Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Milestones!







So the pastmonth has been a major milestone for Gavin. It has been a month full of mixed emotions for me. As I see these pics and post them, I am again reminded that my baby is officially not a "baby" anymore. Gavin has made the huge transition from a crib to a "big boy bed" and has done amazing. He doesn't get out of it...ever, and sleeps through the night!



The biggest milestone that I am so proud of him for is he is potty trained. After 7 months is "training" it has finally just clicked and he has got it with the exception of the times when he is playing ball and doesn't want to stop to go to the potty. He is 2 1/2 so I definitly have to brag on my smart baby for that. God truly amazes me all the time with what he has done with Gavin and where he has come in such a short 2 1/2 years. When I think he is a normal 2 1/2 year old, God shows something else in Gavin to remind me that he is an exception and a miracle in our lives. God is good!



The other milestone is that Gavin has started his 2nd year of school. It is very structured this year and he has class assignments this year so it is alot different for him and I know it will be so good for him. I took him this week and I believe mommy is having as many seperation issues as Gavin.



As I sit back and look at all the changes in the past year that we have has with Gavin, I am reminded how much tme flies and how much I treasure my time with my boys, Patrick and Gavin. I really don't feel like I deserve either of them, and I am so thankful that God has grace enough on me to give me such joy in my life in these two people.



Thank you Patrick and Gavin for being my heart. I love you both to the moon and back.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

CAMO GAVIN


Here is my silly boy. He found this hat at his Papaw and Granna's house and loves it. I am personally not a big fan of Camo, so I was trying to get him to take it off because he looks like a redneck... BUT OF COURSE HE LOVES IT!! HAHA! (JUST MY LUCK) Anyway... i thought the pic was cute of him in it, so I wanted to share.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Gavin is officially a BIG BOY




SO, Gavin got a big boy bed yesterday and the first night he slept in it, he slept through the night!! I was up more than he was, checking on him and making sure he didn't fall off! I was so proud of him for being a big guy and staying in his bed! I love you Gavin Andrew Isbell!! I love you to the moon and back. Here he is so proud in his new bed!

Our trip to visit John Rhett!
















So we enjoyed some quality time with my BFF Amber and John Rhett this past weekend. It was a blast just being abke to hang out and enjoy our babies together! John Rhett turns one in two weeks so we took him his Bday present early. Gavin of course wanted to play with it, only when Rhett wanted it. (typical 2 yr old) I










I also was introduced to my all time favorite store in the world now... IKEA. I went in expecting to maybe buy Gavin a big boy bed and came out with an entire new room... decor and all for Gavin. I have posted a pic of my extreme happiness when leaving the store with my huge "buggy"










Thanks Amber for making it an awesome trip. Thank you for the last 16 years of friendship. I can't wait to see what the next 16 have in store for us. I love you!

Georgia Aquarium Trip





































So we took Gav to the Aquarium in Atlanta for one last vacation before I start up my super busy football schedule with work. It was a blast. Gavin loved all of it but epecially the penguins! We were accompanied by my BFF Amber and her precious John Rhett and her hubby Josh. What a great day we had!!!!!!!!!!!! Here are a few pics!

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Day at the Zoo!







Gavin had a fun day at the zoo today with his Papaw, Granna, Billy Ray and Nean.



He loved the baby giraffe and the pink flamingos! Here are a few pics of his red, sweaty face from this hot August day!!