Rex's First Giggle

While we were in Missouri for Christmas, Rex giggled for the first time. Because he has reflux, we have to give him his pill orally, by dissolving it in his cheek. He thinks it is pretty funny and this time we got him to laugh.

Merry Christmas from the Garners!

Props to my friend Lauren who posted a picture of her family "elfed". Thanks for the idea! I'd also like to thank my husband for taking that wonderful picture of himself a few months ago and not deleting it so I could find it in our photo albums and use it to make this gem.

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Rex's Hand Impression

Josh and I tried a new dentist in the area and we were thrilled with the office. Not only was he a good dentist with great hygienists, but they offered to make a mold of Rex's tiny fist and they made this cute little hand sculpture. They had to stick his fist in a cup of goo that they use to make molds for bleaching trays. After about 45 seconds it was firm enough that they could remove his hand and pour in the material that makes the sculpture. We couldn't believe how much detail was captured! If anyone is interested and you live in the area, the office is called Thanksgiving Point Dental and the dentist is Dr. Losee. Highly recommended!

2 Months Old!

I can't believe my little baby boy is 2 months old! Time has just flown by. I took him to his two month doctor appointment today. He had to get a bunch of shots, which he didn't like. Neither did I. We both cried. Nevertheless, everything looks great. He's hitting all the developmental and growth benchmarks. Here are the growth stats:

Weight: 10.5 lbs - 21%
Length: 22.5 inches - 31%
Head: 16.1 inches - 73%

Yes, he's our little guy, but he's quickly catching up! The doctor made a comment about the size of his head, which seems to be catching up more quickly than the rest of his body. She just said, "it's large because he needs somewhere to keep all those brains!" Lets hope she's right.

And this is how he feels about shots

Rex's Blessing Day

Once again, we're a little late with this post. Rex was blessed on November 16th. My parents and sisters came out for the event, it was so fun to have everyone here for the special day.

Rex with his Great Grandma Alger

Rex and Grandma and Grandpa Alger

Nothing like an upper-cut from your baby son

Proud parents

My mom and sisters. Poor Rex was fed up, surrounded by way too much estrogen!