Wednesday, November 24, 2010

20 Month Stats

Gav, we are way behind on posting your health statistics! Last Tuesday was your very first visit to your NEW Pedatrician, Dr. Barry. When we moved here, I was a little worried about changing Pediatricians, mainly because you visited Dr. Crum since birth. BUT, with that said, I was sooo very impressed with Dr. Barry!!! We love him already and know that he is definetly a KEEPER ;-). The fact that I have known him since I was around 8 may have a teensy weensy bit to do with that, but for the most part it was honestly because he looked you over so well, talked to us and informed us on so much, and you even reached for him! So, with that said...here are your 20.5 month stats:

Length: 32.50 inches
Weight: 27lbs. 8.5 oz.
Head C: 19 inches

You received three vaccinations a few days ago:(. You screamed your little heart out for about 5 seconds, then you were just fine. You will be going back in 4-6weeks to receive your second round of the flu shot. Mommy and Daddy decided it was very important that you get the flu shot, since I'm a teacher and probably bring everything home. Unfortunately, since getting your shot, you've been sick, not sure if that has caused it...but you've had a runny nose, cough, and lots of sneezing. We have to force you to take your medicine, and just last night, during the whole procedure, you threw up. Yea, you're that difficult when it comes to medicine :(.

And lastly...the lengths you will go to to get the magnets off the fridge...the proof is in the picture :). You bring us so much joy little boy.


Thursday, November 4, 2010

Goodbye "TEEN" Months



That's right my big boy, you are now 20 months old...the teen months are long gone :). In just 4 short months you will 2 years old, oh my goodness, is that possible? Well no matter, you'll always be mi-mi's sweet boy.


You continue to be a little busy bee, always in to something, always on the go...just the way we like it! In honor of 20 months, let's do a 20 things about you (a little all over the place)!


1.) What you say most..."I nice". Yep, like you're always trying to convince us of just how "NICE" you are :). It's just precious when you say it.

2.) You aim to be like your paw-paw...you say "bacca" (tobacco/baccer) and you try to spit in a bottle, the last impression I want paw-paw to make on you, but for now, we'll let that one slide with a grin.

3.)You never answer a question with a "Yes" it's always "Okay". Again another cuteness that makes you, YOU.

4.) As we speak, you are cramming pizza in...still that picky eater, chicken, pizza, toast, mac-n-cheese, and fruit. Notice there's no mention of veggies, I'm still praying you grow to love them!

5.) You know all of your animals and their sounds.

6.) We're still working on colors, so far everything is "yeyow" (yellow)

7.) You love to color, you color a few scribbles on each page, but you do enjoy it so!

8.) You continue to love balls of all types. Cars too...those are a newer thing. You also have 2 riding toys that you can be found on very often.

9.) You're sweet. You give "mmm-whaaa's" and hugs ABUNDANTLY! Especially when mi-mi and da-da bribe you for them ;).

10.) You don't miss a thing! Even when we think you're not paying attention...you are. (Note to self: Don't sneak Cheez-It crackers around dinner time, Gav will catch me and want crackers instead of dinner!)

11.) You love the outdoors. You run to the door and say "outside". I can't wait to see your expression when you see snow for the first time!

12.) You have an obsession with toothbrushes or "tee-tee's". Not sure why, but a tee-tee is one thing you will throw a temper tantrum over. Guess we're lucky they're cheap?

13.) You sleep in your crib well now. Bedtime can be anywhere from 9:00-10:30 and you usually sleep until around 8am.

14.) One nap a day, it can range from 1-3 hours.

15.) You are a climber! Well, you have been for sometime, but your newest thing is climbing out of your highchair...and forget about putting you in a cart when we're out shopping! You can squirm right out of them, seatbelt and all!

16.) When Handy Manny comes on in the mornings, you grab your set of "Handy Manny" tools and sit in front of the tv with your tools :).

17.) You try to feed your Mickey stuffed toy and you request that he wear a "Diapa" too (just like you!)

18.) The first thing you say in the morning when we come to get you out of your crib..."poop". It seems that poop means pee pee too, since you are referring to your wet diaper :). We're pretty sure that potty training is just around the corner.

19.) You are such a pleasure to sit back and watch. Always on the go, always playing with something, always smiling, always laughing, always learning.

