The Big 35!

Eric turned 35 this year. We just celebrated at home with a birthday bbq dinner, football watching, and some drinks. Happy Birthday to the guy that holds it all together in this family. We love you!

Gavin 7 months

Gavin has two teeth. Has started to crawl and pull up on furniture. And LOVES to eat!

When I grow up...

Prince of Peace had their "What I want to be when I grow up" Parade this October. Blake was pretty sold on the construction worker outfit, then the night before tells me that he really want to be a paleontologist. Geez kiddo! That's a tall order for the night before the Parade.
Luckily he decided he can be both when he grows up, and was willing to dress as the construction worker.

Gavin sits!

Our sweet boy started sitting unsupported just before seven months (and is very proud of himself).

Gavin at 6 months

Gavin is growing like crazy! He was a healthy boy at his six month check up, and smiling at all the nurses and doctors.
Height: 27.5in (80%)
Weight: 17lbs 1oz (45%)
Gavin loves his brother more than anything, and the feeling is mutual. Blake can get Gavin to smile and laugh in under a second. We hope they always feel this way!

Gav's got a tooth

First tooth this month!

Bro Love

These two want to be around each other every second of every day. Love it!

Blake's first hospital stay

Poor Blake caught a nasty Strep infection, that caused some very large lymph nodes in his neck. Our boy spent two nights in the hospital, but handled it like a champ. By the last day he was asking me to play music and blow up gloves as balloons to have a party!

Gavin 5 months old

Our sweet little guy has started solids (ie rice cereal) and loves it! He is also a good little sleeper!

Summer Vacation

We took a road trip for summer vacation with our great friends from Prince of Peace. We had four families together in total, and headed to Gulf Shores, Alabama! We got to see some new states on the 12 hour drive... Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. The drive went as well as we could have hoped for, and the house we rented was beautiful. The adults and kids had a good time, and we will remember this trip always!

Gavin 4 months old

Our little guy has mastered rolling in both directions, and is happy to show off this new skill. He is still always happy as can be and so fun to be around. We couldn't love him more!

Fourth of July Parade

For the second year in a row, Blake has rode his bike in the Castle Hills Fourth of July Parade. Blake was pretty serious about decorating his bike this year, and it paid off! He won the "Best Bike" award in the Parade.