Today

Time to catch up

It has been a while since my last post. We had a wonderful Christmas break, enjoying time together and with family and friends. We also helped my parents move into their new home in South Carolina.

It was so nice to spend time with Garett without the pressures of work and school. Sleeping-in was something we had not done in a while, even Owen joined in. :)

No winter vacation is complete without a cold, so we all got one. Owen first, then us. Owen's took an icky turn and progressed to a double eye and ear infection and a cough that could shake the windows. Poor guy had to have breathing treatments, which are painless, except for the sitting still part - it was pure torture for all of us.

Owen is now back to his usual self with some added new tricks. He stands on his own and walks with the assistance of Mom and Dad or his toys that are tall enough. I'm sure he will be walking within the next month.

We hope all is well with you and your families. Send us your updates, we would love to hear from you.

Love, The Trent's

Congratulations Graduate!

Today Garett graduated from Southern Polytechnic State University with a BS in Computer Science! We are so proud of you Garett!

It was a wonderful day, the perfect weather and company. Heidi, Taylor, Spence Shumway, Jerome and Ian Trent and Cody all came to the ceremony. We had a great time cheering for him. Here are a few pictures. The ones we wanted the most didn't turn out well at all. I will see if I can get some better copies.

We are proud of you Garett

We are so proud of Daddy for his recent accomplishments that he has been working on for the past 4 1/2 years. He graduates this Saturday from Southern Polytechnic State University with a Bachelors in Computer Science. The second week of school 4 1/2 years ago Garett and I met. While going to school he worked full time, married me, and became a Dad. That is a lot to do in such a short time and we are proud of you!

This coming Monday he begins his new career as a Software Engineer for Systems Atlanta! He is eager to get working and is well deserving of this wonderful job.

(For anyone attending the ceremony this Saturday, please arrive at least 30 minutes early. The ceremony starts promptly at 2pm any stragglers will be locked out per the email from SPSU. Follow the signs to the Gymnasium.)

Welcome Marilee!

December 14th 2006 Marilee Ann was born to my sister Wendi. She is out in Houston so I don't have any pictures yet. I hear she is 6lbs, and 17"long. (Tiny!) Beautiful jet black, straight hair and dark dark eyes. I can hardly wait to meet her. Mom (grandma) is out there helping Wendi recover. She had an emergency c-section but is feeling well - both of them.

Mid-Month Update

So our camera broke the day before Thanksgiving so we had to buy a new one and are getting used to it... So I now have the pictures from this month and I'll show you what has been going on - way more interesting than just words. :)

December 2, 2006

Owen and I took a walk around the neighborhood and enjoyed the outdoors so much I swept away all the leaves while we waited for Daddy to come home.

Daddy's home! As always...Lots of hugs and fun!

December 4, 2006

While taking a drive Owen became inventive to find a way to keep the sun out of his eyes. It really makes you proud of your child when we see him learning how to solve problems and coping with a situation rather than just sitting there crying. Good thinking Owen!

December 9, 2006

May there always be time for a new adventure down the hall way.

December 11, 2006

Owen ringing in some Christmas cheer into the house! He loves to jingle the bells on the door.

December 13, 2006

I keep trying to get a picture with Owen wearing the Santa hat but I am just not fast enough to catch the shot before he yanks it off. So here is the next best...Owen holding Santa's hat while sitting under the Christmas tree.

Later, after making a mess of dinner, it's Owen's favorite time.... Bath time!
And it's a great pre bed-time soother.

This is the ultimate in family team work.... while Mom does most of the cooking and house work during the day... in the evening Dad takes over and washes Owen. Then Owen washes the tub; for Mom of course. It all works together nicely.

December 14, 2006

My favorite picture of the month.
Today Owen and I went to the park for some swinging and sliding.
He loves to swing and people watch.

New Words - All This Morining!

Owen has been having fun trying to talk. It's all mainly jibber jabber. This morning, however, he was able to put a few sounds together to make some new words. The first was "agua" with is spanish for water. I speak a lot of spanish to him. He yelled out "agua!" for his cup at breakfast. It was filled with Ovaltine and milk. :) Later he said "good" between sips of his bottle. :) And last was "Ah-Oh", we have been working on that for a few days and he has it down now. He still constantly says "Hi Dad". It's so cute.
Have a great weekend everyone!