School's Out for the Summer!

Today is a bittersweet moment for us. Our Gavin graduated Preschool from Happyland. It was hard for us to hold back the tears as our baby is growing up so fast. Here he his waiting to accept his diploma with his good buddies Addison and Mason. Mrs. Mel his teacher mentioned how Gavin loves to initiate "Group Hugs." He gets all the class together and they all jump on Mrs. Mel and Mrs. Sara.

I am so happy Gavin had such a wonderful experience in Preschool this year. He learned all his letters and sounds, how to cut, write his name and try to count all the way to 100! He also learned wonderful social skills and isn't afaid to talk or sing in front of large groups. Mrs. Mel told us that the other day Gavin wanted to share a song with the class, so he got up and started singing, "Party Rocking in the house tonight!" and another student got up and started shuffling with him!  Too cute!
Well only a few more days left of school for me. I can't wait to play school with Aiven and Gav, take Gavin to golf lessons, T-ball games, hanging with the neighbors, swimming, BBQ's and just relaxing!

It's School Time!

Well the time has finally come for our little man to start school. Gavin started Preschool at Happyland on Tuesday, Sept. 6. We dropped him off expecting him to latch on to us and beg us not to leave, but that never happened. He hugged us good-bye and took off with his buddy Mason. We left with tears in our eyes and Aiven was very upset that we were leaving her big brother behind. She got over being sad once we got home and I caught her ransacking his room and she was so excited she got to watch "Tangled" without him bothering her.

About an hour later, I decided to go to the store and pulled a little "drive by spying" on Gavin. He was outside in the playground having a great time playing with Mason. When I picked up Gavin  he said, Mom I love Happyland can I spend the night! Well at least he likes school.

 

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Here is the link to News 5 "Little Athlete of the Week." Gavin did an amazing job and it turned out really cute! The footage online looks a little grainy so once we get our own copy I will download it! Way to go "Little Lefty!"

Happy 4th of July

Too much BBQ!

Daddy and the Kiddos

Momma and the Kiddos

Aiven walking......or resting!

The munchkins!

The 4th of July just wasn't the same this year with the darn firework ban. We played some golf in La Veta at Grandote and then had a family BBQ. The Riverwalk had a firework show, but last year it was weak plus Gavin doesn't like loud noises! Here is some pictures of the kiddos we took. Aiven is walking and running all over the house. When she hears music on T.V. she stops in her tracks and dances, it is too cute! Gavin on the other hand will be 4 on July 24th. He is still making major gains in the golf skill department. He was nominated for News 5 "Little Athlete of the Week." It will be on T.V. July 12th, stay tuned for his video!

Soccer Fun!

Well I am officially a "Soccer Mom" minus the mini van! Gary and I never played or had any interest in soccer but decided to put Gavin in the Rangers Soccer team this Spring to work on his social skills. He really enjoyed chasing the other kids, wrestling his own teamates on the field and waving to all his fans each time he kicked the ball. We had lots of laughs watching him and although he never scored any goals, he had several assists for the other team and blocked a ball with his head (by accident) but he prevented the other team from scoring. We think he should just stick to golf!
This picture makes me laugh because as you can see he was caught in the act of stepping on my toes with his cleats! Painful let me tell ya especially when you are wearing flip flops! Gavin will be starting T-ball soon!

Happy 1st Birthday Aiven

Our Little Princess is 1 year old on April 4, 2011! We had a Princess Frog themed birthday party for her since that is her favorite movie. She gets so excited and claps when the opening credits begin and just laughs and laughs when Tiana becomes a frog. The tables were decorated with bright pink table cloths with lily pads, frogs and princess Tiaras and of course Mardi Gras beads, since the movie was in New Orleans. We had meat and cheese trays, pasta salad, our favorite Cheese Dip, Fruit Skewers, cotton candy and Princess Frog Cupcakes. We had a great show of friends and family. Our princess enjoyed her first cupcake and demanded another one! Aiven did get to enjoy her own personal little cake on her actual birthday on Monday. Now on to planning Gavin's 4th Birthday coming up here in July. He wants a Circus Party....hmmm not sure how Gary is going to react to that one!

Our Crazy Gavin!

Well Gavin decided to grow his hair out into a mullet! Just kidding, but he probably would if it was up to him. He loves to make us laugh and is quite the little prankster. A funny story happened to Gary the other day at Lowes. Gary and Gavin were in the appliance and toilet section of the store pricing washer and dryers for Papa Fred. Gary was on the phone talking to Papa Fred and took his eye off of Gavin for a split second. He turns around and Gavin has his pants down near one of the display toilets and was climbing up it, he yells, "I have to poop Dad."Gary lets out his infamous scream and runs to grab Gavin before he drops a dukie ! This story will go down in the most embarassing stories and one we will probably mention to Gavin's girlfriend in the future.