3 Months old!!!

Grant was three months old on April 23, 2010! I can't believe how time is flying. It feels like he is doing something new literally every day! I absolutely love watching him grow. He grows cuter every day. We are so proud of him.

Here are some of the fun things he is doing:

• Can hold a toy and look at it


• Holds his hands up and looks at them


• Puts things in his mouth (especially his hands)


• Smiles in response to us and also spontaneously


• Turns his head in the direction of sound


• Can follow you with his eyes


• Has started to laugh (sounds kind of like a cough)


• Has started to like his bath


• Can hold his head up really well


• Can roll over from tummy to back


• Kicks his legs when he gets excited


• Likes to watch the TV! haha


• Likes to be held facing outward and look around


• Likes it when you touch, talk, and sing to him


• Gets visibly excited

First trip to the beach

One of the great things about living in Corpus Christi is that we are so close to the beach. We have already started making regular trips out there to cool down from the South Texas heat and have some fun. We went out there one evening with some friends of ours and had a blast. We swam (I didn't get in, though), built a fire, roasted hot dogs and ate S'mores.

It was Grant's first time to the beach. He loved being outside but it was very windy, so we had to make sure we kept him wrapped up in a blanket. It is so much fun taking him new places. Everything we do is extra fun now that we have him there with us. We are seeing him experience everything for the first time and that brings us a lot of joy.


Me and my little man


Lynette and Grant

2 Years of Marriage

We celebrated our 2nd anniversary on March 15, 2010. Some friends of ours watched Grant while James and I went out on a date. It was so thoughtful of James to plan out our evening. It was a simple evening, but in a way, that made it all the more wonderful. It is heartwarming to know that we simply enjoy being in each other's company, no matter what we are doing.

Here we are eating out at one of our favorite places, Niko's Steakhouse. It was delicious, as always.





After dinner, James and I drove around downtown and then took a walk down by the marina and Corpus Christi Bay. We stopped by the replicas of the Columbus ships and enjoyed the evening breeze.



I am so grateful for my husband. We started dating each other over 5 years ago and our love still continues to grow each day. We have been through so much together and he is truly my best friend. I love you, James!

To commemorate our anniversary, here are a few pics from our wedding and reception:

Grant's blessing

On March 7, 2010 we blessed Grant at Church. Many of our family and friends were able to attend in support of our little son. Grant wore a family christening gown that is almost 100 years old. My Nana wore it, my dad and his siblings, and me and my siblings. It was a very special part of the day. James gave a beautiful blessing to Grant and it was a very special expierience. We feel so blessed to have him as a part of our family and we feel that he is a very special spirit. He has already brought so much love into our lives and unity in our families.


Family picture




Nana and Grandpa


Mom, Dad, and Grant

Testimony of the Book of Mormon

This book has changed my life. I know that it is the word of God. Listen to this video clip about it. :)