My First Easter 2010

Here are a few pics of Gavin's first Easter and egg hunt....there will be more to come...there were about 4 cameras trying to capture it all. These are some of the pics my cousin Tony took. They were really good and are on my mother computer so pulling a late night trying to get them uploaded to the blog before we leave in a few hours to go back to Pensacola. We had a blast this Easter! Gavin enjoyed everyone and we appreciate all the help from the family and will miss it! haha More pics to come!

Ben being his usual handsome self.

What do you mean a giant Easter bunny came hopping through the house leaving Easter Baskets?

Uncle Gene holding Gavin for the first time. He got Gavin laughing sooooo much we just had to get it on video. I have never heard him laugh so hard and so long before.

He makes the funniest faces!

Tony's wife Sam feeding Gavin. She got him to burp FOUR times!

Momma and Papa's Grandbabies and Granddoggies....9 total! That was the first time I have seen Gavin touching and watching the dogs.

I dread putting pics of me up but what the hay.....Gavin has to have some family pics of all of us.

Momma and Papa looking all cute.

Everyone received 2 prize eggs this year!

Our little puddin' face!

Sam enjoyed holding Gavin. He was being soooo good sitting in her lap. Papa has spoiled him by walking him all around he house and yard when he gets fussy. Thanks Papa! haha

Too cool for school! You can really see Ben's crease on the bridge of Gavin's nose in this pic.

Look we found an egg!

Cousin line up before they go crazy finding eggs.

Pansies are Mommy's favorites too!

A little frog on a log!

I'm trying to walk before I crawl!

I'm so cute!

I love this pic of Papa and Gavin.

Here is the bunny cake mom made for Easter. I'll let you figure out were they put the dark colored jelly beans.

Tuckered out!

Uncle Gene and Bay making me laugh.

News Flash!

Gavin turned over all by himself on April 2, 2010 from his belly to his back.....5 months old. YAY Gavin! He did this maybe 30 minutes after his daddy arrived to my mom's house. I was so happy Ben didn't miss him turning over for the first time. Of course that is the only thing in his life so far that I haven't captured with the camera.

Yummy for My Tummy!

Gavin ate his first bite of rice cereal a few days ago. The first time he had it we mixed it with his formula and he didn't want much to do with it. Then we mixed it with apple juice and he loved it! He gets soooo excited he kicks his little legs and smiles. His Aunt Marmon came over for a visit and held him for the first time. When she first saw him a few weeks back she had a cold and didn't want to get him sick. Nickie, Freddy, Katie, Jake and Bailey came over a couple of days ago after their camping trip to drop Bailey off to stay until Easter. Gavin's cousins were happy to see and play with him again. Since Bay has been here she has been an awesome helper. She helps feed, bathe, and dress him. She even changed a diaper! Here are some pics of the past few days.

Bailey changing a diaper!

Gavin has grown so much in the past few days....it literally was over night! He doesn't fit into any of his newborn clothes....one night his legs fit in his newborn footed onsies and then a few days later that same outfit buckled his little legs. We just got him some new 3-6 month clothing which are a little big but at least his little legs are able to straighten out. Wonder how long those are going to last. He is about to be too long for his bassinet! Most of the time he scoots himself up into the top left hand corner while he sleeps.....my little wiggle worm! He is also sleeping sprawled out with his arms above his head just like Katie slept when she was a baby. Its too cute!

Here is Bailey feeding her cousin....its way too early in the morning!

This is what Gavin looks like before he eats....the pics are in backwards order as always.

Katie rocked Gavin to sleep and was noticing his tiny hands.

I'm such a cutie pie!

Nickie making faces at Gavin....He was laughing and smiling. We got a coo coo bird that Gavin just loved and named it coo coo bird Aunt Icky! We have to go back and get the moose for Moosey Aunt Emmy. lol

Gavin loves spending time with his cousins!

This was Aunt Marmon's first time holding Gavin.

