5 months

Tanner is 5 months old...wow how the time has flown. His personality is beginning to come out and he is showing us new tricks everyday. Tanner is starting to enjoy tummy time for longer amounts of time and loves to watch the puppies. He wants to be mobile so badly that being on his stomache sometimes frustrates him that he can't go anywhere. Overall we are blessed with a healthy happy boy!

Hiking with the Meyers

This past Saturday we decided to go hiking with our close friends Katie and Brian (and their dog Booney). A BIG THANKS to cousin Cassidy for letting us use her back pack. Tanner thought it was pretty great to be up high and take everything in. We hiked up to Triple Falls out by Multnomah Falls and then came back to a huge field/walking trail between I-84 and the river and exlpored. There were a ton of dogs and people on all the various trails. The above picture is Tanner asleep in the pack after we returned back to the car. I think all the excitement, workout from climbing, and fresh air wore him out...he slept most of the return trip. Here are a few pictures from our adventure.


Tyler, Tanner, Callie and I under and behind Horsetail Falls. This was the first falls we hiked to and the trail took you in the cave behind the falls.


Katie, Tanner and I in the same cave but now you can see some of the falls behind us.

Unlike Booney, who loves the water, Callie did not want anything to do with it, but she jumped up on this log and walked out to Tyler who was out above the water. Then she wasn't quite sure how to get herself turned around to come back, but she figured it out. This is right above Triple Falls.


The whole gang! We had such a great time and the weather cooperated. It was a little cold starting out but we missed the crowds who we met on our return trip. We couldn't have asked for a better day.


Aunt Katie and Tanner while we were stopped eating lunch. Tanner loves his Auntie Katie as you can tell by the huge grin on his face.

Tyler, Tanner and Callie checking out the river and falls at our lunch spot. Overall it turned out to be great day and Tanner and Callie did so well that I am sure there will be more hikes this summer. Thanks Meyers for the fun adventure, we look forward to many more this summer!

Spring Break

Tanner and I headed up north for spring break. We were able to spend a few days visiting with family and friends before seeing them all at Easter. Tanner is really becoming a great traveling buddy and does really well in the car. Once again we stayed with Great Grandpa Katzenmeier, Grandma Mary and Jasper. It was fun to get to see everyone and Tanner thinks Great Grandpa Katzenmeier is pretty entertaining.
A highlight of the trip was we were able to spend a morning with our friend Nayeli and her mom Jaclyn. Nayeli had lots of fun new toys to play with and it was fun to watch them interact with each other and track each other around the room. Nayeli wasn't quite sure what to think when Tanner played in her jumping toy and Tanner wasn't sure how he felt about Nayeli using his ball, but overall they played great and we had a relaxing morning. We are blessed with such great friends and to be so close in age(6 weeks apart).


So...we all knew it was coming, we just didn't know how soon. Tanner has his first motorcycle...Uncle Matt would be proud. It is a Honda and Grandpa Mike was very proud to introduce his grandson to his first bike. The question will be once it is running, who will try to ride it first...mom or grandpa mike? Overall we had a great time and we are excited to see everyone real soon!

Four Months

Wow...four months have pasted by and Tanner has definately changed. At his four month check-up he weighed 15lbs 1oz and was 26inches long. Everyday feels like a new adventure with him. He is smiling and giggling lots and it is fun to watch what catches his interest. He has recently discovered his feet and toes and loves to grab his pant legs trying to get to them. He is learning to use his legs and loves his jumping toy(video coming soon). We are so blessed to have such a fun, loving, happy son!
We have had a nice stretch of weather and tanner and I were able to get outside to work on our flower beds. We even let the dogs come out and play! Here is our family taking in the sunshine...we can't wait for summer!


Sorry about Sosa in the background...I just saw it when I posted this. Just focus on the cute picture of Callie and Tanner.

Tanner's dedication

Okay...Okay....so it has been a month since Tanner was dedicated but I just now got pictures. We had a great day of celebration with family and friends.

The Beach

The girls decided we needed a weekend at the beach. We had four girls, and three kids all under fifteen months in a two bedroom condo right on the beach. We couldn't have asked for a nicer weekend, 60 degrees minimal wind and sunny! We found some sunglasses that fit Tanner and he actually left them on.

We walked the beach everyday. It was sunny and warm. We saw seals, and even some crazy people surfing. Tanner loved the beach and proceeded to nap while Katie and I walked the beach.

Here is the gang! We had a blast and decided we needed to make it a yearly trip! Thank girls for the great escape!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Tanner is definately conquering his bumbo chair. He sits up in it now and loves to sit in the kitchen while I cook dinner.


Tanner and Daddy hanging out.

My very funny Valentine. Tanner is responding and tracking where we are in the room. He is getting more fun everyday! I love his laugh and contagious smile.

A big Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! The shirt says it all and the bib he has that says "Little Flirt" definately defines his personality.