Look who can Sit

A couple weeks ago we started working with Gavin on sitting. He has pretty much got it mastered, & we let him sit while we are cleaning house or doing other stuff to keep him occupied. We keep a Boppy behind him just in case he looses his balance, but lately it has been really rare, so I think he has gotten it down. Here he is on all his sitting glory...I will take you through his sitting stages!

Sitting playing with his toys

Sitting, trying to reach for his toys

Relaxing...sitting

Done sitting!

Preslie's 1st Birthday Party

Our Sweet Niece, Preslie, had her first Birthday Party on the 12th of Sept. It was such a beautiful day in the Mountains of Heber. They had a Party at a huge house up there with tons of roaming space for the kids. It has been quite a year full of hope for this baby girl & her family. Here are some pictures of the day (pictures courtesy of Michelle's blog)

Making a wish!

The Beautiful Cake Michelle made!

Opening Presents

After all is said & done, she was such a happy girl!

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY BABY GIRL! We hope that all your hopes & dreams come true.

We are participating in a Buddy Walk for the Utah Down Syndrome Foundation this Saturday with Preslie's Team. They could use all the donations they can get for this cause. Please if you can afford it, donate to this great cause. Click on the link below & show your support!

http://www.firstgiving.com/preslietherklesen

Food

I have been really nervous to feed Gavin solids. I think that I just didn't want him "dependant" on anything but me. But alas, the day has come. On Thursday, Mike & I wanted some shakes from Artic Circle, so we took a drive to Saratoga Springs. On our way home, I was sitting in the back seat with Gavin, I really don't remember why, but I was & he was just so interested at the spoon going to my mouth. I didn't think he was ready for "spoon fed" food, so just to check out my theory, I put the spoon in his mouth & he knew exactly what to do with it! So yesterday I decided to buy some Rice Cereal & this morning I mixed up some BM & Rice Cereal & feed it to him. He LOVED it! He did a couple tongue thrusts at the beginning but then got the hang of it & ate it right up!

Gavin's first time in his high chair

First feeding...today!

Gavin's New Trick

Sorry it is the wrong direction, I couldn't figure out how to rotate it. Enjoy!

Guess Who Rolled Over Today?

He rolled from his tummy to his back. I am still trying to get him to do it again for me & for the camera. He is still thisclose to rolling from his back to tummy. Any day now!

Gavin's Firsts

First time meeting Grandma Wallenberg

First Bath

First nail filing

First time meeting Great Grandma Rushton

First time in the Swing

First time in the Car Seat



First Sneeze