Happy Birthday Stockton!

So....on June 4th Stockton turned 1!!

We were lucky and had lots of family in town so we had a big party for him.

The weather did not cooperate so we had it in the church.

All the cousins (minus birthday boy and Parker) chowing down!

The yummy food. We did a 6 foot sub for Abby's 1st birthday so we kept the tradition going! Aaron thinks 6 foot subs are the coolest thing.....a guy obsession I suppose.....


Presents.....thanks to everyone!!! Thank you! Thank you!

Basketball cake....lots of frosting, but very good! Of course I wrote his name down on a piece of paper so they wouldn't spell it wrong, but they still did....but don't worry they fixed it.

Loved the wrapping paper!

Look at me I'm a big boy! Stockton started taking steps at 11 months, and was a pro by 12 months!

Some cool stuff he got for his birthday!

Had to get some manly stuff in our home!! (Aaron just wasn't enough! haha)

Got some cool trucks too!

It was a great birthday!!

I really can't believe he is one already. When I look at him he is such a Stockton!

Right now he is 21 pounds and 11 ounces. Not sure on his exact height but he is in the 50%...whatever that means......and his head size is in the 95%!!! Wow!

He grew out of his reflux at 11 months!!! That was such a glorious time in our household. If I had to list his 3 favorite things it would be: 1-Jazz hat 2-Blanket 3-Mom

He has quite a few nicknames: Stock, Stockadoro, Mr. S., Whiney, Wimpy, Little man, I've heard Stockey a few times which I just don't like but whatever.......

We truly love our little guy!!!

Abby's Bike Race

Back in May Abby did a bike race with her cousins Kaden and Evan for the Endurance Festival here in Pocatello.

They had a blast!!

Here are a few photos from the lovely event:

Checking out her competition!

Preschool Program - 2010

Abby had her preschool program and it was so cute. She did a great job, and did her part just like we practiced. Good Job Abby!!

I'm amazed at how much she has learned and how smart a 3 year old can be. She has asked me numerous times when she gets to go back to school. One day she'll love summer break, but for now she loves school!

Singing....

The wonderful and patient Ms. Chris

Ms. Chris made these up for each kid. Amazing!

Off to New Zealand they go!

I'm proud to say that my Grandma and Grandpa Garner are now serving their 3rd mission.

They have been called to New Zealand where my Grandpa will be serving as a District President. They will be gone for 18 months. And maybe I'll win the lottery and be able to go visit! haha!

Although we miss them very very much, we love them and are so grateful for their willingness to serve the Lord. What blessings they bring to our our family and extended family.

A few pictures with them:

Oh, Stockton was sooo tired, angry, and miserable for these pictures.

The lovely and talented Allen grandkids. Sweet Kiley was also blessed this day. What a great day it was!!

My cute kids (more catch up)

Some cute photos and catch up:

It was a contest to see who could say cheese the biggest.

He's growing up...............

Abby's last time taking snack and story for the school year. She insisted that we take snickerdoodles!

Happy Mother's Day!

If you tell Stockton to say cheese he squints his eyes like this. So cute.

And this.....

And Abby! Can you please just look at the camera and smile!!! haha

Playing catch up......

These photos are more current......just playing catch up!

playing princess dress-up with cousin Haylee!

Abby has become quite the photographer. Stockton and I smiling for her.

Abby is also quite the poser. We struggle to get her to be "normal" for a picture.

Old pictures....

I found some old pictures on my camera.....I'm pretty sure I haven't posted them yet.

My Birthday back in April. Abby was sooo excited to blow out the candles.

Clear back forever ago (like February) when Stockton started walking along everything!

Stockton looks adorable in a hat! And this would be his first Jazz hat!

I've mentioned before how he is a blanky boy!! And that he is!! Loves, loves his blanky!

Before church photos: (these are like from February as well)

That's all for my waisted/catch up post......