Chatter Box!

In the last 2 weeks Gavin has had a "language explosion"! In fact, he pretty much doesn't stop talking! He is really starting to talk in phrases as well...some of his favorites are Mommy/Daddy "come on" or come here. He is also quite fond of Snowman, Tanta Clause, and Miderman! Gavin is also quite fond of our Christmas decorations...the bottom half of our tree has been rearranged several times, and we've had a few broken ornaments! He also loves to point out every light and rearrange the beads! We decided to get Gavin his own tree, thinking he would leave our big tree alone...didn't quite work as planned, but he does love his tree too!

Rearranging the Ornaments

Gavin also loves to be the "helper"...now if only we could get him to actually be helpful!
I love the look on his face in this picture...he's checking out Daddy's motorcycle ornament, which ended up in 2 pieces :)

Any tips on how to get him to stop picking his nose?

Just like Mom and Dad, Gavin is checking out the Sunday morning ads! We've looked through all of the toy ads SEVERAL times!


I bought Gavin these pjs after Christmas last year because I thought they were too cute...well turns out they aren't super practical! I don't think you can put a kid to sleep with a hood, and he can't wear them outside because they have footies! So after his bath one night we decided to let him play Santa!

So proud (and cute) in his Tanta pj's!

He also thinks he's pretty funny!

Gavin saw my tall rubber boots by the door one day...here's attempt 1

I've got them on, now how do I stand?

Attempt 2

Attempt 3...frustrated!

I did stand him up, but he fell over before I could take the picture!

G tried to put on his pants by himself...he got his legs in the right holes, but they were upside down...we'll keep working on that!

Big stuff in his new Spiderman hat! For the record, I don't like "character-wear", but wanted a hat that would cover his ears and neck...and this is what I found! He LOVES it :)

When the cold weather hits, we can at least dress in our Hawaiian wear!

So Much to be Thankful For!

Although we do frequently take time to think about how lucky we are, I think this time of year more than any other we do realize just how fortunate we really are!

Just had to share a few things we are Thankful for:

1. The healthy, happy, smart, SUPER cute little man we call our son! Gavin you are the love of our lives and we love you more each day!
2. My wonderful husband...Daddy we love you so much and you are a great role model and dad.
3. Our families - I don't know how many times I've wondered, what would we do without Grandma B?
4. Our friends - both old and new, near and far...we are truly thankful to have you in our lives!
5. Our jobs - I'm thankful that Cary has worked so hard (and yes someday we hope to have all our student loans off...maybe even before Gavin starts college) to get where he is, and I do think it is a perfect fit for him, and my job that allows me to be home with Gavin 2 extra days a week!
6. Our home! We are so lucky to be in a spot we love and can call home.
7. and last but not least...our sense of humor! This year we may need it more than ever to survive 5+ months of winter with a 2 year old :)

Now for some recent photos!

G has been helping me make dinner lately aka emptying the cupboards
Downtown Hudson Light the Night...I'm not sure if G enjoyed the firetruck or Santa more!

Gavin is super excited about using the potty these days! This face came from a small tinkle :)

Pumpkin Pie...yum yum

Gavin and all of his second cousins at Thanksmas

Gavin thought the rolls of wrapping paper were the best toy ever!

Sporting my vest...just like Daddy!