3 Months-Gavin

 Time is flying by.  Gavin is 3 months old now and growing like crazy.  He is such a happy smiley boy and sure brings a lot of happiness to our house.  We love having him and seeing him grow.  Here are some things he does now.

• Grabbing onto toys.  Gavin will focus really hard on items and reach out and grab it.  He has a play mat that he will reach up and grab the toys and make the music play.  He will also grab onto a rattle that you hold in front of him.  He is so observant and really focuses. Nov 27, 2012

• He loves mirrors.  There is a mirror on his play mat that he really likes and smiles when he sees himself in the mirror.
• He still falls asleep anywhere.  I think it is funny that babies can just get tired and zonk.  So cute in his lion jammies. November 20, 2012
  
• Gavin has awesome hair.  I just love to play with it and make it stick up all over.  Here he is sporting a mohawk. November 1, 2012
  
• He likes to sleep on pillows....just like Ellie did:) Nov 16, 2012  

• He wiggles and moves all the time.  He likes to be laying down and just moving.  He will roll to each side and almost over, but not quite.  He also likes to lift his legs up as high as he can and throw them down really hard.  He loves to do this in the middle of the night...it freaked me out the first time because I wondered what had fallen...
• He loves taking baths...but hates getting out of them.  He will kick his legs like crazy.  Ellie really likes having him in there with her too.  Nov 17, 2012  

• Gavin has a huge smile and smiles at most people when they look at him.  He likes singing and will smile when I sing to him.  Nov 20, 2012
  
• We have been trying out the Bumbo.  He is not a fan!  He will curl up and suck on the middle part or lean to the side.  Nov 15, 2012 
  
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• He is laughing tons.  He is very ticklish and laughs when he is flubbered.  He also loves the anticipation.  He will start to giggle before you even tickle him...just with putting your hand close or getting close to flubber.  Nov 28, 2012

• He loves it when Ellie is around.  He watches everything she does and giggles at her.  It is great because she loves him a lot too and likes to play with him and have him grab her hand or hair and she especially loves it when he laughs at her. Nov 2, 2012

• Gavin is getting really good and kicking his legs up in there air and turning while staying on his back.  He amazes me that he can move around a little like this.  He really likes to do this and get his feet/legs around the play mat sides...then he gets stuck:)  November 28, 2012
  

• Gavin loves to suck on his hands or pretty much anything or anyone that comes close to his mouth.  He drools a lot and still spits up quite a bit too.

• Gavin eats every 3 hours.  I try to have him on a schedule starting between 7-8am each morning.  He goes to bed between 7-8pm and then is up around 3am.  A lot of nights he will go until 5am which is awesome 

This and That with Ellie

Ellie loves to 'help' when we are packing to go anywhere...or when we are unpacking.  It is her favorite place to play:)  She really likes to play in suitcases when they are completely empty too.  She cracks me up every time I try to pack. November 17, 2012

Ellie tried powdered donuts the other night.  I always think it is fun when she tries something new.  Especially when it is  a little messy.  She thinks it's pretty funny to see it all over her face too. November 20, 2012

Lately Ellie has been sneaking in to my moms room to sleep at night.  I think this is happening because Gavin joined our family:)  I wouldn't mind if is wasn't every night and keeping my mom up.  Plus Ellie has been not quite as happy.  So, we have been checking on her when we hear her up to try to help her stay in her bed or come and get us if she needs something.  Patrick when in tonight to check on her and couldn't find her.  Every time this happens for a split second you kind of panic wondering where she is or if something has happened to her.  Then you realize that you need to look around.  

 

We found her like this.  It is good that he didn't accidentally step on her when he went in.  It was amazing to me that she fell asleep on the floor, because she hardly ever falls asleep like this.  If she gets out of bed she always makes it back to her bed or to our bed...or with my mom.  She is so funny and must have been extra tired.  I love her so much!  November 27, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving! Pinterest Recipes and Mint Platter

This year we were able to head up to the Madsen's for Thanksgiving.  We had a really great time!  Ellie loves being able to play with Cameron, Connor and Colton and it is great to spend time with family.  Thanks for hosting Liz!  I forgot my camera:( but I did take a couple of pictures of the yummy desserts we tried.  

Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites

Macaroon Kiss Cookies

I saw this awesome platter last year and finally got around to making it.  It was super easy and I think it turned out cute.  It is however a bit sticky, but really fun to try.

We also make yummy personal Salted Caramel Apple Pies(I would leave the caramel out, it hardened a bit too much)

Sock Monkey Love

I recently learned that Patrick loved sock monkey's growing up.  His Aunt Jocelyn gave us the cutest little sock monkey and sock monkey outfit for Gavin and it really meant a lot to Patrick since he remembers playing with sock monkey's with her growing up.  I had to take a few pics of him because seriously he looks so stinkin' cute in the little outfit!  November 24, 2012

I love how his little foot it up in this one!

