Gannon's New Chair

Gannon is growing so fast! He was quickly growing out of his baby car seat so check out his new seat. Garrett was so excited that Gannon's seat is just like his.

We started our 4th of July in AG, Dave's old stomping grounds. Garrett loved the swinging bridge, except for when I tried to go in front of him to take a picture, he blew a gasket! We grabbed sandwiches at the deli and had a picnic in the park next to the guitar player (farmers market was going on). Dave and I both had flip flops on so when we got on the blanket we kicked them off which of course meant Garrett wanted his toes out too. That is how you he has been asking for his shoes of lately - toes please. After naps for the boys we head to Joe and Shannon's in Shell Beach and hung out there to enjoy the firework show which you could see the Pismo fireworks from the Pier in Shell Beach - no fog thank goodness. It was a perfect day.

Garrett on the swinging bridge

The little family - yes we all had flag shirts on

Gannon taking a little break in Cousin Karley's chair

Garrett was totally enjoying Joe's BBQ - he loves corn on the cob.

Watching the fireworks show from Daddy's shoulders. Garrett was the narrator for the whole show.

Oh man he was so mad that Daddy wouldn't let him play with the fire!

Old Vienna

Mark, Susan & Andrew were also in Shell Beach for the 4th so we got together as a family and went to dinner at Old Vienna. Shannon we really wish you weren't working that night so you could actually join us at the table!

Susan, Mark, Gramma Toni, Heather & Gannon - Uncle Juans arm

Garrett entertaining Gannon - he gets so excited when he sees his big brother.

Garrett & Cousin Andrew

Me, Gannon & Dave

He really is my child - WOW

Garrett is definitely just like his mommy! When in SLO we hung out at the book store so I could feed Gannon. I was sitting in the cafe and thought I would walk over to the children's books and look what I found. Garrett had taken every Backyardigans and Wonder Pet from the shelf and very carefully lined them up side by side. He was very careful to make sure they were all facing up and were touching right next to each other. Sorry Garrett I guess you took after my anal organization, but I thought it was super cute!!! He must have done 4 or 5 different line ups by the time we left.

Starting a new line

How funny is this?

Remembering Michael

The night before the Price is Right we decided it would be sad to be in Hollywood and not pay tribute to Michael so we hoped on the Metro and headed to his star on Hollywood Blvd. Allison had never ridden public transportation so that was a fun new experience for her since Gram sat next to a pretty strange guy that wouldn't stop talking! Michael's star had a line down about 2 blocks and you had to stand in the line to be able to see the star. It was piled way high with flowers and such that fans had left for him.

The line right in front of his star

The flower glove behind his star - yes a white glove

On the Metro

Water Babies

Gannon continues to love the water and Garrett continues to not be a huge fan. The hotel had a pool so we spent an afternoon swimming with the boys. We thought Garrett might like the water more if he had a "beach jacket" so we took one for him to swim in - not much of a help!

Gannon just lovin the water, he could swim all day!
Garrett in his beach jacket not too sure

Garrett at the Avila Beach Club hanging out on the steps - check out Buzz Light Year

Swimming with Aunt Shannon and cousin Karley

Gramma Toni hanging out on the steps with Garrett

Mini Vacation

Garrett continue to talk about the beach after finishing his ocean lesson at school and since Mommy was getting a little cabin fever after being home for 7 months we decided to spend 4th of July is Shell Beach this year. In years past we have gone to L.A. for the Gossman Family picnic and have decided to save L.A. for Thanksgiving this year. So since the rest of the family is in Shell Beach we thought that was perfect. We booked a last minute room and headed out! The boys are such good travelers and sleepers that it turned out to be a great trip. Garrett loves the beach and is really starting to know that Aunt Shannon and Gramma Toni are there! We spent most of the time with our own little family and a couple nights with everyone. The weather was perfect of course.

Garrett so excited over the star fish
The favorite new seating arrangement, well actually we switched to have Gannon face us, but they love being able see each other.

Oh, look Mom Gannon has shoes on.

Playing at the hotel