Team Woodard: Happy Birthday, Mallory!!

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Happy Birthday, Mallory!!

Matt and I have some close friends, Brad and Michelle that have two children. One, Mallory, just turned three this past week and their second child, Thomas, is about 7 months old. Mallory had her birthday party last weekend at the jumpy place (forgot the name). I wondered if Trigger would like jumping because he had never jumped in one before. OH BEFORE I CONTINUE, I want to say thanks to my sweet parents for offering to keep Campbell so I wouldn’t have both boys. Matt was out of town on his CORPS retreat. It was a long weekend without his help but we survived! Anyway, when we arrived at the party, Trigger clung to me like an alligator was trying to eat his little toes. I must say that I secretly loved it because he just isn’t a child that sits in my lap or cuddles with me…he is too busy for that! He quickly warmed up but was hesitant to go into the jumpy and when I say jumpy, it’s not just the thing you go in and jump…this one is like a little obstacle course with columns you have to weave in and out of, three slides, and tubes to crawl through. I went in with Trigger at first because it probably really wasn’t geared for 2 year olds. Brad was in there also and helped Trigger go up and down the slides at first. Then, I went up and down with him a few times. THEN, he was on his OWN…he absolutely LOVED it!!! He did still love to have Brad help him. I had gotten out of the jumpy after I was comfortable with Trigger in there on his own and I saw Trigger come out and start looking around. I walked toward him and yelled at him to let him know where I was…assuming he was looking for me. HAHA…after looking around, he made a beeline to Brad, and starting tapping him on the leg and pointed for him to get back in the jumpy. PRECIOUS! Just Precious.

Here are a few photos from the party!

First, we have the birthday girl. Isn’t she just the most precious little girl.

Trigger and Mallory…Trigger wasn’t so sure about taking a picture. I should’ve waited until the end to take it…he was still being shy at this point!

Playtime!

Time to eat…

I hate that Matt missed out on seeing Trigger having so much fun! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MALLORY!!!!

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The Woodards

My name is Garson Woodard. I'm a wife to Matt. He is the most incredible husband a girl could ask for. We met in Kindergarten at Cedar Creek (the school we attended for 13 years). Matt and I started dating our Jr. year in high school and dated for 6 years. We got married on June 26, 2004. I am so thankful that God brought us together! I am a mother to Trigger, Campbell, and Larkin. We worked hard to have all of them. After 2 miscarriages, two years after trying to get pregnant, a 2 week hospital stay, and a short (didn't seem short at the time) NICU stay, we brought home our first precious miracle: Trigger! He was born on July 29, 2008. Trigger's completely spoiled rotten! He is full of personality and definitely shows some of the same tenacity that his namesake had!

With our second child, Campbell, we made it to 38 weeks. He was born on June 3, 2010. He still had to stay in the NICU for 5 days for breathing issues. Campbell is absolutely precious..shy but such a little clown. I can't wait to watch our two boys which are 22 months apart) grow up together. I know they are going to fight constantly but be BEST of friends at the same time!

I just thought my boys were our miracles...and they are...but, at the end of May 2011, Matt and I found out that we were expecting the biggest surprise of our life. We were having baby #3 after being told we could never get pregnant on our own. AND, to add to the excitement, we were having a GIRL. After dealing with my medical issues, a two vessel cord, and IUGR, Larkin was born on January 6, 2012. She came here ruling the roost and I am sure that is not going to change anytime soon.

After what seemed like forever thinking that I would not have any children, God has blessed me with three beautiful babies all within 3.5 years.

After having Campbell, Matt and I decided I would become a stay-at-home mom. In alot of ways it is more difficult than teaching because I am with OUR children all day...and OUR children don't seem to listen like my students would. HOW DOES THAT WORK? Haha! Seriously though, it is the BEST job in the world and I feel very blessed to be able to be home to witness each and every minute of our boys' lives!

I started this blog when we found out we were pregnant with Trigger and have continued to document our crazy lives with a toddler and a baby since I don't have time to scrapbook anymore. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you visit again!