Tippetts Family

Christmas Day 2011

2012-02-02T17:20:00.000-08:00

Christmas morning we were at Eric's Mom's house! It was so much fun! Gavin woke up not really remembering it was Christmas. I had to ask him if Santa came and then he ran out in the living room and ran back saying "he came, he came!!" It was so cute. I have always loved going to Sue's for Christmas morning. I never really had a traditional Christmas morning so its really fun to share that.

Here is Marshy Moo sitting in his bumbo waiting to open a present!

Here is Gavin opening his little tube of Dinos he got in his stocking!! He was so excited!

Cruncher!!!!! GROWL!!! Gav's big Santa present was this animated dinosaur that you have to feed, train, and play with. He loves it!! Cruncher has now become the 5th member of our family!

Eric, Grandma and Marshy opening Marsh's big Santa gift!!!

Marsh playing with his Santa gift... Elephant that blows balls out his nose and plays music!!

We had so much fun staying at Grandma's!!! Christmas was such a fun day! We just stayed in our PJ's all day and played. The day was full of laughs and great food and great memories. I am so grateful for Eric's amazing family! Sue always goes way over board for Christmas. I am so grateful for her. She made the trip so fun and so special. I have always felt so loved and like I truly am her daughter, not just a in-law.

Christmas Eve 2011

2012-02-02T16:53:00.000-08:00

For Christmas this year we were able to go home to Utah. I was so excited. Christmas is one of my very favorite holidays and this year Gavin was old enough to understand and get excited about Santa.

Christmas Eve growing up was always very special so we have tried to continue the Danish traditions that are so precious to me.

Gavin sitting on Santa's lap (aka Justin's Hahaha)

Here we are at Lisyl's opening presents.

Gavin opening up a present.

Kate and Lis opening up presents!

Kaylee opening!

Lucy and Jeff

Papa and Grammy and Marsh

Marsh playing with his new glowing seahorse!

Its hard to see in the picture but Gavin got a new Rex and he took one of Kate's new Princess dolls (Belle) and Res is eating Belle head. Hahahaha! We were all laughing at that.... except Kate.

We had such a great Christmas Eve with my family. I love being together and enjoying the Spirit of Christmas. I am so grateful for my parents who taught me to love Christmas for its true meaning but also made it so special and fun!!!

Catching up on a few events that I've missed......

2012-02-01T12:24:00.000-08:00

Marshall's Blessing

We had a great time and had so many family and friends come and support Marshall. It was such a fun day. My Dad and Allison drove down and with them came Lisyl, and Bethany! It was so great to have them come and stay with us for Marshall's special day. On the day of we had Eric's family with us too! It was so fun to have all the family together. My Aunt Lori came as well.

Disneyland Sept 2011

We got the chance to take the boys to Disneyland in September. It was so much fun. We had such a blast. Eric's Mom and Aunt came with us. We spent 3 full fun filled days there and loved every minute! Of course we took more then one picture. I have them all posted on Facebook! Gavin loved meeting all the charactors and going on the rides. His favorites where the Jungle Cruise and Toy Story, both Mainia and Buzz !!! As you can see he had to have the Goofy hat and he wore it everyday!!! Marshall had fun too! You could tell he loved looking at all the lights and just everything that was around him. I can't wait till we can go back. It truly is the happiest place on earth.

Gavin's 3d Birthday!!!

I can't believe that my baby has turned 3! He is such an amazing little boy! He has stolen my heart. He had a fun little party with his cousins (we didn't do a whole lot since we went to Disney for his bday). He had so much fun hanging out and opening presents. He is such a smart boy! A few things about him

He loves dinosaurs. (He can seriously name them all)

He love animals.

He loves doing puzzles (still!).

He loves watching movies

(favorites: Toy Story, Winnie the Pooh, Dispicable Me, KungFu Panda)

He loves TV

(favorites: Mickey, Deigo, Clifford, Curious George, Scooby Doo)

He loves his little brother.

He loves his Grandparents.

He know how to spell his name.

He know the alphabet.

He can count to 20.

He has a photographic memory (at least I think he does).

He loves the Book of Mormon and going to Primary.

I could go on and on about him. I love him so much. He is so sweet, and kind. and he is growing up way to fast.

Halloween 2011

Halloween was fun this year. Gavin was a T-Rex and Marshall was a pumpkin. We had a great time at the ward party and then taking Gavin Trick or Treating.

Thanksgiving

2011-12-02T14:08:00.001-08:00

This Thanksgiving was an interesting one.

Woke up excited. I was already. Cheese ball made, bags packed. All that was left was getting everyone up, dressed, the car loaded, and we were on our way.

It started out just like all our other Thanksgivings spent here in Arizona. We have loved them. We go to Eric's Aunt Marianne's house. She makes a FABULOUS meal, we all enjoy one another's company. We all sleep over to do Black Friday shopping the next day..... it is always super fun.

This year was a little different.....

This year we ended up in the ER.

It all started before dinner. I was in the living room playing with Marshall on the floor, Eric was in the kitchen, Gavin was outside in the backyard playing with his cousins. All was well. Then I hear the crying, and Andrea yelling my name over and over again. I get up thinking that Gavin has just been scared by Sammy when Eric walks in carrying Gavin with blood all over himself and Gavin.

This image is forever imprinted in my memory.

I follow Eric into the bathroom and as calmly as possible get Eric to move his hand from Gavin blood covered face/forehead. There is about an inch long gash that is just spirting blood. Andrea grabs a washcloth, I throw Marshall in the carseat and we are off.

Gavin is sitting in my lap and I am holding his head as we follow Eric's Uncle to the hospital. We get Gavin to calm down enough to tell us what happened.

All the kids were just playing and running around when one of the cousins throws a big river rock which happened to land on Gavin's head.

It wasn't until later that it dawned on me how serious this could have been and very blessed we are that it didn't end up being something more serious.

We get to the ER and luckily enough there was basicly no one there. The nurse comes out looks at Gavin's head, which at this point had stopped bleeding. A few minutes later they call us back. A little while later the PA comes in and cleans up Gavins head and face.

All the have to do is super glue it !!

Answer to prayers! I just want to jump up and down! I am so grateful. I know the process of getting stitches and I don't know if I or Gavin would have been able to make it through that. Little did we know that stitches weren't even on opition. It was either glue or staples!! Thank goodness for glue!!

Gavin was so brave and did not cry at all. I think I was more shook up then he was.

Later now when you ask him what happened he says ..... that his cousin threw a rock and hit him on the head then he went to the dr to make his ouwie better and to clean up the BBQ sauce aka blood.

I forgot my camara so these are pictures from the next day.

Gavin's cut head. His hair is stuck like that now from the glue! We are probably going to have to just shave his head to get it out.

Here's Gav happy as a clam with the new animal blanket ( the nurse gave him) and the toy he got to pick out for being so brave!

Gavin's new blanket and Zurg toy! He loves them both. Sleeps with his blanket every night and takes Zurg with us almost everywhere we go.

Gavin's brave face.

One tuff kid!

It's been over a week now and Gavin is doing great. He doesn't even notice his ouwie anymore. Eric and I on the other hand are super paranoid about it. We are so worried he is going to bonk his head. Gavin is a bit clutsy! Not sure who he gets that from......

One thing that has come from our little adventure is that I am so grateful for my sweet Gavin. Not that I wasn't before but like I said before when all was said and done and I could take a second and think about how easily we could have lost him forever....

Those rocks where huge and could have very easily done some serious damage.

It just reaffirms my beliefs that life is so short and you never know when the Lord will call you home so we must be very grateful for the time we have together.

I love my boys and my family so very much.

I would do anything so that they never have to feel any pain or go through anything like Gavin did.

I also know that that is not life and that we have to go through these things to help us grow and make us stronger.

Let's just say Gavin and Marshall both got a lot more hugs and kisses then they usually do this past week.

I guess this Thanksgiving the thing that I am most grateful for is my beautiful little family. I am thankful for the knowledge that families for forever and that no matter what life throws at you that knowledge is sure.

Brothers

2011-10-25T10:36:00.000-07:00

Before we had any kids, even before I was married I always said that I wanted a lot of boys....I even said all I wanted was boys! And can I just say I love my boys! They are so cute and so much fun! Gavin makes me laugh everyday with all the funny things he says and He amazes me with how smart he is! Marshall just melts my heart with his sweet smiles and his new little laugh! I can't wait to see who they becomes but I love where they are at now and I'm enjoying every minute!!!

I need to be better......

2011-10-18T11:39:00.000-07:00

So its been decided...... I need to be better at blogging. After all it is almost like a journal, and I also enjoy reading other's blogs and maybe there is someone out there who likes reading mine so ....... disicion made..... I need to be better.

To begin with I guess I should update all you avade readers with what is going on in the lives of us Tippetts.....

Daddy Tippetts.........is working hard and well working hard for his family. He just got promoted a few months ago and it keeps him busy at work but happy. It has been a major blessing and a great answer to prayer! So HOORAY for Daddy's Job!!!

Mommy Tippetts............ is busy being a mommy! I don't really do much else! Not a whole lot to report. One other thing I need to work on is finding time to clean the house..... hahaha! Now that the weather is cooler there are parks to visit...... no time for housework. YUCK!

Gavin Tippetts.......aka Handsome Gav..... Gav had his 3 year appointment and weighted in at 31 lbs and 37 and 3/4 inches tall! He is doing so so so good and is super smart! He loves to read books, play with animals, and dinosaurs and knows all of their names....seriously all of them. He knows more names of dinos then I do..... He loves to watch videos on youtube (all educational, of course, except for maybe a few funny farting ones here and there). He is seriously the smartest little 3 yr old I know. He is so tenderhearted and still love to cuddle! I hope that never changes!!!

