Mommy's Little Monster

Starting with Up-Downs this week...

...next week...the Hut Drill!!

This portrait is a Joey Mercado special.

We love Joey!

I did not think he would EVER be big enough for this shirt.

He is growing like the proverbial weed!!
So alert. He doesn't miss a thing!
Learning to like the car seat. That is a good thing!

Golfer Gavin's First Trip to the Desert

Gavin went to Palm Springs to visit Grandpa Bob and Kim.

He wore his golfer clothes, but slept most of the time!

A new favorite

Just beautiful. Love it.

Gavin's First Memorial Day BBQ!

Aunt Laura, Aunt Kait and Cousin Kristyn at Daune & Ken's house.

Mommy had Patriotic toes....

We miss Aunt Laura already!! Love you!

A Very Happy Day.

Any day when all these people are on the same coast is a perfect day!

A California Mommy with Gavin...his first trip to the beach!























Sunset with the sisters and Gavin.

Gavin's First Trip to Charlie's Chili.....it will not be the last!

Uncle Josh calms the little guy down during Ultimate Fighting. Everyone cheered and Gavin was quite startled by that!
Gavin was afraid to close his eyes for the rest of the evening! Honorary Uncle Keith takes a turn holding Gavin.

We have luggage...and LUNCH!

Kaity picked up Laura's luggage at John Wayne Airport. Now a small road trip to Corona was possible, to feast at the infamous Miguel's!

It was Gavin's first visit there.

Before going out with the ladies, he took a nice bath...

He had fashion issues with the slippers. Likes them almost as much as hats!

Nothing a like a Margarita, some Sangria and a yummy lunch to make the girls smile!

Laura....no one makes food quite like this in Joisy!

After lunch, Gavin found the cushiest spot he could and took a nice nap.

At last! Gavin's Aunt Laura is HERE!!

After a very long and difficult trip across country (delayed flights, missed connections and NO LUGGAGE!!) Gavin's excited Aunt Laura finally arrived in Yorba Linda to meet the new little man, who, knowing the importance of this event even in his sleep, was literally waiting for her with open arms!

Avery got to Laura first (of course!)

Not willing to wait even one more minute, Laura woke up the sleeping prince!
Yes, he has perfect, tiny little hands....
First kiss!

Gavin is a snuggler.
Delighted to finally get her chance to be a helpful auntie,

Laura took care of the next diaper, changed him into a froggy sleeper....
...and put him back to sleep.

All travel tragedies aside, it was a WONDERFUL NIGHT!

Gavin Went to a Lions Game!

Sunday, May 18th, Gavin went to Loyola Marymount to watch family friend AJ Lamonda play! Apparently, he enjoyed the game (and the company!) but he was worn out by picture time!!

Aunt Laura is coming! Aunt Laura is coming!

So. I heard Aunt Laura is coming......

Tiny Baby applause for Aunt Laura!

Seriously...no power AGAIN??

Power Nap!

Grammy Gail likes the profile. And her new editing software!!
It was boring with no tv, so Mom gave the Gman a manicure.
Mommy likes Black and White pictures. Gavin likes to sleep.

Gavin's First "Blackout" and a Hatred of Hats!

All the power went out in Yorba Linda.....
....but Gavin did not care!

Not sure what this is about, but just about everything he does is CUTE!!!

Way too many colors to take in.....

Bundle of Joy.

Really, really Hate Hats!!!!!

Gavin's First Official Photo Sitting!

Sweet Feet

Loves Mommy!

Where are my clothes???

Sleepy boy in blue.....