The Girls Being Girls

 These two girls provided dinner tonight!! They fished until they caught enough to feed us all. Awesome.

 See this tiny lizard- He has been wrecking havoc on the girls all summer and finally they caught him. Now what do they do with him?

Bringing him into my bedroom seemed like a good idea...

And Olivia lost tooth number two on the bottom. The tooth fairy was good to her. She found a gold coin and a silver dollar under her pillow.

The girls went to Home Depot to pick up some toys to build and everyone went for a ride in the cart.

Gavin Driving

Who da man???

Sharky

Who's That Girl?? AVA!!!

Gavin Fishing

Gavin trying his best at fishing while only being 5 weeks old.

Gavin had a tough day fishing with Grandma B. It was his first time out there and we weren't having much luck so of course he then had to take a nap.

Gavin's Baptism

                             Your Baptism was Fantastic!!

Here we are with Deacon Alan, Your Godmother Donna, and Godfather Ray who were both so honored and pleased to be your Godparents.

Before the show began we took a few pictures of the Bonson clan all dressed up. Years from now when you look at these photos and wonder what in the heck your sister Olivia is wearing just know that A) it is a Halloween costume B) it is of a wedding dress minus the veil I would not let her wear and C) she was so proud to wear it and Ava was mad she didn't have one too.

Here's a picture with me, remember me, the mother.... Yeah somehow I am not in many of the photos, but your dad on the other hand????

Here's Godmommy Donna with her daughter Anne. She's just loving you.

Getting ready...

Dad's big day.

And so it began, your journey into Catholicism. You are now being blessed.

What a good baby. Wearing white and not pooping or passing gas.

Now you are getting some really great smelling oil placed on your head. You smelled so good we wanted to use you as a car freshener. Just kidding.

Look, right before the Deacon pours the water over your head to baptize you, you are smiling. Still at home you freak out whenever we put you in the tub.... What's up with that?

You are getting drenched and smiling still. Daddy and I have now realized you been faking it in the tub at home and the next bath you get we won't be so gentle with the water...

Still smiling. Always a good baptism when there aren't any tears.

You're done!!

Grammie and Papa are listening to the Deacon.

Liv clapped for you when it was over!

TA DA! You know have a new Godmother to love you forever!

Here's Uncle Scott's proof he held you for Aunt Lisha!

And here's your new Godfather and Joanne. They love you too!

Your Godparents

Tori and Barbara are getting in on the fun!

Look at those two- they know there's going to be a party back home so they are saying -"Let's get outta here!!!"

Grammie B with her boys. They heard about the party too and can't wait to celebrate.

Gavin, Donna, Anne, and Mommy.

Papa snuck in a hug on the way out to the car.

Congratulations Gavin!!

Grammie B made this fruit bowl. She has talent. She said it was easy but it looks too good to be that easy!

Everyone hanging out in the backyard eating and partying.

Scott found his friend- Mr. Coors.

Grammie found her wine and Tammy.

Okay so I had a little wine too. It was a hot day.

We opened the presents, the girls received lunch boxes and you made out like a bandit! It was a super day. Everyone had fun. They passed you around and you just smiled and slept. You are a blessed little boy with many people who love you.

Olivia lost her 1st Tooth!!

It finally fell out. This wiggly tooth has been loose for what has seemed like an eternity. Liv quickly tucked it under her pillow.

Tonight the tooth fairy will arrive with a 50 cent piece and a gold presidential dollar. Shh. Don't tell Olivia!

Welcoming For Gavin!

Welcome home little buddy! Today is your party for all of our friends who have watched you grow in the belly but haven't seen your face in the real world. And what a cute little mug you have!

Ava and Olivia made this banner with Grammie for your home coming.

We rented a Cat in the Hat jumper for all of your friends.

Of course your sisters had to test it out before the other kids arrived. They played in the jumper all day and were exhausted by the end of the day.

After much jumping the kids sat for a quick second to eat some pizza. Hayden and Kaylee from Karate came with their parents George and Jennifer, Max and Marcus came with Sarah, Nick and Joe came with their parents, Emma and Spencer from preschool came to play, Karen your soon to be best preschool teacher ever showed up for awhile, and Amparo and her family, Royal, Eduardo, and the rest of your new friends all came too. You were very welcomed and everyone got to hold you and pass you around. I had a great time with all the other mommies and daddy was in love with the other dads. They are all like him- into collecting trading cards, bobble heads, comics, and sports. He had a blast. All the guys actually formed a man circle in the backyard with their cans of beers and story telling. Their wives had to drag them home.

And your sisters- they had a blast too. They were so thankful you were here so they could party:)

Eduardo holding Gavin while smiling with the girls.

Here's your awesome cake. This created much of a disturbance since all the kids thought that they should get a dinosaur... There were only 3 and there are only three of you guys so you can imagine how that went down. Don't worry- when you are old enough to play with them Ava has them secretly stashed in her room. I'll show you where they are!

Amparo and Arturo holding you. They are so happy.

Tutu and Arturo... Tutu was only 2 years old when I met Amparo so this is special in that they are here when I have kids.

And after your rockin' party you hit the crib for some long awaited R&R. Sleep tight little buddy- those girls are waiting for you!