Marshall Tippetts.......aka Moo Moo..... Marsh is now 3 and a half months old and growing strong! He is such a big boy! At 3 months he weighted 14.2 lbs and was 24 inches long! He is huge! He is such a happy baby! He smiles all the time. Even when no one is looking at him. He can roll over from back to tummy and talks all the time!!! Now that he is getting over his reflux he is such a good baby and a joy to have in our family! I just love his chubbyness and rubberband rolls!

Marshall Eric Tippetts

2011-08-11T16:06:00.000-07:00

My sweet Marshall is finally here. Actually he has been here for over a month now but I've been busy. Marshall was born on July 10, 2011 at 10:37am. (exactly 5 minutes later then his brother was born! Gav was born at 10:32am) He weighed in at 8 lbs 15 oz and was 20 inches long. He had a smaller head then Gavin, thank goodness. The labor went well. Gotta love the epidural!! It took almost 12 hours start to finish. His first few hours where a little rough. He swallowed a lot of fluid and had a ton of "spit-up" if that's what you call it. Have you ever heard of someone's water breaking after the head comes out? Well that's kind of what happened. My water broke but his head and body acted like a plug so when his head came out so did all the water. Weirdest thing I have ever seen! Sorry for the details but I don't want to forget them. Nursing has also been ten times easier this time thank goodness!!!! We like to call Marshall our little Marshmellow! He loves to eat and that is all he wants to do. In fact he eats to much and gave himself reflux. I ended up taking him at 3 weeks because he would just cry and cry when he would eat and I didn't know what was wrong because he wasn't spitting up so I didn't think it could be reflux. Sure enough. The Dr said its because he's eating to much and his little tummy can't hold all he wants it too. Poor guy. In those 3 weeks he gained exactly 2 lbs! He is doing better but still struggles a little with his reflux! He is too cute though with his double chin and rubberband legs!!! We just love him!

Gavin has been going pretty good with Marshall. He treats him so nicely and has never been mean to him. He is coping pretty good with all the changes in his life. He loves to give Marshall kisses and he loves to hold him. The only real acting out has occured at night. He gets up everynight and wants to come into our room. I'm pretty sure its because Marshall gets to be with us all night. But we are working on it and over all he is an amazing big brother.

My three wonderful amazing boys! Oh how I love them all so much!!! I don't know what I do with out them!

My sweet boy having a a little skin on skin time a few hours after he was born.

Minutes after birth.

It has been a hard transition but I love my family. I am so grateful for how very blessed we are.

Some Thoughts I'm Having

2011-07-06T12:51:00.000-07:00

It's only about 2 days before baby Marshall makes his arrival. I am excited to hold my precious little boy in my arms at last but I can't help thinking about my sweet Gavin.

I'm sure this is normal. I am sad for him. He has no clue how much his little world is about to change. He has been the center of our lives for so long. He has gotten all of Mommy and Daddy's attention. He has been spoiled.

These past few days I find myself giving more hugs and more cuddles and being more emotional when I watch him. He is so special and such a good boy. We have been truly blessed by having him in our family. He is so smart and loving and kind. He is definitely Mommy's little buddy and Daddy's playmate! We have so much fun together, the three of us.

I have always known that Gavin wouldn't be our only child but the transition is making me very emotional. And although I will miss our little family of three I know that becoming a family of four is what God wants for us.

I am excited for Marshall and so is Gavin! Every night when Gavin says his prayers he asks Heavenly Father to bless baby Marshall and then gives my tummy hugs, kisses and "moochies" aka Eskimo kisses. My prayer is that Gavin will adjust well and that I can be a good mommy to both Gavin and Marshall.

A Night at the Ball Park

2011-07-06T11:38:00.001-07:00

Back in May Eric won some tickets to the D-Backs game!! It was so much fun! They were great seats. Gavin did a lot better then we thought he would and he loved it. The people behind us kept yelling at the players and then Gavin would repeat what they said. It was so funny. Every one around us was laughing. And of course we had the token drunk couples in front of us to keep us entertained as well. There was lots of laughes and good time even though the team lost. I hope we can do it again soon!

Mommy and Gavin

Daddy and Gavin

Gavin

Gavin and Mickey

Easter!!!

2011-06-13T11:31:00.000-07:00

Playing a little catch up!!! Easter was really fun this year. Gaving was really excited for the Easter Bunny to come. We got up early and lead Gavin out to the family room to see his basket! He was so excited for his Curious George puzzle and his new bubble gun!! After church we went to Eric's Aunt's house for dinner and an Easter egg hunt. Over all a very fun day spent with family!

REWARDS!!!!

2011-05-11T09:25:00.000-07:00

The dreaded potty training has begun. We have been working on it for months now. Gavin understands what he needs to do but really just likes his diapers. (I was hoping to have him trained by the time the baby comes, fingers crossed, perhaps we still might.) It has been very frustrating, but we are getting there slowly but surely. He has the hardest time with going number 2, so as a reward we told him that if he did it we would take him to the zoo for a camel ride. He has been wanting to do this for a very long time and so sure enough within a couple of days of making this promise he did it! We were so proud!!!! So the first chance we got we went to the zoo for a day filled with fun!

Here is Gavin feeding a giraffe! He loved it!

Eric and Gavin after feeding the giraffe.

The promised ride! He smiled the entire time!! It's amazing how big the camel's really are! You don't realize it until your two year old is sitting on their back!

The orangatan exibit opened that day and it was awesome! Gavin loved the baby orangatan and still talks about how it was chancing a bunny that was inside the enclosure.

And of course no visit to the zoo is complete without a ride on the Merry-Go-Round!!

So you are probably wondering, or maybe your not, if Gavin is continuing to do well with his training? The answer to that question is a resounding...............nope. Once he got his camel ride he is once again content with his diapers. We haven't given up.....yet. I'm still praying that he'll just magically "get it" before baby comes!!!

Utah trip March 2011

2011-04-09T14:32:00.000-07:00

Ok so it's taken me forever to finally post about our trip to Utah in March. I really have no excuse other then pure laziness. So here it is! We left for Utah on March 11 and drove straight there! It was a really long drive but it was fun because we were so excited to go. The first few days we spent with Eric's family and had so much fun. Then we spent a few days with my side of the family, and the last few days where with Beth and JD. It was nice to go back and see everyone and visit. We had so much fun and Gavin loved every minute spent with his many Grandparents and cousins! The trip back was long!!! We decided last minute to leave a day early so we would have a day to veg when we got home. Well that morning Gavin starting getting sick and not feeling very good! So our 10 1/2 hr drive turned into a 12 hour drive. We had to stop several times and Gavin was just miserable! By the time we got home (430am) my feet and ankles where swollen and we all just crashed! Besides all getting sick we had a great time!

Gavin pulled the laundry basket in the background over his head and took off the top layer of skin on his nose just before the trip. So he has a band-aid on most of the time.

Feeding the ducks at Salem pond.

Playing on the swings with Dad.

After church on Sunday.

Gavin got a special treat when he got to sit on Eric's friend Aaron's motorcycle!

Aaron and Gavin.

Feeding the horse at Grandpa Mike's house.

Wags and I at her new house.

Gavin riding Trax. He loved it! And still talks about it all the time.

Sydney riding the train.

Temple Square. It was really cold and windy that day but we had tons of fun anyway!

The Girls! Becky, Rosie and Me.

Beth, Macee, and Me!

Eric and Syd! She loved Eric and couldn't get enough of him. She wanted him to hold her all the time!

Syd, Gav, and Marney the Dog

Bethany and Sydney

Gavin and his best buddy Lis. One night when we were all hanging out Lisyl and the girls where getting ready to leave and Gavin kept saying "Lis come back!"

Gavin and the Girls minus Lucy. Lucy was really sick while we were there.

Gavin and his cousin on Eric's side of the family, Selah.

Gavin, Grandma Sue, and Selah. Grandma Sue had this cute little kitchen set and they just played and played and played with it!

Baby Boy !!!

2011-03-01T18:47:00.000-08:00

It's been a crazy week and a half. We got a phone call saying we needed to go in for a special ultrasound to check baby's heart because at the last ultrasound his heart rate had dropped. Of course they tell you not to worry which means that is exactly what you do. So the ultrasound was today and all is well. Baby looks perfect and his heart is just fine! Just a weird fluke. Thank goodness. It was really fun to see baby again and I have never had a 3D/4D ultrasound. Some of the images were a little creepy, I'm not going to lie but most of them were simply amazing! I can't wait for my little guy to come!

Here is a 3D/4D image of baby with his arm and hand up by his face!

This is the best shot they could get. He was a little stinker and wouldn't really corporate with us to get a good face shot. Here he is snuggle up against the placenta.

Here is a pretty good profile shot.

We are so excited for him to join our family..... here are our top names that we like so far. Nothing has been decided yet.

1. Carter
2. Marshall
3. Asher
4. Van

Christmas 2010

2011-01-21T13:02:00.000-08:00

This year for Christmas was interesting. We stayed home and had our own Christmas. This was the first time we have done that in our married life. It was fun and nice to be all together. A little sad in missing all the family traditions at home but fun to have our own. We did the traditional Danish Christmas where we opened all our gifts on Christmas Eve. It was so fun to watch Gavin opening gifts. He was so into it this year and got so excited with each one. As he would open them he would say "Ahh Cool!" It was so cute. It was a meager Christmas this year but we made the most of it. Then on Christmas morning we opened Santa presents and Stockings! Again Gavin was so excited and we just had such a great time together. Later that day we drove to Eric's Aunt and Uncle's and just hung out with family and enjoyed one another's company. That night on the way home we stopped at the Mesa temple to see the temples! I really loved this and hope to make it a tradition every year. It was such a nice way to end the day with Spirit so strong and to be able to really enjoy the true meaning in why we celebrate Christmas. Here are some pics from our Christmas.

