Watch out World!!

I'm on a roll. . .two posts within a week!! This post is a little on the more "manly" side. What can I say, I'm eat up with BOYS!!

Several weeks ago Daddy brought a bucket truck up to Nanny's house for him & Brandon to do a little "tree trimming" well Gavin thought it was the coolest thing ever!! Dave, Brandon & Dad enjoyed it a bit too! Here's some pics of their exciting day:

Loading up the bucket . . . the driver and the tree trimmer! Paw Paw is supervising. . .Wow. . .they are REALLY high!! Can you believe my husband used to be scared of heights??Nanny got in on the fun too. . .but on the ground!!
My next event to share about is BIG news in our family. . .Paw Paw bought a new toy and the boys are so excited you'd think it was Christmas! Gavin can HARDLY wait!



On Friday Paw Paw's new John Deere tractor was delivered. Wow--I don't think Gavin, Paw Paw, David or Brandon have stopped smiling since!!
Nanny drives it too! How impressive is that???

Come on Paw Paw, let's take it for a spin!!
Gavin's trying to drive it himself. . .
There's no better place on earth than on a new John Deere tractor with your Paw Paw!Gavin also went to yet another Birthday party this weekend (are you keeping count Jody?). His social calendar is one busy one! Of course most Moms know how that goes. . .

Gavin gets a shot (or should I say pull) at the Pinata

Gavin and his buddies playing Monster Trucks! Every little boys favorite!! Gavin and two of his very special friends. . .Jackson & Connor. . .Aren't they cute??
Happy Birthday Connor!!

And one more of my little happy Boy!!

It's July!!

Well I'm already 10 days into July and I need to post about what we've been up to!

The funny things you do to entertain your child. Here's Gavin and we're playing a version of "Twister" in the Doctor's office last week. I'm saying "put your right foot on purple" "left hand on blue" and so on. . .it was a fun game!

We celebrated my Mom's birthday at Olive Garden--yum!! Happy Birthday Mom--we love you!!

Here's my good lookin' brother giving the birthday girl some love

And Gavin and one of his MOST favorite people in the world, Aunt Teresa!

We went camping over the 4th with some good friends!! You know we always love a good camping trip! This one proved to be successful with lots of time with family and friends. Dave's Mom came to visit us one day and we got lots of rest and relaxation on this trip. Here's a few of our pics.

Gavin sitting outside the camper.

Looks like some camping mischief going on in the tent by two busy boys!!

Robbie & Gavin went exploring with some cool binoculars Heather brought them!

Looks like Robbie enjoyed his smores!! Or maybe it was a cookie!!

Gavin is roasting his marshmallows getting ready for a camping treat!

OK, you may be wondering that that green string is there in front of Gavin. The first night we were paranoid about the boys falling into the campfire. So I made a "string barricade" of sorts. We tied string around our chairs and the boys couldn't go inside, we just put their chairs right outside and they never walked near the fire. I was teased somewhat about my "barricade" but hey, no one fell in the fire!!

Look at those happy campers!!

Robbie & Gavin enjoyed a few luxuries from home with the portable DVD player and movies!! Who says camping has to be "roughing it"!?!

We have planted a garden this year! Dave & I thought it would be a great experience for Gavin this year and he's really into it and excited. He's helped us plant, water, feed and weed our garden each day! Well on Tuesday we had a very exciting event--we picked our FIRST VEGETABLES!!! Gavin was cheering and hollering as we told him there were some ready to pick! We got 3 yellow squash!

Here's the "squash corner" of our garden--Mommy loves squash!!

Dave & Gavin are about to bust waiting for the tomatoes to ripen!! We'll keep you posted!

I'm a big boy now!

Just another sign of how big my little munchkin is getting!
MeeMee brought him a big boy bike this weekend! He jumped right on and took off, quite fast from the start (a little too fast for my comfort) and he loves it!! Wow. . .where did the time go??

And a cute pic of the boys. . .Marshall & Lisa and their twin boys came over the other day . . .we really need a dump truck built for THREE!!

The Funny things Kids say, Act II

OK, I'm recording these as much for myself (so I'll remember) as for you! Some are "location funny" (meaning you had to be there) and some will give you the giggles.

Gavin is just so funny these days. . .and let me tell you talks NONstop!! To share some things. . .

Gavin has what he calls "Imagination" friends. These are imaginary people that are with him, almost all the time. Their names are Katie & Bobby. Gavin tells you that Katie was born with him and Bobby well, he's 1. He talks with these kids all the time, argues with them and even puts them in time-out when necessary. I just get so tickled at him talking with them and being the "mommy" to them. Just this morning in the van "Katie. . .where are you" then he answers himself--changing his voice to be Katie "I'm back here" (back to Gavin) "OK, you better be buckled"!!

The other day we were leaving and he yelled out across the yard "Hey Katie, I'm leaving, I've got my phone if you need me. . .be careful!" (Gee, wonder where he's heard that)

He was at my Mom's house recently and walked in the bedroom when she was changing the sheets. He asked "Nanny, whatcha doing?" Mom answered "changing the sheets" and he replied "why, did you frow up?" . . .I promise I change the sheets often at our house!!

One more and I'll quit. . .the other night we were getting ready to put Gavin to bed. We read our books in the living room and brushed his teeth, he started heading into OUR room for bed and David said "whoa buddy. . .where are you going?" Gavin turned around and said "Daddy, you need to be a big boy and sleep all by yourself. I sleep with Mommy because I don't sleep loud" I assume he was referencing his Daddy's snoring!!

A friend of mine has a disclaimer at the top of their daughter's website, I probably should do the same. . .warning against anyone reading this unless they understand the pretentiousness of parents!!

