New Year

Well, we had a pretty low key new years. I think that Alex and I are really in parent mode now, because we were in bed by 11pm! That's OK, 2009 still arrived even though we weren't up to celebrate it officially! Who knows what this new year will bring us. The past two years have been crazy for us, from getting engaged, married, pregnant, losing two Grandpa's and then having our Gavin, we are ready for a "normal" year! We are starting off 2009 on a high note with Alex beginning his new job at Limelight Networks on the 31st. They were kind enough to let him start on the last day of '08 so that our health benefits could kick in on the 1st! He is very excited to get back to the daily grind, although he hasn't complained much about being able to spend almost 2 months with his family just hanging out. Although it was a stressful time, we had always keep our heads up and now God is blessing us with a good start to the new year. I did want to brag a bit about Gavin too! He has been growing so much lately, and I was saying to Alex how crazy it is that our baby is becoming his own person! He knows when he wants something and doesn't get it, he is sitting up by him-self better and better each day, and just a few days ago, while reading to him, I discovered that he can turn the pages of the book! He is so smart! He also knows that at bed time, if he fusses, Mom will come and check on him and then he smiles and starts kicking his legs. Little booger! We did this game for almost 1/2 an hour one night, each time letting him cry longer and longer, until I didn't need to come in again cause he had fallen asleep. Alex wondered if he really was old enough to know how to get me in the room so he wouldn't have to go to sleep, and I said of course he is! He knows when he wants something and he doesn't get it! Gavin and I have joined a play group with the national club, MOMS club. We have play group each Friday at someones house with other kids Gavin's age and there are many other activities available throughout the week to attend. It is so much fun and nice to meet other Moms and their little ones. I think Gavin will make some good friends! We hope that you all had a safe New Year and make sure you check back often to hear about all the changes Gavin goes though as he works his way up to his first birthday, which is only 5 1/2 months away! AHHHHHH! Oh yeah, check out some professional pictures! http://www.meghannwoodsphotography.com/ login:babygavin password:photo