first haircut

My little fella is blessed with hair! He is also blessed with a hairdressing grandmother. Brandon and I decided that even though Halloween is approaching, we would rather he not look like Mike Meyers, thus a haircut. He got a little snip. He looks pretty cute without hair hanging in his ears. No worries, I have always thought he was cute. Mike Meyers or no.

dentist

I took my sweet darling to the dentist yesterday. I was so nervous to take her. I was envisioning screaming, or kicking, biting, or gagging. To my pleasure, the gal was perfect. She was still (so unusual), nice, and paying attention.

This morning when I did her hair and got her dressed, I dressed up like a dentist.

I can not believe my sweet guy is already 9 months. He is doing well, tender hearted and kind and CALM!!! He is very much like his dad. He looks like him, I am told.
His size at 9 months old are
Height: 31 and 3/4 inches
Weight 23 pounds.

Big, Tall, and Perfect (if you ask me)

MEET THE TEACHER

We had meet the teacher at Gates's school. She is going Tuesday and Thursday to The Red Apple School. She really seemed to like both of her teachers, and the classroom itself. She was a champ while Brandon and I went to the orientation, and did not want to leave when we came back. I am hearing some pretty funny things coming out of her mouth re: school. I for one can not wait to see the exciting things that this new adventure holds for my girl.

Well, I am a copycat. I decided to get on the stick and try and catch up on blogging. Like Jenny.

So, We have been super busy and having loads of fun this summer. The fouth was awesome. Alan had his first plane ride and enjoyed it. Gates is totally into flying and likes to pretend she is wheeling her suitcase to the airport. I wonder why? We had a great time down south with Brandon's family.

Our friends have been full of fun lately. having babies, getting married, getting pregnant, moving into new houses, and getting engaged!! So, we have been having some fun celebrating and look forward to more excitement.

Our baby boy is 8 months old! My time flies. He is a dear. Totally sweet, cute, smart, and perfect. He just started to crawl today! Gates loves to call him. Like a dog.

Gates is great. She is going to start preschool in the fall and we are all pretty excited about this next step. Currently, she is excited about her trip to the circus. Next week. I am excited too!

Pictures to come. As soon as I get a new computer. And camera. :)

Alan Robinius Oakley is Baptized

It was Alan's big day to receive the holy sacrament of baptism. He did great. It was a wonderful day with our friends and family and we could most definitely feel God's blessing on us.

At the church. Jenny and Jon Hake are the godparents to Alan.

Godparents and Alan

Gates and her godmother.

Gates and Keelan

Clayton

It got soooo hot in our house. The fellas cooled off in this manner. Seriously, I came inside and these three, their dad, and Jack were wrapped up in these towels. I asked if that trick was something Jack taught them, as he has been living in the middle east...