Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Two Months Old


Clark turned 2 months old in the airplane on the way to Arizona to visit family for Christmas. He had his two month pediatrician visit today, and he is growing like a weed!

Two Months Old Statistics:

11 pounds, 6 ounces = 50th percentile
23 inches = 50th percentile

Since Birth:

Gained 5 pounds
Grew 4 inches


Sunday, December 28, 2008

Christmastime in Arizona

Clark had a lot of fun in Arizona for his first Christmas. Brent, Clark, and I are all glad we made the trip to see family and friends.

Some of the family Clark met for the first time:

Granddad Farnsworth

Great-Aunt Wendy and First Cousin-Once Removed, Ireland Snep

Aunt Crystal, Uncle Thomas, Aunt Olivia, and Uncle John Gardner

Great-Granddad Farnsworth and Cousin, Isaac Woods

Cousin, Caden Trejo

Aunt Mara Gardner

Cousin, Elizabeth Sessions (born 3 days after Clark)

He met a lot of other members of his family during Christmas vacation, but we weren't able to get pictures of everyone. Clark really enjoyed being around the hustle and bustle of family.

Some activities Clark participated in during Christmas vacation:

~His first and second airplane rides.

~Received lots of gifts.

Quilt made by Grandma Low

Homemade shorts from Uncle Thomas

Crotched blanket made by Aunt Savanna Gardner

~Portrayed baby Jesus for the Gardner Family Christmas Eve movie tradition.

~Given a name and a blessing.

~Unwrapped gifts.

~Lots of posing for the camera.




Sunday, December 21, 2008

Clark's Blessing

Clark was blessed in my parent's home in Arizona on Sunday, December 21st, 2008.He looked absolutely dashing in the blessing outfit his Grandmother Gardner made. 

Clark was blessed by Brent. Brent was assisted by Clark's Granddad Edwin Farnsworth, Great-Granddad Albert Farnsworth, Grandfather Brent Gardner, Uncles: Benjamin Gardner,  Jesse Gardner, Thomas Gardner, Marc Trejo, and Chris Sessions.

Clark was supported by lots of love from his family. All who were in attendance: Grandma Janet Farnsworth, Grandmother Kristine Gardner, Great-Grandma Low; Uncles: John Gardner, Andy Woods; Aunts: Heidi Trejo, Stephanie Woods, Terin Sessions, Brittany Farnsworth, Savannah Farnsworth, Mara Gardner, Savanna  Gardner, Olivia Gardner, Crystal Gardner; Cousins: Kelsie Trejo, Caden Trejo, Carter Trejo, Magdalyn Woods, Isaac Woods, Sadie Sessions, Abigail Sessions, Elizabeth Sessions; Great-Uncle Bruce Gardner, Great-Aunt Becca Gardner; First Cousins-Once Removed: Bruce Edward Gardner, Joseph Gardner, and Becca Gardner.

Brent presented a beautiful blessing. The Spirit was strong, and there was so much love in the room. We are thankful that so many could come support us at such a special occasion.

After the blessing, we served potato soup, chicken and wild rice soup, salad, homemade rolls, and my mother's famous cinnamon rolls.

Brent, Clark, and I are so thankful to my parents for allowing us to bless Clark in their home. We thank them for all of their help. We also thank all those who helped prepare the meal. It was a wonderful occasion. 

Thursday, December 18, 2008

All Fun and Games

This afternoon I was playing with Clark after feeding him. I was lying on my back while flying him around like an airplane. On one of his "lift offs" he belched and spewed a copious amount of regurgitated milk all over my face, in my eye, and my hair. I gasped and then laughed. I knew something like that was eventually bound to happen, I just always assumed it would be on dad, and not mom!

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Thursday, December 11, 2008

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Clark can't wait for Santa Clause to come. 
He's giddy with anticipation.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008