November 27, 2010

Gavin & Lily

It was so much fun being pregnant at the same time as my niece Sarah - but it is even more fun watching our kids grow up together! Lily was born on August 12th and Gavin on September 9th of 2008. Here are some cute pictures to show the progression!

Let It Snow!

These pictures were taken on Thanksgiving morning - it was SO cold outside so I wouldn't let Gavin stay out in the snow very long, but the time he did have, he loved it!


Yo Gabba Gabba Live!

We took Gavin to see Yo Gabba Gabba Live in Spokane - if you've never heard of Yo Gabba Gabba, consider yourself lucky! :) It's one of his favorite TV shows and overall it was worth it, he was terrified of our seats because we were only 5 rows back and the characters were so close.  We ended up going up on the balcony as far away as we could get and then he chilled out a little and had fun.  He still talks about it and watching the video clips I took is a daily must do around our house!  Here are a few pictures...


November 6, 2010

October Wrap Up

Man, I have been slacking at the blog lately.  The older Gavin gets, the less time I have to sit at the computer when I'm home!  Anyhoo, here are a few pictures of what we did...
Went to the pumpkin patch - he had a lot more fun this year...so much fun that he screamed and cried the entire way home because he didn't want to leave.
Finally a family picture where we're all looking at the camera - poor Gavin needs some sunglasses though!
 We carved pumpkins - maybe next year he can use a carving tool but for this year I made him use a pen :)
My adorable little monkey!  We took him to a trick-or-treat event in town and he was a little shy, but he definitely got into it more than last year. He was saying "treat!" and would hold his bucket out for candy.  He had more fun at home though, grabbing big handfuls of candy and putting them into the trick-or-treaters bags that came to our house.  I was so worried he wouldn't let me put his costume on him like last year, but he loved it this year and didn't want to take it off!  I already can't wait for next year - being a mom is so much fun and allows you to get to be a kid all over again...I love it! :)

September 19, 2010

2 Year Update

At 2 years old, Mr. Gavin...

Weighs 31 lbs
Is 36.5" tall
Sleeps all night!  Usually goes down between 7:30-8:30 and sleeps in til anywhere between 5:30-7:30, usually closer to 7:30.
Still in a crib - he hasn't tried climbing out once, so for now we are keeping him there!
Talks - ALOT! He can repeat almost anything and even says a few short sentences. His pediatrician was so impressed with his talking, said she would guess him to be closer to 3 based on that!  Jeez, wonder where he gets that from? :)
LOVES to dance - I'm sure you've all seen the videos by now.
Has a few favorite songs - he has one word names for all the songs he likes, and requests them frequently.
Loves monsters - likes to go around the house with Daddy looking for them.
Knows that Starbucks = coffee.  We drive by and he says "coffee!" - that's how mommy knows she is addicted.
Loves food!  This kid will eat almost anything.  He really loves fruit and grapes are his current obsession.  Sad news though - found out that he is highly allergic to peanuts, and mildly allergic to cows milk and egg whites.  Booo!  Sure hoping he grows out of that.  For now, we will carry an epi-pen with us everywhere we go.
Has gone poopy in the big boy potty 3 times now!  I don't think he's quite ready to full on attempt potty training, but we have the little toilet and training pants when he's ready!
Little man definitely has a stubborn side (hmm...sounds familiar) - and really loves to test to see just what he can get away with.  Time out has become our new friend.  Lucky for us, when he is getting upset or knows he is doing something he shouldn't be doing, he will go and put himself in his time out spot.  And when we put him there, he actually stays.  He will usually cry and scream but eventually calms down and says "all done".

I could go on forever about this little guy - but those are just a few of the highlights at 2.  Everyday is a new experience and he really does change or do something new on a daily basis.  I am so blessed to be his mommy!