Presents at Home

Gavin had a great 1st Birthday! He started out the day cuddling in bed with us. I sang "Happy Birthday" to him before we had to get up and get ready. I'd planned to make sugar cookies to send to daycare, but last night we realized that we didn't have enough flour. Brian picked up some cake donut holes on the way instead. After school, I picked up the kids and we headed home for a few special treats before Daddy got off work. At home, Gavin got to eat the two remaining donut holes and he drank some milk. Then, he opened a card from Grammie and Pops and one from Nanny and Papaw. Grammie and Pops' card had an Elmo balloon attached. It was a big hit! Nanny and Papaw's card had $2 in it. It went straight into his piggy bank! I was pretty impressed because Gavin ripped open the cards with very little assistance!
After opening the cards, we played a bit until Daddy got home. Then it was time to open the gift from us before we went to dinner. He was way more thrilled with the tissue paper than he was the actual gift. It wasn't too exciting...two Colt's jerseys (one for this year and next) and four other short sleeved shirts for spring and summer. As soon as he was done opening, we all loaded up and headed to Chuck-E-Cheese!

"My 1st Birthday"

Yummy donut holes!

Dear Gavin

Dear Gavin,
Today you are one my sweet baby boy! I can't imagine my life without you! I remember the first time I held you and heard you cry. I loved you so much in that moment, but my love grows stronger for you each and every day! We've shared so many memories and I've enjoyed watching you experience and discover the world around you. Now you are my happy, go lucky, determined, little guy. I look forward to each and every day with you. I have so many hopes and dreams for your future. I want you to be happy, whatever that means for you. I want you to be true to who you are. And most importantly, I want you to trust in God and be grateful for all of the blessings in your life. Happy Birthday my sweet baby boy! I love you more than words to say!
Love,
Mommy

Happy Birthday Gavin!

Today my little man turned one year old! What a wonderful year it's been! We will be taking duck pictures with Aunt Allie at his photo shoot next weekend. Here is what he's up to:

• His hair is getting longer and thicker. It is brown and his eyes are a golden brown. He has two adorable dimples that show when he has a big smile!
• He adores his big sister Macie. He is always following her around and trying to be like her. I have to say that his other favorite person is Grandpa. Gavin always looks at him, tries to get his attention, follows him around the room, and lights up when he sees him!
• He has made great strides in gross motor. He can now pull up and has started cruising along furniture slowly. He can pull up to his knees and stay there without holding onto something. He is all over the place!
• He had his last bottle last week and is doing great! He loves his milk and he loves to eat. He eats a great variety of foods and meal time is never a problem.
• He is still going to bed by 7 and doesn't wake up until 6 or later.
• He loves to play with his cars, Little People, and balls. He loves to put anything and everything in his mouth.
• He is still very determined and doesn't give up or get frustrated easily.

Gotta Love the Hair