Gavin 13 Months

We still can't believe that our little boy is one.  He got his first tooth after his first birthday.  It seemed to take a long time for it to finally make it's appearance.  Not too long after that the second bottom tooth appeared.  I tried to take a picture, but he isn't a big fan of my fingers near his mouth. 

He finally crawls on his hands and knees almost all the time.  He still loves to stand up from a sitting position in the middle of the floor.  He can stand for almost a minute before losing his balance.  He has taken 2 steps, but still prefers to crawl.   Soon he will be running after his sister.

He loves to drive his car when we go on walks around the neighborhood.

Gavin chillin at our friends house.

Gavin went to visit his new cousin Brady, but decided that he should sit in Brady's bouncer instead.

He loves to eat finger foods.  He seems to eat whatever we give him.  (Unlike his picky sister.)  If he doesn't want something he will shake his head no and wave his hands in front of his face. 

On occasion he says: Mama, Dada, and Hi.  He has also figured out he can scream or make high pitched noises.  He seems to do this when he has finished his food and wants more.

Little 2 Graduate

We have enrolled Kaitlyn in Foss Swim school since this past August.  She has learned so much in the 7 months since we started.  It seems so long ago that she wouldn't even want water splashed on her face.  Now she would rather have her face under the water during the lesson. 

She loves to jump into the pool and swim back to the ledge and pull herself out of the water.  She is now learning to swim on her back and flip over to her tummy.  We just completed Little's 2 and are onto Little's 3.  We have been fortunate to have the same instructor for all 3 sessions.  Deborah is an amazing instructor and has really helped Kaitlyn succeed.

Waiting for their Little 2 awards.

Onto Littles 3!!!

Our Nephew is FINALLY here!!!

Brady Brehmer finally made is appearance on Friday, March 9th.  My sister and brother-in-law waited a long 41 weeks to meet their son.  I was able to be one of the first people to meet my new nephew.  He is adorable and I can't wait to spoil him.

Brady and Bopapa!!!

Brady and Nana!

Brady Brehmer - Adorable!!!

My sweet nephew!

Proud Daddy!

Cousins! 

Kaitlyn Quotes

Here are some fun quotes and conversations we have had with Kaitlyn.

We signed Kaitlyn up for Gymnastics with her friend Brayden.  So far they love it.  As we are getting ready to go Kaitlyn keeps insisting she needs to bring her backpack.  I told her no and she says: "But mom, I need it if I win a gold medal."

A few weeks ago my sister and mom took Kaitlyn and Gavin and my sister's nanny boys to the Science Musuem.  On the car ride down Kaitlyn wouldn't stop talking.  So, my mom asked her why she talks so much.  Her response was: "Because God gave us voices and people to talk to."  I guess we can't argue with that.

Last night on our way home from swimming lessons I started asking Kaitlyn questions about school. She says: "Mom, stop talking I am tired."

I asked Kaitlyn the other day what she did at school today.  Her response was: "Mom, I don't need to tell you, because you have been to high school and should know what I did today in school."  - Is this what we have to look forward too?  She is only in Preschool.

Nate hurt his shoulder a few weeks ago and it needed surgery.  While daddy was resting Kaitlyn went outside to her playset and started collecting ice.  She came in asking for a knife since the ice was stuck to the playground.  After some persuading she settled for an ice cream scooper.  Here is Kaitlyn so proud of her ice collection.