6 months!

February 29, 2011
6 months old with a temperament of gold. We don't think it's possible for a baby to be any happier than our Gavin. We thank our lucky stars for him!

Weeknight fun with Grandma and Grandpa

Gavin and Aidan are lucky enough to get to see their Grandpa and Grandpa at least 5 days a week. Aidan often will do something at home and then announce that "Amma taught me that." When a toy breaks it is a toss up as to whether he thinks Daddy or "Boppa" should fix it. And while Gavin can't verbally express his feelings towards his local grandparents, his excitement for being with them is obvious, as the second we walk into their home he starts squealing and jumping up and down in my arms! 

Once in awhile, they even get to have some quality time with all of us... their parents and their parents away from their parents! So here are a few pics from one of those recent evenings.

From Gavin's point of view.

Our pudgy little Hawk, having a good time.

I don't know what my brother and Grandma are doing over there, but I am having fun watching!

Look, Mommy! A Ladybug!

Grandma is tooooo funny

I just want to give her a big kiss!

I can't look at the bug with Aidan and Grandpa so I'll just enjoy a little hand snack instead.

Love,
Gavin

Rocky Balboa

Way better than the Rocky Statue in Philly, Newark, Delaware has our very own Rocky... :)

Good times

Some things Aidan has said to us lately...

(While I was in the bathroom)
"Mommy, what you doin in potty?
(Me- "Pooping!")
"Oh, I like poop!"

(After a good game of tag)
"I need some animal cookies and raisins cuz I did all that runnin."

"Mommy can I have 2 snacks because you're my best friend"
(Two minutes later...)
"Mommy can I watch 2 shows before my nap because I so love you much"

Gavin also knows how to have a good time... When his aunts came to visit, Gavin wanted to show him how tough he already is! So he got right to fixing Aidan's car carrier. :)

 Anyone with kids will understand this game... It's Aidan's favorite.
"Swiper no swiping!

Gavin had so much fun by himself the next morning that he literally jumped himself to sleep!

Aidan's new favorite game with Daddy is to make, decorate and then fly paper airplanes

And in Gavin's sparetime, he prefers to catch up on his People magazine. He especially liked this issue, which featured Halle Berry's daughter, Nahla. Good taste already, Gav!

Feeling the love this year

So I made a Valentine with my valentines. :)

Always a story before night night

Somewhere Deep in Bear Country
Lives the Berenstain Bear Family
They're Kind of Fury Around the Torso
They're a Lot Like People Only More So
Bear Fact is That They're Just Like You and Me
The Only Difference is They Live in a Tree
The Berenstain Bears
When Things Go Wrong As Things Might Do
The Bearenstains Bears Will Find a Way Through
Mama, Papa, Sister and Brother
They'll Always Be There For Each Other
Bear Fact is That They Can Be Sweet as Honey
Sometimes You'll Find They Can Be Just Plain Funny
The Bearenstain Bears
The Bearenstain Bears!

5 months!

Our smiley, content chunka munka. :) Oh how we love him so! Happy 5 months, Gavin Patrick.

January 29, 2011.