I forgot to post about Gavin's 9-month appointment.
He is in the 90th percentile for height still, but his weight has tapered off to the 70th percentile. And his head is perfect, in the 50th percentile. (For all you people who say his head is huge!) :)
We have had to buy more pants lately, he's in 12-month pants and 18 month pajamas because he's so tall! But his onesies for 6-9 month olds still fit him.
He's still only saying crazy words and "dadda," but the doctor did say that's because he only has his bottom teeth. He said once he gets his top teeth he'll start saying mama...which makes sense. And it makes me feel a little better. I will hold him and say "mamamamamamama" and he gives me a little grin and replies with "dadadadadadada." Little turd.
Paige is thriving in kindergarten. She has moved on to 1st grade sight words and is writing and reading as often as she can! It's pretty fun to see the changes...she's learning so much! She's still very much into music and has asked us for "music stuff" for her birthday. She will be 6 in a couple of weeks.Who knows, we may have a little future American Idol on our hands!
Steve is having an awesome couple of months at work. He's been really busy..but that's a good thing in the world of sales! The other night he came home and surprised me. He said "Get ready, we're going to dinner. The babysitter will be here in 15 minutes!" We went to sushi and enjoyed a nice romantic dinner. Very sweet!
Work for me is going great too. I'm loving it...being face to face in sales is what I've wanted for a long time and now I'm getting the opportunity. And in the process I'm becoming more familiar with Denver...after 5 years it's about time!
I'm beginning to plan Gavin's 1st birthday party. This year his birthday falls on Easter weekend, so his party will be April 7th in Kearney. (His birthday is the 9th). More to come on that...but let's just say I'm going all out...he only turns 1 once!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Staying Busy
Sorry about the scarcity of my posts. I always plan to update on the weekends but when your weekends are packed, it's tough! We haven't had a free weekend all month...but it's been fun!
Two weekends ago we had Steve's company holiday party. We got all dressed up and headed down with two other couples to the Vegas-themed party. It was fun, but we left by 10 p.m. to head back to the same karaoke dive bar that I brought my friends to the previous weekend. Steve and I rapped "Regulators" and danced the night away with our friends. It was a ton of fun!!! We definitely didn't fit in with the crown in our fancy clothes but we had fun anyways.
That following week I was in Dallas for training for work. It was good but I couldn't wait to get home!
Last Friday we took Gavin to get his first hair cut at "Pigtails and Crew Cuts". His mohawk/mullet was getting out of control so it was time. He got to sit in an airplane and was pretty funny...he didn't cry but he sure was happy and squirmy! His hair cut turned out so cute...he looks like a little man now.
Last Sunday my brother Chris and his wife Lisa from California were passing thru Denver after a snowboarding trip, so we got together with them and my Dad and Sandra also drove up from Colorado Springs for a nice meal and family time. Chris and Lisa had never met Paige or Gavin so they were excited. It's been a couple of years since I've seen them too! They have met Steve before. It was a great visit, wish we had more time with them!
Yesterday I had a bachelorette party for my friend who's getting married next weekend. My friend Nicole flew in so Gavin and I went to pick her up, went and got our nails done, and then we headed downtown once Steve got off work. We had tapas at a restaurant called The 9th Door and then headed to an 80s bar. Lots of fun with the girls!
Today we had a family day. We went to Dave and Busters for lunch and then spent a couple hours playing games and winning tickets. Paige got some candy with our winnings and Gavin got a basketball. Then we headed home and Paige and I constructed a Valentine's Day craft.
Next weekend it's wedding time! My friends Jorie and Brian are getting married and I'm a bridesmaid and Gavin is the ring bearer. I got him a little tux, he'll look so handsome!
Have a great week!
Two weekends ago we had Steve's company holiday party. We got all dressed up and headed down with two other couples to the Vegas-themed party. It was fun, but we left by 10 p.m. to head back to the same karaoke dive bar that I brought my friends to the previous weekend. Steve and I rapped "Regulators" and danced the night away with our friends. It was a ton of fun!!! We definitely didn't fit in with the crown in our fancy clothes but we had fun anyways.
That following week I was in Dallas for training for work. It was good but I couldn't wait to get home!
