New words

Gaven is saying new words every day. His current favorties are snow, bubbles, belly button, hat, and clock.

Kitchen Helper

Gaven's favorite new activity is to stand at the sink on his step stool and play with the water. He's also fascinated with anything in the oven. I'm looking forward to the day when he can start cooking!

We've had several spring snow storms and Gaven is thrilled. He loves snow. In fact, it's one of his favorite words. He brings his boots to us at every opportunity to try to get us to go outside.

First post of 2010...

Our first 2010 update and more to come! Gaven likes to watch us cook in his high chair: colander, spatula, and frequent use of the word "hot".

I'd feel sorry for Vern, but it is crazy how much Gaven likes to play with (aka torment) our pets. His attempt to sleep on the cat did not work out so well...

Grandma Havens came to town and we had great fun playing all day while I was sick and couldn't go to daycare! Mom and Dad were so thankful for all the assistance!! Check us out bouncing on the ball in the basement, good times!

Check out the sweet batman bathrobe that Grandma Reinke made for me!! Dad keeps telling me to listen to Yoda for my Jedi training and to use the force... whatever... it's fun and he always changes my diapers after I get rid of the force.

Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas at home. Gaven enjoyed opening his gifts - thank you all!

Ball - My favorite word!

Gaven has about 5 words (dadda, Liza, ball, oh-oh, all done) and right now ball is his favorite. Anything round (or not so round) qualifies.

First Steps

Gaven took his first steps on Dec 11th - just shy of 14 months! This video is a 2 days later and he's already crossing the room. It's amazing how quickly he has progressed in such a short time. He'll be running by Christmas!

Busy boy

We spent Thanksgiving with our friends Julie and David. Gaven was very good with baby Ella. He had an allergic reaction - presumably to Amoxacillin. He got a lot of stares with his rash! He loves the new tree - too bad mommy put the otnaments so high!