Sequoia National Park

We spent Saturday at Sequoia National Park. Garrett had a great time looking at all the big trees and tunnels. The Visitor's Center had a video on black bears that we watched and the rest of the day we had our very own tour guide. On our walk thru Giant Meadows Garrett was sure to explain that every tree was knocked over by the big bears. He was very serious about his talk with hand motions and all. He is getting to be so funny. Gannon was his usual trooper self to along for the ride.

Sequoia RV Ranch

We took our first trip in our new travel trailer this weekend and I have funny stories!

We decided to take a small little trip for the first one to work out any bugs that we may have...and boy did we have bugs!

The drive to Sequoia RV Ranch was great, it took about 2 1/2 to 3 hours putting up there just after dark - first problem. We look at the board and saw that we were space #24. Since Dave was driving I was in charge of guiding to our site - second problem. I looked at the map and saw that our space was third from the left. Great, I saw two trailers and then an open spot, I said - "right there". Dave did a great job parking, hooking us up, unhooking the truck from the trailer and then...another truck pulled up and looked at the spot, then down at their map. That's when Dave came over and asked what number we were - 29? Oops we are in the wrong spot. So I run after the other truck tell them we will move. Dave hooks the truck back up and moves us. By this time Gannon was back out of his crib and Garrett was running around and yeah - we are number 23 right! So in we go to spot 23 all set up again. I go inside and discover the map with our space number on it - 24! Thank goodness my husband has a sense of humor becuase I would have been in serious trouble if not. So now what? Dave ran over to the reservation board and saw that no one was coming this weekend for 23 so we stayed and fixed it with the office in the morning. I'm officially fired from guiding to the correct spot!!!

We all slept great which is always Mom's first concern. Our trailer has a perfect spot in the back for Gannon's pack n play and it has a curtain that blocks him from the rest of the trailer - PERFECT!!! Garrett slept on the sofa bed by us and of course did great and we slept great in our bed. SUPER.

Breakfast time...pancakes are an easy camping breakfast rights!?! I whip up the batter and since Dave is the pancake guy at our house he sprays the pam on the pan and starts cooking. Well in a small trailer that doesn't go so well. We set the smoke alarm off - twice! Note to self - cereal next time! After openning all the windows and door and me being a human fan we had pancakes. Sunday's pancakes were made on the stove outside.

That was all the excitement for the trip - thank goodness. Sequoia RV Ranch was a great place, almost full yet very quiet. It had a great little swimming hole that we will use next time. We were also close to Sequoia National Park which was our day trip for Saturay.

Overall it was a great weekend and we are excited and now better prepared for our next trip. Check back for those great stories.

A Quick Recap
1. Garrett in our bed watching his morning Barney.
2. This rock was hours of entertainment. It was right outside our door and Garrett declared it his saddle boat.
3. Breakfast outside
4. Morning activity - Gannon is really paying attention
5. Gotta clean - even if it's outside!
6. Daddy's project - of course!
7. The new trailer
8. Gannon breaking in the tub.

Dramatic Play (better known as dress up!)

Garrett's imagination has taken over! He loves the Wonder Pets and they have a pirate episode and one where Lenny, Tuck and Ming Ming too (wow, I guess I watch to much too) are dressed up like cowboys. So below are Garrett's costumes that go with the shows. He is so funny, the apron his is cape. I guess I better get him a cape because I don't want him to think a cape goes in the front, but it works for now!!! Gannon just watches him like he's crazy.

Garrett all suited up - check out our saddle boat creation too!
Cowboy hat and cape/apron

Pirate Patch - he has the sound effects and all for a pirate

Baby Aaron Came to Visit

Aleicia and Baby Aaron came over for a visit today. It is so sad to see how fast they grow. To think that Gannon was this little just 7 months ago is crazy. Gannon was very excited for what he thought was a new toy - poor guy tired to attack Aaron! It's going to be so fun to have friends from birth.

What's the problem?
Look Mom a new toy - he was trying so hard to grab Aaron - a little aggressive guy!

Gannon looks so big!

Ahhh Nap Time

Sunday naps are a great time at our house. Garrett can be a challenge to get to sleep sometimes, but this last week he was good. Dave and I were downstairs and we heard his door close and he wasn't crying or talking so we assumed he was fast asleep. When we checked on him he was sleeping on the floor by his door, with his blankets of course. What a funny guy.

