Nap

This is how I found Gavin taking a nap.

Taking baby sister for a Gator ride!

Gavin has waited for this moment since Ali was born! I didn't think it was going to happen until next year, but they both insisted on it. The only rule is someone has to be right there to walk along next to Ali to make sure she doesn't fall out. :)

Easter 2010

Smarties for breakfast

Great Grandma Bratcher

Ready to go outside and hunt easter eggs. Work gloves required apparently!

Tonsils and Adenoids Removed

On the way....we had to be there at 7 a.m.

the child life specialist left him a little bunny....he loves this bunny now!

right before they took him away for surgery....

still looking a little groggy after surgery, but the second I got to hold him he said, "Mom, my throat hurts" and then a few minutes later "I want something to drink". The nurse was a little hesitant to give him something so soon, but since he was asking she went ahead and cheated. As soon as he took a drink he said, "ok, I am ready to go home now"! He remembered that they said he couldn't go home until he drank 5 ounces!

Resting at home with his new bunny and the blanket I made him the night before. He was very excited about his new blanket too! He had a great recovery with just a few days of not feeling well. The hardest part was keeping him occupied with quiet activities so he wasn't running and jumping all over the place.

A day at the beach...

It's a Small World

A little fuzzy, but this is the only picture we have from "It's a Small World".

After a long day at Disney!

Main Street

Mickey's mailbox

Gavin met Minnie and Mickey!

Mickey's House

Gavin thought Mickey's bedroom was so cool. He wanted to know why we didn't see a bedroom at Minnie's. I didn't have a good answer for him, so he said well maybe Minnie sleeps over at Mickey's house. Hmm. Ok, 3 year old.

Minnie's House

Just hangin' at Minnie's house :)

Movin' Shakin' Parade

Gavin and Ali dancing in the street at the movin' shakin' parade. Ali loves dancing!!

Castle

Train Ride

Is there anything better than a train ride, really? We went to Coconut Pointe Mall and Gavin rode the train around the parking lot. He was a big fan! Side note on the shirt he is wearing.....he told us it was his favorite shirt because it had his name on it, so we called him Ron Jon the rest of the day!

The Fish

Gavin loved the pool and was able to motor around on his own this year. We went swimming almost everyday.

Timeout for a pic with baby sister. She loves the pool as much as he does.

Closing the suitcase

They were both very "helpful" while I attempted to pack.

Birthday party at the museum in Normal

Taking his baby sister for a drive in the pizza delivery truck

loves the paint wall!

Snow Angel

Swim Lessons with Kenny

Gavin and his little friend Allie waiting for their turn. He kept scooting closer to her. :)

This is the first time Gavin took lessons without one of us in the water with him. He really loves his lessons with Kenny!

When we get really bored....

We go swimming in our giant tub! Summer is almost here, right!?

All Star Sports Class

Gavin took a 5 week sports class. He learned about baseball, basketball, football, soccer and hockey. He had a blast, but when it was all said and done he still likes soccer the best. Oh well, at least we know! That is him in the yellow shirt above, stretching.

Soccer

Thank goodness for the indoor soccer field in Morton. It has made this horrible long winter much more bearable. Bonus: Gavin is getting pretty good at soccer. :)