Computer Down....:(

Sadly my computer is in the shop so I cannot blog this week :(  This makes me super sad!!!  Once I get it back I will blog two weeks in a row to catch up with all the photos and memories I have to share.  Here is a sneak peek of a photo shoot we had a couple weeks ago.  I had won a contest on facebook by Portraits by Kristy. You can check out her facebook page at:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Portraits-by-Kristy/398908706811028

See you soon....

16 months - beach, balls, and BRYCEN!

Love this little mans pout!  He is sporting a white polo and
diaper this month, a long sleeve onesie is just too hot!

We have been spending some time at the ocean with Gavin since the weather has been beautiful!  He loves to play in the sand and appears to have no fear of the water.  Our only problem thus far is keeping him with us LOL!  He always likes to wander over to other peoples "beach sites" and make new friends.  Lucky for us in all instances they have been really kind to him and welcoming.  I wonder if he will ever just stay with us?  Either way we look forward to bringing him more often...maybe some toys will lure him :)

First touch on his feet!

Collecting Rocks 

He loves rock...though always calls them "balls"!

Playing with his Auntie Elissa.

Little men post beach :)

Sporting new swimwear from the Carpenito's.

Gavin and his daddy :)

Last week we also had a fun dinner date with Clara and Megan.  Gavin loved playing with her pink car!  She also had some balls to play with and anyone who knows Gavin knows he love love loves balls LOL!  He also tasted swordfish for the first time.  Lately we have been giving him all sorts of new things...clam chowder, fried clams, shrimp to name a few and he is loving it :)

I would love to add some very special shots to this post of our expected little one growing inside me Brycen John!  We are so excited to have him join our little family :)  I cannot believe how soon it will be.  He is due September 22nd, but if he is anything like Gavin Alan I expect he will arrive earlier.  Here is an awesome 3D shot of him and one of my growing belly!

So much happens in two weeks.  Below are some candid shots of Gavin that I've taken.  In addition to all this fun, he is also taking swim classes, music classes, and had the opportunity to go to the fair this week with his Aunt Rene and cousins!  We love summertime :)

Playing in his new favorite toy, a pot!

Testing out his drumming skills.

New Pool!

Wearing shades at the fair. 

Lunchdate with his lady friend.

Watertable fun with Ridge.

Giving hugs!  Lately Gavin has been giving hugs to
family and strangers alike.  Whenever he hugs
he says "awwww".  It melts my heart :)

fifteen and a half months - balls balls and more balls

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

Another Fourth of July has come and gone.  Gavin enjoyed spending time with his buddy Dylan watching the Parade in the morning.  We were lucky not to get wet!!!  Dylan lent Gavin his snazzy head gear to celebrate :)  Later that evening we cooked out and put Gavin to bed before the fireworks got going.  Lucky for us he didn't wake up once...whew!

Over the past two weeks Gavin has been gaining more new language.  He is beginning to label objects in the house and pointing to indicate he wants to know what something is.  His new favorite word is "ball".  We cannot go anywhere without him finding, seeking, grabbing balls.  Balls can be anything round at this point.  A peach in the supermarket that he managed to get, grapes he eats for lunch, round rocks he finds in nature, amongst many others.  He has become quiet fond of a golf ball that was given to him by my Aunt and Uncle.  I think it is his new favorite!!  Even on the tire swing he wouldn't put it down and yes it did manage to make it into the tubby too LOL.

These past couple weeks have also been beautiful!  Gavin has spent many days outside playing in his water table, testing out a new bike from a close friend, and enjoying swings.  We even spent one morning watching a bunny hop around the yard!  I love this time of year :) 

Playing with Music

Gavin's New Bike

In addition to enjoying new balls and the outdoors Gavin has been helping me sort through my collection of Strawberry Shortcake dolls and other 80's toys to sell.  He seems to have found a girlfriend in the process of the sorting and decided rocking a NKOTB hat was the thing to do...snickers :)

This week we also had our first Big Boy sleepover with Ridge!  It was so much fun to have both the boys to play with for two whole days.  We managed to go swimming, have a picnic snack, and of course make funny faces in the window!  I got some fantastic photos and got a feel for life with two.   I am going to be a busy lady...but it is so exciting....I can't wait :)

Our weeks ended with a quick trip to visit some family.  Though I didn't manage to get hardly any photos we did enjoy fun egg decorating, observing birds, playing outdoors on the swings of course, and exploring new balls LOL like a basketball, tangerine, tennis ball, and the most revered golf ball.  Overall he has had a fantastic time exploring and watching nature.

15 months - goodbye ridge hello summer

A new chair in our new home!

Each month it amazes me how fast time goes by.  Gavin continues to grow with each moment.  He is beginning to recognize and repeat familiar words and uses them to communicate with us.  He loves balls of any sort and will retrieve them and throw back and forth which is so much fun in our new yard!    He is also using some basic signs such as "all done", "more", and "no" which is also helpful :)  He continues to run but is quiet clumsy at times and has some bruises to show for it.  Right now he has 10 teeth we are still waiting for those lower molars to come in...they are the worst the molars.

This month Gavin's big brother Brandon came to visit!  It was so nice to spend some time with him and for him to see how big Gavin has grown.  He also got to spend some time with little Patrick which was fun for him.  His dad was very sad to see him  go...I hope he comes to visit again soon!

the boys 

brandon & patrick

Now that we are pretty settled in our new home Gavin has had multiple opportunities to play in the yard which he loves.  He could spend all day out there.  We have a water table and a slide he enjoys, as well as his fascination with the bell on the shed and picking flowers.  He is so cute when he offers clovers for me to smell and gives me that big smile!

Gavin and Ridge  

Love these boys!

Sadly this was our last week of watching Ridge while his mom and dad our at work.  We are super excited for him to have his mom all to himself now, but we also loved spending time with him.  Gavin and Ridge are best buds.  

This was my final week of work for the summer and I am so excited to be able to spend my days with Gavin, and Chad will be home for dinners which will make it so nice.  While I was finishing up in my classroom Chad took some cute photos of Gavin outside playing.  I heart them!

This week we also spent some time with Auntie Elissa and Patrick taking field trips to the Children's Museum and walks to the beach to play on the swings.  We are so lucky that they will have the opportunity to grow and share together!  This picture is so special...amazing how big a year can make!

fourteen and a half months - if your happy and you know it clap your hands

Carousel ride with Auntie Elissa and Patrick

Last week Gavin and I ventured out with Auntie Elissa and Patrick for a fun filled day in the sun.  We wandered around some beautiful gardens, took a carousel ride, and played in some water.  Gavin was not a big fan of the Carousel ride.  Our attempt to put him on a horse was no good :(  I did manage to hold him on a bench though he clutched to me the entire time.  By far his favorite part of the day was playing in the water and mud....big surprise!

This week we also finished our big move to our new home!!!  It was a lot of work and we are still living in boxes.  Some amazing friends helped us out and we would not be here without them :)  You know who you are!!!!  Thank you soooo much!  During the days of the big move Jessie and I took Gavin and Ridge to BJ's for some shopping.  She got this amazing video of them.  They are the best! Just click on the photo to see it on YouTube :)

YouTube Clip

We are looking forward to taking some photos of Gavin in his new home once we get settled!  It is so amazing to watch him explore all the new space he has.  Though I must said it has led to more and more climbing.  He is also beginning his journey to exploring the yard which is a new concept.  I cannot believe what a big boy he has become.  In closing a photo of him enjoying his new tub!  We are so excited to have a real tubby...YAY!