Going down memory lane...

Everyone comments how much Austen looks like Gavin...I couldn't agree more...even Gav thinks his baby pictures are of Austen. I get teary eyed when I look at these pictures of Gav as an infant and how big he is now. The most obvious difference is their size, Gav as an infant is at least 5lbs heavier. Austen is so dainty and petite. Click here to see some more pictures of Gav. Gavin is 5 1/2 months here

Gavin's Garden

I wanted to try and start a garden and Gav loves planting... so we picked up 2 tomato plants, 2 walla walla onions, 2 strawberries, 2 jalapeno, 2 lettuce plants and one bell pepper plant. Hopefully this works so we can have a garden on a larger scale. I want to start collecting pots of various size, shape and color to create a veggie garden with. We have a dead space area in the yard that this would be perfect for.

One night I was running behind on the bedtime schedule so I put Austen in the bath with Gav. They had so much fun. Gav thought it was cool to have a friend in the tub and he showed A all his toys. A tried to grab and eat the bubbles and laughed at Gav. Gavin suggested that we do a family bath... don't know how we would all fit. Maybe the next time we stay somewhere (don't know when that will be) we will get a room with a jacuzzi tub! Since then they have had a couple more baths together and love it

I put Austen in her crib so I could shower. She started crying 2 min after laying down. By time I was out and dressed she was quiet. This is what I discovered... she put herself to sleep sucking her thumb

Firsts

Last night, A went to her first Angel's game. She did so well. We ate dinner at the Knothole club at the stadium, then we took our seats. She watched the lights and Gav for a bit and then went to sleep. She woke up for the last 3 innings, ate, relaxed and slept on the way home and the rest of the night (there was one 1am feeding)

Gav had he first day back to school on Tue. He missed his teachers and friends so much. He was happy to know that he gets to go to school everyday. His school has a family picnic in the park at the beginning of the year with a chili contest. Last year I won 3rd, so I'm aiming for higher this year.

On Labor Day, we took the kids for their first mini golf game. Gav loved it and did very well. He has a natural ability for sports. Here he is using the club as an air guitar... he was rocking to Bon Jovi "Dead or Alive." In the end, he threw the club on the ground as well... he gave quite a performance... only Gavin [sigh]. Austen slept most the time and woke up for the final holes.

Hanging Out

The heat has kept us inside this week... trying to do to much causes melt downs. Normally I can run errands, go shopping or whatever that requires us to leave the house. Yesterday was not one of those days! I had a list of things to get done: bank, Target (teething tablets, inner tubes and clothes for Gav), crickets, and grocery store. The bank was successful and that was it. At Target, A was not happy... she fussed. We checked out, minus the teething tablets cause they sold out, and Gav asks to wear one of his hoodies. I told him no and an instant melt down occurred... No I should say a full out tantrum! I carried 2 kids plus bags to the car. Once home, we all had a much needed timeout. This was a new experience for me.

Besides that craziness, Gav has been working on his writing and we've been playing games. He loves this game that launches frogs into a spinning tree. Also, we have been playing with the playdough often, he and daddy made me a yummy cake. Lately, he hasn't had his close on... more than usual. He tells everyone they are off because he is at home. He is still a wonderful helper with Chickie. He talks and plays with her all the time. Gav loves it when A smiles and laughs at him... as if it is a measure of her love for him. Here's Gav's writing skills

He's in his underwear and eating a gogurt

A has stopped sleeping through the night... we were doing good for awhile. She wakes up at 1am and 5am for a 5 min eating. I think because she moves around so much that she wakes herself up. She likes to sleep on her side (like her daddy), so when she rolls one way it startles her. Gav's Intellitainer, from my aunt Shelley at his baby shower, is A's new fave. The lights driver her wild and she screams at the toys because she wants to eat them. A in her Intellitainer and a video of her chomping on her hand. All day she yells and has her hand or a blanket in her mouth

As for Boom and I, trying to eat healthier. Boom works day and night for us... so it is hard for him to eat right and be active all the time when he's exhausted. I've been cooking foods with whole wheat. I made these yummy pretzels. Last night we had stir fry tofu and tonight is portabella fajitas. I'm thinking ratatouille with salmon on Friday. There's lots of fruit and yogurt in the fridge too. I'm not making him vegetarian, I'm just trying to add more veggies to the diet.

Happy Birthday

I want to wish my baby sis Mercedes, who is turning 13, and Dreaa a very Happy Birthday today. Love Nicole

I Love Ugg Boots

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Let the Good Times Roll

Gav keeps us constantly entertained. Friday night while I was pumping and watching TV, Gav runs in our room and says he has to go pee and heads to the restroom. He comes out and starts walking to my bed. I tell him to turn around and go wash his hands. He places his stool in front of the sink and I hear the water come on. 10 min later I realize the water is still running and call to Gav to find out what was going on. I lean on my side and there he his... He had lathered up both arms, neck, and upper chest. I busted out laughing and told Boom to get the camera...so this is him rinsing off.


We had my bday party on Saturday. It was fun and crazy...jello shots were involved. Gav was the entertainment, he danced all night long. He had to take his shirt off because he was so hot from the "jerkin" and break dancing. By the end of night Boom was in the pool with his boxers only and then riding a man made scooter, Craig thinks he broke his toe. Here's a shot from how the night started...Grandma taking Jello shots... I believe she took 3 or 4!


My mom did an awesome job. She got balloons and confetti with my name. My bday cake came from Hansen's and it had the Chanel logo all over it because they call me Coco. This birthday was awesome! Thank you to everyone for coming... I had a blast. Go to the August photo album to see all the fun!
 

Yeah Me!!!

Today is my 27th birthday. Saturday I'm having a party at my parent's. Boom got me diamond earrings and a diamond ring with matching necklace. This is more than I ever expected for my bday, so I'm really happy. Thank you Dillon for my personal Birthday cake. We went to dinner tonight at Ooka, it is like a Benihanas

Party Animal

On Friday night we took Gav to see N.E.R.D. Ciara and Kanye West; and on Monday we saw Jabbawockeez, Jonas Bros, and some other teen band in concert. Boom's work put the concerts on for the employees and their family. Gav had a blast but he fell asleep after the first song of both main acts and woke up for the last 3. He danced in his seat the entire time. N.E.R.D. and Kanye West were awesome, Ciara was... I love the Jabbawockeez, so that was a treat foe Boom and I at a teen concert, but the Jonas Bros do put on a good concert. The screaming girls was insane...my ears are still throbbing. The video is one of the Jabbawockeez's performances and the first picture is from Kanye West and the last is the Jonas Bros. More photos are in the August folder