1st Steps and Swimming Lessons

It sounds like you have all been having a good summer so far. Although we don't get any mountain adventures or trips to see the ocean we are enjoying our summer here in Lubbock. Garrison is just finishing up his swimming lessons this week. He loves to swim with his "floaties" on and it has been an adjustment for him to actually have to move his arms and legs to keep his head above water. During his whole lesson he keeps telling his teacher "don't drop me ok".

Darren took his first steps about 2 weeks ago and is now taking about 7 or 8 steps before he slowly lowers to his knees and begins to crawl. He is 9 1/2 months old and is weighing in at 24lbs. 11 oz. He weighs 4 pounds more than Garrison did at 9 months. He is such a big kid, and now that he is walking he looks so much older than he is. People don't believe me when I tell them he is only 9 months old.

Jared is enjoying his job and we have quickly realized how nice it is to be out of school. He is home by 6 every night and doesn't have to worry about studying once he gets home. We are really enjoying having him home more often.

As for me I am enjoying not being pregnant this summer! Jen I can totally relate to you. Darren was born August 26th so I was pregnant all summer last year. You forget how little energy you have until you get back to normal and actually feel like doing something. I have started helping with the flowers at the temple every monday morning which is alway a great way to start to week. Garrison enjoys riding his scooter around the temple while I work in the flowers. We love it!

Patty will be having her baby this morning. I think they were starting the C-Section at 8:00 am or so Mountain time so I am sure she has had it by now. I will post again as soon as I hear.

---Lisa