June

I cannot believe the month we had. I feel like the things we did at the beginning of June were a million years ago! When we returned home from our trip to California, a few days later, we found out the offer was accepted on our home from the bank. We began the crazy search for a new home to rent. After a few hot days of searching we found a wonderful house just a mile from where our condo was. It has so much room for Gavin to spread out in as well as a huge back yard that we will get to have Gavin's 2nd birthday party in! Once we found the house, we were off to Virginia to see John's retirement from the Navy. Alex and I were both nervous about flying so far with Gavin and he of course was WONDERFUL! It is funny though, he does not want his "bankie" to go through the security check, even though he knows he can get it on the other side. He is not quite two and he already knows the drill when it comes to flying! I told Alex it is probably a good thing he has flown so much because he had no problem sitting in our laps and never complained. We are very lucky parents. The next time we fly though, he will move up in status because he will have his own big boy seat! Which will be nice for everyone! We had a wonderful time in Virginia. Gavin of course loved "Gampa" as he loves all guys! He even wanted to play with Dan Winslow, right when he walked in the door. I think he just knows he is a fun guy ;) We got to go on the Battle Ship Wisconsin for the retirment ceremony which was really neat. Really brings what our military does into prespective. We all felt very patriotic. We also got to go to Virginia beach and to York Town which was neat to see all the historical landmarks. It was a great trip and I am glad that Gavin got to see Grandma and Grandpa Ottery's house in Virginia and experiece the Atlantic Ocean. Lucky boy, got to see both ocean's within two weeks! Once we returned from our trip, we began packing and prepairing for the move. I must say all the help we had was great. The guys had everything packed up and moved into the new house by 11 am! (Just in time for the U.S. game of course). The house has been great. Gavin loves to be chased by Dad everyday when he gets home. They run through the whole house. We cannot wait unitl the back yard is landscaped. Gavin and Max will be outside the entire day I'm sure...no matter how hot it is! Next up...Gavin's second birthday and IOWA!