many road trips since Gerret and I have been together and consider ourselves Pro's. We weren't so sure how things would be with a 6 month old in the mix, but he did well for the first time.
We were able to take Connor to this super nice park close to my brothers place, where Connor got to go in the swings. He enjoyed it we think by some of the expressions on his face. We also were able to make it down to Galveston with him as well. He did great when we put his little feet in the cold water for the first time Although it was pretty windy we still made a good experience out of it.

We loved being able to do these fun milestones with Connor and look forward to many many more as he grows. Thanks again Eric and Amy for the great weekend Connor sure enjoyed all the extra attention form his cousins!


Austin loved taking pictures with my phone. He took a little over 300 while we were there some turned out pretty cute like this one:) This kid may have some talent.

This is one of my Favorites!
I wanna go high


All the "Kids" playing on phone games