Food reviews from Manning's Kitchen!

Well, we've been eating whole grain cereal and have dabbled (literally) in several different fruits. So far, Manning highly recommends to all of his infant friends the whole grain cereal from Gerber. It was pretty rough at first and took some getting used to, but once he got used to the texture he really started to dig it! He now grabs the spoon in an attempt to shovel it in as fast as he can. Manning's review of the Gerber fruits so far - two tiny thumbs down for the peaches and bananas and two tiny thumbs up for the applesauce. He's starting to get used to the different kinds of food that he's trying. His favorite thing to do while eating is make "motor boat" sounds while taking a bite - throwing the food in every which direction. He's too darn cute while doing it, so I just laugh and start to peel the chosen fruit of the day out of my hair!

Happy Fathers Day!

Fathers play a very important part in a child's life, that's why there is a special day to thank them for the job they do. Manning and his dad would like to wish all of the other dads out there a very relaxing Father's Day, whether you spend the day in front of the grill, in front of the t.v. watching the US Open or how ever else you choose to spend the day!




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Get your motor running...Head out on the highway

Here are some pics of Manning in his cool shades. He's already quite the little stud! Watch out all of you young ladies.

Happy Birthday Grandma Gardner!

So last weekend we headed on a road trip with Grandma Linda to St. Louis to celebrate Doug's grandma's 9oth birthday and we had a great time. Doug got to see lots of family that he hadn't seen in a long time and Manning and I got to meet several people for the first time. Everyone was so nice and really went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Aunt Sally and Uncle Charlie had a house full and played a great hostess role for all of us while in St. Louis. We're talking White Castle burgers late into the evenings, shooing away the snake welcoming committee while we were there and a spectacular breakfast each morning! We really did have a great time and Manning was his ususal laid back excellent self. He had a blast meeting everyone and traveled really well. Below are just some fun pics from the trip.

Welcome to the Howard family Amber!

On May 12th my cousin, Troy married a very sweet girl by the name of Amber. I know that they're going to have such a great life with each other. My cousin Troy is one of the funniest people I know, so Amber has got a lifetime of laughs coming her way. I wish the best of luck to you both! Weddings are fun and they always create unique stories for everyone to share for years to come, such as "How in the heck did the groom injure his eye during his own reception?" or "Was I really doing the chicken dance- What is the chicken dance?" Pictured below is my niece Kate and then I am pictured with my Aunt Donna & my Uncle Vic. My sister, Julie, is then pictured with my cousin Stacey's daughter, Victoria.

Is it a coincidence?

No, it's not just because we've been lazy and too busy soaking up the sun, but rather that since the little guy has starting rolling over I haven't been as good about updating this site. Is this a coincidence? I'm guessing that any and all parents reading this can relate! My apologies. I promise to be better at the updates and I promise that my la