PUMPKINS!!!

Gavin was feeding the baby gazelles and a wallaby stolen gourds that are not part of their dietary needs. It was not appreciated by animal farm staff. Gavin flashed a huge smile, blinked his long lashes, threw "said gourd' in cage, and took off running, all while mom stood by snapping photos. "Whose kids is that? They should stop him."


Gavin wanted to climb all th pumpkins, rather then pick one out

McKenna and I took a little rest and a rock in a big cozy chair

Gavin was most wanted at the patch for feeding animals "things" other then food.

Gavin was finally apprehended, and Mommy served his sentence with him.

McKenna is always up for a photo

Gavin was more interested with making his gourd a sword

Then Gavin was just annoyed, and putting up with Mom's photos

McQ was the cutest pumpkin in the patch. She had many takers at the low low price, but we decided to keep her.

"It's the great pumpkin patch Charlie Brown!"

Enjoying Fall

All this playing has tired me out!


Gavin is big enough to climb all over the park now!


It was a squeeze, but Gav was nice enough to give sis a ride.


Swinging in his Bear's colors before the big game.


We were out at the park trying to enjoy the "nicer" days of fall. It seems like both kids just had huge growth spurts, as they are both suddenly doing things they couldn't before. Who said they could grow?

McKenna's Baptism

Gavin culminated the day by trying on his sister's new tutu and hat!


"Um, does anyone know why I am dressed like this?"


I am a giant quaker muffin, and I like it!


Taking a nap in the sun during my photo shoot.

It was McKenna's baptism last Sunday. She was a great girl, and was quiet and happy through the whole thing. We were so thankful and happy for all our family and friends to come celebrate with us!

Photo Shoot

Gavin loves his new bike helmut. Now only if his feet could reach the pedals on his new bike.

Just watching some cartoons.

McKenna loves smiling for mommmy! "Could I be any cuter?"

Big Brother Helps out!

"Here you go, let me help you with that."


Big brothers are always there for a hug when you are sad :)


Going back to school has been tough. The new schedule is killer, but both babies seem to be adjusting well after a few weeks. Gavin has been a real big help with taking care of his little sister at home, and protects her at daycare. He has been telling all the other kids, "Baby, Mine!" I think mom has been the most sad. She much rather be home with her lil' nuggets.

GAVIN TURNS 2

McKenna in her party dress.

Gavin on his new Harley

King of the party

Feeding the animals at the petting zoo

Gavin turned 2 Agust 6th! We can't believe how fast our little boy is growing up. Gavin is still a dancing man, beginning to talk more, loves playing ball ( and has quite an arm), and loves WWF with Daddy and his secret ninja moves. Gavin had a great b-day. We had a picnic at the petting zoo, and then had a SpongeBob party with the fam.

Moments from the Summer!

Ruffle Butt

Gavin holding McKenna

Mornin' Dounut

Long Day

Posing Pool Side

No suits required

Who is the baby?

Wrong way buddy

Having a blast at Millenium Park

Gavin loves playing water guns

Too cute!

Gavin exploring the big bean

Tuckered out after a big swim

Sunbathin: takes after Grandma Barb

This summer has been so much fun being home with the kids, we can't believe it is all most over! Two more weeks to live it up, and then back to school:(