Gavin - 18 Months

Our little boy is 18 months and all I can say is he is "All BOY!".  I find it interesting that he is attracted to trucks, balls, bats, etc... even with all of Kaitlyn's toys around.  He still loves to push cars, trucks, bobcats, etc... around the floor and make VROOM noises.  It is so cute! 

We had is wellness check the other day and here are his stats:

Height - 31 1/2" - 30%
Weight - 24.15 lbs - 40%
Head - 19 3/4 - 96%
* I really hope he starts to grow into his head.  :)  Some shirts are too small because they won't fit over his head.

I wasn't kidding when I said all boy.  This is what he normally looks like while we are camping.  He loves playing in the dirt. 

We are starting to get into some more challenging parenting as he loves to throw things.  (He actually has a good arm and aim.)  At dinner his favorite activity is to throw his food if he is done or doesn't like what we have given him.  Let's just say the carpet in are dining room has seen better days... but Cody loves it!  He is always sitting in range of any food that Gavin decides he doesn't want. 

He also throws things when he is frustrated.  We think it is because we are in the in-between stage of communication.  He says some words: Momma (He is really good at yelling this when he wants something.), ball, cat, car (even if it is a truck), please, Daddy (on occasion), and Hi.  He loves to wave at everyone.  He never did the backwards wave like Kaitlyn.  He got it right from the start.

He has also become a master at the stairs.  We took down our baby gate a few weeks ago and he loves the freedom to explore the whole house.  Wow, another stage complete at the McNeilly household.

Here is Gavin driving a FireTruck!

It was hard to get him off so other kids could have a turn.

He still loves his blankie's.  He sleeps with at least 2 every night.  He also has to have to have everything his sister has including food.  He loves being outside.  Sometimes if he is crabby in the evening I will let him play on the deck. 

It is so fun to watch him learn and grow.  He is a happy little boy who loves anything to do with trucks, machines, or lawn mowers.

Kaitlyn's 5th Birthday & Party

Well, my baby is 5 years old and heading to Kindergarten in a few weeks.  WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE?  It seems like not too long ago we were in Alexandra for the weekend when to our surprise Kaitlyn made her appearance.  We have been blessed with such an amazing daughter.

Kaitlyn is a great big sister to her little brother Gavin.  She reads to him after his nap, calms him down if he is upset, and is always watching out for him.  Of course she can be a little too mothering to him and he sure does let her know.  Kaitlyn loves playing with her baby dolls and stuff animals, riding her bike around the neighborhood, swimming, boating, camping, and of course making us laugh with her quick responses.

At her 5 year wellness check she was:
Height - 43 1/8 inches - 55%
Weight - 40 lbs. - 51%

This past Sunday the 19th (her actual birthday) we had a little birthday party for Kaitlyn.  We invited my family and some friends to help celebrate.  (We are having another birthday party for Kaitlyn with Nate's family this weekend.)  As a request from Kaitlyn we rented a bouncy house for the day. 

This was the best picture I could get with all her friends.

(Colten, Roland, Kaitlyn, Gavin, Vincent, Kennedy, and Annika)

Getting ready to blow out her birthday candle.

Waiting for everyone to sing happy birthday.

Blowing out her candle!

Kaitlyn and Aunty Anny!

The cousins!  Gavin (18 months), Kaitlyn (5), Brady (5 months)

The best picture we could get of all 5 of us.

Kaitlyn's birthday flowers and balloon.

Kennedy and Gavin - They were born a few days apart.

Gavin and Cousin Brady.

Baby Kallen came to party too!

"Okay Kennedy... this is what we are going to do."

"So what do you think of the plan?"

"Good, I am glad we can make this happen."

Aunty Nikki and Brady

Playing in the bouncy house!

Aunty Anny and Gavin

More bouncing with friends.

Opening Presents

Mom, stop taking pictures... I just want to open my presents.

It was a great day!  Our little girl is 5 and ready to start taking on the world. 

Carver County Fair

I can't believe the Carver County Fair has come and gone already.  The summer has really flown by.  I am not looking forward to the cold and snow.  Here are some pictures from our day at the fair.

Gavin loved the tractors and lawn mowers.

Driving the tractor!

Who says you can't drive a tractor in a dress?

Or do a pull-up?

She was so proud of herself.

Kaitlyn having fun on the helicopter ride.

Super Trucks!

Bopapa, Gavin, and Kaitlyn!

Bopapa and Kaitlyn!

Summer Vacation Part 2

Since my last post started to get too long... I thought I would continue with a new post.  Kamp Dels had so many planned activities for Easter week.  We tried to participate in all of them.  Here are a few things we did:

Collecting the 10 Easter eggs!

 

Opening our prize bags.

The next day they had an egg roll competition. 

Getting ready to push the egg with a spoon in my mouth.  It was harder than it looked.

Kaitlyn decided using her hands was much easier.

Another fun activity they have is pony rides around the campground.  Kaitlyn loved this so much, she ended up going three times while we were there.  Here she is on her first pony Sunny.  She rode Cody (not our dog) the second time.  We didn't take any pictures because that time we video taped the ride.

Here Kaitlyn is on Mike. 

Kaitlyn saying goodbye to Mike after her ride.

Daddy and Kaitlyn on a paddle boat ride while Gavin took a nap and Mommy worked.

Heading out into the distance.

Getting ready for dinner!

Kaitlyn on her bike.

Taking Gavin for a stroll.

Thursday our friends The Lueth's arrived!

Family photo!

Sara and Liesl

Liesl and Gavin loved walking up this hill. 



We had a great vacation at Kamp Dels.  We can't wait to go back next year.