Gavin in his Christmas PJ's the night before Christmas Eve.

Our Christmas Eve dinner.
I think we did a pretty good job!

No set of pictures are complete without on of the "face".

Here's me trying to do the "face" and failing miserably!

And now the normal picture, except for whatever my hair is doing.

Gavin and Eric getting ready to open presents on Christmas Eve.

Gavin opening presents. There where a lot of this pics so I only put in a few.

Gavin new shirt announcing he's going to be a big brother!

More opening

Yeah for dino's!

Again more opening! It was so fun!

So happy with all his new things!

The loot! Gav got spoiled this year from all sets of Grandparents and from his mom and dad!

Eric's new Hoodie!

My new big belly prego shirt!

Christmas morning !

Opening his big Tonka truck!

His big Santa gift! A four wheeler! That he loves! He was a little afraid at first but now we can't get him off!

Hanging out at Eric's Aunt's and Uncle's

At the temple!

Donald Duck

2010-12-23T08:38:00.001-08:00

A few weeks ago Gavin and I had a little day date. I had some extra birthday money so I decided to take Gavin to a movie. We got there a little early so we did some shopping. There is a Disney Store at the San Tan mall and every time we are there we have to go in. So we go in and Gavin sees Donald. From the moment I put him in Gavin's hands it was love! Gavin would not let him go and keep saying "Donald out side!" I couldn't resist! So we bought Donald ( but it was actually a really good deal cause it was by one get on free, so Gav will have another surprise under the tree). Needless to say Donald has not left Gavin's side since. He even came to the movie with us. And the next day at nap time this is what happened.....

This is now what nap time looks like everyday and at night when we put Gavin to bed it basically the same story. We put Gavin in his crib with Donald. He cries for a few minutes then we hear "Uh oh Donald, Donald fall down." So we go in and sure enough Donald is on the floor. Then we pick him up and hand him to Gavin and then Gavin says "Daddy (or Mommy) Out" and he points to the door. So we leave and within minutes Gavin is asleep with his arms wrapped around Donald. Gavin usually doesn't get attached to toys but I hope this lasts with Donald cause it is so so cute!!!

Truth

2010-12-16T09:21:00.000-08:00

I just finished re-reading Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol and found it to be even better the second time around. Now I know and understand that this is a fictional story, as are all of his novels, but there were some great passages and the main focus of the book really rang true with me and with the beliefs that I already hold dear. On my mission there was a time where I was intensely studying the word truth and the meaning behind what is means when something is true. There are some amazing scriptures that are about truth and this quickly became my favorite topic in conversation with members and fellow missionaries and on occasion with investigators. One of my very favorite scriptures is found in

Jacob 4 :13

"Behold, my brethren, he that prophesieth, let him prophesy to the understanding of men; for the Spirit speaketh the truth and lieth not. Wherefore, it speaketh of things as they really are, and of things as they really will be; wherefore, these things are manifested unto us plainly, for the salvation of our souls. But behold, we are not witnesses alone in these things; for God also spake them unto prophets of old."

When we come to understand what is really true we can feel peace and understanding far greater then what we did before. When we understand truth we can then say that we "know" not just believe.

The passage that again got me pondering on this subject comes from Dan Browns book and is as follow.....

"Truth has power. And if we all gravitate toward similar ideas, maybe we do so because those ideas are true . . . written deep within us. And when we hear the truth, even if we don't understand it, we feel that truth resonate within us . . . vibrating with our unconscious wisdom. Perhaps the truth is not learned by us, but rather, the truth is re-called . . . re-membered . . . re-cognized . . . as that which is already inside us. "

I am grateful for the things that I know to be true. I am grateful for the Gospel and all the truths that are taught within it. I am grateful for my Savior. I know that He truly was the Son of God and that all of the things He did and taught are true. I am grateful to know the truth that our families are forever. This time of year always is a great time of reflection for me. It is my favorite time of year. There is a very special Spirit that comes with the month of December and I know that it is not by accident. God loves us. We are his children and every year He reminds us of His love and of His Son by sending a special Spirit for the whole world to feel. Merry Christmas everyone. My God bless you and your families!

Thanksgiving

2010-12-07T16:00:00.001-08:00

This year Thanksgiving was so much fun..... as it always is. We went to Eric's Aunt Marianne and Uncle Bill's. Dinner was amazing! Best part.....the yams of course! Then we just hung out and played! We spent the night so we could all go shopping on Black Friday. It was really fun and we spent way to much money! But we got a lot of our Christmas shopping done! We have so much to be thankful for this year! Our health, our families and friends, our jobs, our new home, a working car, food in the fridge, clothes to wear, the list could go on and on. I feel truly blessed. I am so grateful to a Father in Heaven who knows me personally and knows how to bless me! I think that is what I am most grateful for! The Gospel of Jesus Christ and my testimony of it!

Family Pictures

2010-12-07T15:41:00.000-08:00

This year for family pictures we went to Fulton Ranch. It is a beautiful community with amazing places to take pics! We got all ready and headed out the door with a bag full of goodies to bribe Gavin with. When we got there is was beautiful. The sun was setting and it was just a little windy but not to bad. Only one problem. The batteries in the camera were dying and I didn't have any others. So it was shooting slow and most of the pictures came out blurry! We got a few good ones though.

One handsome boy!

Look at those dimples!

All the cousins.
Savannah, Nathan, Gavin, Kaitlyn

One of the Good ones!

One with Gavin smiling!

Eric and I with Kaitlyn in the background.

Here is Eric and I

This is my favorite!

Silly Gavin

The Halloween that .....well......wasn't.

2010-10-31T08:30:00.000-07:00

Last night was the Ward's Trunk-or-Treat and I was so excited for it! I asked for the weekend off months ago because I didn't want to miss out on Halloween like I had to last year. So this year we found the cutest costume in the world for Gavin! He is obsessed with elephants and what did Target have.....an elephant costume!!! As pictured below.........

I got Gavin to try it on once and he looked so so so adorable in it. So as Halloween was approaching I was getting more and more excited!!!! The day finally arrives and we run all our erronds and get home and what happens...... Gavin throws the biggest fit I have EVER seen from him. He was screaming and uncontrollable and unconsolable! I didn't know what was wrong or what to do. After over an hour he finally stopped crying and laid down with me on the couch and took a nap. We woke up 15 mins before the trunk-or-treat was suppose to start and so we start getting ready and its time to put on costumes. Did Gavin want to wear his costume? The cutest costume in the entire world? Did he want to go trunk-or-treating? Nope! So after trying everything we could think of to get him to wear it who do you think won? See below picture.......

Gavin was a basketball player. Not on purpose either. That just happened to be the outfit he was wearing that day. Was I mad? Oh you bet I was. So we ended up going to the trunk or treat and did Gav have fun? Nope. He was whining and didn't want to go trunk or treating. He just wanted to be held the whole time and was on the verge of yet another fit the entire time. So we made it almost 2 hours before we gave up and went home. When we got home I found the receipt for Gavin costume and went straight to Target and returned it! In return I got a movie and treat.

We watched Casper and had some treats and then Gavin went to bed!!! And Eric and I stayed up half the night laughing, eating Gavin's candy, and watching How I Met Your Mother. So was the night a total failure?

I think it turned out okay in the end! Happy Halloween everyone!

My Almost 2 Year Project!

2010-10-29T08:23:00.000-07:00

So when we first moved to AZ in Nov 08, Eric's Aunt Marianne was piecing together a stocking for one of her grandkids and I loved it so I decided I would make one for Gavin. I got online found on that I like and bought it. About a week later it came in the mail and I got started! It was so fun to be sewing again. I hadn't done any needle work in a while. At first it was a little rough but I got the hang of it and learned all the stitches fairly quickly ( with the help of Eric's Aunt!). As time passed Gavin was getting bigger and wouldn't let me sew so soon enough the times that I worked on it were few and far between. So here we are coming on on the 3d Christmas since I started and so I made a goal that I would finish it by Halloween. And although I'm not quite there, the front is finally done. All that is left is stitching the back piece on and attaching the tag that you hang it with and doing Gavin's name (I haven't figured out how I want to do that part yet)! But I think it turned out awesome and I am very proud of it. Now that is done I want to start another!!

This is what Gavin looked like when I started!
Nov 08

This is what Gavin looks like now that I'm almost done!
Oct 2010

Almost finished stocking!

Gavin's stocking!

Bounce Jungle Fun!

2010-10-15T15:29:00.000-07:00

On Wed Gavin and I went with some friends from the ward to a local place called the Bounce Jungle. This is the second time we have gone and Gav loves it! The first time we went he was a little scared but not this time! And it was super crowded which in Gavin's case is always dangerous. He tends to get "beat up" at places likes this. Luckily we had no incidences where I had to yell at any other kids! That is a first! It was so fun to see Gavin try new things. Last time he needed help going up the ladder's for the slides and had to have me by him all the time. This time he just went for it and had a blast! I wish I had gotten more pictures of him playing.

Gavin's Second Birthday!

2010-10-12T16:28:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I'm a little behind. Time to catch up! On September 25 we had Gavin's second birthday party! It was so fun and we had such a good time. Eric's Aunt Marianne came, did his cousin Andrea with her husband Jon and their son, Nathan, and Eric's cousin's wife Leslie and her two little girls, Kaitlyn, and Savannah. The kids just played and played in water at the splash pad and on the playground. Then we had pizza and then cake and opened presents! It was a little hot that day so thank goodness for the splash pad and Circle K just down the street. Gavin was so cute and just loved every minute.

Here is Gavin with his Lightning McQueen cake getting ready to blow out the candle.

