Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was an emotional time for us. We knew the weeks leading up to it that my Grandma was going down hill, and fast. There were a few times we didn't think she would make it to Thanksgiving, but we were so lucky that we got to spend her last Thanksgiving with her!

It may not have been the "ideal" dinner but we all sat around her and chatted about life and what everyone was up to. All but one family changed their plans to be together at this time and I am so greatful Jeff and I decided that we would have to join the Garduno Family next year.



Just 3 short days later my sweet Grandma passed in her sleep. She is missed dearly and thought of often.

We've spent a lot of time in Vegas from the beginning of October until now.  These are just a few fun photos of what little man has been up to at Grandma and Grandpas house!

Talon learned how to ride a scooter...

He met and talked to Fred, who is now Wilma...

Found the blue pacifiers from his baby shower and sucks/chews on them...
Thank goodness for this little boy! He has brought so much joy during some seriously rough times! Babies truely are little pieces of Heaven!

Dishes

I have found that having a little one sure makes life fun! Our little guy loves to be where you are and into what ever it is you are doing. One of his favorite things is to help with the dishes...

This kid cracks me up! He has yet to get up on ours but at my Mom's he helps him self right on up and couldn't be happier!

Happy Halloween

It's safe to say this year has not gone according to plan! For Halloween we were planning on staying home and going to visit a few of our friends to trick or treat. Wednesday a phone call came and Thursday Jeff took me to Mesquite where my mom picked Talon and I up and took us back to Vegas. Lucky for us Jeff came down for the weekend and got to see Talon all dressed up in his costume.

Saturday night we went to my brother's trunk or treat and just hung out for a little bit. Monday we dressed the little guy up again and took him to my Grandparents and Aunts houses.

 We then decided we wanted some candy so as my dad put it we "pimped" the kid out for free candy! We went to a neighborhood just around the corner from my parents and it was bumpin'! There were kids everywhere! People had their garages completely decked out, one house had a small little haunted house. Ware wolfs walking the streets, I'm tellin' ya people went ALL out!

See? How fun! Unfortunately the neighborhood was so popular almost everyone was out of candy by 7:00! We still had fun looking at everything and Talon just sat back and enjoyed the show!

Talon is Growing up

This kid is just growing TOO FAST! He is so much fun and brings more joy to our home then we ever thought possible. We finally had a great doctor's appointment, but it makes me sad to know that I couldn't provide for him nutritionally. I quit nursing completely at 8 months, let me tell you, this kid loves his food! He has started to do a ton of things I seriously have a proud mamma moment multiple times a day!

 Stats at 9 Months:
Weight: 19lb 10 oz 35th %
Height: 29 1/4 81% ( I actually think he is closer to 29 1/2 he moved when they were marking)
Head: 46 cm. 70%

 

At nine months he:
crawls EVERYWHERE (first real moment of crawling was Sept. 4th)
Still only has his bottom two teeth
Will let go and stand on his own
walks around the furniture
walks with you holding his hands (this is new this last week)
Still uses his hands and feet to grab things
Likes to take everything off the table and throw it on the floor
smiles and flaps his arms when he sees us after it's been a while (like when Jeff comes home from work or after a nap)
still crosses his feet when he is in "chill" mode
Is starting to get shy and will bury his head in your shoulder or chest while giving a shy smile (one of my favorite things right now)
He gives high fives
He gives kisses, although a little more stingy on those!
Still LOVES the dog
It likes to talk and bang his hands on the table
It seems like every day there is something new to add.  He is picking up on everything so quick! We sure love this kid and couldn't imagine life without him!

Talon,
I hope you always know how much your Dad and I love you. You have changed our lives in ways we never thought possible. We Celebrated our 2 year anniversary and while we were at the Temple Dad and I were talking about you and how much we enjoy being your parents, and how we couldn't imagine being at this point in our lives without you. I can't tell you enough how much I love you! Watching you learn and grow is an amazing experience. I try and let your explore and get into things as much as possible and even when you get into the mail and scatter it from wall to wall all I can do is look at you and laugh. I'm so grateful you're an innocent little boy and that right now I can shelter you from the harsh realities of the world. Things are rough at this time in your life and although we may lose someone very near and dear to us sometime soon I will cherish the short time you got with her. Your Great Grandma Coache is an amazing person and I promise to tell you all about her when you are older! Thank you for helping so many of us get though these tough times, you keep me going on days I just don't want to. I love you very much little monster!
Love,
Mommy

A little R and R

Jeff and I were able to get a little trip to Cali in right after the 4th of July. We left Talon with my parents for 2 WHOLE nights and went to hit the beach and Six Flags. We started off at the Santa Monica pier and soon after we got there we were ready to move on. So we drove to Malibu and can I just say Malibu kicks New Ports behind! The people there were so much nicer, we even chatted it up with a couple people while we were basically in their million dollar backyards!

The pier

This is probably one of my new favorite pictures of us (Malibu)

Next stop Six Flags. For those of you that don't know, Jeff LOVES six flags. We were lucky enough to go with his sister Karen and her husband Josh. But Jeff made sure to let us all know multiple times that we had to get there early and go straight to X2. We got there probably right as it opened and he about killed us walking running to get in line.

Josh and Karen waiting in line (They had no idea Jeff enjoyed pictures so much.)

I can't remember what ride this was but it was so gross yet cool at the same time! People stuck a penny to the trees with their gum!

We had a great time. And you better believe we were there from open until close! I also survived leaving my little man for not one but TWO nights, but I was more than happy to be home with him again!

6 months

Oh my is he really half a year already? This little guy brings a smile to my face every day. Right after he was born and my mom left I was petrified. I had no idea how I was going to do this all by myself (being that Jeff was in school) and I really didn't think I could. Being his mom is everything I ever expected and then some! It took a couple of months to trust my gut and LOTS of tears but man I wouldn't change any second of being a mom.

Stats: 

Height: 28 1/4 inches 95%

Weight: 14.12 8%

Head: 44 centimeters 58%

Talon,
You are growing so fast little man. I forgot to post your milestones at 4 months so I will do that now and then your 6 month. At 4 months you:
You snore
You can hold your own bottle
You watch and reach for whatever I eat or drink
Your hair is growing in
You have been sleeping in your crib for a month now
You love diddy and you smile at him all the time
You have started formula
You are taking 3 naps a day now
I am pretty sure you know who mom and dad are!

At 6 months your now:
Are very independent
You want to grab everything
Everything goes straight to your mouth
You have started solid foods at about 5 1/2 months
I think you may be putting on weight
You only nurse twice a day now and get bottles for the rest
You can sit on your own for a little bit
You figured out how to hold yourself up while standing by holding onto the back of a chair or table
You sleep from about 9:30 to 8:00
You get bored with your toys
Bauer makes you giggle now whenever he is around
Mommy's phone is your favorite toy
You can push up on your arm or knees but not both yet
You sleep with your bum in the air
when you're just sitting on my lap or eating you cross your feet
Best of all you get excited when you see mommy or daddy!

I love your little personality and how quick you are figuring things out. There are so many different sounds you make and you definitely know how to get our attention. I feel like you are constantly changing, we stuck you in a door jumper and you loved it, but like everything else you get bored quick so we have to move on. I'm not sure i'm ready for you to be mobile yet but I know my days are numbered. You are the cutest kid and I love my little guy and Daddy sure loves his Minnie me. We are so lucky to be your parents!
Love,
Mommy