Last Friday we took Gavin to get his first hair cut at "Pigtails and Crew Cuts". His mohawk/mullet was getting out of control so it was time. He got to sit in an airplane and was pretty funny...he didn't cry but he sure was happy and squirmy! His hair cut turned out so cute...he looks like a little man now.
Last Sunday my brother Chris and his wife Lisa from California were passing thru Denver after a snowboarding trip, so we got together with them and my Dad and Sandra also drove up from Colorado Springs for a nice meal and family time. Chris and Lisa had never met Paige or Gavin so they were excited. It's been a couple of years since I've seen them too! They have met Steve before. It was a great visit, wish we had more time with them!
Yesterday I had a bachelorette party for my friend who's getting married next weekend. My friend Nicole flew in so Gavin and I went to pick her up, went and got our nails done, and then we headed downtown once Steve got off work. We had tapas at a restaurant called The 9th Door and then headed to an 80s bar. Lots of fun with the girls!
Today we had a family day. We went to Dave and Busters for lunch and then spent a couple hours playing games and winning tickets. Paige got some candy with our winnings and Gavin got a basketball. Then we headed home and Paige and I constructed a Valentine's Day craft.
Next weekend it's wedding time! My friends Jorie and Brian are getting married and I'm a bridesmaid and Gavin is the ring bearer. I got him a little tux, he'll look so handsome!
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| Heading to ERAC holiday party |
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| Riding in an airplane for his first haircut! |
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| Before |
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| After! |
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| Meeting Uncle Chris |
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| My brother Chris, Step-mom Sandra and my dad, Bill |
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| Chris and Lisa, my dad and Sandra, me, Paige and Steve. (Gavin was napping) |
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| Campuzano's! |
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| Curious little brother has been pulling himself up and walking along furniture for a month or so |
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| The kids and I with our finished Valentine's Day house! |
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| Me with Jorie (the bride) and Nicole |
Monday, January 23, 2012
Missing Bobo
We are still struggling with the loss of Bobo. While I was out of town last week, Steve sent me a picture of a story Paige wrote. Here's what it said:
"Bobo and Paige. I love you Bobo said Paige. We all love you said Paige, Gavin, Steve, Katie. Bobo you are my love. We all love you Bobo. Just love you Bobo."
I cried.
We will be planning a trip to go visit him soon. We were supposed to go Saturday but his new owner wasn't going to be home. So we will try again soon. :(
"Bobo and Paige. I love you Bobo said Paige. We all love you said Paige, Gavin, Steve, Katie. Bobo you are my love. We all love you Bobo. Just love you Bobo."
I cried.
We will be planning a trip to go visit him soon. We were supposed to go Saturday but his new owner wasn't going to be home. So we will try again soon. :(
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The 9th Annual Girls Christmas!
Friday evening all my girls arrived. McGee, Irish, April and Shiloh moved in for the weekend.
Once Steve got home we all headed to Tuk Tuk Thai Grill for dinner. Yummy! Then we headed home for some presents, CatchPhrase and champagne!
We draw names every year for a bigger gift, and then we buy smaller gifts for the other girls. I received a new scarf, tank top, socks and a safety light from April, who drew my name. I received an adorable snowman from McGee, a little wallet/notepad for my purse from Shiloh, and a homemade scarf from Irish.
I had Shiloh's name and I got her a necklace, a purse hanger, socks and an ornament. I got the other girls the same socks and ornament I got Shiloh, just different variations.
On Saturday, Steve had to work so we loaded Gavin up and headed to the mall! 6 hours later, we left the mall with lots of cute new stuff! Gavin and I headed home so he could crawl around (he was such a good boy at the mall!), and the girls hit some more stores for another couple of hours!
Then we all cooked dinner, got ready, and left the boys behind for girls night out! We tried going to the Grizzly Rose, which is a big huge country bar, but it was sold out because the Stock Show is in town. So we opted for something a little more our style...a DIVE karaoke bar! We had soooo much fun, I can't remember the last time we had that much fun. We sang (Friends in Low Places, Stay and Shoop), danced a ton, and got some awesome people-watching in!
They all left Sunday morning and it was nap time for mama!