Lightning McQueen Cake

Eric and Gav opening presents

More presents

Opening up his Mac truck! I looked at tons of Targets and finally found one at Walmart! He love's it!

Mac!

As far as what Gavin is up to lately...... He loves to do puzzles! It is his favorite thing to do and can usually master a new puzzle in a day or two! I honestly think he has a photographic memory. He is doing puzzle's that say 3+ with 24 pieces and he does them all by himself. It amazes Eric and I. He also loves books and loves for you to read them to him but will also sit and "read" them to himself. It is so cute to hear him jibber-jabber and turn the pages. He loves playing with Car's cars. He has quite the collection and knows them all by name! His favorite show to watch is Mickey Mouse clubhouse and loves everything Mickey mouse! He loves to go to the Disney store at the mall. His favorite movie at the moment is Jungle Book. He loves the elephants. He is going to be an elephant for Halloween. He loves to talk and is starting to put words together into sentences. He loves calling mommy and daddy "hunny"! I think it's funny, Eric does not. HEHEHE. He is such a sweet boy and loves to give hugs and kisses. He is such a blessing in our lives! I love watching him grow and learn new things everyday!

Going to Church

2010-08-27T08:49:00.001-07:00

Going to church every week is quite the adventure at our house! Our church is from 1-4 right at nap and lunch time! Its always a battle getting everyone ready and out the door. There is usually a few tears involved. But the end result is always handsome!

I love the little half smile!

And here is the most handsome boy in the whole world! I just love this picture!

And this is after church! He fell asleep in his chair watching Shrek!

Poems

2010-08-10T10:54:00.000-07:00

I was going through a box the other day and found my book of thoughts, quotes, and poems. I thought I would post a couple. The first was written when my Mom and I were in Denmark together walking a long the beach where my Grandmother was born and raised. I can still picture my mom just standing there looking out into the sea. She loved Denmark. The second was written right after she was diagnosed with cancer. And the third was written around Christmas after she had past away.

Denmark (written 3/19/03)

As the wind blows
the blade cuts into it
causing the wheel to spin
and my eyes to glaze.

With a blink they clear
as a tear rolls slowly down
my cheek, my heart if full.

This country reaches deep
inside and fills
my heart. As I look out
around me I see the many
windmills across the horizon
and hear the waves crash against
the dunes. The open fields of
farm land surround me and I
take a deep breath and let it
all in.

A strange feeling enters and makes
me wonder. I was not born here,
or raised here, I do not understand
the language or the way of life, yet,
this country calls to me and I can
hear it whisper, Welcome home.

All I need is You (written 6/18/03)

Like a shooting star
you came into my life
and left as quickly
yet everything you gave me still remains.

The words you spoke can
never be lost, the feelings shared in
the timeless moments of friendship last
in the far reaching corner of my memory.

You make me feel completed
your eyes cut into my soul
your gentle smile and soft touch
make the days so much brighter and
life's ruff journey turn smooth.

All I need is you beside me
giving me the strength to face
another day and a hope that
with faith, anything is possible.

Strength Within (written 12/03)

Sometimes life has a way of making
the tears seem so close to the edge.
The dark clouds and thunder come
And you feel so trapped and alone.

The darkness engulfs you
And the light seems to be only a memory.
Time seems to break as nothingness invades.
And the tears begin to fall
With no one there to catch them.

When all hope seems to fail
when there's no where left to turn
Falling on bended knee
Three words are silently whispered
Please help me.

A Warmth begins to grow
so small at first but slowly
Ever slowly the warmth begins to spread.
As heaven's light surrounds you
the dark clouds clear and
the pain begins to fade.

You realize hope never left
and the light and strength
you were searching for
Was never very far away.
They were right inside
just waiting,
waiting for you.

Randomness

2010-08-05T14:02:00.000-07:00

Gavin was being so cute this morning. He found his old blanket and wanted me to tie it around him like a cape. The knot didn't last long but he left on his shoulders. He is too funny!

Again with the cape!

Up close and personal!

Hiding behind my pillow!

All feet!

I just love this little guy. He makes my day! He is cute and at such a fun age. I can't believe he is almost 2 yrs old. Where has the time gone! I love being a Mom and feel completely blessed. I am happier right now with my life then I have ever been. I have an amazing husband who loves me for me and makes me laugh everyday and a beautiful, perfect son who loves his mommy so much. We are building a house and have good jobs and amazing family and friends who support us. We have the Gospel! I just feel so blessed.

7 years

2010-08-02T09:55:00.000-07:00

Well another year has come and gone. I can't believe how quickly time seems to go by. You know the saying "it gets easier with time?" Well for me I can say that that is absolutely not true. If anything the opposite is true. I think as time passes and I get further along in my life and experience new things I want her here more then ever. This day is always the hardest day of the year for me. I can't help but remember, with great detail, the events of this day. I try so hard to stay strong and not cry and not think about it but that never happens. With out fail I always cry and I always break down. And for me that is unacceptable. I am not an emotional person. I hate crying. I think that is something that I inherited from her. I know it's okay to cry and be sad but I still hate it. I just want her here. I want to talk to her one more time. I want to see her face and hear her laugh. Gosh I miss her. I hate not having a mom. I'm not going to go on and on like I did last year. There really is nothing new to say. I just miss her.

Utah!

2010-08-01T10:59:00.000-07:00

After our visit to Idaho we drove down to Utah to visit the rest of the family! On Wed we drove straight from Idaho Falls to Salem and Payson. We stopped in at Eric's Grandma Tippetts and his saw is Aunt Jane too! It was so fun and they loved seeing how big Gavin is getting. Then we went to Eric's Dad! Gavin loved it there. He got to play in a little pool with a slide and got to see horses and cows! After that whenever Gavin saw a big grassy area he would say "Moo's?" We had a great time visiting with everyone. Then as we were driving back up to Sandy we stopped and had dinner with Wags and Brian! I just love that girl! We always have so much fun together! Gavin and McKaylee had fun too! Then on to Sandy! We stopped by Lisyl's for a few minutes and then to Beth's and crashed! The next day I met up with Rosie and Becky and we had lunch at the park and let the kiddo's play! It was so much fun! Whenever the three of us get together its full of laughs and good stories and just fun! I can't remember a time without those two amazing women! I wouldn't be me without them! After that we stopped at Eric's old work and mine to show off our little man! Everyone loved him! He is quite the entertainer! Then off to relax for a little while with Lisyl and the girls! Later that night Beth, Lisyl, and I went to Eclipse! It was awesome. The next day was spent just playing and relaxing. Later that night we went to Justin's and went swimming and had pizza! That night Eric and Jd went to a movie and Beth and I stayed home. It was so good to have that time to spend talking and catching up! I love that girl so much! She is my bestest friend in the whole wide world! The next day we went to the park with Lisyl, Jeff, and the girls. It was really hot so we went and got ice cream after. It was so great to spend time with my sister. I really miss her living so far away. Sometimes its hard coming home for vacation. It makes me home sick and want to be back and be with all the family! We truly have the best family in the whole world! I love spending time with them and we had such a great vacation!

Gavin in the backseat getting his arms and legs tickled by Grandma Sue on the way down from Idaho Falls!

Playing in the pool at Grandpa Mike's.

Gavin and McKaylee!

Wags and Me!

Baby Addison!

Peyton, Cole, Gavin, and Addison!

Rosie and Addison, Me and Gavin, Becky and Peyton and Cole!

Gavin at Eric's work playing on the typewriter.

Gavin on the Merri-go-Round at South Towne Mall

Baby Lucy all tuckered out !

Justin, Tiffany, and Gavin after the swim party!

Bethany and Sydney!

Eric and Gav at the park!
What handsome boys!

Grandma Allison with Gavin and Syd.

I think we wore Syd out!

We had such an amazing trip! I loved every minute of it!

Idaho!

2010-07-26T09:19:00.000-07:00

This summer we planned a vacation to go to Idaho and Utah for 8 days! It was the longest vacation that we had ever taken together and we were so excited to have so much time together and with our families and friends! We left on July 3d and flew to SLC. It was so fun and Gavin just loved the plane ride. When we landed we rented a car and Eric's mom, Sue, met us at the airport and we were on our way to Idaho Falls! It was a pretty good drive considering Gav slept the entire way. When we got to Idaho we had Eric's annual family reunion and then the fireworks show right over the river. It was AMAZING!!!!! I have never in my life seen fireworks like that! Wow! Gavin was awestruck! It was so cute! Then we all crashed for the night! The next morning we got up and drove to the Ranch, Eric's grandparents summer home! Eric's cousin Branden and his cute family came too! It is so beautiful up there in Swan Valley! The house is right on the Snake river and the have so much property! Gavin loved running around and riding on the lawn mower and the AMT!! It was so relaxing and Granny and Sue made the best food! It was so needed! We also went and got my most favorite kind of ice cream of all time. Huckleberry'n cream! So good! We stayed at the Ranch until Wed morning then headed out on our drive back to Utah. It was an awesome couple of days!

Gavin looking our the window on the plane.

Eric and Gavin

Gramps and Kaitlyn waiting for the fireworks to start.

Me and Eric! Aren't we on cute couple!

Eric and Gavin watching the fireworks!

Gavin loved playing with the marble set! He could have played with it all day!

Savvy and Gavvy playing with the marbles!

Grandma Sue and Gavin!

Everyone on a ride on the AMT! Rab, Sav, Me, Gav in the front. Grandma Sue, Kaitlyn, and Leslie in the back! We had so much fun on that thing!

Grandma Sue, Gav and Sav riding in the back of the AMT.

Gavin did not want to get out of the AMT! He would have slept in it if we had let him!

Grandma Sue and Gavin have some Goldfish! They sure loved each other and loved being together!

Eric mowing the lawn for Gramps!

Gramps taking a break in the shade!

