5 Months Old

This past month has been full of milestones. Gavin visited Dr. Knudson at the end of February for his 4 month well baby visit and he passed with flying colors. 16 lbs 12 ounces (90%) 24 inches long (50%) with a 80% head circumfrence. Dr. Knudson asked if my other kids had large heads and I said no, but then got to thinking about my dad and brother who have to be sure to get hats large enough to fit their noggins. Big heads - big brains!! Gavin is talking and laughing all the time. He loves to spit and blow bubbles while copying his big brother. He is constantly chewing on something which results in many drenched bibs during the day. In the past couple of days he has started to become more stable as he sits up. Last night he sat by himself for about 30 seconds before tumbling to the side.

Easter and Grandpa's Birthday

We traveled this past weekend to Willmar to celebrate Easter and Grandpa Dave's birthday with the Niemeyer's. It was kinda a bummer as Grandpa Dave wasn't feeling well. The kids enjoyed hunting for Easter eggs and getting to play with their cousins. Gavin got a cute little stuffed animal that he loved.

Giddy Up Cowboy!

Here are a couple of pictures of Gavin's bedroom. Since he is STILL sleeping in his bassinet in our room, we weren't in such a huge hurry to finish decorating. He has a cowboy themed room complete with a picture of his Grandpa Oscar dressed in a cowboy costume when he was little.

Dressed for Game Day!

Mom started softball this week. She is excited to have good weather so that they can be outside practicing and playing instead of inside. She loves softball and her involvement with the kids. This is her 10th year coaching softball at St Peter High School. She started out coaching 8th grade but has worked her way up to her current status as Assistant Varsity taking lead of the JV/B Squad. Gavin decided in lou of this special day, he would dress in his game day outfit.