Summertime in San Diego!

We havent done too much so far this summer...We have just been enjoying the WONDERFUL weather! Gavin loves to go swimming, go to the park, or pretty much do anything outside! Recently, Jeremy's schedule changed so we are able to hang out with him more during the day. I can tell Gavin is loving being with his Daddy more often :) His favorite part of the day is going to jump on Jeremy in the morning to wake him up. Gavin thinks it's hilarious! He loves his cinnamon toast!

He had to sit on his own chair!

BEFORE his big haircut...

And AFTER!!

His hair was very long and was getting way to hard to deal with because it is so thick and grows so fast, so we had to go with a really short cut! I love it but it makes him look so grown up!

Last weekend we went to the Family Day Celebration for Jeremy's squadron. It was the perfect day to hangout outside, and Gavin had so much fun running around everywhere :)

Finally, a family picture!

We are absolutely LOVING the summer weather in San Diego! It is warm enough to go to the pool, but not too hot like I'm hearing it is back in Texas. I dont know what I will do when I have to be in Texas during the summer because I complain when it's 90 degrees here! I guess I've just gotten used to the breeze and low humidity. If only we could live in Texas and have California weather we would be one happy family!

Texas Trip- May 2011

This past May we went home for Scotty's graduation! I didnt take too many pictures (and we were only home for the weekend), but here are the few I did take.

Gavin wanted to be a big boy and sit in the empty seat all by HIMSELF! We got to spend a day with my dad, step mom, brother, and grandparents. Gavin was worn out from swimming all afternoon.
Wagon ride with Cousin Ashtyn!

All dressed up for Uncle Scotty's graduation :)

The last time Jeremy and I were home together was in January, so we took this time to hangout with our friends and enjoy being Gavin-free a few nights!

Sidewalk Chalk!

In Gavin's Easter basket he got some sidewalk chalk, so we decided to try it out today! I wasnt sure if he would play with it or try to eat it, but he actually had a lot of fun :) By the time we were done he was trying to color on the walls of our patio, so we had to trick him into going inside. He stopped to smile for the camera :)

CHEESEEE!!!

Of course Jeremy had to join in the fun too! And of course he wrote "Dallas Cowboys".

February/March/April

FEBRUARY
MARCH

Spending St.Patty's Day with his cousins :)

Hanging out at home

APRIL

For Easter this year we arent really doing much, but our apartment complex has an Easter Egg Hunt every year for the kids so we went to that this morning.

Gavin had a lot of fun picking up the eggs!

We invited one of his friends, Connor, to come over and hunt eggs too!

Having fun with his daddy!

Best Buddies :)

We hope everyone has a great EASTER!! We will be back home at the end of May for Scotty's graduation. We can wait to see everyone again :)

JUST A LITTLE UPDATE ON G-MAN:

His new words are "dog", "hot", and "sock". He also likes to point his finger at Jeremy and I and tell us "NO"!

He's growing like a weed! He has a doctor's appointment on Tuesday, so I will update with his height and weight next week.

He can now officially open and close all of the doors in our apartment...fun stuff! The only door he hasnt opened is the front door because we ALWAYS keep it locked.

He's still a little too short to get up on our couches on his own, but he can easily get down! He CAN climb into the rocking chair though...just another thing for him to hurt himself on! Ohhh the joys of having an exploring toddler :)

He still loves bath time and can now almost climb in the tub on his own. (I wouldnt say thats a good thing though because he scares Jer and I when he tries to climb in HEAD FIRST!)

Recently I moved his collection of books to his little rocking chair in his room so that he could look at them if he wanted. Little did I know I would be reading him a book every 5 minutes! Unfortunately, I never got into the habit of reading him a bedtime story, but I think Im going to have to start! He LOVES to sit in my lap and read books :)

He knows his first spanish word! Zapatos! He cant say it yet, but he knows it means shoes!

Since we've been back in California we havnt really been up to much. The weather has been pretty good (other than these past 2 weekends), so when we get the chance we go play outside or just walk around. Im looking forward to the warmer weather, hopefully it comes back soon, because I would love to take Gavin to the zoo! Maybe next month we will be able to go :)

I'll leave you with a few random pictures I have taken of our growing 16 month old! Dinner for Mommy's 22nd birthday!

Better Late Than Never!

Well, now that it's almost March I have decided it's finally time to update our blog! Last time I blogged was right before Christmas, so here are our photos from all of our Christmas festivities !

Before we went home we had to decorate our mini-tree!

We finally made it to Texas a few days before Christmas!
Here's a pic of the cousins on Christmas Eve :)

The kids making cookies for Santa!

Opening presents from his aunts & uncles

This year Gavin wasnt really into opening presents. He would get them then set them down and go play with something else. Next year he'll know whats going on!

My only picture I got on Christmas morning because my camera died! :(

Christmas Day was a BUSY day for us!

First, we did Christmas morning at home (Jeremy's parents house). Then we all packed up and went to The Junction to do Christmas with the Pimentels!

Gavin thought that bucket of beer was his...He definitely takes after his daddy!!

Hitting the pinata with the help of Aunt Les :)

Later that day, we saw my mom's side of the family and celebrated with them!

Here he is opening his present from Aunt Amanda.

Then, last but not least, we went to my dad's house that night!

Gavin got a wagon from Grammy and Papa!

Gavin was in desperate need of a haircut, so while we were home we visited Ryan for a quick trim!

Every year I hear everyone talking about Santa's Wonderland. I had never been and neither had Gavin, so we decided to head up there before it was closed for the year!

Here's our family picture :)

All of us on the hayride looking at all the lights!

Gavin loved the petting zoo :)

Before we left, we also saw my step-dad's family. I wasnt too sure if Gavin would like the 4-wheeler or not, but as you can see he wasnt screaming! He had so much fun riding with Grandpa!

Daddy & Gavi opening presents :)

We had a lot of fun being home for a few weeks celebrating Christmas and the New Year with family and friends! As always, Gavin really enjoyed being able to play with all of his cousins and see his grandparents, aunts, and uncles. We cant wait to go back and visit again! :)