Thanks Aunt Joselyn

Have You Ever Heard of Dislocating Your Elbow!?!

Last night while Ellie was wrestling with Patrick, her left arm made a pop noise.  Ellie was so upset and crying like crazy.  Since it was Thanksgiving, and almost 10pm...We tried to appease her and hope that nothing was serious.  We gave her ice to put on.  She kept saying that her wrist was hurting so we were being really careful with it.  She finally went to sleep holding her wrist but would whimper whenever she moved around in the night:(  Patrick felt terrible.  The next morning when it was still hurting, we decided we'd better take her in.  They got us in to see Dr Arnold and he knew exactly what was wrong.  Her elbow was dislocated!  I didn't even know that could happen.  He said that it would hurt to put it back in place but would instantly feel better.  She cried a bit, but not bad and then he told her she could have 5 suckers but only if she would grab them with her left hand.  She apprehensively moved her arm and found out it didn't hurt.  It was amazing.  I think we are going to switch to Dr Arnold for our normal pediatrician.  I am so glad it wasn't broken or anything and was  a quick fix!  I learn something new every day!

Leaf Turkey's

November 19, 2012

A while ago Ellie and I went on a walk and gathered lots of different colors and sizes of leaves.  I had a project in mind and didn't want to wait too long and have them all dead.  I am so glad we found so many fun colors so we could make our leaf turkey's.  Ellie even chose where each leaf should go and glued them down!

I really enjoy doing art/craft projects with her and she seems to enjoy it too.  It is fun to see her imagination as she creates things and it helps our days go much better too!

Lighting of Riverwoods

November 16, 2012

We decided it would be fun to go to the lighting of Riverwoods this year to help us start to get in the Christmas spirit!  

It was a lot of fun and Ellie loved seeing all of the lights. 

 We got a free cupcake and walked around the shops.  Ellie especially loved Blickenstaff's toy store!  

There were lots of ice sculptures and tons of lights!  

We are so excited for Christmas this year.  I think it is going to be so much fun with Ellie because she is really started to understand more and is so excited for Santa to come!

 

Gavin stayed home with Grandma and Grandpa Brown and had a much better and warmer time for him:)  I love those cute pursed lips!

Rocks Springs Girls Week

November 7-12, 2012

We were able to head up to Rock Springs to spend some with Aunt Jenni and Aunt Lisa and family.  Judy, Kati, Griffin, Ellie, Gavin and I drove up Wednesday night to beat a big snow storm.  I didn't take near as many pictures as I should have, but we had a great time and so much fun to spend some time away with the girls!  We went to Emma's hockey game. November 10, 2012

Ellie had so much fun with Olivia, Izzy and Emma.  Here she is in the bath.  Izzy, Ellie, Emma

 Gavin also had a bath.  I was so glad Aunt Jenni wanted to do it since I am not so good with him without a baby tub:)

 Griffin and Gavin had lots of time playing together.

 And they had tons of love from the girls...Especially Izzy

And lots of time to spend with Grandma/Aunt Judy

 Ellie Gavin and I had a sleep over every night.  We couldn't quite convince Ellie to sleep in Emma's room.  Next time!

 Emma, Izzy and Gavin

Olivia and Gavin

 While we were away, Patrick took the time to clean up and box up some of the toys in Ellie and Gavin's room.  It was so packed in there that we decided we didn't need to have so much out.  Looks so good!

We are sure glad we were able to spend some time together and can't wait to do it again!

Playing in Leaves!

November 5, 2012

Fall is here and that means playing in leaves!  I didn't think we would have enough leaves at my parents house to play in, but I was wrong.  We raked a huge pile and Ellie had a great time!  Even after we had to come in, she begged Grandpa Brown to take her back out and play.  Which of course he did:)

Gavin enjoyed being outside all bundled up too:)

 

Annual Dinner in a Pumpkin

November 2, 2012

We had our annual dinner in a pumpkin this year.  We didn't get to have our Halloween party; it was just too close to moving and having Gavin and not being in our own place, but we still had a great time with family.  This year Ellie helped to dig out all the pumpkin guts.  She thought it was fun, but not near as fun as you might think.  She isn't a huge fan of getting all slimy dirty:)

Yummy dinner!  Next year we will make sure to get the party scheduled early!

I Love my Kids!

November 2, 2012

This morning we had so much fun!  Gavin is laughing so much now and he especially loves Ellie.  He Smiles like crazy for her and it makes her so happy!  Ellie wanted him to sit with her on the chair and share blankies.  Gavin has the biggest smile in this picture!

I absolutely LOVE this picture of them both laughing!

 

 Then she added all the stuffed animals she could fit.  Gavin didn't seem to mind...

I couldn't believe it when he fell right to sleep, even with everything she was doing.  Such a good sport.  I feel like they are going to be really good friends.

I love my life!