Learning to tie....

Caleb has decided that he needs to be able to tie his own shoes. We're still practicing, but this picture is from the Sunday when he came to me and asked me, totally out of the blue, to help him learn to tie his shoes.

Gavin walks....destruction is upon us!

At just past 9 months Gavin decided that he would start walking. By the end of that week he was waling like a champ.

Marci's kind of ticked. She didn't want him walking so soon. And with good reason...he's totally destroyed our house in a very systematic and efficient manner.

1st day of Kindergarden

Well, we finally sent Caleb off to the "Big Boy School" as Caleb refers it. His first day at 1/2 day K. We saw a couple of parents who were crying - however, we were more of the opinion that this was the greatest thing ever.

Caleb got a new Batman backpack just for the occasion.

He insisted on walking even though it was like 110 outside.

After it was over, we couldn't wait to tell mommy how cool it was.

He's still excited every day to go to school. He loves it. He'll learn soon enough...

4th of July

Okay...so...fine, this is a little behind. Oh, well. This will help provide a little context for how quickly Gavin is growing up.

Anyway, we went on Saturday night to watch a fireworks display at a mortuary near our house (yes, a mortuary - don't ask, we don't know - but it's a good party anyway). Here are some shots from that night.

The mortuary sponsors a pretty good party, and they come around just after the sun sets to hand out popsicles to everyone there. This was Gavin's first "cold treat" experience, and needless to say, he was pleased.

Gavin actually had a ball - just watching people and having everyone entertain him.

Just wait till you see the pictures in the next post - you won't believe it.

Gavin really enjoyed the show - he was smiling and having a great time.

Caleb, being the pyro that all young boys are, of course had a marvelous time.

And it was quite the show.



I wish I had brought a tripod for this shot - I couldn't see where I was aiming, but it turned out okay.

So, that was our 4th of July celebration this year. Good times.