Carnival Rides - not quite sure?!?!

At the Balloon Fest there were a handful of rides for kids. So our first stop - the motorcycles.

Gavin was so excited - we got our tickets, got on and waited for the ride to start.

(He looks like such a big boy in the first picture... tear, tear, tear...)

After getting his seatbelt on (if that is what you call it... really?!?!?!) - and the ride started, he quickly realized that he needed to hold on tighter - and our little man takes after my family so doesn't have the longest arms & legs. We went around, maybe 2-3 times, and then had to stop the ride to get Gavin off. He wasn't feeling it at all....

Maybe next year Gavin - but then again, I have to point out that Gavin is definitely our "cautious" child and not super adventurous. I have a feeling this next little man is going to be our crazy one.

Balloon Fest - Lincoln, IL

The Gillard family was visiting in IL for Amy's bridal showers - but also took some time to stop by the annual Balloon Fest in Lincoln, IL. It is pretty cool to see all these hot air balloons go up and fly into the sky... here was Gavin & Grandma watching one about to fly off!

I LOVE my Uncle Ryan

Gavin LOVES playing with his Uncle Ryan.... as you can tell!

And - we are excited for the big wedding in November - and yes, Gavin is going to be the ring bearer (let's hope he fulfills his duties) and can't wait to officially call Amy - Aunt Amy!

Farm, Uncle Ryan & Combine - OH MY!

So Gavin has really taken to all the farm equipment when we visit my family.

Especially with Uncle Ryan....

We were recently visiting for a weekend, and U. Ryan took Gavin out in the combine (his favorite), to move the header up and down. And - is Gavin sitting in the drivers seat?

YIKES - I guess we start'em young on the farm in central Illinois!

Our New Park

After moving into our new home, we of course had to check out the best parks in the neighborhood - and there are actually a couple. Finally the humidity lessened (in late August...) - so Gavin/I headed to the park one afternoon and enjoyed the nice (and not too hot) summer day!

Hot Summer at the Zoo

Gavin & Scott headed to the zoo one weekend in August with Brent, Ella & Paige while I/mommy was out of town with my girlfriends in Indy. As you can tell - Gavin is a SWEATER - literally! His hair on multiple occassions this summer would be completely wet after playing outside for while. So I can hardly wait for the wet/stinky clothes when he gets older if he plays sports.... gotta love little boys!

New PJ's

Gavin is a little obsessed with PJ's - in fact, many times, he asks if he can wear them all day long. (which we politely say no....) - but I must admit, I too love PJ's. Here are some new ones with the monkey - so cute!