Flying a Kite

We were in IL at my parents over Easter this year - and on Saturday afternoon we enjoyed a beautiful day outside with family. Before everyone came for dinner that evening, we got out Gavin's Toy Story kite and started out with Daddy/Gavin flying the kite - to Grandpa - to Grandpa/Gavin - and then - yes, that is Gavin flying a kite by himself. Let's just say it was pretty windy that day.
The story "after" this photo was Gavin eventually got tired of holding the string to the kite and was done - so like any kid would do, he thought that if he put the string holder on the ground, it would come down and he would be done. He did that - and the kite of course flew away... so daddy to the rescue out in the fields to get the kite. Gavin running behind him and ending up in a big mud puddle - which freaked him out! (yes, this is my child!). Now where was Grandpa again? Not quite sure - but Daddy had the kite and Grandpa had Gavin as they came into the house to share this story. So now when you ask Gavin - do you want to fly a kite? "It will fly away Mommy...."

Coloring Eggs at Grandma's

Gavin got his first "true" egg coloring experience this past year at Grandma's house. He was really excited to drop in the eggs and get them out of each color. Then Amy shared that you could put 1 egg in each color - so then we had to be sure to do just that! This was lots of fun!

Come on Grandma... can we color more eggs?

More Easter Egg Hunts - IL

My aunt & uncle, Judy & David hosted a Easter Luncheon at their house - which was so very nice. And to top it off - they had a special Easter Egg Hunt, just for Gavin. He is the only child on my side of the family - so needless to say, we all enjoy watching him get excited about the littlest things, like finding a variety of small gifts in the yard. From a variety of candy - to balls - to a precious Elmo hat and finally bubbles - this was a such a fun afternoon! Thank you for making this Easter so special!

My new friend, Owen

Thanks to the Hansbauer's for hosting a great spring party at their house in April. Their good friends from Chicago - Holly & Jesse - moved here with their 2 kids Owen & Caroline recently. So - Gavin has a new buddy, Owen and they had fun playing in the dirt like little boys do. And - they just bought a new house very close to us in Anderson too - YEAH!

And for those that know me - I don't necessarily like "dirt" playing - but clearly Gavin did!

We are amongst WILDLIFE

One night we were sitting at the table in our kitchen getting ready to eat dinner - and I looked out to find 2 deer hanging out in a backyard - that came REALLY clost to our patio. At first they stayed down by the playset, but then moved up much closer. So of course, Scott had to grab a quick photo... and needless to say, we have encountered MANY additional animals in the short 6 months we have lived here. I will let Scott share our "snake" story that came out to play on our patio - from the envasion of bees - and lastly, racoons that enjoy our garbage in the evening hours. I'm not quite sure how I feel about living "with the wildlife" - but I guess it will be something I'm going to have to get used too.

My friend, Ella

My friend, Kathryn and her boyfriend, Joe came in for a visit to Cinci to meet Ella's (pictured here) new baby sister, Paige and to hang out with our family and the Nawroth's. Here are Gavin and Ella playing at his train table during that weekend. Too cute - sometimes I think they look like they could be related!

New Park

Fun times at the new park close to our house. It has lots to do - and we hear there is a splash pad to check out this summer. We will need to check this out. (These were taken in March 2010).