Nathan playing in the grass

February 9,2012

January 2012-9 months

Valentine's Day

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Our Christmas

Nathan become our son legally!

On December 19th, our journey of adoption came to incredible end! We went to the courthouse and went in front of a judge. We pledged to love Nathan forever. What a honor it is be his mom and dad. May we be the best parents we could be for our sweet boy. My dad and Lin come up for the special day! Our dear friends Mark and Kathy were with us too for the special day!

Adoption Celebration!

Meeting Santa!

Old Fashioned pictures

Trip to the Dave's Pumpkin Patch from 2011

6 months and family pictures

Nathan and mommy!
The Garris Family
Nathan sitting like a big boy in the high chair at the restaurant

Apple Hill September 2011

We took a trip to Apple Hill one beautiful Saturday! It was so fun to to especially with our precious son! Went to High Hill Ranch and walked around and got lunch. We watch children on the pony rides. I can't wait for Nathan to be able to ride on one. Then we went to Abel's Acres and got dessert.

Bishop's Pumpkin Patch October 2011

Nathan and the pumpkin!

I love my family!

We went to Bishop's Pumpkin Patch for the 1st time in October. We had a so much fun! We heard a friend who sings children's songs perform and got to see friends.

4th and 5th months

Nathan 1st bite of cereal

Nathan in September sitting up!

Nathan in his bed at family camp

Nathan grabbing his toes!

August, we took our 1st trip to Lake Francis Resort with Olive Branch Church for family Camp. It was amazing how much we had to take for such a small boy! But we had so much fun with Nathan.

Also we gave Nathan his 1st cereal. He wasn't happy with it!

Trip to the Fair

3rd of July and 4th of July

We went to see the fireworks that Thunder Valley Casino put on from the parking lot at Bridgeway Church. It was a fun time to hang out with other families and see a great fireworks show.

Then the next day, we tried to go to the parade

in Lincoln, but we were too late, so we went to Mimi's Cafe for lunch:)

Nathan is 3 months!!!

Unbelievable how fast life can past when you are a mom to a newborn and finishing your last semester of school and graduation. It is such a a blessing to be a stay at home mom and not have to think about exams and studying. We did spend most of June getting ready for our home inspection with the social worker. Nathan has gone from being a newborn who loved to be swaddle and sleep all the time to be a delightful 3 month old who loves to talk and move his arm and legs. Last week, he learned how to roll over both ways. It is amazing to see what he has learned in his 3 months of life. He is so delightful! I love to see the changes of his life and look forward to seeing what the future holds for us as the parents of this precious boy:)

This picture is one that was taken at a shower thrown in our honor at Mimi's in Roseville in May. What an incredible time of fellowship and celebrating this precious boy that God has given us:)

A visit to dad's office-June 15th

Nathan is 2 month old!

Unbelievable Nathan is 2 months old. Time is going so fast. I love being able to enjoy every minute while Nathan is a baby. It is great to spend time to hold him and snuggle him! I love how he fits under my chin!