Christmas YUM!

I've been busy making these.... (thanks Aunt Elaine for the BEST sugar cookie recipe in the world!)

And we attempted to make a gingerbread house out of graham crackers... next time we'll stick with the kit :) Gavin had a great time breaking it though!

21 weeks

So I had Devin take a pic of me last night before I went to bed... 21 weeks yesterday! (don't mind the pjs)

Gavin was trying to look like me... it's so fun having him understand what it means to have a baby in my belly. He tries to feed him, play cars with him, sing to him, and even tries to feel the little kicks. I can't wait for this little guy to come join our family!

Penguin

A few months ago I asked Gavin what he wanted for his birthday and he told me a penguin. A penguin? Where did he get that from? Well, he gave me that answer for weeks so while out shopping one day I ran across this stuffed penguin. I gave it to him on his birthday not knowing if he would even take a 2nd look at it... but he hasn't let it go since. This poor animal is dragged all around the house. He eats meals with him, plays cars, wrestles, colors, and is the only animal that actually gets tucked in at night. I probably should have bought 2 just in case he loses him! Anyway, when I went in the check on him the other night I couldn't help but take a picture to remember his love for "Penguin". (this is how you will find him every night)

(Yes, my son sleeps with 9.. yes, 9 blankets... he LOVES to be snuggly!

Pregnancy LOVES

I thought I could share a few of my loves during this pregnancy:
First, and most important... my LOVE for Zantac... with out you, I could never eat or drink a thing! I wish I had known about you with Gavin!

2nd: My LOVE for vegetables.. I crave all kinds, cold, cookec, or crispy... hand it over! I lived off carrots and celery during the morning sick weeks!

3rd:My LOVE for Oranges and Pears... thank you costco for the large quantities you provide :)

4th: My Crazy addiction to Pistachios! I eat them almost everyday around 3:00 pm. Gavin calls them "yucky" I call them "yummy"

Lastly... I have had this unbelieveable craving for a shredded beef Cafe Rio salad since I found out I was pregnant. I litterally dream about eating it. I could be deathly sick with nausea and actually find relief thinking about eating this salad. Devin thinks I'm crazy... but I have actually looked for flights just to get out there to get one. (Yes, I have spent hours searching the internet for recipes to match it's goodness... but I know I'll just be disappointed.)

PS. I promise to take a pic of my belly this week and post it. I took one 2 weeks ago but I don't even look that pregnant... I've grown since then :)

Meeting Santa

Last Saturday was the Ward Christmas party... and the first of many sightings of Santa. Gavin was SO excited when he appeared that he begged to be the first to sit on his lap.

I think Devin and I have done a pretty good job teaching him Santa brings presents, cuz he was sure all of those were for him :)

Once on his lap he was put in a little shock.. he just stared straight ahead... no smiles for mom and dad.

Then he woke up and talked poor Santas ear off. Funny kid is obsessed with Christmas!

What's inside?

This cute little baby will be joining our family in April... and will be a BOY!

Gavin will have a buddy in just a few months :)

Gavin turned 2 and Halloween

The way past due pics for Gavins Birthday and Halloween:

On October 19th this little guy:

Grew 2 years older and so much fun! I can't imagine what this next baby will be like. Gavin has been the biggest blessing in our lives! We love him so much!

This little guy was dying to be a ghost this year. He LOVED the quick costume I put together. And even more, he loved all the candy he recieved. For days after he would answer our door with a "trick or treat".

WAY behind.....

Seriously... WAY behind on this blog. Wow! Just for my sake of feeling up to date on something in my life, I'm going to spend a few minutes and blog about a few great events these last few months. Hang in there if you want and enjoy the massive amounts of pics :)

In september we spent 1 1/2 weeks in Bakersfield with Devins family:

And 2 1/2 weeks in Clovis with my family:

We had a great time! And I was so glad that Gavin got to spend time with his aunts, uncles and cousin Bruin.