State Historical Building

We visited the state historical building and the botanical center today. Great Grandma Bonnie, Devin, Grandpa Don, Mom, Dad and I all went because Devin wanted to see them while they were here visiting family. Even though I have a cold and was grumpy all day, mom and dad did get some good pictures of me.

Remy's 2nd Birthday Party

Here are some pictures of Remy's birthday party. I loved playing with all the kids.

Playing with Gage and My First Three-wheeler Ride

Monday, mom and I went shopping with mom's friend Mandy and Gage. I really liked playing with Gage. We stared at each other in our strollers and then when we got out to eat we played and held hands. When we got back to their house we played a lot more.

Saturday we went to Minburn. I rode on a three-wheeler with my dad. It was so much fun. I can't wait until I can ride all by myself. We rode around the clearing and then dad even took me around the small track going over the table top jump.

I'm cutie

I am the cutiest baby.

Cranky Teether

I have been a little cranky lately. I scream at the top of my lungs sometimes because my gums hurt. Mom and Dad can see a little bit of white but it is still under the skin on my gums. Hopefully soon I will have a tooth and I will feel better.

Last weekend my dad helped Uncle Tim roof his house and guess what that meant! I got to spend the weekend with my cousin Remy, again. I love to see her.

It Has Been Awhile

Hello everyone! Sorry it has been awhile, our computer has been on the outs but now it seems to be okay. I have been very busy. I have been able to play a lot with my cousin Remy. She is so fun and she makes me laugh. Saturday mom and dad baby sat her for awhile. We went to the park and she pushed me in her stroller. That's the only way mom could get Remy to share her stroller is if she could push me in it. Mom was so busy helping her that she couldn't even take a picture of us.

I went to my very first baseball game. Dad had gotten sky box tickets from work so we were inside most of the time. I really didn't see much of the game. There were a couple other little boys with the group that I just watched run around. Then I fell asleep at the end of the game.

Saturday September 1st we stayed at the lake house. Grandma Connie, Grandpa Dave, Aunt Kim, Remy, Mom, Dad and I stayed. Remy and I played on the floor and then we went for a walk to look for deer. We saw three of them that everyone thought were fake at first but then they ran away. At night we had a fire outside. It was fun staying at the lake house.

I have really figured out my Rainforest Bounce-a-roo. I can really get it going. I even try to bounce on peoples laps when I am out of it because I love bouncing so much! I have also figured out how to get my toes in my mouth too. I just fold myself in half and pull on them with my hands until they are in my mouth.

I can roll over!

Thursday I rolled to my belly for the first time. Then on Friday I rolled to my belly and then all the way over to my back again. I am a rolling fool. It is so much fun and mom and dad act like I just climbed Mt. Everest or something. I don't think it is that big of a deal but it is fun.

I went to the doctor for my four month visit. I weigh 15 lbs 13 oz and I am 25 in tall. I am getting so big. I can laugh out loud and I love playing with toys. I drive my jeep all over, backwards of course.

I have a new friend to play with. Story was born Sunday August 19th to the proud Honey and Chip. Congratulations. This Thursday is her baby shower so we will get to see her again. We visited her in the hospital on Monday but she was pretty tired so we just looked at her for a little bit.

Boy have I been busy. I love going to the fair. I went Wednesday with mom and Grandpa Don and then met up with Grandma Penny, Aunt Heather, Uncle Jeremy, Haley, and Hanna. Then Friday I went with mom and dad and met up with Grandma Connie, Great Grandparents Bob and Bert, and Steve and Nettie. On Saturday I went with mom and dad, Uncle Brad and Jen and met up with Grandma Penny, Grandpa Don, Haley, and Hanna. I really liked all the people watching and looking at the animals. That was a total of five times at the fair.

State Fair

This week has been really busy for me. I went to the state fair parade last Wednesday. It was a little rainy but I sat under an umbrella so I didn't get wet. The first horn from a passing fire truck gave me a startle and so did the first marching band that went by. I still enjoyed what I saw of the parade, the rest of the time I slept.