Eric and Gavin in front of the beautiful river!

Me and Gavin in front of the mountain.

Gavin doing his favorite thing!

Well that is the end of Idaho and I will post another part for out Utah trip later!

Coloring

2010-06-01T13:31:00.000-07:00

Today Gavin found the crayons that we have for primary and wanted to color. So we got some paper, turned one of his puzzles upside down and opened the crayons! He loved it and sat there for almost an hour coloring. He is such a good boy! I just love watching him try new things and just growing up! I love this little guy!

Here is my handsome boy!

Here he is coloring.

Finished product.

Disneyland 10'

2010-05-12T16:41:00.000-07:00

At the end of April we went on a family vacation to Disneyland! We were so excited! It was such a fun trip. The best part was just watching Gavin and how much he loved all of it! My Dad and Allison were able to come with us and it was so great to have them there with us! Gavin loved his Papa and Gama! Our first day at Disneyland was a Thursday and it was awesome. There was no one there and we walked on every ride! Gavin loved Small World and Pirates and all of a Bug's land!! He absolutely love meeting all the characters! We had such a great time! I am so grateful that we were able to make so many great memories. I can't wait to go again.

Here we are with Pluto. This was the first character Gavin met. He was a little afraid at first but got the hang of it pretty fast. The best part is that he would point and say their names as we waited in line to meet them! So so so cute!

Here is Gav meeting "Mi mi" or mickey! Gavin loved seeing him and didn't want to leave! I wish we could have gotten this moment on video! He gave him a high five and a hug and kiss! It was the best moment of the whole trip!

Here is Eric and Gavin with Lightning and Mater!

Gavin and me with Pilot Minnie!

Papa Ken and Gavin! Gavin loved his Papa! My poor Dad fell on the escalator at the airport coming to California and dislocated his shoulder! He was such a trooper! Love you Daddy! Thanks for coming with us! It wouldn't have been the same without you and Gama Allison!

I love this picture. We were on the Hemlich ride in Bugs land! Gavin loved this ride and we went on four times in a row! He is so cute just smiling and giggling and pointing to everything!

The line to meet Mickey in Toon town was not bad at all and it was fun because Gavin got one on one time with him! He again gave him a big hug and kiss and just loved every minute with him!

This is picture I took when we got home and we were unpacking. Gavin loves his Mickey hat and usually wears it where ever we go!

A day at the Phoenix Zoo!

2010-04-03T09:35:00.001-07:00

Yesterday we Eric and I both had the day off and so we decided to take Gavin to the Phoenix Zoo. It was so much fun! Well worth the $16 a person! It was huge and there was so much to see and do! We had a great day! Gavin loved the giant tortoises! He also really liked the giraffes and zebras! He would just laugh at the birds! He loved every minute and just couldn't wait to see what was next! It was perfect weather and all the animals where out! It was awesome! I got to see my favorite, Lions! Of course they were just laying there sleeping but it was still cool. Unfortunately Eric's cheetah's were hiding! After the zoo we went to In and Out for lunch and later that night we got ice cream! It was such a great day!

Eric and Gav with the giraffes.

Gavin and me with the tortoise.

Eric and Gav with the Zebra.

All tuckered out!

I can't believe it!

2010-03-30T19:27:00.000-07:00

I can't believe my baby is 18 months old today! He is so big and cute and funny and so many things! I just love him so much! He makes us laugh everyday! He is the happiest boy and just wants to play all the time! He loves is Dad! All he says all the time is "Dad-a"! Every morning when he wakes up we hear coming from the other room, "Dad-a?" He talks so much. Half the time we don't know what he is saying but its dang cute! He can say Mama, Dada, shoes, Choo-choo, cool dude, tickle tickle, Jesus, and a few more I can't think of right now! His favorite toys are his Tonka cars and his Handy Manny tool set! He love to try on Dad's shoes or just carrying them around. He loves, loves, loves to play outside! And playing with bubbles! He is just so sweet! He loves to cuddle with his Mama! He will snuggle right up and wrap his arms around my neck. I love it! I love that he still loves to cuddle! He is my sweet baby boy and is such a blessing in our lives! I don't know what we would do without him! I can't wait to see what's to come!

Here is Gavin just a day old in the hospital! I can't believe how little he looks!

Here he is at 6 months old! What a handsome boy!

Gavin on his 1st Birthday! What big dimples!

I just took this picture today at the park! He loves the swings!

I love you Gavin!

Sydney and Gavin

2010-02-27T07:40:00.000-08:00

At the beginning of February Bethany had her baby. Sydney Jo Hall! She is so cute! I am so glad I got a chance to go up and see her! I can't wait till we see you all again!
Here is Baby Sydney just after being changed! She is so little and so cute!

Here she is up close! I just love her!

Here is Gavin singing on the karaoke! He loves it! He just say's Oooo over and over again! It is so funny!

Here are some pictures I took just the other day when I got him all ready and actually did his hair! I think he is one handsome dude!

Grandma Sue's Visit!

2010-02-04T07:46:00.000-08:00

Ok so its taken me forever to post pictures from Eric's mom's trip to see us! We had so much fun and Gavin just loved her! They played no stop, from the time he got up till it was time for bed! Thanks for coming to see us! We loved having you!

Eric and Sue at the Olive Garden

Me hugging a gigantic bear at Hallmark!

So precious! Gav climbed up on Gama and fell asleep!

Daddy and Gav, my two handsome boys!

Grandma Sue and Gavin

Grandma and Gavin dancing!

Sue and Andrea at Bahama Bucks! Andrea had just gotten her wisdom teeth out the day before! She was such a trooper to come out and play with us!

Here is Gavin and Nathan at Barro's Pizza our favorite place! It's amazing we got them both to look and both to smile at the camara!

Spaghetti Time!

2010-01-10T18:21:00.001-08:00

We had spaghetti for dinner on friday. This is the first time I've let Gavin eat it by himself! It was so fun. He was so cute and so funny to watch. We, of course, put him straight in the tub and cleaned him off. And he decided that it would be the perfect time to leave us a present in the tub. Eric and I where laughing so hard. This is the first time Gav's pooped in the tub! All I can say is at least he didn't play with it! It was such a fun night full of memories!

Christmas Pictures!

2010-01-08T18:09:00.001-08:00

Ok so these pics came in reverse order. Oh well! It's all good and fun!

Sue opening a present!

Eric

Gavin opening up a cute outfit!

Sue and Ryan

Gavin opening his School bus at Lisyls

Papa Ken

Aunt Lisyl (I know you hate me for posting a pic of you!)

Jeff and Kate in her new pjs!

Lis in her pjs

Tiffany

Gavin

Kaylee in her cute pjs too!

Catching Up!

2010-01-07T10:13:00.000-08:00

It's been a little while since I posted anything to I thought I would do a little up date! We had an amazing Christmas! It was so much fun being able to go home for Christmas and spend it with the family! The flight there was good. One of our bags was 5 lbs to heavy but the lady was nice and let us move stuff around so it wasn't over weight! 10 bucks a pound if your over! Yikes! Thank goodness for that wonderful lady! Gavin slept most of the way and then my Dad picked us up from the airport and we went straight to his house for the "kids party." It was so fun and so good to see everyone. After that we went and set up camp at Bethany and JD's house! It was so fun! Beth looked so cute and pregnant! I was so fun spending Christmas at there house! Thanks for having us! You guys are the best! The next day was Christmas Eve and I spent the morning wrap wrap wrapping! And then on to Lisyl's to decorate cookies! It was so fun! Then to my Dad's for you traditional Christmas eve bash! We had so much fun seeing all the cousins and playing the traditional almond in the rice pudding game! Thanks Dad for such a fun night. Then we went to Lisyl's and exchanged gifts and watched them open up presents! The girls where so excited and it was so fun watching them! Christmas Day was spent at Eric's Moms! It was so so fun! We opened presents! (Sue gave me a Pandora Bracelet!!! Thanks Sue!!! Still haven't taken it off!) Eric got several seasons of King of the Hill and The Office! We are so excited to have some new stuff to watch! Yeah! Then off to Granny Tippetts for a visit! Gavin got the cutest church outfit! Then off again to Eric's Dad's! Thanks for the giftcards! They are already well spent! Ha Ha Ha!!
Then back to Eric's Moms for a relaxing night! We had so much fun! Saturday was spent at Red Lobster with Bethany and Jd! And then watching the Jazz and playing games!!! So much fun! Sunday Breakfast at Dad's for yummy Belgian Waffles! Yummy! Then flying home where Gav did so good and slept basicly the whole way! It was such a fun trip but we were all pooped! And crashed early that night! It was such a great Christmas! Pics to come!

Christmas came a little early!

2009-12-22T15:36:00.000-08:00

Christmas came a little early at our house. We decided we would have Christmas on Sunday night since I had to work late on Mon and Tue and then we leave for Utah on Wed. It was so much fun! Gavin had so much fun opening his presents! He actually got into it and we didn't have to open them all for him! Christmas has always been one of my very favorite times of the year but this year was so fun! It is amazing to have kids and watch how excited they get and see them play with all their new toys! It truly is a joy! I loved every minute of it! And can't wait for the years to come!

Funny Gavin!