Gannon - always up in this corner of his crib
Garrett's nap spot

And he eats...

Gannon is now 7 1/2 months and finally decided he likes food. He is eating breakfast and dinner so far and loves sweet potatoes, bananas, pears, oatmeal and was eating green beans for the first time today. We no longer get a food shower when trying to feed him, but as you can see he does make a little bit of a mess.

Gilroy Gardens

Last year we discovered Gilroy Gardens. What a great place for small children. Garrett rode all the rides last year by himself and loved it. So we took him and Gannon there yesterday before Daddy heads back to school. It was a little too hot for Mom, so thank goodness the lines weren't long and 3 hours was plenty of time. The only thing we didn't ride this year was the train. Gannon even went on his first ride and had a great time.

Gannon on the Ferris wheel - he had to be in the seat to ride!
Daddy and Garrett saying hello

Every ride is little kid size - so cute

How Gannon Eats

So as I have mentioned before, Gannon is not a big fan of his baby food. So they sell these teething ring things with a net on one side for food to go in. I thought I would try one out since he loves to chew on his toys. He loves to chew on bananas and sweet potatoes he just must not like the texture of baby food. A bath after his snack is a must, it makes a huge mess! After the Giants game we had dinner at our hotel and I thought he could entertain himself with a banana while we ate. He is getting so big sitting in his own high chair at the restaurant. Cute, but sad!

Patiently waiting for his banana order
Going to town

Wow that was good - what a mess

Go Giants

We took the boys on Sunday to the Giants game and they both did great and we all had a great time. Garrett was so confused at why the Angels weren't playing. He thought they were the only team that played. He also kept calling it softball, not sure where that came from.

Dave and I have been together for almost 5 years and since he is a huge sports fan we have been going to games every year. It wasn't until this year that my questions regarding the game began to drive him crazy! Sorry, but the lingo just doesn't make any sense. A no hitter to me is when the ball never gets his, not when the ball gets hit but no-one gets on base. A save to me means the pitcher brings a game from being and wins, not that they save the starting pitchers score separation. I'm sure I'm not explaining these right, but really it just doesn't make any sense. Whatever!!!

We went to the game, had a great time and ran the bases after the game. Garrett had ran the bases a couple of years ago with Papa, but this time he took off all on his own. He ran onto the grass a couple of time and the guards had to grab him and put him back on track - it was so cute. I ran with Gannon and he was grinning from ear to ear.

The outfield view from our seats
The fam supporting the home team - except mom oops

Cheese!

Gannon waiting to run the bases - so excited

Watching TV

Isn't this how you watch tv? Garrett was so cute on Saturday morning I had to snap a picture. Lying on the coffee table with all his necessities - blankie, milk and flyboat!

Gannon and Jax

Gannon and Jax really don't have a choice but to be friends so we got together for a quick mommy visit and play time for the little guys. It's amazing they are so little and still don't like to share!!! After a stare down one broke out in a cry and then of course that set the other off too. Really boys, it's just a drum. Gannon is two months older than Jax and they are almost the exact same size - Jax eats his Wheaties and Gannon refuses to eat!!!

Fighting for the same toy
Gannon was trying so hard to get it from Jax - it was a way cool drum

A little love from G-Ma

Seriously Another Fair!

Obviously we didn't get enough time at the Merced Fair that we felt the need to visit the Stanislaus Fair too! Actually Daddy had to judge clean barn so we tagged along. Garrett could hangout at the fair all day watching all the animals. He loved the big corn box (like a sand box). Gannon is slowly getting used to the animals too.

Wow - a little close
Yeah a cow

Check out the chicks!

Yeah the corn box

Garrett was studying the big kids in the show ring - he should be a pro by the time it's his turn!!!

Bike Ride

Gannon is finally big enough to go for a ride in the bike trailer. So since it wasn't 100 degrees this weekend we took the boys for a ride. Garrett was a great big brother during the ride and even let Gannon borrow his blanket for his nap. Daddy's legs were a little sore - pulling an extra 60lbs for 11 miles was quite the workout!