Jetta and Gavin

We babysit cute Jetta every week and love having a little baby girl around the house. Don't worry, it's not giving us any ideas or anything... But she is so cute with her big chubby cheeks and all!!! We only have a problem now and then when Gavin moves over her way and tries to steal her binki or bottle or something. She doesn't like that!! Just had to share our cute friend! She is around 2 months younger than Gav. So sometimes it feels like I have twins when she is here!!! At least I have figured out how to have them nap at the same time in the afternoons!

Gavin's Big Birthday

One Year Old

What more can we say that hasn't been said. Gavin is in the best family in the world. We love him so much. He makes life challenging, in a joyful way. I think you know that we all need you to be a happy baby, and you are. Gavin is such a blessing to our family and we are so grateful that Heavenly Father has placed him in the midst of our crazy family. He is such a wonder, and he makes me smile everyday.

Fifty Two Weeks

Gavin is such a fun boy. And he is a lot like his brothers. Funny, and sugar hungry! I can't believe his birthday is tomorrow!! He doesn't seem old enough.



The things of Gavin:



-He still doesn't crawl



-Just this week did he walk the length of the couch for the first time, holding onto it



-Gavin doesn't like any vegetables



-Gavin likes all fruits



-Gavin loves PB&J sandwiches



-Gavin wears a smile on his face almost all the time



-Gavin loves to imitate noises and sounds you make



-Rich thinks Gavin means Dad when he says dada. I think he is just babbling



-Gavin gets spoiled by everyone in the house



-Gavin can swim/crawl over to Grandma's house so quietly that no one notices, just to say hi.



-Gavin loves to look out of and bang on windows. Especially the one in mommy's room where he can see the horses.



-Gavin will walk around holding onto two hands of a grown up, but he doesn't really like to.



-Gavin loves attention


-Gavin doesn't ever wear shoes. Have you seen his feet? They are as round as little balls with nubby toes sticking out of them. So cute.


-Gavin is often called Maxwell, by others and us too. Sorry kid. that's the break of being last of the pack.


-Gavin likes going on walks and bike rides, after they have started. He doesn't like the process of getting ready and into the stroller.

-Gavin makes the best baby noises. Goo goo gaa gaa anyone?? Melts my heart because I know he is really saying I love you mommy!

On the Water

We had so much fun with family today out in the hot sun!! Highlights of the day
-Setting up the old sun tents and watching Cyndi and Rich use a rock and a lot of luck to get those rusty poles to go up!
-Trying to knee board for the first time, and failing
-Driving Jon's boat! Wow! It made me want to buy one it was so fun!
-Getting kicked out of our pavillion, we didn't know it was reserved. And then being allowed back under
-Being allowed to use the snowcone machine the neighbor hut brought for their party!!
-Forgetting charcol for the grill and having to get it!
-Watching the kids live it up in the water. It was a blast!