Gavin is 11 Months

Gavin turned 11 months old on Tuesday! We can't believe he is about to turn one! Brooks and I have been very busy planning Gavin's first birthday party... Gavin, has been very busy...

Trying to walk: Learning how to give kisses: Helping put away dishes (or in this case, taking them out of the cabinets):
and, has learned how to flush toilets (it's his new FAVORITE thing):
Gavin got to go to the doctors office twice this week. Once, for a double ear infection and the other time was due to an allergic reaction he had to the antibiotic for his ear infection. Gavin broke out in a rash that covered his body within hours. Thankfully, the rash was not itchy. Other than his ear infection, he has been doing awesome! He weighs 22 1/2 lbs and is 30 in long.

Gavin is eating more and more "normal" food these days and I think he prefers that to his baby food- that or he would much rather feed himself then have us feed him. He likes to walk around as long as we are holding his hands, but he sits down the moment we let go. He will stand for longer periods of time while we're not holding on to him. I think he is surprised that he can stand by himself. His facial expressions have become very entertaining and he makes certain sounds with each expression. He has learned how to sign "out" (when he wants out of his high chair) and is working on signing"more" (when he wants more food). He understands the sign "eat" and "all done" but hasn't started signing them himself. My mom got him a bouncy ball and some toys for the refrigerator, which have become his FAVORITES! The magnetic toys that stick to the fridge have been a life saver especially for all the time I've been spending in the kitchen baking cakes. There are a few cabinets we chose not to baby proof and Gavin LOVES, LOVES, LOVES getting into them. He pulls out anything that he can hold with one hand and then throws it, of course. Throwing has become his new hobby-- he throws his toys, spoons, bottles, diapers, pacifiers, food, cheerios, puffs, sippy cups, books, clothes, etc. If it gets in his hands... look out, because it will be flying through the air.

We are loving this stage of his life-- he is active, shows his personality, has an opinion, is fun, and even loving!