Gavin learning Bible Verses

OK, we've been trying to teach Gavin some Bible verses. His favorite is John 3:16, which is a good choice! Here he is in the car tonight reciting it for me. (Uncle Jimmy, this is for you!)

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A couple funnies though: in reciting it tonight we got a couple other versions, including:
". . . son, that whosoever believes in him, one nation, under God . . ."
and then ". . . but have everlasting life. John Deere 3:16"

Funny things kids say. . .

Dave and I were watching something on TV the other night. There was something funny on that was "adult humor" that Gavin didn't understand. He put his hands on his hips and said "Mommy, that not very propriate (appropriate)".

Big Buds

Having special friends is such a blessing. . .

The countdown is on. . .

Gavin, along with his Mommy & Daddy are so excited. . .our Disney countdown is on!!

We only have 7 months, 4 weeks and 1 day until the grand event!!

Now just explaining it to the 3 year old that we are not leaving tomorrow. . .

Beach Report. . .FINALLY!!!

I know, it took long enough!! We had an absolutely wonderful time. Good times and good memories with Family. Gavin got even more spoiled rotten and loved every minute of the attention. I'll let the pics tell the story. . .get ready. . .there's a bunch!

Gavin & PawPaw working on one of their many Sand Castles. . .
Gavin on a boat ride at "Broadway at the Beach" he loved riding the boats!
Gavin at the Pavilion park (at Broadway). . .riding motorcycles!! He's ready for bike week now!
Gavin after his "Build a Bear" experience. Of course this is Gavin's 3rd time. He & Mommy really enjoy this. . .Daddy wonders if we really are going for Gavin or Mommy! This time we "built" a cat! Max the cool Cat!! He's dressed as a football player!
Here's PawPaw and Gavin doing some work. . .yes, while on vacation!! Look at their hands. . .it's hysterical!!
Gavin truly loved the beach this summer. . .

Long Tall Sally joined us several times on the beach too. . .don't worry we bought her a sun visor after this day--but she sported Dave's hat the first day down there!

If you want to see more pics. . . here's the album (be sure to scroll down to see captions below the photo)

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=ysb7px0.al6xchp4&x=0&y=8gf8mf&localeid=en_US

Oh the joys of childhood. . .

He's such a BOY!!!

Did I tell you about our E.R. visit??

I know some of you have heard the dramatic tale of our visit to the Emergency room, but this blog is to keep those that I don't talk to often informed. . .so here goes again.

One night a couple weeks ago I was cleaning up from dinner, Dave had run downstairs for something and Gavin ventured into the bathroom. . .alone. Normally this is pretty safe, he has become quite self sufficient in the restroom (I'm thrilled to say) so we usually let him tend to his business unless we are summoned to said bathroom.

After a few minutes we hear a deparate, most painful scream. Dave got there first and proclaimed it was bad.

Apparently Gavin climbed onto the bathroom counter, stood ON the bathroom faucet to reach the top of the medicine cabinet shelf to get his daddy's razor. He wanted to shave.

Thankfully he didn't make it to his face, but instead sliced open his thumb. It was quite a cut and there was blood everywhere. It just bled, and bled and bled. We decided because of the nonstop bleeding we might should get assitance. You would have been proud, I was surprisingly very calm.

We proceeded to the ER. Gavin was hysterical, most worried about someone doing "something" to his thumb that was already in much pain. The nurses & doctors were great with him and he left with his wound "glued" together instead of stitches. A coloring book, stickers and popsicle for the brave patient and we were on our way home. Here's a pic of Gavin ready to go to school the next day and show his friends his bandage.

Never a dull moment here. . .never. I'm sure that will be our first of many trips with our little daredevil stunt boy!

Reading is fun. . .

I hope Gavin always continues his love of reading. While cleaning the other day I noticed he was quiet. Usually this is cause for GREAT alarm. This time however I was pleasantly surprised to find him. . .


Mrs. Karen will be so proud! :o)

Marathon Catch-up Post

Wow. . we've been very busy and have lots to share since our last post.

We've had a busy and yet good Winter. We've had a few illnesses sweep through our household, but are very optimistic and hopeful for Spring!

Since our last post we have been a busy family! Gavin's been enjoying school every week and doing great. He's been on field trips, learns something new everyday and comes home telling stories of different friends.

Daddy's been working hard as usual, but loving what he does. Daddy and Gavin have "bucket truck discussions" every night. Dave's thrilled to finally have someone that really enjoys hearing all about the chassis, boom and body on a truck! I mean I can pretend. . .but Gavin REALLY cares!! It's hysterical hearing Gavin repeat all these truck parts and act like he knows what he is talking about!! Dinner time conversations here are priceless.

Mommy has been very busy with her "life change" and work. Church has been good, lots of changes including a move of Mommy's departments and change in her job responsibilities, but it's all good and she's very excited!! Our "church school" is growing and growing and keeping her on her toes! She did enjoy a nice "girls weekend" away shopping earlier this month. It was great fun and a tradition they plan to continue!

Now for some recent photos. . from Easter. We had a great Easter here and we are looking forward to an early Spring Break!

Here's Gavin when he first saw the Bunny came to visit. He was so shocked! (Yes, notice the no shirt and only one sock. . .you never know what this kid is going to have on when he gets up)And I love this pic of his reaction, he did this with everything he pulled out of his basket. "Mommy, the Bunny brought me CARS!!!"Getting ready to go to Church. . .a couple sweet Easter Pics And now the REAL Gavin. . .

I hope you and your family had a great Easter as well! Happy Spring everyone!