March of Dimes

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I'm raising funds for March of Dimes this year. I can't do the walk, because of my condition =) but I can still be part of the fight by bringing awareness and raising funds. Any dollar amount will be greatly appreciated. Lots of Love, Nicole

Orange Belt

Gavin had graduation in karate on 4/21. He had to perform the skills he has learned, with the help of his instructor to receive his orange belt. He is very proud. Congrats Gavin!

Below Gavin is receiving his orange belt from Mr. Simpson

His Class
Celebrating

Gavin and Lee

I wish my sister lived closer. It is great when we are all together and the boys are so happy. We are in the car on our way to Chuck E Cheese for Clarissa's 2nd Bday. The boys were rocking out to every song that played on the radio. They are Rockstars!

Colorado

Gavin and I needed a break during the first week of April, so we took off to Colorado for a week. We visited Boomer's awesome cousins, that I consider my very own. It was so nice to lay around and not have to worry about the regular day to day activities. The weather was nice, snow and sun... though we were prepared for a blizzard that never came to keep us in the house... darn weather man! It was really great to have 3 pregnant women and 2 kids around. Jolie and Mike are expecting a baby boy around June 1st. Sara, Andy and Exia (10 months) are expecting later this fall (Boom wants the birth date to be Oct 19, his bday). Gavin had a wonderful time playing at everyone's house, especially race cars with Aunt Kay. We had a wonderful time and miss visiting, Gavin still talks about being a pig and giving Exia a pony ride and the boomerang at Jolie's house. The pictures are from dinner with Aunt Kay, Jolie, Mike, Sara and Uncle Chuck. Also, photos of Exia, Sara and time in the snow.

March

So we have been really busy. I want to tell everyone THANK YOU for the awesome gifts we have received for Austen and thank you to all who attended the baby shower. The shower was the week before finals, so I was a little over worked.

Dancing Machine

Gavin wanted to hear his song "Low" and requested that I play it on the computer so he can break dance. Luckily, the camera was next to me so I could record this. He spent most of the time spinning on his butt. I got a few shots of his crazy footwork, courtesy of uncle DJ. Gav had some better moves working for him until one day uncle DJ decided to teach Gav some moves and it was all over then =) Enjoy!

Personal Day

Gav and I took a personal day on Thurs. I noticed that every once in awhile, kids need a day off during the week too. We slept in (like 9am) took our time getting ready and then went to the park. Gav was able to play on whatever he wanted because hardly anyone was there... probably in school like good boys and girls. The big slide and swing was a hit! We went out to lunch later and did some shopping. It was a nice day!

Karate

Gavin had practice on Tue afternoon. He loves to practice his kicks, very intense =) The video shows him demonstrating to the class his blocks, kicks and punches.

Vegas

My dad's bday is the day after grandma's. My mom planned a party for my dad in Las Vegas; he turned 49 this year. Including the immediate family, aunts, cousins and friends came. Gav had a great time playing with his cousin Lee. They both ask for one another on a daily basis. They took full advantage of the time they had together. Wish we could see my sister and nephew more often. The room had a spa for a bathtub, so Gav turned it into his personal swimming pool.

75 years young!

Happy Birthday Grandma Betty! Her bday was on Feb 27, 2008. We had a dinner party for her at the Stinking Rose in Beverly Hills (garlic restaurant). She celebrated with her two greatgrandchildren, Gavin and Clarissa, as well as Boom, me, Jeremy, Dreaa, Kelli, Ken, Jonathan and Kenna.