2009-12-22T15:26:00.000-08:00

Eric and I bought some Henry Weinhard's rootbeer because is was on sale the other day! Gavin seemed to like it too! (Don't worry the bottle is empty)

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T08:12:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving! I love this time of year. It is my absolute favorite. There is such a special spirit in the air and no matter whats going on it just makes you feel good. I have so many things that I am grateful for. I am so grateful for an amazing husband who loves me just for being me and makes me laugh everyday. I am grateful for my beautiful son who lights my world and amazes me everyday. I am so thankful for mine and Eric's family and the amazing people that they are! They have all loved and supported us through so different times and trials in our lives. I am grateful for great friends. I think that I am the most thankful for the Gospel and all that does for me individually and for my family. Without the knowledge it brings I would be lost. Like I said I have so many things to be grateful for. I could go on and on and on. I love this time of year and I hope we all take a few minutes today and remember how truly blessed we all are. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Our Family Photos

2009-11-23T08:46:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we went to Joe's Fresh Farm Grill and took family pictures with Eric's cousins family! It was so fun! They took pictures of us and we took some for them! It was such a neat place to go and had so many different places to take some fun shots! Of course Gavin didn't want to look at the camera or smile but I still think they turned out pretty good.

Daddy, Gavin, and Mommy

The happy couple!

This one is probably my favorite even though Gavin isn't looking.

I like this one too.

Mommy and Gavin

Gavin and Daddy

Handsome Gav!

Christmas Already!

2009-11-17T10:00:00.000-08:00

It feels like Christmas! I don't know why but I have been beyond excited for Christmas this year and on Sunday decided to put up some decorations.

My beautiful Nativity!

Our stockings! I had to find somewhere high to put them so Gav couldn't pull them down! I'm still working on his and as soon as its done I'll post a picture.

Gav in front of our little tree! He loves to go up to it and just look at it! We had to put it on top of some boxes so he, again, couldnt reach and pull all the ornaments off!

Halloween!

2009-11-02T07:34:00.000-08:00

This year for Halloween Eric and Gavin went to Eric's cousin's house for a party! Eric said they had a really good time! They had pizza and went Trick or Treating with all the cousins! Lucky me I got to work! Yeah! But the night before we had a really fun night with the Ward at the Trunk or Treat and then Eric and I watched a scary movie together. It was really fun! So all in all we had a great Halloween! And Gavin sure was cute in his skeleton costume!

One year Pics and appt!

2009-10-20T13:03:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Gavin had his 12 month check up and it went really good! He is 22.12 lbs in the 50%, height is 31 1/2" in the 90%! He is doing so well. He is right where he should be. The poor little guy had to get 4 shots! Yuck! He's been a bit fussy but he's doing good! Some of his favorite things to do right now are reading books and playing peek-a-boo from behind the couch! He is so smart and so fun! I love just watching run all over the place and get into everything. He makes us laugh so much! He truly is our pride and our joy! We are truly blessed to have him.

On Sat we went and finally got his one year old pics done at Target! It was so fun and he did really good. I had a really hard time choosing which ones. We got a killer deal too! Full price on all the pics I chose was around $165 and we paid $48.75!!! I guess that is one plus for working there! So here are a few of the ones we picked!

One Handsome Boy!!!!

2009-10-12T09:10:00.001-07:00

Gavin got some church clothes for his birthday! He looked so cute and so grown up! I can't believe how big he is getting!

My Big One Year Old

2009-10-01T07:58:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was Gavin's official first birthday! I can't believe it. All day yesterday I just kept thinking about the day he was born and how amazing it was to finally hold him. And now its been a whole year! He is the best baby in the whole world. He is such a sweet heart. I love how much he still loves to be held and loves to cuddle with his mama! I love watching him learn and discover new things. He amazes me everyday and I feel so blessed! I love him with all of my heart! Happy Birthday my sweet little boy!

Here is my sweet boy on the day he was born.

This is the outfit I got him for his birthday. It was still a little big. The pants kept falling down. It was too cute!

Here's my little man on his birthday. He wouldn't smile for me but he's still a cutie!

My Broken Toe

2009-10-01T07:50:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of my broken toe! It hurts really bad but everyday is getting better. I'm such a klutz.

Gavin's Birthday Party!

2009-09-27T19:17:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Gavin! Ok so its not quite his birthday yet but we had to have his party a few days early. It was so much fun! My Dad and his wife, Allison, flew down for the big event! It was so good to see them and have them here for the special day! And little did I know my sister, Lisyl, was surprising me and she also flew down on Thursday. I was at work and there she was walking down the aisle towards me. Of course I started crying and freaking out! Thank you Lisyl. You are the best sister a girl could ask for. I love you so much! It meant so much that you could be here for Gav's day.

Here is Gavin and Grandma Allison the morning before the party! He just loved his balloons!
And he loved Grandma Allison!

Here is Andrea, and Gav's best friend, Nathan! We had so much fun in the pool even though it was freezing cold! It was so hot outside the water almost felt nice.

Me and my big boy swimming in the pool!

Dad and Flakes, Eric's uncle, talking away! Are we surprised.... nope! I love you Dad! You're the best and Gavin had so much fun playing with you! You were so good with him!

Here is Andrea's hubby Jon and Eric BBQing the hambergers! They turned out so good! I love you babe! You stood in front of that hot grill in that blazing hot heat! You are the best!

Me, Gav, and Lisyl having fun int the pool!

My cousing Matt, his soon to be wife Rebecca and their son, Aiden having fun in the pool too! They drove six hours that morning to surprise us! It was so awesome to see them! Such a big weekend full of surprises for us! I have the best family in the world! Thanks for coming you guys!

Eric's boss and his wife, Mark and Cheryl Wade

Here is Gav and his cakes!

Here is the Winnie the Pooh cake I made for his birthday! It took forever!

Here's the birthday boy! He was so tired and had a cold. Poor guy had only had about 20 mins of nap all day! He was a trooper though.

Gav and Buzz

Some new clothes from Matt and Rebecca

A fireman hat! It was so cute!

Big piano and blocks toy from Grandma Susan! We missed you and wished you could have made it!Thanks for all the fun presents!

He was so tired! He almost fell asleep opening presents!

After all is said and done, just chillin' with Dad and his balloons!

We all crashed! Lisyl took this pic of us sleeping the next morning! We were all so tired and all ended up with Gav's cold, but it was such a great weekend! Thank you so much everyone for coming and bringing food and just being part of our special day! Thanks for taking all the pics Marianne and Allison. Like I said we have the best family in the world! It was such a great weekend! We love you all! Happy Birthday Gavin!

You leave em' alone for five mins.......

2009-09-23T21:50:00.001-07:00

Honestly, you turn your back for five minutes....... my cute naughty boy! He's so funny!

New Dew!!!

2009-09-10T08:15:00.000-07:00

So this past Monday, Labor Day, I got a little impulsive. For a while now I have been wanting to change my hair. Either dye it or cut or something. I needed a new look! So when I woke up I told myself if I could find a place that was open I would cut. Well I found one! I love it. It is so nice and cool and fun. I can't remember the last time I cut my hair or did anything different to the point where I couldn't put it in a pony tail.... oh wait yes I can! I was fifteen! So I think it was time for a change. Eric says he likes it now. It took him a few days to get use to it.

Here are a few cute pics of my baby boy who's almost one! I can't believe it!

Gavin's Checkup

2009-08-10T15:46:00.000-07:00

Today Gavin had his 9 month check up. It was only about a month and a half late but that's what happens when he got sick. Oh well. So he weighs in at 21.6 and is in the 50%. Height 30 and a quarter inches, 90%! He's really tall. Head 19 inches so in the 97%. So he still has a big head. He doesn't look it if you ask me! He is doing really well with everything else. He is starting to walk and is getting braver everyday! He is such a happy baby! I just love watching him learn new things and play everyday!! He is so much fun and such a good baby! I can't believe how fast he is growing up!!!

Lots of Laughs and a little something else........

2009-08-09T19:35:00.000-07:00

The other day we discovered a way to really get Gav to laugh. He sits at the end of the hall and I run at him and tickle him. He laughs so hard! It is so cute. So tonight we decided to try and get it on video. Well we got it on video but if you listen really closely you'll hear Gav gives us a little more then just a laugh or toot.....I mean two.

6 years

2009-08-02T14:25:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that it has actually been six years. It's amazing how quickly time goes by and at the same time it feels like it all happened yesterday. So much has happened in the last six years of my life. I went on a mission, got married, had a baby, and moved to AZ. All without her.

Going on a mission was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. I found myself in England and did a lot of soul searching, but not one day went by that I didn't wish to get just one letter from her or get to speak with her on Mothers day. Its funny to think that Eric is the only person in my whole family who never got to know her or even meet her. I think that Mom and Eric would have gotten along so well! She would have loved him and would have been so happy for me. I remember the Christmas before she pasted walking around temple square. I was looking up at the temple and she came to me and put her arms around me and with her mother's intuition said to me "Don't worry. You'll get there someday." It was hard planning a wedding without her and then getting sealed without her there. I think the hardest part has been having Gavin and not having her be there. It makes me sad that he will never know her and that I will never see them together. When I look at Gavin, watch him grow and learn, especially when I watch him as he sleeps I thank God that I'm so blessed. There was one night when she was sick that she wanted me to sleep with her. I remember laying pretending to be alseep as she put her hand to my face and just watched me. I know she must have been thinking the same thing. I am so grateful for that moment, for that memory. I also know that if she where still here I would most likely not have moved to AZ.

Not a day goes by that I don't think of her and miss her. Then again there was never a time on my mission where I didn't feel her presence close. She was my consent companion. She never left my side. I could especially feel her close in the temple. I know that it was her strength and example that got me through those hard times. She had the strongest testimony and was the best example. Even though she wasn't there physically in the temple the day I got married I know without a doubt that she was there in spirit. And I know she was there holding my hand the day Gavin was born. Although its hard not to have her to call when I need help being a mom, I know that all I have to do is remember what an amazing mother she was to me and how much she gave of herself for her children. She was so giving and kind and funny. She was the best mom any kid could ask for. I hope to be just like her.