Gavin is going to be a frog collector like his mommy was! I think he has 3 stuffed frogs now. I hope his collecting habits stay stuffed frogs and he doesn't bring me any live ones when he gets old enough to play outside.

Mmmmmmm Rice Cereal! He is eyeballing everyone elses food now. Won't be long before he can have some really good stuff!

My Little Thumb Sucker!

The other night Gavin slept all night....from 9-10pm till 8am. I was sooooo happy! I should have savored that night because he hasn't done it since! He woke up at 4:30am this morning and is still up! He has been trying to suck his thumb for a while now and has finally managed to get it in his mouth for more than a second. He has disowned his pacifiers even though I keep trying to give them to him in place of his thumb. He met his cousins Libby and Jase the other day. She helped me get him ready to go to the church my mom caters for so everyone could meet the baby they prayed for so many months ago when he was in the NICU. Seems soooo long ago doesn't it? I'm so grateful he is happy and healthy now!

Here is Gavin finding his thumb!

Momma and Papa think its soooo cute but I'm like get that thumb outta that mouth! lol

Gavin snuggling up with his giraffe in his bassinet.

Libby holding her new cousin.

Libby changing Gavin....she said its been so long that she almost forgot how.

Dad was rocking Gavin to sleep and wound up putting himself to sleep also. Too cute!

Freddy talking to Gavin.

Gavin says, "My my Freddy what big hands you have!"

Gavin talking to his soon to be uncle.

Playtime!

Meeting New Friends

Here are some pics of Gavin pushing up while on his tummy, Gavin playing with Momma and Papa, and his first visit with the Caswells. Had to show Gavin's daddy his new tricks.....We love and miss ya!

Yeah I know this pic is too light but I loved his little face in it. He was raising his head for tummy time and pushing up on his forearms.

You can really see him pushing up in this pic.....he is doing so much better on his tummy these days but doesn't like to be on it for too long.

Baby Push Ups!

Gavin was loving feeling all over Papa's head. He was just a smiling.

Katie wanted a pic of Gavin in these overalls so here it is Katie! I can't help but laugh at his face in this one.....looks like he is gonna maul someone!

Papa just got home from work and was playing with Gavin.

Momma had just gave Gavin a little tiger toy and he was cuddling up with it.

Krista, her mother Dolly, and her kids came over for a visit and here is Tyler holding Gavin for the first time. Tyler was a pro....he has gone through 5 other baby siblings and is about to have another.

Krista was making Gavin dance back and forth barely touching the floor it was sooooo funny...if I can ever remember my youtube account I'll put the video up.

Here is Krista's little girl Taya.....she is a cutie!

Footsie!

Today...March 22, 2010 Gavin found his feetsies! I had him sitting up on my chest facing me and he looked down at his feet puzzled, touched his toes, and just started playing with them. It was soooo cute! He is growing up too fast! All his newborn clothes are getting too small so I'm gonna have to go out and get him some 0-3months clothing. He holds his head up with control and looks around. He is a lookie lou! He doesn't want to just lay in your arms he wants to sit up and see whats going on around him. He follows everyone passing him and is trying to stuff everything he can get his hands on in his mouth.....we think he might be teething....he is a slobberpoo. He is holding his head up longer and pushing up while on his tummy....this is something new because usually he screams bloody murder if you put him on his tummy. He loves playing with his toys and has just discovered the show called Yo Gabba Gabba. If you turn it on his total attention goes to the tv and while sitting up on my knee his little feet and arms are just a going. He loves the dance scenes and music but isn't into the cartoons or the drawings they do....I fast forward through those parts....I'm gonna miss the dvr here at mom's house. Gavin talked to his daddy on the phone today. My mom said he recognized Ben's voice and was smiling so big. He misses his daddy soooo much. I think we are staying down here for Easter and Ben is coming so we are all gonna have a great time! I still have to find Gavin a cute Easter outfit and will for sure be posting the pics. Stay tuned!