Friday night, mom and dad took me to the fair for the first time. I really liked people watching. There were a lot of strange ones. I got to see a lot of animals and I even played with a baby chic. We stayed and watched the fireworks, they were a little loud for me but I still like to watch them.

Monday night, I went to the fair with mom and grandpa. Grandma was working at the fair so we went to visit her. Mom and grandpa watched a baby cow being born, I slept right through it. When I woke up I got to pet a baby goat. It was so cutie. I really like going to the fair. I am off to the fair tomorrow with mom and grandpa, if it doesn't rain anyway. Grandma is working so can visit her again.

Weekend with Remy

This weekend was great fun! First dad took me to the lake house so he could help grandpa put in the kitchen floor. I just got to hang out with grandma and watch them work. Then that night Aunt Kim and Remy came to visit. I loved playing with Remy. She always talks to me really loud sometimes scaring me but I still listen. Saturday we went to dad's cousin's wedding party. I loved being outdoors. There were a lot of other babies at the party. One even had the same car seat/stroller and the same sling that mom has for me. We finished the night hanging out by the fire at grandma and grandpa's house. It was a really great night and a great weekend.

Dad quit taking pictures of me!

Aunt Kim and Cousin Remy

This weekend my Aunt Kim and Cousin Remy are coming to visit. I am so excited to see them even though I cry every time Remy tries to hold me. Remy also loves to give me kisses and I try to give her kisses back. I haven't seen them for a long time. I can't wait until they get here.

Today I went to Grandma Connie and Grandpa Dave's house. Grandma watches me on Thursdays while mom and dad are at work.

I am still trying to get use to the formula supplements. I am not as fussy but I still don't poop the same as before. Tomorrow I am hanging out with dad all day while mom is at work. Then we will see Kim and Remy! Well I am off to bed now. Bye!

I Love Bath Time

Today I have just been chillin' out. My mom has been trying me on some different formula substitutes because her boobs are not keeping up to my needs. So far I have not liked the formulas because they have made me constipated. I end up screaming for awhile until I finally poop. This has not been fun. I hope that one works soon. I don't really notice that I am drinking formula besides the fact that they smell really bad, but the taste seems to be close to the same so I drink it just fine. Grandpa Don came over today to watch me like he always does on Tuesdays while mom and dad are at work. I like it when he comes to play. Then tonight my mom gave me a bath. I love bath time. I could probably spend half my life in my bath tub. I love to splash and play with my frogs. Some how my mom makes the frogs spray water but I haven't figured that out yet. I need to be a little more coordinated to be able to squeeze it, all I can do is hold it and throw it. I have also discovered my toes recently. I like to grab my two big toes and hold on to them. I always seem to fall over when I hold them.

Balloon Festival

Friday my mom and dad took me to see the hot air balloons in Indianola at the National Balloon Classic. I had a lot of fun. We watched them try to race and drop bean bags on a target in the field and then they had a night glow afterwards. It was really neat to see all the balloons light up. They counted down to get the balloons to light up all at once, but it didn't always work. I really enjoyed looking at them.

Saturday we tried to go back to the balloon festival with Grandma Connie, but we got stuck in traffic for too long and I was not happy, so we turned around because we were not even close and we weren't moving at all. We went shopping instead and grandma bought me some new clothes. Then we ended the night with a walk through Gray's Lake. It was so nice out.

Gavin's new blog

Hey everyone, my name is Gavin Michael. My mom is Heidi and my dad is Mike. I am 3 months and 2 weeks old. I love to smile and stick out my tongue. The last time I was at the doctor I weighed 11 lbs 10 oz and was 22 1/2 in long (which was my 2 month visit). The next doctors appointment is August 17th, I will be 4 months and 1 week old then and I can't wait to see how much I have grown. Well I promise to keep you updated with all of my firsts and what I am into these days. Thanks for visiting me!