Gardner Family

Riding The School Bus!!

2011-08-31T12:10:00.000-07:00

Kindergarten!!!!!!!

2011-08-24T09:57:00.000-07:00

All set and ready to go in front of the "Big School."

Jordan and his Teacher Mrs. Lovejoy.

One last hug for Preston.

Oh, and if Rachel hasn't already made it loud and clear, Dad started school on the same day. So here we are together ready for the new school year.

Jordan is 5!!!!

2011-04-30T18:43:00.001-07:00

Jordan wanted a pool party and that's what he got. For once it wasn't cold and rainy on his birthday! 90 degrees and sunny

Lots of presents from friends.

Toy story party theme and cake.

Easter 2011

2011-04-30T18:30:00.000-07:00

At the Beach! In February?

2011-02-13T18:34:00.000-08:00

A little place called Galveston. The boys' first real trip to the ocean. They loved every minute of it. We may be spending more time at the Gulf of Mexico.

Snow Day in San Antonio!

2011-02-05T08:00:00.000-08:00

While it only snowed 1/2 an inch, it was on top of a sheet of ice which effectively shut down the seventh largest city in the nation. We had fun trying to play with the first snow in San Antonio in more than 20 years.

Preston's 2nd Birthday!

2011-01-30T14:36:00.000-08:00

Christmas 2010

2010-12-29T12:37:00.001-08:00

There wasn't any snow on Christmas Eve, but a down pour was enough to keep both the boys and Rachel happy!

We made a Ginger Bread House in anticipation of Santa's visit.

We made sure that the reindeer had plenty of food. (By the way, it was all gone the next day!)

It all worked. Santa found us at our new home!

Roly Poly

2010-12-22T17:03:00.000-08:00

Roly Poly hunting has quickly become one of Jordan's favorite activities, so if anyone is in need of a roly poly hunter, Jordan and I have got it down to a science. Just give us a call.

San Antonio Zoo

2010-12-22T16:56:00.000-08:00

Preston decided to go for a swim. He walked around in a diaper the rest of the day. Good thing it was almost 80 degrees outside!

Excited to be at the Zoo!

Jordan and the resident black bear in a staring contest.

Preston feeding the Lory

Merry Christmas!!!

2010-12-15T20:28:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas! We hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas, and wish that we could be there with you.

Jordan's Photography

2010-12-13T12:06:00.001-08:00

Jordan wanted to share his photography. He just grabs the camera and goes. He didn't have any help or coaching. He placed Puppy where he wanted him and started snapping pictures. He obviously got his mother's talent and artistic eye.

Winter Break

2010-12-10T16:04:00.000-08:00

Just a few highlights from our past four months in San Antonio. We've made it to the Riverwalk, The Alamo, and by far the most important... SHAMU. The boys can't stop talking about Shamu and Sea World. Texas has been a lot of fun and we enjoy every day here. Oh and it doesn't hurt that today is the 10th of December and it is 75 degrees outside!

Preston Puts His Pants on All by Himself...Sort of

2010-12-05T16:52:00.000-08:00

I finally got a spare moment! Or just got of my duff and put forth an effort. Either way you view it, here is a video for your entertainment. Preston has gotten super independent to compliment his lovely attitude. Enjoy!

TRAIN TRACKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-02-01T18:27:00.001-08:00

Christmas was a big hit this year, and by far Jordan's favorite toy of all time are the trains and train tracks that he got form three different Grandmas this year. Thank you Grandmas! We have hours of fun and have gotten good at using them all and making fun designs for the trains.

As you can see, they cover the whole living room, not just part of it, the whole thing! We have to play with them when Preston is asleep or else he plays the role of Godzilla and crushes everything.

This is our Big, Big Bridge. by far our greatest design. Mom was nice enough to let us use her movies. Better to ask forgiveness then permission.

Chocolate Percy going over the Big, Big Bridge!

Winter Fun

2010-02-01T18:11:00.000-08:00

Alright so its been awhile, I'm sorry. Apparently studying for the LSAT and applying to law schools wasn't a valid excuse for some! I vow to do better. It has been a fun few months. Let's start with the winter fun. Jordan loves the snow and finally got his dad (who hates the snow) to venture outdoors and play in it with him. We must have been outside for four hours building snowmen and the snow train, but it was worth it.

We had to quit because we ran out of snow in the back yard!

I don't know who that third snow child is, he must be the neighbor kid or something. I tried to tell Jordan that it was just mom, dad, Jordan and Preston but he insisted we add another one. Maybe he knows something I don't.

What fine craftsmanship! One hundred percent handmade.

August 30th

2009-08-30T17:24:00.000-07:00

I was just chilling in the tub....

when out of nowhere Jordan started washing my hair....

and dumping water on my head.

He shouldn't have done that. BAM BAM!

The week of August 10th

2009-08-17T19:34:00.000-07:00

Jordan is learning to float on his back in the tub. He no longer has to wear his diaper to take a bath.

Preston is trying to hide the fact that he really isn't eating.

Jordan has decided that it is easier for him to sleep if he burrows under the covers.

The two coolest dudes ever!

Watch out for me. I am already turning into a punk!

Fun on the Swing

2009-08-09T14:55:00.000-07:00

Another week gone. The boys have both been sick with what the doctor said sounded like swine flu symptoms. Needless to say it has been enjoyable. They are getting better and even though they are sick, that doesn't deter them from having fun. As you can see, Preston loves his swing and Jordan knows how to help him enjoy it.

Jordan also wants to share the picture that he took all by himself of his cars in a huge circle.

Jordan Reed

2009-08-02T13:18:00.001-07:00

This summer Jordan discovered the Slip N Slide.

1...

2....

3... GO!!

and back again and again and again...

We have had nothing but fun in the sun this summer. Jordan has a tan that makes dad jealous.

Preston Robert

2009-08-02T12:32:00.000-07:00

Today is Sunday August 2nd 2009. I figured with nothing else going on this afternoon, I would start a blog mainly chronicling the events of Preston and Jordan's lives. With the Grandmas in mind. I have posted some pictures so that they can see their grandchild and be involved in their growth even from afar. So enjoy Preston at his best.

He always has a smile on his face, especially when Jordan is around.

Or when he knows that food is on the way.

Oh yeah, we have also learned how to sit up.