This evening we attended Nazarene's Harvest Festival. Gannon had a tremendous time, mainly because he saw so many friends. The evening's theme was "Disney" so we got out his costume from last year (Captain Hook) and dressed him up to the tee. Our favorite part of the night was spent playing games - it's good to see an event that is full of good old-fashioned fun!
I can't hardly stand that this is Gannon's last pajama Halloween celebration at NAPS - next year kindergarten?!! We always look forward to this day. I purchase a pair of Halloween jammies just for this day months in advance. As I've said before, and I'll continue to say again and again...NAPS is the best in every way, shape and form!!! Gannon always comes home happy and full of knowledge - we adore NAPS!
That's right - our little Gannon is "officially" training to be a genuine Ninja. He is enjoying his time at Kang's Martial Arts so much. He has been waiting for the day he could do this - thank you Shaunee for all of the fun AND discipline!
What a fun and special event...Race for Awareness. We participate every year as members of Team Sutter - our employee wellness program. Not only do you feel good for helping to raise awareness and money for breast cancer and for getting a 5K in the day before 9AM, but this event is a true social event - I get to see so many friends that I haven't seen in such a long time.
Every year around this time you will find the Blake family in Apple Hill - it is definitely a tradition. (Gannon calls it Apple Gardens for his own reasons.) We visit our favorite farms every year, eat our same favorite foods, and pick apples from the trees. There isn't a better way to wave good-bye to our wonderful summer and greet Fall with a big welcomed hug.
NAPS had an early Grandparent's Day Celebration - an ice cream social. Gannon was so happy to have his Grandma and Papa and Great-Grandma there.
September 6, 2009
As Mila continues to teethe, we have noticed that she makes some of the most peculiar, sweet and funny faces ever. We were able to capture a few of her personalities on the clip below…
Today, Mila consumed her first taste of greens - green beans to be specific. Not a big fan. She was just getting used to her bowls of cereal, whether it was rice, oatmeal or barley. Now green beans - she definitely demonstrated some gag reflexives at times – poor little girl, but it must be done to get to the good, solid stuff.
She's been working on it for weeks now - sitting tall!!!! She is so proud of herself, as are we. Check out the video below to see her sit and roll and sit and roll and end with a spit-up (sorry, but hard work has its consequences).
