TRENTON WALKED!!

He took his first steps today!! It was only the last two days that he's been trying out his balance. He's been standing for moments, sometimes for longer like 15 seconds before dropping down. And then woah! We're walking! See...



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He's walking!!

Trenton did his First Sign!

So we've been occasionally watching the first DVD of Signing Times (thank you Aunt Jenn!) and casually signing to Trenton. No big deal. No big push. The common ones we did have been "more" and "milk". Well Trenton was trying out a new sippy cup with some apple juice in it and having a great time! He was drenched in juice but loving it. So after a bit he kept throwing it down onto the floor. Jared would pick it up and give it back to him. Well after a few times of that Jared clued in "Oh, it's gone. He wants more." So we asked him if he wanted more and signed "more". He totally signed "milk" back to us! It was so obvious! It was the coolest thing I think I have ever seen!! We just sat there and watched him do the sign. So cool! Anyways, so we made him couple of ounces of milk (formula) and put it into his sippy cup and gave it back to him. He immediately tipped it up and started downing it... but then put it down with such a confused look on his face! We just laughed. I don't think he was asking for milk, he wanted more juice. He just knew that after the "more" sign came the "milk" sign. At least that's the way it's been all his life. :-) So we looked online and found the sign for juice and will be teaching the difference between the two. And of course we'll be watching alot more of Signing Times!!

Bath Time

He sure loves his bath!

Well since Tina and I are going to be staying in Nebraska for a little bit, we decided it was time to settle down. This last Monday we made an offer on a house (and 80 acres), and late Tuesday the offer was accepted. Soo, we are going to become Nebraska Farmers. YEEHAW. The farm is only four miles from the town that I teach in, so my commute will be cut tremendously. Not to mention the 80 acres, we are so excited. Since Ag loans are different than traditional mortages (no preapproval) we now have to begin the loan process. We are told that it could take up to 8 weeks to close, so with that and the work we want to do in the home, hopefully we will be in before Trenton's first birthday.

So, with today being Halloween we decided to dress up for our ward trunk or treat. We went as a Christmas Tree Lot. A few years ago we made the tree that Jared is wearing and today made both Tina's and Trenton's. We arrived a little late but we were still able to get some candy in Trenton's bag. He was having fun being dressed up, even if he doesn't understand it at all.

He's got Teeth!

Yup! The first one has finally punched through! It's feels really jagged, but maybe it's supposed to be so it can cut through the gums. The second is right there, just a few little layers of skin left to go. Woo-hoo! Teeth!

He's learning way too fast!

So Trenton can pull himself up to standing on just about any thing that is half way solid. He's not content on the floor anymore. He wants to be up and doing, that's for sure. It's not going to be long... ahhhhhhhh....










Trenton 'helping' daddy fill the dishwasher. He was going to personally clean this lid all by himself. Yum, Yum.










And he LOVES to pull out his own toys now. Nothing is safe anymore. :-)

Trenton at is first football game. He thinks he is ready to go out there and play.

Trenton being adorable a usual.

Trenton likes to crawl between the computer desk and a rocking chair. He knocked down some clothes on himself and looked to cute to pass up a pic.

I have been scolded by some one very special, about me not having any pics on here. So here are a couple. One is at the temple and one was when I was feeding Trenton and we both fell asleep in the process.

We had such an amazing day at the temple. It was an unbelievable day. I will always remember his smile in the temple.

Tina got a job.

Well, it's taken me a week to get on and update everyone. A friend called me the Saturday we were in Utah and said her babysitter quit on Friday, could I possibly help out. So I've been babysitting for a friend all this week. I get to take Trenton with me and I play with their two and mine and get paid. Not too bad I'd say. She has a 3 year old little boy and a 9 month old little girl. Her two are quite the entertainment for my little guy. So basically I bottle feed, change diapers and play with Thomas the Train, all day! Ya, I know, it's tough.

We just got back from our Family Reunion, Tina's family. I think we took about 200 pictures, but we won't bore you with a bunch of faces that you don't know, so here's just a couple of the cutest face there!

Trenton was born in February and his cousin Jenna (left) was born a month later and the next cousin Morgan (rt) was born just two weeks after that. All with in six weeks. 3 little peas in a pod they were at reunion. And boy did they get a lot of attention!
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"I love playing games with my Grandpa! He's the coolest Grandpa ever!"
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See any resemblance? Well, he certainly doesn't take after Tina's side of the family, does he! :-)

I'm 5 Months old

Trenton turned 5 months old this last week. He is sure growing big and doing it fast. He weighed in at 17.5 lbs and 25.5 inches long on July 8th. He is such a happy boy. We have determined that his purpose it to make others smile, cause he seems to do so every where we go.

First Solids

Trenton has been acting like he is ready for solids but after trying them he is not too sure about it.

Caliornia Reunion

We took a little trip out to California for Tina's family reunion. It was Trenton's first time at the beach. He's not to sure of the beach, but sure loves the pool and the bear that Uncle Larry gave him.

The fourth of July

I can't believe another month is gone. Trenton sure enjoyed the fireworks over the 4th, even though we are getting hit with some of the "shrapnal."

Outside!

So Trenton LOVES to be outside. So when he starts to get fussy all we have to do is step outside and he's fine! Today we brought out his walker and we all sat in the shade for an hour. It was great! And of course we had to get pictures...

Look how big I am!

He was 16 lbs when he got is shots last week. He sure is a growing boy.

Trenton's 4 month Pics

Here is a pic of Trenton. He is now 4 months old. Can you believe it!

Trenton's 4 month birthday present

Trenton has just recently decided that he likes to use his legs, so we got him a "Johnny Jump Up" today. as you can see he sure enjoys it.

He's Rolled Over!

Today Trenton has reached another milestone - he's rolled over from his back to his tummy! He's a bit less thrilled about it than we are. We cheered and praised him, but he just looked at us funny. Actually, he's not very happy at all when he reaches his tummy, but silly boy, you're the one who did it. :-) So at 15 weeks exactly Trenton has rolled over!

The Dates are set!!!!!

We are excited to say that dates are set for our adoption finalization and sealing. We will finalize on August 22, at 8:15 am. And the next day(Aug, 23 @ 11am) we will go to the Salt Lake City Temple and have Trenton sealed to our family for time and all eternity.

That's our Boy!