likes and dislikes

Garrett exhibited a number of extreme likes and dislikes while we were in Texas. For example, if it had a button he could push (like the button on the dancing monkey), he liked it unequivocally. A few things, though, he approached with more caution. The haircut his Aunt Kimberly gave him, for instance, was not what you would classify as a favorite:


He sure looked handsome afterward, though!

Due to an incident our first evening there, which resulted in an early bedtime for one bigger boy and physical and emotional trauma instilled in one little boy, Garrett was wary of his Uncle Neil. By the end of our visit, however, all issues seemed to have either been resolved or forgotten, and they decided they were quite fond of each other. They even shared some tender goodbye kisses at the airport.

Other things Garrett really liked in Texas included:

Sneaking pretzels from the pantry:

Sharing other people's ice cream:

Blowing bubbles with Grandma Joyce:



Playing ball in the backyard:

And playing with the giant parachute: