My Running Partner

She always wants to go (no matter the weather), never complains, and pushes my pace. Thanks for logging lots of miles with me through the years, Zoey.

You're a girl's best running partner!

Me and you, girl.

Tootie at 9 months

Look at that double chin!

We just can't get enough of this chubby little chunk! He really is such a sweet spirited little man.

-standing up to things and even standing up w/o assistance for a few seconds at a time!

- cut your top two teeth for a total of 4! Ouch.

- talking jibberish a lot more.

-waving and clapping

-speed crawler now

-nicknames you've developed: tootie, tootness, Jay-toots, Jay-Jay, chubber chubs

-You are well watched over by your brother. He gets you toys to play with, tells us when you want more food, helps "wash" you in the tub, and loves to be the first to open the door when you've woken up.

Babies.

HELLO BABY.

Gage Dustin Gatten

10/12/09

I had the opportunity of going to Seattle spur- of- the- moment and witnessing this amazing miracle thanks to my awesome husband.

GOODBYE BABY.

I'll miss your speed and zippy-ness. Moving on up to "crew cabs" and "family" vehicles!

Our Lil Punkins

Greenbluff

...October Festival...

We had fun with our little family going to greenbluff farms. There was live music, games, crafts, good food, hay rides, ponies, and we got to go pick out our own little "family" of pumpkins right from the pumpkin patch.

Here is a cute pic of Cade listening to Daddy's ipod on the way there:

Cade and Jon in the pumpkin patch:

Cade's pumpkin:

Jon pulling Cade in the wagon. :)

Jay and his little pumpkin with Brynne:

We also waited in line for 40 minutes to get our fresh, home-made PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS!

They were worth the wait, as you can see on Cade's face...

It was a VERY chilly day, but we love the FALL!

Hair Pro

Brynne's brother, A.J. is in cosmetology school at Toni n Guy.

She got to be his model for his freshman test-out.
It was a "club" themed style. He did an amazing job picking out all of her hair, makeup and jewelry and styling, and she had fun walking the cat walk! It was quite the party! DJ and everything!

Front view:

Side view:

back view:And here is the rat/hairspray ball that was left after the style was taken out!:


Way to go A.J.! You are gonna be the best Hair Pro ever!!

Cade's First Trip to the Dentist!

Thanks to Aunt Cassie giving us the book, 'Going to the Dentist'

Cade was ready for, and LOVED, his first time in the BIG chair!

Aunt Angie cleaned his teeth,

He got to watch a dog movie about brushing and flossing,

and then got to see his Papa (Dr. Gatten) who checked him! He did great.

The best part was his new toothbrush and prize!

Go CADE!

(It did make mommy miss her old job, though. :( )

The big 35...

35=halfway to 70!

(I'm just sayin'...)

The day started out with his favorite breakfast,

then after work he rocked a league bball game,
then we ended the day stuffing ourselves with Nate's New York Pizza. He LOVES it there! We opened presents...

And had cake!
mmmm....Jay likes it!Thanks Zack, Lizzie, Austin and Brook for joining us!

WE LOVE YOU JONNY BABY!!!