We decided that we would switch off years between Kearney and Denver. It's only appropriate that next year, for our 10th annual, we will be back where it all started, in Kearney! Can't wait! Love you girls!
Once Steve got home we all headed to Tuk Tuk Thai Grill for dinner. Yummy! Then we headed home for some presents, CatchPhrase and champagne!
We draw names every year for a bigger gift, and then we buy smaller gifts for the other girls. I received a new scarf, tank top, socks and a safety light from April, who drew my name. I received an adorable snowman from McGee, a little wallet/notepad for my purse from Shiloh, and a homemade scarf from Irish.
I had Shiloh's name and I got her a necklace, a purse hanger, socks and an ornament. I got the other girls the same socks and ornament I got Shiloh, just different variations.
On Saturday, Steve had to work so we loaded Gavin up and headed to the mall! 6 hours later, we left the mall with lots of cute new stuff! Gavin and I headed home so he could crawl around (he was such a good boy at the mall!), and the girls hit some more stores for another couple of hours!
Then we all cooked dinner, got ready, and left the boys behind for girls night out! We tried going to the Grizzly Rose, which is a big huge country bar, but it was sold out because the Stock Show is in town. So we opted for something a little more our style...a DIVE karaoke bar! We had soooo much fun, I can't remember the last time we had that much fun. We sang (Friends in Low Places, Stay and Shoop), danced a ton, and got some awesome people-watching in!
They all left Sunday morning and it was nap time for mama!
We decided that we would switch off years between Kearney and Denver. It's only appropriate that next year, for our 10th annual, we will be back where it all started, in Kearney! Can't wait! Love you girls!
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| Night One: McGee, Shiloh, April, me, Irish |
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| Night Two Front: Me, April, Irish Back: McGee and Shiloh |
2011 Recap
Before I post pictures from the last two weekends, I figured I'd better do a recap of 2011 before it gets too far out of site!
January: We traveled to Wisconsin and rang in the New Year with Irish and Shawn. Steve turned 34. We watched the Bears lose to the Packers at Lambeau Field. Steve got to meet my dad and Sandra when we headed to their house after the game for a few days.
February: Paige turned 5! I had my baby shower in Kearney with friends and family.
March: We prepared for our baby boy. Set up the nursery, put toys together, washed, folded and rewashed and folded clothes....and waited
April: Biggest month of my life! Our sweet boy was born on April 9th. The 8th is my parent's anniversary and the 10th is my brother Ryan's birthday, so Gavin wanted a day all to himself and decided to come on the 9th! My mom, Terry and siblings came when he arrived. My dad and Sandra came a couple weeks later. We celebrated Gavin's First Easter in Kearney.
May: My sister Jenneah and her husband Alex came to see baby Gavin. They were also able to meet Paige. Steve got rid of his glasses for good and had Lasik eye surgery! My dad and Sandra made the move from Random Lake, WI to Colorado!
June: We traveled to Indiana to see Steve's family with Gavin and Paige. Gavin's first flight! I was able to meet 3 of Steve's sisters, aunt, uncle, cousin and nieces and nephews. I had met his parents before. I went back to work.
July: Gavin's baptism/first 4th of July. We traveled to Kearney where my mom's whole side of the family came to celebrate the holiday and attend Gavin's baptism. Nick, Akaela and Noelle came to stay a week with us.
August: Gavin started rolling over! My sister, her husband and their new baby Kannon came to visit! My dad and Sandra moved to Colorado Springs. We attended my 10-year reunion in Elm Creek, NE. Paige started kindergarten! Steve celebrated 10 years with Enterprise. Gavin's first Rockies/Dodgers game! April and Aydan came to visit!
September: Gavin and I traveled to Florence, AZ to spend time with my sister and her family.
October: Gavin started sitting up! Gavin's first Halloween: he was a puppy and Paige was a kitty. Steve traveled to Orlando for a work trip. I traveled to Virginia for a work trip. Kristin and Ty visited. We attended a Thompson Square/Chris Young/Jason Aldean concert. We attended the CU/USC game.
November: Traveled to Kearney to celebrate Thanksgiving with both kids. Gavin started feeding himself! The Huskers beat the Hawkeyes!