20.) And in case you didn't already know, you are the best thing that has every happened to mommy and daddy. There really are no words to describe the happiness you bring us baby boy! We love you to the moon and back, more than all the stars in the sky!

And one to grow on...(21)...You're the Boss :).

Friday, October 22, 2010

Aaarrrhhh!!! Happy Halloween 10'




So, last year you were a sweet little cow & this year you are a scarewee piwate!!!

Your costume is a smidge big, so it was CRAZY hard to get a picture of you with everything in place...hince the shadow on your face. Mommy & Daddy are very excited to take you trick or treating in KY this year, I hope it's as much fun for you as it is us, hah!



And I had to share your first pumpkin, you didn't participate all that much in the carving, but you were quick to notice "MICKEY!!!". I think the picture is proof that you're pretty fond of it. Mommy, Daddy, and Papaw worked pretty hard on this project, so it's nice to see that you're pleased.

Happy Halloween All! Mommy and Daddy love you little pirate!

Monday, October 11, 2010

Here We Go Again!



It seems that it gets longer and longer between each blog update, but Gavin, I know you would much rather get to spend some quality time with your "mi-mi" than stare at my back as I type :). With that said, it was a must to post because it's been nearly a month! And a busy month at that!

Gavin, last week was your second trip to visit the Dominican Republic...you are quite the little traveler! We spent an entire week with your abuelo and abuela and you had an amazing time! You visited their new cabin (which is actually more like a house), you spent the night with them while mi-mi and daddy went to a resort, and you visited with lots of family members.

I must say, your favorite part of the trip was definitely being at the cabin. It's in the mountains, just off of the river, and best of all, you ran around without your diaper most days ;-). You refer to any body of water as the "pool" and it was just adorable when you would look at the river, with a rushing current, anxious to jump in and play, because, hey mom, it's just a "pool"...nothing dangerous could happen! And that you did, of course daddy and abuelo where there to hold your hand.

Speaking of someone to be there to hold your hand...at one point, you really did JUMP in the POOL (the real pool) when no one was right there to catch you! Let's just say, your mama has never swam so fast!!! That moment explains you perfectly, you aren't afraid of anything and you love to explore. But, it's really not your fault that you don't realize danger, someones always there to catch you...and let's hope it's always that way!


Abuela says you are a little angel and that she thinks she may need to trade in your abuelo for you...he brings her stress and you relax her, hehe...she's only kidding though!

Nana and Pawpaw missed you terribly while we where gone, I don't know that I've ever seen my mom so excited and filled with joy as she was when she saw you come through the door.

While in DR, mommy celebrated my 28th birthday...your sweet daddy took me to a beautiful resort, Iberostar, in Puerto Plata to celebrate. It was almost like being on our honeymoon again, except this time around, all we talked about was YOU! Yep, one night away from our sweet boy was PLENTY!

And guess what's just around the corner...HALLOWEEN! We picked up your costume on Sunday and YOU LOOK ADORABLE in it!!! We'll leave it a surprise for now, but just before Halloween, there will be a blog to show just how precious you are!

Until next time!!!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Billboard Baby!!!


As you all must know, I'm very excited to say that Mr. Gavin is on his very first BILLBOARD!!! I found out a few days ago that Hart Photography would be advertising their studio using one of his pictures and as soon as it was up we made a trip to Corbin to see it! The photo is a little blurry because it was dark outside, but I'm sure I'll get better ones later :).

Gavin, you are loving Kentucky life! You play outside, you scream for the cows, you ride the rhino and fourwheeler, everything FUN and DIRTY that there is to do...YOU DO!


Your sleep is much better now too. You go to bed around 8:45-9:00 and you sleep all the way until 8:00-8:30 the next morning! A well rested baby is a happy baby, and that You Are. It also makes for a happy mommy & daddy!

This post is all over the place, but I wanted to note just a few of the words you say and how you say them :)

milk- "nulk"
mommy- "mimi"
papa- "paw-paw"
banana- "nay"
when you're hungry- "bite-bite" or "num-num"

And here are a few pictures of you in the process of saying "cheese" to the camera>>



Also some pictures of you at the Jackson County Parade (your 18 month birthday)


Saturday, September 11, 2010

18 month little dude...



