Gavin 5yr Well Check-Up

We were a little late (4mo) for Gavin's well check. He didn't need shots so I was a little lazy scheduling this appointment.

He was VERY nervous about needing a shot. I told him that I was almost positive that he was not going to need one, but you never know. I promised him he did not have to get the flu shot (he never has, and he has never had the flu) so he was happy about that.

When we got there, he was talking to everyone. The staff, the nurse Kim, and then Dr. C. He told everyone about his life...where he goes to school, what he does at school, about his brother Mr. Talkative aka Austin.

Dr. C did the check up, and said that he is very healthy, everything was great. We talked about how well he is doing in school, and how healthy he has been. Not a single sick visit in over a year! The only question I had was about the fact that he still wears a diaper to sleep, but its not a problem to me. She said that this is totally developmentally appropriate, and totally normal to need one still. Done!

Gavin passed his vision and hearing screening, and had beautiful vital signs. BP 95/52, HR 85, and sats 100. Such a LOVELY sight!!!

Here are the stats:

Weight-48 pounds. 80%
Height-46 inches. 90%
BMI-60%

Just like every year, I pinch myself walking out. How did I get so lucky? No issues, nothing to really need to talk about, just a wonderful visit with the doctor. I am so thankful.

Brothers

It seems like you guys are getting along more and more these days! Watching you guys be brothers is so incredible to watch...I love you both so much. 

The Moore Family Christmas Tree!

After 7 years of this, we can really call it a tradition now. The day after Thanksgiving, we head up the Santa Cruz mountains to Four Winds to hike and cut down our very own tree. This year, like most, it was nice and warm up there! We brought jackets, but did not need them. 

This year Marisa and Courtney got to come along with us...and they helped us pick the best tree. After about an hour hike around, we found it, and cut it down. 

Gavin and Austin helped do everything from find the tree, to cut it, to carry it to the truck. 

Our trip was complete when we checked out and bought some fresh tamales and salsa to have when we got home. Perfect California tree picking day!

Austin & Tara

Every since starting school at Mulberry, Austin has a new best friend. Tara. She is in his class, and the sister of Gavin's friend in JK. Austin and Tara have weekly playdates, and he even goes to school without me now! He goes with Tara and Melissa (Tara's momma) so he is so happy. They also have weekly playdates, and 3 weeks ago, he went to her house WITHOUT ME for the first time. Now he is a pro. Nothing is forced, he wants to do it all. Makes me so happy. 

Gavin & Natalie

Since starting at Mulberry School, Gavin has developed a great relationship with Natalie from his class. They get along so great, and have weekly playdates. I usually never hear a peep out of them, they play so well! This is them at Natalie's 5th Birthday party. He was RIGHT next to her;)

Safari West 2014

This weekend Ma & Papa took us up to Santa Rosa to go to Safari West! We had been looking forward to this for so long!!! We went up on Saturday afternoon, and stayed in the Hilton hotel with M & Papa...complete with an indoor pool! 

Saturday evening we headed over to check out Howarth Park...a super fun park with so much to do and see. We ended up walking around and went to Mary's Pizza, a local favorite. 

After swimming past bedtime Saturday night at the hotel, we woke up Sunday and headed off to Safari West! We had a 3hr tour on foot, and then in the jeep. The boys were in awe of all the awesome animals we got to see, and get right up close to. We all can agree, our favorite part was watching the giraffes run...and riding right along side them. It was like magic.

Thank you Ma & Papa for the incredible weekend!

Gavin's Books

Each week, Gavin gets to bring something in to school for sharing. He has been making books for his sharing, and this one was about a pool. He gets to read them out loud on the projector, and he is thrilled.