December: I quit my job at Transamerica and started with Staples Advantage. Gavin got two teeth and started crawling! We traveled to Kearney with both kids for Gavin's First Christmas. Steve and I traveled to Las Vegas to celebrate my 29th birthday! We attended the Broncos/Bears game. We decided to give Bo to some friends.
January: We traveled to Wisconsin and rang in the New Year with Irish and Shawn. Steve turned 34. We watched the Bears lose to the Packers at Lambeau Field. Steve got to meet my dad and Sandra when we headed to their house after the game for a few days.
February: Paige turned 5! I had my baby shower in Kearney with friends and family.
March: We prepared for our baby boy. Set up the nursery, put toys together, washed, folded and rewashed and folded clothes....and waited
April: Biggest month of my life! Our sweet boy was born on April 9th. The 8th is my parent's anniversary and the 10th is my brother Ryan's birthday, so Gavin wanted a day all to himself and decided to come on the 9th! My mom, Terry and siblings came when he arrived. My dad and Sandra came a couple weeks later. We celebrated Gavin's First Easter in Kearney.
May: My sister Jenneah and her husband Alex came to see baby Gavin. They were also able to meet Paige. Steve got rid of his glasses for good and had Lasik eye surgery! My dad and Sandra made the move from Random Lake, WI to Colorado!
June: We traveled to Indiana to see Steve's family with Gavin and Paige. Gavin's first flight! I was able to meet 3 of Steve's sisters, aunt, uncle, cousin and nieces and nephews. I had met his parents before. I went back to work.
July: Gavin's baptism/first 4th of July. We traveled to Kearney where my mom's whole side of the family came to celebrate the holiday and attend Gavin's baptism. Nick, Akaela and Noelle came to stay a week with us.
August: Gavin started rolling over! My sister, her husband and their new baby Kannon came to visit! My dad and Sandra moved to Colorado Springs. We attended my 10-year reunion in Elm Creek, NE. Paige started kindergarten! Steve celebrated 10 years with Enterprise. Gavin's first Rockies/Dodgers game! April and Aydan came to visit!
September: Gavin and I traveled to Florence, AZ to spend time with my sister and her family.
October: Gavin started sitting up! Gavin's first Halloween: he was a puppy and Paige was a kitty. Steve traveled to Orlando for a work trip. I traveled to Virginia for a work trip. Kristin and Ty visited. We attended a Thompson Square/Chris Young/Jason Aldean concert. We attended the CU/USC game.
November: Traveled to Kearney to celebrate Thanksgiving with both kids. Gavin started feeding himself! The Huskers beat the Hawkeyes!
December: I quit my job at Transamerica and started with Staples Advantage. Gavin got two teeth and started crawling! We traveled to Kearney with both kids for Gavin's First Christmas. Steve and I traveled to Las Vegas to celebrate my 29th birthday! We attended the Broncos/Bears game. We decided to give Bo to some friends.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Quick Update
Happy New Year! Happy Birthday Steve! Happy Sickness to my family!
So, we had a nice little get-together at our house on New Year’s Eve. We had two other couples over and had drinks/dinner and actually stayed up past midnight! We all said “Happy New Year!” and “Happy Birthday” to Steve…my 35-year-old!
On New Year’s Day, we got a sitter and headed downtown to watch my Lakers play his Nuggets. Lucky for him, the Nuggets won. It was a great game…and I love seeing the Lakers in person, even though they lost.
After the game we headed to a sportsbar to grab a bite to eat. About two bites in, I got hit with something. We headed home and I threw up. I was sick for the next three days! All I had to eat was crackers and Gatorade. I missed a day of work and literally thought I was going to die.
Wednesday I went back to work, and a couple hours in, Steve called and said he was going home because he was sick! When he went to pick Gavin up, our babysitter said Gavin had a stomach bug too! So the three of us have been struggling to get healthy. Today we are all back at work and feeling normal.
Just in time for my girls to get to town! It’s Girl’s Christmas this weekend! Irish, April, McGee and Shiloh are all coming to stay with us and we are going to eat, drink and be merry. I’m excited.
I’ll upload pics of New Year’s Eve and Girl’s Christmas next week.
Oh, and Gavin now has 2 teeth! No wonder he was so grumpy with us the other day!
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