Austin 9 month well check

We just got back from Austin's 9 month well check. The check up went great, was super fast, and Dr. C said he looks perfect. He is average with all his stats, and he is right on track and ahead with all his milestones. He was so in love with her, he even let her hold him and cuddle him while we talked (hard to convince A to go to strangers these days;) 

Here are his numbers:

Weight- 20.5 pounds (50%)

Height-30 inches (90%)

Head Circ-44.5cm (30%)

small head? Gavin's was always (is still) large:)

Next visit at ONE YEAR! 

As always, I left the office feeling as thankful as ever. One happy and healthy baby, and nothing to worry about. Counting my blessings. I rewarded the boys with a fun trip to the germ zone at the mall, since it was raining. Oh, and of course an Auntie Ann's pretzel to end the fun day. (Baby A ate almost a WHOLE pretzel...I now have to buy THREE of them to feed us. These boys will be eating more than me before I know it)

This weeks movies

Lots of Austie learning to clap and dance...:)

Baby Austin's First Steps!

For the past few weeks, Austin has been standing on his own, for quite a few seconds at a time. He will stand there, and see something he wants, and then fall to his knees and hands and crawl to get it.

Tonight as he was standing there studying something, I got very close to him, put out my hands, and said "Come here Austie!" and he reached for me, and took two steps! I saw it, Daddy saw it, and Gavin saw it. We were all cheering and clapping...Austin thought we were nuts!

So its official, baby took his first steps. 9 Months old. A little more than a month before his brother started walking:) I have a feeling Austin might be doing things a little earlier, because he thinks he is his 3 year old brother!

First Soccer Practice

Tonight was Gav's very first soccer practice! He has been saying for months that he wants to play soccer "class" because he saw one going on every week before his art class. We finally had time to do another class during the week, so we signed him up for "Kidz Love Soccer" at the rec center. He was THRILLED to wear his shinguards and go play. Coach Scott is super silly and funny, and the kids LOVE him. Gavin was belly laughing almost the whole time at Coach Scott. Coach told us that the kids might be a little shy, or hesitant to go play without their parents on the first day. NOT. Almost every kid was so into it, it was so cute to watch. 

Gavin still has not realized that he is not supposed to touch the ball with his hands...if it goes where he does not want it, he will swipe it back with his hands, then kick. So cute. For now;)

Teeth!

I keep forgetting to write this down! Baby A now has 7 teeth! He has the top two and bottom two, and three more poking through on the sides. This has all happened in the last few weeks...he has such a silly smile now;) Oh, and to add to his new teeth? A chipped one! Yep, he has a slight chip in the top tooth...no idea how, but I assume it happened when he constantly tries to eat the ground. He just dives down, mouth open, and tries to eat whatever he sees. I guess he was not used to his new teeth, and they got in his way;) Not sure he will ever learn to NOT try to eat the hard tile floor. Oh, and one last thing, he bites now. He's not doing it on purpose, he's doing it because it feels good, and his gums hurt...they are so swollen. It really hurts though! Thankfully he has not decided to bite me while nursing...he knows he will get cut from nursing I guess;)

Austin has such a big opinion now. He is super loud, and if he does or does not want something, he will tell you. If he is really mad, he will throw himself on the ground, and have a little baby tantrum. Cute? Kinda I guess...unless you have been the one holding him all day...the kid is not light, and prefers to be held. I think he is 21+ pounds now, so its not easy on my left arm. More later!

Thanksgiving then and now

This pic was taken 2 years ago on Thanksgiving...I can't believe how big G is now!!!

Thanksgiving 2012

We had a really wonderful Thanksgiving today! The weather was beautiful and so sunny...we got to spend most of the day outside. 

Dinner was made by Ma and Papa, and it was so delicious. We all ate so so much, and got to take some home...my favorite. Gavin shared his pie with everyone, and even sliced it and passed it out. Uncle Glenn and Aunt Mary were with us, and they really enjoyed seeing the kids. 

We attempted family pics...not that successful, as Gavin is out new photographer. Can you guess which ones he took? He is actually pretty good...but there are lots of pics of the sky;)

We really do have so much to be thankful for. Our beautiful family, our health, our home and jobs, and a million more things. This day and every day, I am so thankful to be so blessed. 

Thanksgiving in iPhone pics

Here are my pics of the day from my phone. Pie making, pilgrims/indians play, napping with baby, a great turkey dinner, and the best pie:)

Time Out

Believe it or not, Gavin has never been in time out, until today. He is usually pretty good about saying I am sorry...but not today! He was not being nice to his friend Kaylin, so I took him to his room. I told him that he had to think about what he did, and he was not allowed to come out for 5 minutes. After 5 min, I went in there and he was sound asleep. No crying or yelling, just sleeping. Hmm.....After he woke up (an hour later) he asked where KK was...He was sad she was gone, and hopefully learned his lesson??? ;)

Past few weeks

Nothing really new....gym class, cooking, playing in the mud, school, doughnuts, Sophie the dog, and Christmas shopping at Target!

Mountain School this Fall

Here are some of the pictures of Gavin at school this fall (October and November). He is doing so well, and no longer gets sad when I drop him off once a week. As the pictures show, he just loves doing everything, and loves everyone! Especially Teacher Angie, Stevie, and Jutta. He can always be found next to one of them. 

Ma has been picking him up on Tuesdays, so that has been very special too...his favorite place on earth with his favorite person:)

Teacher Angie says that Gavin is doing very well at school, and she enjoys him so so much:)