Saying "Cheeeeese"


K, these pics aren't the greatest, but I snapped them quickly before whipping up this blog. Lately I've been super lazy when it comes to pulling out the camera (horrible, I know). I really do plan on getting some decent photos soon!!!

Here is my sweet little dude, gradually losing all of his baby"ness".



At 18 months: Gavin, you are:

1.) Obsessed with brushing your teeth...you refer to it as "tee-tee".

2.) So excited at any chance to go outside or get in the "cah-cah" (car). You love to be on the go and stay busy.

3.) Sleeping in the crib again, it only took you one night to adjust :).

4.) Super friendly...you say "hi" and wave to everyone.

5.) Super shy too (at times). You dig your face into mommy or daddy's chest and try to hide your face.

6.) Still a picky eater, veggies are still a dislike, but fruits are terrific!

7.) Such a little cuddler, you love to hug and give "mmm-whaas" right on the smacker!

8.) A Ball, Balloon, Car-Car, DVD (DDD in your words) fanatic!

9.) Learning to recognize print...you know the numeral 2. You point to it and say
"2".

10.) A Nana, Paw-paw, Cow, Milly lovin' boy! Our world. We adore you.

Love you to the moon and back baby boy.

Friday, September 3, 2010

Welcome Home.

I'm thinking it's been over a MONTH since my last blog...that tells you just how busy we've been! Gavin, you are now a resident of Kentucky. Thought it would never happen and when it did mommy was so stressed and frightened of the change that it almost DIDN'T (believe it or not). Your sweet daddy was much more convinced and ready for the move that I, even though it had been all I talked about for at LEAST a YEAR! But...we're here now and all is well :).

Mommy has a new job...teaching 3 and 4 year olds at Tyner Elementary. I've been working for a little over a month now, while you have been staying at home with your amazingly wonderful Nana. And she falls more in love with you every day...if that's possible? Daddy has been gone for the past 2 weeks, because unfortunately in his career change, he had to give his previous job 2 weeks notice...BUT mommy could jump out of her skin with excitement because TONITE he should be home (if he doesn't get too tired with the drive).

It's Labor Day Weekend, which means 3 day weekend for momma, which in turn means 3 day weekend with my baby boy and hubby (BIG BIG SMILES HERE!!!).

You have became quite the little dancer over the last month>>>you love to squat and stomp those feet and sometimes you even throw in a little twirling. It's truly precious. As are you. You also like to stand in front of camera's or camera phones and scream "CHEESE" ! I may have a little ham on my hands...but I'm told that as a baby/child I was the exact same way.

You can say sooo many words now...really, too many to list! And you attempt repeating everything that we say. You know what that means...we better be watching what we say!!! Daddy and Papa have already been warned (wink, wink).

You will be 18 months old tomorrow. And to celebrate we are taking you to the Parade, the world renowned Jackson County parade (haha). And mommy is going to try my best to get some pictures to post. I've been neglecting the camera :-(.

You love pulling out Milly's hair...poor thing, she hasn't bitten you yet, but I can't say she hasn't tried! You love throwing her food and you love pouring out her water. Mommy is known to get aggravated when you do this, but no spanks...time out only (it appears to be the only thing that works).

You continue to eat the same foods...toast, mac-n-cheese, chicken nuggets, pizza, and fruit. You aren't to keen on trying new things, so I don't force you...NOT YET, that time will come though (when you're old enough to understand). HOWEVER, were born with that same sweet tooth that mommy has. You'll eat any form of chocolate or anything with sugar in it for that matter.

You're growing like a weed and at times I could be brought to tears to see that my baby is becoming a little boy. The most beautiful little boy.

You still love Mickey Mouse and mommy and daddy plan on throwing you a Mickey party when you turn 2 (Yes guys, I'm already planning).

You've been sleeping in bed with mommy for the last few weeks...but tomorrow night that will all change. Back to the crib. And we are already dreading this transition. You are very strong willed and most likely will cry for a very very very long time before falling asleep. You may find mommy in the hallway crying right with you. I love snuggling with my little cuddlebug.

Sorry no pictures...hopefully soon. Mommy has to go get ready for the day now.

Love you to the moon and back baby boy!