Playing at Grandma's is Rough!

Poor Gavin! After a very busy morning of running around, playing, and terrorizing everything in his path Gavin just couldn't make it to his bed to take a nap. It was very difficult to even eat his lunch and the next thing I know here is the poor guy sleeping in the high chair. Wow it really is tough playing at Grandma's house!

I couldn't resist putting this picture up...especially if any of Carl's co-workers will be checking out our blog, I wanted them to see his "true" colors. I guess it runs in the family with his dad, brother and brother-in-law by his side. What a bunch of goofs!!

If you can't beat 'em join 'em

Ok, I have to admit Gavin was driving me absolutely CRAZY yesterday. Getting into everything, throwing fits, throwing toys, sassing me, spitting, and the list goes on and on. I was very close to putting the poor kid up for adoption (my mom is the only eligible adopter in that case) when I finally gave in and decided to just join the little stinker. House work was put on hold and we had fun. We got ice cream and ate it before lunch, played out in the snow for a few minutes and I even attempted to make a tent inside. I am a pretty bad engineer when it comes to building, but it stayed up long enough for us to read some stories in it and then we tore it apart and had a good time jumping off the couch onto blankets and pillows. We had a lot of fun! Thanks for reminding me to enjoy life little man! I love you buddy!!!

Our awesome, not so sturdy tent

I was sitting under the tent and Gavin didn't quite know what to do so he kept peeking in at me.

Gav man sure had a blast!

Happy Birthday to Me!

I have the GREATEST husband ever! He surprised me and gave me the best birthday present ever. First of all, he shocked me with a stay at the Anniversary Inn. We stayed in the Swiss Family Robinson Suite which was a blast. Totally cool setting, super fun sleeping in a tree house and showering under a waterfall. Thank you so much Carl for such an amazing weekend, you are the best! I look forward to spending many more birthdays and anniversaries together with you. You are my best friend!

This was our cool waterfall shower, totally fun to shower in.

Carl spent most of his time in the shower, seriously if it weren't for the shower curtain and the TV I would have thought for sure we were in the jungle...oh and the water was heated, I guess they don't have that in the jungle:)

Step right up to the tree house bed. That was the best nights sleep I have ever had.

Carl in the "Love Nest"


And on Thursday night, the 10th my awesome husband also gave me the best surprise of all. We took a carriage ride around Temple Square, which is something I have always wanted to do. First of all, our appointment was at 8:30 and we thought we were leaving with plenty of time to spare. Well little did we know, there was a Jazz game, Kurt Bestor concert, the Nutcracker, obviously Temple square and some choir concerts going on at the Conference Center. So there was no parking whatsoever. By the time we finally found a parking place, which was about 6 blocks away it was almost 9:00. We booked it to temple square and had to pay extra for our ride, but it was so worth it.

Thank you so much Carl for the amazing birthday present. You are the best husband a girl could ask for and I am glad I've got you! I love you!!

Christmas lights and Daycare

Yesterday was the hardest day of my life. I had to take Gavin to daycare for the first time and let me tell you I had to have a major support system to keep me from losing it. As I dropped him off my tears started to well up and I knew it was going to be inevitable. I took him into the room with all the kids and went to sign him in. I thought that a good mommy should check on her child just one more time to make sure he was ok, and he saw me. The look on his face practically ripped my heart out of my chest and I knew if I didn't leave then that I would have to call in sick to work. He looked so scared, it was aweful!!! I immediately called my mom bawling my head off that I am such a bad mom and something is going to happen to Gav and I hate moms who get to stay home with their kids and on and on and on. My poor mother sure puts up with a lot don't you think! After her reassuring me that he would be ok Carl called and after telling him how much I hated the experience I went into the High School with red swollen eyes. It was a sight. So after calling and checking on him 3 times in 4 hours and after the longest 4 hours of work in my life I went back to get him. The poor guy was screaming his head off and immediately I thought, "What the H@#% did you do to my son?" But he had just woken up from a nap and was not sure where he was. But let me tell you, he clung to me like he never had before when I picked him up. I felt like a movie star! The daycare workers said Gavin did great and didn't even cry until I came to pick him up. What a good boy...I guess I cried enough for both of us. So I took the little guy to get Ice cream and see Christmas lights, and believe me, any time he has to go to daycare, we are going to treat ourselves to ice cream afterwards. Just because we are such big kids about the whole idea!

Christmas lights at Old Mill Park in Nephi

Dear Santa

Dear Santa,
I have been a very good boy this year. So far I have only put a few dings on the walls of our new house, I have burped really loud and embarrassed my parents in church several times. And yes, it's true I have had a couple of major blow-outs when mom forgot to pack extra clothes...but hey I got a new outfit out of the deal. So if you think about it, I do deserve a really cool gift! I have searched through the toy ads and have found some great things, but Mom and Dad don't have the slightest idea what to get a cute little guy like me. I know that you're the Big Guy and you know exactly what I want, so when you get a chance if you could drop a little message to the parentals I would appreciate it. I don't want to be stuck opening up itchy sweaters and underwear on Christmas Morning.
Thanks for your help Big Guy!

Love,
Gavin

Happy late Halloween

Gavin loves his Laynie bug

So it has been quite a while since I have written and I thought we'd update about Halloween. This year was so much fun taking Gav around trick or treating. It was such a nice Halloween and I was really worried about Gavin because his costume was pretty hot, but he did good and got lots of yummy candy...I would know because he couldn't really eat a lot of it:)
Gav was a monkey and had a blast.

We are also having a good time this weekend with Britney and Brandon, we came to stay with them and are having a blast. Gavin loves Laynie and just can't get enough of her. It's fun to see how Laynie has grown and to get together with them!

The happy Monkey on Halloween

I forgot that the day before Halloween we had a Primary Activity Day for Mothers and daughters. I am a leader for the 10 and 11 year old girls and I thought it would be fun to have my mom and sister come go with me. So we drove to the Red Barn with our group of girls and had a fun time on the wagon ride. We got free pumpkins and Gav sure had a blast picking just the right one!

Our perfect pumpkin

Gav and Hill

Dear Gavin,
You have been staying with Grandma and Grandpa B while I have been sick and I have missed chasing you all over the house. I have missed saying, "Gavin don't touch that!" "Gavin leave that alone...Gavin would you please stop!" And today I came to pick you up and you weren't too sure who I was. Life soon began over again at Grandma B's when you threw your vitamins on her carpet, emptied the toys all over the living room, threw your lunch, and broke Grandma's scentsy warmer. You made me cuss several times I will admit, but your puppy dog eyes made me feel super bad about being mad at you. I just want to know, why are you so curious? Why do you have to touch everything and eat everything and see what EVERYTHING does? You are a curious little boy and I love every minute of having you in my life. Keep being YOU! But maybe give us a break every once in a while. When you see us reaching our boiling point, maybe take a break and let us relax...Thanks for thinking of us buddy!

Love,
Mommy