Elk Grove Turkey Trot

This year before our Thanksgiving Feast we decided to participate in the Elk Grove Turkey Trot. Fortunately for me my good friend Kim cooked for us so I didn't have to worry about trying to get stuff done before or after the run. Kaitlyn participated in the 1/4 mile race. Deniz and I ran/walked the 5K as the kids rode in the strollers. All The proceeds went to benefit Courage House, which is a great charity.

Deniz and Owen after the race, it was soo cold!!

Kait and I after the race
Kait before her big race, she was freezing!!

Kaitlyn Running

Kaitlyn's Medal

Oops One more thing for October...

In all the hustle and bustle of October I almost forgot one very important milestone. Owen took his first steps on Friday 22nd of October. At just over 10 months old. Of course now he is practically ready to run a marathon.

Pictures are a little blurry, he was quick.

Busy Month of October

October was an extremely busy month for us. Along with all the assignments for my Master's program. We went on a trip to Disneyland, threw a Birthday Party for Kaitlyn, planned a Birthday surprise for Deniz, celebrated Agatha's Birthday and Halloween. Wow I don't know how I got through the month.

Disneyland
We drove to Disneyland and took my mom with us. It was so much fun, Kaitlyn had a blast. I think Owen enjoyed it too. I'm pretty sure Kaitlyn's favorite part was meeting Tinkerbell and playing hide-n-seek with her. It was all pretty magical for me, just getting to see the expressions on Kaitlyn's face was well worth the trip.

Sommer, Owen, Goofey, Kaitlyn and Grandma Debbie

Kaitlyn and Tinkerbell playing hide-n-seek

Owen and mommy in Toon Town.

Owen cracking up at something.

My favorite picture of Kaitlyn

Daddy, Owen and Kaitlyn riding Dumbo.

My little "O" man in the Big O

Still sitting in the O


Kaitlyn's Birthday Party

A fun painting party for Kaitlyn's 3rd Birthday. Kaitlyn had a blast at her Birthday party, Nana Claudia did face painting. Which all her friends at the party were boys, so she was the only one willing to get her face painted. All the kids had fun painting the outline of their body.

Nana Claudia painting a butterfly on Kait's face

Let the painting begin. Jack, Kaitlyn and Colin.

Yummy Cupcakes and party favors.

Nana Claudia, Papa Marv (aka the caterer) and Me

Kaitlyn waiting for the party to start.


A Day at Fog Willow

For the past two years we have gone to Fog Willow Pumpkin Farm to get our pumpkins. This is such a great place for the kids. This year we made a day of it. Deniz, Owen, and I went and picked up Kaitlyn from pre-school and headed to Fog Willow. Both Owen and Kaitlyn belong to the little pickers club which means they get a free pumpkin every year until they are 13. Not only do they have pumpkins, they also have pony rides, hay rides, a giant hay pyramid, a play area, petting zoo and a mattress trampoline.

Kaitlyn getting her annual growth chart picture.

Kaitlyn on top of the hay bale pyramid.

Owen and his pumpkin

Kaitlyn riding in little cars pulled by a tractor.

Kait wanted to take these dogs home.


Halloween

Being that this month was crammed packed with activities we didn't end up carving the pumpkins until the day of Halloween. Which is probably a good thing since the weather was so hot. What a great day, we carved the pumpkins, roasted the seeds and went Trick-or-Treating with a couple of the neighbors. This was really Kaitlyn's first time Trick-or-Treating, last year we took her to our Church for the Harvest Festival. She caught on rather quick and was very excited that people were giving her candy. At one house she said "Happy Birthday" instead of Happy Halloween. It was so cute. Owen just hung out in the stroller.

Daddy and Kait cleaning out the pumpkins.

Kait after a long night of Trick-or-Treating and handing out candy.

Owen having some lunch after pumpkin carving.

Daddy did an awesome job carving a Tinkerbell pumpkin for Kaitlyn.

Daddy Day-Care

My friend Jenna and I went on a weekend getaway to San Francisco to do a little shopping and mostly to see the Musical Wicked!!! While we were away the guys did a fabulous job taking care of the kids. They loaded up the kids and took them to a Country Music concert in Downtown Sacramento. Here are some fun pictures from their day.Kaitlyn, Colin, Michael & Paige

Deniz, Kaitlyn and Owen

8 Months young :-)

Our little man turned 8 months on the 9th of August. I know I'm a little behind on posting the pictures. We did get some great pictures of Owen and of course Kaitlyn wanted her picture taken as well. Owen is doing great, he has four teeth and two more have broken through the gums. He is getting stronger in his legs and loves to pull himself up. Unlike Kaitlyn, Owens hair is growing like crazy, I may have to take him to get his first haircut before he turns one.Kaitlyn and Owen

Owen practicing his standing in the playroom

First Day of Pre-School

Today was Kait's first day of pre-school. She did pretty good, she started to cry when some of the other girls in the class were crying, so of course mommy started to get tears in her eyes :-( It was quite a change only having one child. So quiet!! When I picked Kaitlyn up she was having a blast and had already met another little girl.

Kaitlyn's Bling

Kaitlyn got her ear's pierced!!! This was our second attempt. The first time we tried when we were back in Virginia, but she freaked out when the lady was trying to put the dot's on her ears. For the last three days she kept saying she wanted her ear's pierced and I told her it was going to hurt a little and asked if she still wanted them. She said yes. So when Deniz and I took her to Claire's we did not expect her to go through with it. But she was a trooper and got them pierced. She even scored a purse out of the deal :-)

Pre-School Open house

Today was a big day for Kaitlyn and Mommy. We visited Kaitlyn's pre-school for the open house and met her teachers and some of the kids in her class. She was so excited to wear her new butterfly backpack. This year she is in the penguin class. Deniz and I were kind of nervous and we were not sure how she would do, but she went right in and started playing. We will see how she does on her first day of school.

Fun Summer Days

Last week was busy but fun. The kids and I went to Raley Field for Mommy and me day. It was so much fun. Raley Field is home to Sacramento's Minor league baseball team The River Cats. We were able to go on the baseball field run the bases and play games. Kaitlyn enjoyed running the bases and trying to slide into home plate.

Kaitlyn, Owen and I with DingerKaitlyn taking a big swingKaitlyn practicing her slide into home plate

Just starting

When Kaitlyn was born I was so good about sending e-mails with picture updates to family and friends every month. Well since Owen was born almost 8 months ago, I have only managed to send out one or two e-mails with updates. So in a attempt to keep everyone up-to-date on "The Garrett Four" I'm going to try and blog. It shouldn't be too difficult since I manage to blog twice a week for Scrap-n-Stamp. But time will tell ;-)

So now for the update on the kiddo's. Kaitlyn is doing great, she loves helping me with her little brother and is very excited to start pre-school at First Baptist on the 17th of August. She is doing great with her potty training and hardly needs to be reminded to use the potty (which makes my life easier).

Kaitlyn and Mommy making Pizza

Our little man Owen is growing like a weed and has found his legs. He has been crawling for awhile, but just in the last week he has started to pull himself up to the standing position. Couch surfing is in the near future for him.

Owen crawling