Easter 2011

We had a great Easter this year.  The Easter Bunny came and left Gavin lots of goodies!  Nana and Papa came over...we ate, had a egg hunt and relaxed.  Gavin is 18 months and is climbing everything in his path!  One day we thought he was playing nice in his room.  Ben went in there to check on him and he was up on his changing table covered with desitin.  He had it all over his face, body, table, walls....was a mess but we couldn't help but laugh.  Time to child proof the drawers he used as a ladder.  He is 22lbs and growing!  He is constantly doing crazy things to make up laugh.  His Nana and Papa took him back to MS with them for a week or so.  Last night we kept thinking we heard him but then remembered he wasn't here.  Sooooo quiet without our little booger.  Here are some pics from Easter!

Gavin's Easter Goodies!

 In the morning Ben got Gavin when he woke and I had the camera ready.  He walked out of his room and had the biggest smile on his face and ran down the hall towards me.  Its soooo nice to see that smiling face in the morning.   

Big Smiles!

 He went straight for the eggs....there was candy all over the floor when he was done.

 Little chick.

 He kept the bunny ears on long enough for the pic.  Ben had them on his head for longer!  lol

 Gavin loves his books!

 This is one of the first things he does when he wakes up...he finds his shoes and usually brings them to me to put them on for him. 

 Gavin loved his hide and seek bunny!

 Gavin and his daddy.

 He loves when Ben jumps while he is up on his shoulders.

 Gavin is a climber!  Climbing all over the place!

 He likes to slap tables....and then he will grab my hand to slap it too....he is so funny.

 Gavin rocking in his rocking chair!  Gotta love it!

 Egg hunting with Papa and Daddy!

 Gavin and his Papa.

 He really got into it when he knew what to do.

 Everytime he picked an egg up he would inspect it and try to open it. 

 Can you tell the eggs had candy in them?  Little vaccums eatting it up!

 Love it when he squats down to pick the eggs up. 

 He finally held his basket...then wanted someone else to take it.  He has to have his hands free to explore!

Nana, Papa, and Gavin....was nice sitting out on the porch, rocking in the rocking chair, talking, and watching Gavin play. 

It's GAVIN!!!

I know its been forever since I updated but its finally here!  Gavin is making us laugh everyday.  He does funny and sweet things all the time and yes he has tantrums now.  lol  He is now 17 months and 21 lbs.  He is running all over the place now and his favorite things are his squeaky shoes, lids for just about anything, and his little doggies Elle Vira, Gidget, and Bella.  He also loves opening the door to our bedroom and running in there like he just won the lottery.  He does things on command now (well when he wants to do them) touches his head, ears, mouth and eyes when asked where they are and pants when asked what a dog says, meows when asked what a cat says and moos for a cow.  He loves songs and dances throwing his arms up in the air and running all over the livingroom.  He loves Mickey Mouse Club House songs and show, Imagination Movers concert, and his papa's ring tone on his phone.  He loves riding his tricycle which is in the house....good thing we have wood floors!  He will hop on it himself and push himself with his feet backwards and forwards.  He also will scoot his way over to us when he wants to be pushed around.  He tries to get out of trouble by working his eyes and giving kisses.  He doesn't say too much more than he has been....Hi, thats good, thank you, and I know I'm leaving some other words out.  He started saying ut oh when he falls down or something falls on the floor.  He has been waking up later which is great for me since Ben isn't able to work from home anymore....around 7ish and takes 1-2 naps (one in the morning and one in the afternoon). 

He spent a week at his Nana and Papa's house and had a great time.  They said he was a good little boy and no trouble at all.  When we picked him up he was eating lunch and I don't think he realized we were there.  He looked at us like who are you and then he smiled and hugged and hugged us.  Ben and I felt like we were dating again during the little break....we went shopping, out to dinner a couples of times and to a movie. 

Here are some pics I have been taking in the past few days.  Enjoy!

Ben pushing Gavin around the driveway on his tricycle.  He loves to ride his tricycle and being pulled around in his wagon.  He climbs in and out of his wagon and gets on and off his tricycle all by himself.  My big boy!

Gavin giving his Daddy a birthday noogie.  Boys will be boys!

Gavin gave his daddy a present for his birthday....himself.  He wanted in the bag so bad so Ben put him in it and he was content....stayed in there for a good while.  hahaha  He is so funny.

Gavin getting ready for bed....I was taking pictures of him in the dark so it made him look even whiter than he is.  After he has his bath and milk he likes to stand up on the couch and see how long he can stand up without touching the back.  Of course I'm usually sitting right next to him and Ben on the other side.  Don't worry Grandparents!!!  When he does it he has the biggest smile on his face and giggles.  He is starting to bounce a little too. 

His big smile of accomplishment.  Hahahahahaha!

Peek a BOO!

We were singing Head Shoulders Knees and Toes.  He slaps his hands on his head so hard cause he gets so excited.

Looks like he is practicing his air guitar for his up coming visit with his Papa.

He claps and says yay to just about anything.

Squeakie Shoes!

Gavin walking around in his squeakie shoes that his Nana and Papa got for him.  He loves them.  Its so funny to watch him listen to them and walk.  Here is a little clip of it.....

New Pics of Gavin

Here are a few new pics of Gavin.  He is growing so fast!  He is doing all kinds of new stuff.  He just learned how to open the french doors to our bedroom, he grabs our hands and leads us to what he wants, he says hi in a way that will just melt your heart, he loves giving kisses and when he knows he is in trouble he works those lips, he is very persistant, and he loves putting lids on containers (keeps him busy forever).  He loves playing in his wagon and teasing the dogs with crackers.  Enoy the pics!