She was the most amazing person I have ever met. She gave so freely of herself. Now that I'm a mom myself it makes me look at her in a completely different light. She was remarkable. She accomplished so much. She knew how to live. She knew how to love. And she definitely knew how to laugh. She made life easy for me. She pasted the test. She made it home to our Father in Heaven. I am so grateful to both my parents for their temple marriage. I know that because of that I have a chance to be with her and my family forever. Now I just have to do my part. I have to past my test. Looking back to that horrible day six years ago. Sitting there holding her hand as she left me, I made a promise to myself that not a day would go by where I wouldn't do my best for her. I'm so grateful for the Gospel and the knowledge that it gives me. For the knowledge that I can return home to a loving Father in Heaven and that I can see my Mom again. So there's just one more thing I'd like to say in this very long blog.... I love you mom! I miss you! And I will keep my promise!

Trip to Utah (part 3)

2009-07-27T12:05:00.001-07:00

Ok so this is the last part of our trip. Here we are Friday night at Tiffany's big number 10 birthday party. It was a blast. We were at the West Jordan pool and there was a kiddy pool, a fun pool with slides and a deep pool with diving boards. We had so much fun!

Here is Dad, Gav, and me.

Jena and me! I miss you Jena! It was so fun to see you.

Jane, Peyton, me and Gav!

Grandma Susan and Gavin on Saturday for a fun BBQ! Thanks for the yummy steaks!! We had a great time!

Here is Gavin with his crazy hair in St George on our way home! He was being so funny that day!

That concludes our trip to Utah. We had so much fun and didn't want to come home. Now back to the daily grind and the heat! Ahh well until next time Utah!

Trip to Utah (part 2)

2009-07-24T07:24:00.001-07:00

Here we are at my Dad's for a big party with all the cousins! It was so much fun! Thanks Dad and Allison for letting us come over. It was just like old times!

Dad starting the fireworks! Thanks Dad!

I love this pic! Isn't my hubby sexy!!! My two handsome boys!

Here is Grandma Allison waiting for the fireworks!

Here is Justin saying hi! We are just waiting for the fireworks to begin.

I love this pic! My niece Jena loved Gavin and always wanted to hold him. And he loved her too. Every time she reached for him he would go right to her. I love you Jena! I'm so glad we got to see you!

I thought this pic was funny with all the kids in laps!

Here are some of the cousins! It was so fun to see you guys.

I know this one is blurry but it was the only one with this group!

Trip to Utah (part 1)

2009-07-23T14:46:00.000-07:00

We just recently went to Utah for a fun vacation and had such a good time seeing all our family! We Tuesday night and drove to St. George. Gavin did pretty good. He's done better but we made it in one piece. Then Wednesday morning we drove the rest of the way up. We met Eric's mom, Susan, and her husband Philip for lunch at Sizzler! It was so good!! Thanks Grandma Susan!! Then we stopped by Eric's old work and mine! It was so good to see everyone and show Gavin off!! Haha! After that we met up for ice cream with my Aunt Jane and cousin. Yummy! We all know I'm always down for ice cream! Then we just relaxed the rest of the night, which was very much needed!

On Thursday morning the boys all went for a round of golf and we girls took the girls and Gav to the zoo! It was super hot but really fun! Here are some pics from the zoo!

Here we all are in front of the elephants!

Here is Gavin and me. It was a little bright!

Beth and me! Best Friends!!!

Beth, Annaliese, Candice, and Peyton

Lis, Kaylee, Lisyl, and Kate's in the stroller.

"I'm so HOPPY"

2009-07-11T16:01:00.000-07:00

Ever since Gavin was two months old he has loved to jump, jump, jump!!! It's his favorite thing. Here is a video of him jumping on his bed. It's so funny! The outfit he's wearing even says "I'm so HOPPY"

Breathing Treatments

2009-07-09T08:51:00.000-07:00

Here is Gavin getting one of his breathing treatments. He does pretty good considering it takes 6 mins of just sitting still.

One Sick Boy...update

2009-07-07T08:10:00.000-07:00

So since the rash and everything else Gavin just wasn't getting better so on Monday we took him back into the doctor. She came in checked him out and then did a breathing treatment came back and checked again. She said that she couldn't hear anything but since he wasn't getting better she wanted to do a chest x-ray to make sure the pneumonia was gone. (Thank goodness our insurance kicked in on the 1st!) That was not fun! Gavin had to sit on this bike looking seat with his legs hanging down while these two big plastic things came in about his tummy and chest. I had to hold his arms up above his head so he basically was encased in a plastic tube once everything was in place. He just screamed and screamed! It broke my heart. Lucky the x-ray came back negative so the pneumonia is gone. No more antibiotic! Yeah! Which is actually what caused the rash..... Anyway since his cough was getting worse instead of better she said we needed to put Gavin on a nebulizer (sp?) and do treatments 3 times a day for 7 -10 days. So ..... hopefully this is the end of the month of sickness. We'll keep you posted on further developments.

What the heck?

2009-07-02T09:00:00.000-07:00

Well its been quite a week and a half for us. Last Monday we took Gavin to the Dr. because he had been sick and just wasn't getting better. So the Dr tells us in the the beginning stages of pneumonia and he has to go on antibiotics for 10 days. Yeah..... so we start the meds and he seems to be doing better then all of sudden.....fever fever fever! Hot, Hot, Hot! So now we are pumping in Tylenol and Motrin. Finally fever breaks. So you think we are done? Nope. Yesterday morning Gavin wakes up with this horrible rash all over his chest, arms, neck, and face! It look awful! My poor little Gav. So we have deduced that the rash is either a heat rash or something called Roseola Infantum which is when you have days of high fever and then when fever breaks you get this nasty looking rash. Of couse whether its heat rash or the other there is nothing you can do but wait it out. So do you think we are done yet....... not yet. So then again yesterday Gavin is playing in his room standing up at his swing and of course swing moves when he pushes it and clocks him right in the lip. Split lip blood everywhere. All over my shirt, his face, in his mouth!!! UGH! Lucky it wasn't as bad as it first appeared. Now he just has a little fat lip on top of it all! I feel so bad for him. Needless to say we've had a long week and a half!

Here is Gavin's chest and tummy.

He wouldn't hold still for me but you can kind of see it on his face and neck in this pic.

Cousins

2009-06-27T16:01:00.001-07:00

Here is Gavin with his cousin Nathan. Nathan is only six weeks older then Gav. They have such a good time together and love playing. Cute Boys!!

Diamond Backs Game

2009-06-27T15:43:00.000-07:00

Here we are at the D-Backs game last night. We went with a couple of friends and had a great time! Gavin loved it and did so good. He's such a good boy!

Our friends got us awesome seats. We were on the third base side right as the field turns and about 10 rows up. It's the closest I've ever sat. It was awesome! And we actually got to see Vlad hit!!! Go Angels!

Here are our friends Dan and Jamie Waymen. They are so fun! We love hanging out with them!

Gavin loves Dan! He's thinks he is so funny! They had a good time together.

After the game they had fireworks. This is the first time Gav has ever seen them. He was in awe. He just sat and stared up at the sky. It was so cute. This is a pic of him watching!

Fun Times

2009-06-17T10:03:00.000-07:00

Over the last few weeks we got to see Heidi, Bruce, and Brooklyn, and then a visit from Aunt Jane and her friend Bonnie. We had so much fun!

Here is Gavin with Brooklyn. They had so much fun together and just followed each other everywhere!

Gavin in his cute Hawaii outfit that Grandma Susan gave him. Sporting the mohawk!

Here is Gavin and Jane! They had so much fun together!

Update

2009-06-12T07:24:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I posted anything. I left my camera at my Uncle and Aunts house and haven't been to pick it up. I'm hopefully going today so pics are on the way. Well Gavin is now over eight months old and getting bigger everyday. He has just recently learned to wave which is so cute and he also gives butterfly kisses! We call them mooches. He is so cuddly and so fun. I just love watching him learn and grown. We are also working on him standing by himself. He's getting pretty good. I think he'll be walking before we know it. He still loves getting into those DVDs and loves climbing on anything and everything. I have begun weaning him and he doesn't like it very much but he's been a good sport. I know he'll get the hang of it soon! As for me and Eric, we are doing good. Eric loves his job at the country club and it has been such a blessing for us. He also loves the free golf. I am still doing good. I love being home with Gavin. That's about all for us.

Oh Gav.....

2009-05-28T10:04:00.000-07:00

Now that Gavin is on the go he finds himself in some tough spots.

My Little Trouble Maker!

2009-05-19T13:00:00.000-07:00

Gavin is becoming quite a hand full! Oh well....what can ya do? Just laugh I guess!

Bethany and Jd!!

2009-05-16T13:37:00.000-07:00

Eric, me and Gav at Desert Ridge

Beth and me at D-Backs game

Jd and Bethany at D-Backs game

Beth and Gav

Jd, Gav and Beth's feet

Best Friends!

This past weekend Bethany and Jd came to visit us. They got in early in the morning on friday!! We had lunch with Eric at his work and then vegged the rest of the day and that night we went swimming and got Barro's for dinner! My favorite! Saturday the boys went golfing and we did a little shopping and went to Bahama Bucks!!! For those of you who don't know what Bahama Bucks is its the best shaved ice ever!!! It tasted so good and was a perfect treat for the hot day! Sunday, Mothers Day, we were bad and went golfing and then Beth and I took in a movie! We went and saw 17 Again. It was such a cute film. When we got home the boys had dinner all ready for us! It was such a nice relaxing Mother's day!!! Thanks hunny! Monday was fun! We went to the Diamond Backs game and sat in the all you can eat seats!!! Even though the D-Backs lost we had a great time! Except for my upset tummy after!! I guess 3 hotdogs was one to many for me! Tuesday Eric had the day off so we went shopping at Desert Ridge and then went to Red Lobster!!! It was a really fun day! That night we got Bahama Bucks again and watch Taken! Then Wednesday Beth and Jd took off for there long drive home! It was such a fun weekend. It went by way to fast!! Thanks for coming Beth! I sure do miss you!

