Friday, December 18, 2015

Mr. Big Stuff

 


Because Gavin is such a water baby, he gets a bath from mom almost every night. Occasionally he gets to watch the big kids take a bath, and when Sam gets out, we lower the water and put Gavin in with Ava for some playtime in the bath.
 
 As the bath was filling with water, Gavin was in the bathroom and I walked in and he was standing up – I asked Sam if he lifted him up to standing and Sam said no. I wasn't sure and let it go, but lo and behold, a little bit later he pulled himself up and continued to do so. Not surprising that being able to see the bath and his older brother and sister was a big motivation as baths are his biggest thrill!!
 
Since Friday night, he has pulled himself up in his crib, climbed up the first stair, and climbed onto a little chair – it is definitely time for baby gates and lowering the crib mattress!!!

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Building food boxes at the mission with dad

 
 

I can't even tell you how much these two kids love volunteering at the Mission and it is so awesome to see our Bible Study friends (Ami and Lanie) loving and helping and corralling our kids as if they were their own! Dad said the kids did a great job and he was proud- as always, they are asking when they can go again!

Monday, December 14, 2015

Avas nutcracker dance school presentation

 
Ava's (very informal) dance recital


 
 
 

Monday, December 7, 2015

Weekend randoms!

 
Elf on the shelf plates (and cups) from Mema!
 
 
Ava feeding Gavin Dinner (?!?!?!)
 

 
Vikings fans!  (Diehards)
 

Friday, December 4, 2015

Kindergarten gingerbread houses

 
Kindergarten Gingerbread Event
 
 
 
Finished Masterpiece
(and Before Ava)
 

 
One hour later at home
(and After Ava!)

 

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Thanksgiving 2015

 The first real snowfall
 
 
 


Thanksgiving 2015


 Outdoor Fun on Thanksgiving
 





 

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Gavin is 10 months

 
On the move and crawling fast!


 
Happy 10 months to Gavin!

Little G is officially on the move and into everything - Now that he can zoom around there is no stopping him. He is also starting to climb and try to pull himself up so baby gates are coming soon. This is especially a thing at night in his crib as he perches up and just looks at us and "talks" to us trying to get attention and more playtime.

Love love love this little guy and can't believe we are only 2 months away from his big first year bday!