My Kidos

Gavin spending time in the garage with daddy....just breaking out in dance at random moments.

Of course, at this age they don't do much but make some noise...so here is one of this little guy and some of his usual noises.

Brothers

My Keagan was born June 24th, 7:57am, 7 lbs 9oz, and 19 inches long. He is now 12 days old and it feels like he has always been with us. Now when Gavin recites off the list of his little world it always includes Keagan. He loves his baby brother. I just love to see how tender and gentle he is with him. Yesterday Gavin came marching down the stairs and said "my baby brother is so cute" - LOVE IT! I pray all the time that through all their lives these brothers will be the closest of friends. Always be there for eachother.

Big Boy Bed

For a little over 2 weeks now, my little man has been sleeping in his big boy bed. For me, as a parent, with each of these milestones there is both a sense of victory, but also a sense of loss. He will never be my baby in his crib again. How I wish we could sometimes make time just go a little slower. Or maybe once in a while, we could just rewind, and go back to experience precious moments again.

Two Years Old

Loving the Snow

Early last week we were surprised with a few beautiful days of snow. I had just mentioned to Aaron that I was bummed that Gavin didn't get to go sledding this year, or really get a good snow play day. This is what I love about Washington....we can get the fun out of a few snow days, but don't really have to put up woth the hastles of those long snowy winters.

Missing Bob

My father in law, Bob, was such a great man. I am missing him so much today. Of course, everyone has their own parts of Bob that they miss, as he was so many things to so many people. I think for me, as a mother, I miss most how he loved Gavin . His delight in Gavin's every milestone. He simple way of loving to just hold him. When I think of how much Gavin has changed in only a little over 2 months since Bob has been gone, it makes me sad to know how much Bob would enjoy him now.

Can summer really be over???

Honestly, I feel like this was one of the fastest summers I have ever experienced. I don't know if it is because our weather was so un-summerlike, or the fact that we were in so much transition, or just because I am a mom now and watching Gavin grow up so quickly makes time feel like it flows through my fingers like water. Whatever the reason, all I know is that the cool weather has set in, the leaves are all sorts of colors and the days are shorter. I have to admit that I am actually enjoying my sweaters and finding myself looking forward to the holidays ahead. I look at the time that has passed since I blogged last and cannot believe what a horrible blogger I am. Hopefully I will be better this year, but............. probably not. But here is a picture of our little family on the only hike that we managed to do together this year. Hopefully there will be lots more next year.