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall.....

2009-05-07T13:32:00.000-07:00

Gavin has always loved mirrors. And I mean LOVES them. Whenever he gets mad or upset about something all we have to do is take him in front of mirror and a smile immediately appears! I think he just realizes that he is just so cute and cant get enough of himself. I got a few pics and this video of him the other day in front of the mirror in his room. He is so funny!

Gavin's New Toy!

2009-05-05T15:31:00.000-07:00

Thanks to good ol' Uncle Sam we were able to get Gavin this new toy that we have been wanting to get but couldn't really afford at the time, and thank goodness the little tike loves it. Heck I think its pretty cool myself and almost wish that they made one in an adult size!! Oh and I realized that I forgot to post an update about Gavin's six month appointment. He is doing great. He weighes in at 19 lbs 3.5 oz and is a whopping 28 inches long. He's my big boy!! Also he has recently learned to pull himself up to a standing position which he thinks is very cool and is so proud of himself. Of course this also means a lot more falls and bumps to the head but he's tough. Half the time he just looks up at us with a huge smile. I must admit he is one cute little stink!!!

The High Chair

2009-04-28T13:18:00.000-07:00

So up until about a week ago Gavin has been eating his meals out of his Bumbo. Can I just say this was quite the task. They say that babies are not suppose to be able to get out of said

Bumbo and yet somehow my little guy can and with ease!!! So after weeks of fighting a fight I wasn't about to win and getting food everywhere we broke down and bought the cheapest high chair we could find at Walmart. Can I just say .... Godsent!!!!! No more arching back and flipping from one side to the other. He is suck and stays put! Hallaluyah!!!!!

Happy Anniversary!!!

2009-04-27T18:30:00.000-07:00

Well I can't believe it but its our third anniversary today! My how time flies!! It has been an amazing 3 years. We have done so much!! So so many good times, some sad times, some growing times but mostly just happy times!!! I didn't know how love could change and grow! I think I am more in love with Eric today then I was three years ago if that's possible!! I can't imagine how that love with grow in 2o years!! I have never been happier in my entire life! Being married and raising a family is a dream com true!! I love you Eric with all my heart!!! Here's to forever with you, Sexy Bum!!!

Our Trip to Utah

2009-04-25T14:05:00.000-07:00

Bounce House for all the kiddies!!!!!!!!!! They loved it!

Tiff, McKaylee, Gavin, & Me

Grandma Susan & Gav

Justin & Lisyl

Dad just after he walked in

Decorations

More Decorations

And More

Gav and I just got back from flying to Utah for Grandpa Ken's 60th Birthday!!! It was so fun except for the snow that happened to be falling as we got off the plane. That was quite the adventure for me!!! Flying with Gav by my self that is!!!! Gavin did so good on the plane both coming and going!! He is such a good boy!!! Well we got there on Wed and played for a few days with cousins and friends and then Papa's big surpise party was on Friday night! It was so much fun and Papa was so surpised!!! Then we flew home on Sat night and was Eric sure excited to see us!! Gav's face just lite up when he saw Eric!! It was the cutest thing!!!!!!!!!! We had such a good time on our trip!! Hope you had fun to Dad!! I so glad we could make it for your big day!!!!!

Happy Birthday Eric!!!

2009-04-13T18:08:00.000-07:00

Today Eric turns the big 27!! Ok so it's not a "big" important number but it's a birthday all the same!! And we love birthday's at our house!!! So an update.... Eric loves his new job at the country club!! Gav and I love it too cause he is so close he comes home for lunch everyday now!!! Yea!!! Nothing new with me!! I just love staying home with Gav everyday! Gav is doing so good and growing up so much!! He is six months old now and so we all know what that means.......food!! Gav loves eating his baby food!! I think he's just happy it's something besides milk!!!! He loves sweet potatoes and banana's!!! And he can now army crawl which means he can get into the dvd's!! Grr. Oh well he's too cute to get mad at!!! I was going to try to post a video but I can't figure out how to get it from my video camara to the comp. Oh well. Will try again later! Any way.....Happy Birthday Eric!!! I love you!

Eric Got A Job!!

2009-03-27T08:05:00.000-07:00

Eric fina lly got a job!! Yeah!!! No more temp work and now we get benefits!! It has been a rough couple of months for us not knowing what was going to happen. It truly is such a great blessing. He will be working at a country club doing their book-keeping. It's only an asst book keeping job and doesn't pay the greatest but I'm not going to complain. It's better then the temp job he had and worth it for the benefits. We are so excited. Thank you to everyone who kept us in your prayers. We have felt your love and support and are so grateful!! Although the road ahead is still a little shakey I know we'll be ok!

Our St. George Trip

2009-03-25T17:10:00.000-07:00

This last week we went to St George to meet Eric's family and do Eric's brother Bryce's temple work! It was such a fun trip even though it was way to short!! We left on Thursday at 10pm and drove straight to Granny and Gramps!! Gav did pretty good. He slept most of the way! The next day was just filled with hanging out with the family and having fun!! And of course going to Maverick for frozen yogurt!!! Then Dad called saying his job had been cancelled and was on his way down so I was really excited to him and Allison!!! (Sorry your job got cancelled Dad but it sure was good to see you!!)

That night was spent relaxing in the hot tub!! The next day we all got up and ready to go to the temple!! It was such a nice day!! The Spirit was so strong. I know Eric was very excited to be doing Bryce's work!! The temple is always so nice and a good get-a-way from life's problems and stress!! I am so glad we were able to go and especially that we were able to do the work of someone we loved and who we miss so much!! I know it meant a lot to Eric!

After the temple we all went to the Golden Coral and ate so much we couldn't move!!! It was such a good day! We went home and watched Twilight!!! (Thanks, Hunny!!) Like I said it was a really good day! On sunday we woke up to Ganny making thins!! YUM! Then we just had a nice relaxing day till it was time to go home that night! We left around 9pm. It was a long drive but well worth the trip!!

Nothing New

2009-03-07T12:47:00.000-08:00

I really have nothing new to report. Our life right now is pretty boring. Eric goes to work everyday and Gav and I stay home and clean and play and go on walks. Gav is growing up so fast. He just want to move and play all the time. He never wants to hold still. The other night he was being so cute and giving his monkey kisses and playing peek a boo with his blanket. He pulls his blanket up over his face by himself and then pulls it down when we say "where's gav?"! He has a huge smile on his face. I'll try and get it on video and put it on. I'm still trying to figure this out. But I have video of him and his monkey! I hope this works!

Swim Time!

2009-02-24T12:32:00.000-08:00

We took Gavin swimming for the first time this last week. He was so funny. He was pretty unsure about it! Didn't quite know what to think. The second time we went he thought it was pretty fun. He started splashing and playing. It was so cute.

They Grow Up So Fast!

2009-02-18T15:19:00.000-08:00

Here's Gavin!! My Big Boy

Trying to crawl!

Sitting up all by himself!

Tipping over!!!

Gavin had his 4 month check up on Tuesday and he is growing up so fast. He is 17 lbs 4 oz and 27 inches long!!! He is really tall for his age. He is doing so good. The Dr. said that developmentally he is at the age of a six month old. He is so strong. He can almost sit up by himself and he can now roll from back to tummy both ways and from tummy to back!! The most amazing thing is that he is trying to crawl already!! It's exciting and scary all at the same time! I don't know how I feel about him becoming moble (!!!) but I love watching him learn new things. He is so precious and so fun! I love being a mom!! I can't imagine doing anything else!

My Cute Baby!!

2009-02-10T11:15:00.000-08:00

On Saturday Eric and I finally went and bought Gav's crib!! And then spent the rest of the day putting it together!!! It was fun and its so nice that Gavin finally has his own bed!! He's been sleeping with us the whole time..... I know, I know! Tisk Tisk Tisk!! Well I'm paying for it now!! The last few nights have been the longest of long nights! He gets up every hour to hour and a half!!! AHHHHH! But the fight will continue and I will be victorious!!! He will love his bed.....someday. I'm sure of it!!!! It's a good thing he is such a cute little stink!!!

This is my first time.....

2009-02-02T13:35:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone!!! So I did it. I finially started a blog!! I hope you are all happy now!!! I am excited. I just hope I have to time keep on it!! Gav keeps me pretty busy!! So I will give you all the lastest and greatest news about us.

Eric has started a temp-to-hire job for US Foods in their accounting department. He enjoys it, but still looking for something better. He own buisness, Legion Management, is doing really well and we hope that soon it will be doing good enough he wont need another job.

As for me, well, I am a stay-at-home mom and have never been happier. I know that sounds crazy coming from me. I always wanted a career but being a mom is so much more fulfilling and I love it!! Gavin and Eric are my world and I love every minute I get with them.

Gavin is doing really good. He is now 4 months old and time just keeps flying by!!! He is so cute and just loves to smile. He is just starting to really laugh and I have never heard such a sweet sound. He makes us laugh so much. He is so smart and just wantes to know everything!! He doesn't like to sleep at all!! He just wantes to be awake to take everything in he can!! He loves(!!!!) jumping and does it nonstop!! Eric and I getting pretty nice byceps!!!! He does this new thing where he sucks in his lower lip and just keeps it like that!! It is so funny!!! Oh and he loves watching football and basketball so that a good sign!!! Eric is really happy about that.

We've been in Arizona for 2 and a half months now and we love it!! The sun is wonderful and the people are so friendly!!!! We love our ward!! They have been amazing and so helpful! We have been spending a ton of time with family and cousins!! And Gav and I go on walks almost everyday!!! We love it!!! Well I guess that's about it for now!! I will try and be good at this!!