Banging on Pots

We let Gavin practice his musical skills today, and we may just have a musician on our hands! We showed him how to bang the wooden spoons on a pot just once, and he took to it instantly. Here's a video of our little drummer boy.

Sippy Cup!

Gavin tried drinking from a sippy cup tonight. He couldn't get any of his milk out when the valve was in, so we took it out to let the milk flow easily. He tried really hard to drink like a big boy! He did manage to drink some of it, but a lot of it dribbled down his chin. Not too shabby for his first try at drinking like a big boy, though!

Yum Yum for Mum Mums

Gavin had his first cookie today. I thought he would love them, but he wasn't too sure about them. Here's a video of him eating his first cookie. Sorry the video is sideways, I forgot I can't turn the video on my computer.

7 Months Old!

I can hardly believe that Gavin is 7 months old today. People always told me that time would just FLY by and to cherish every moment that Gavin is a baby. I didn't believe them, especially during the first 3 months of Gavin's life and I was sleep deprived. I thought time seemed to DRAG! Now that I look back, I really do miss having such a teeny tiny baby (but I wouldn't trade him for anything in the entire world). He seems like such a big boy!

Here's a video of Gavin rolling around in his crib when he's supposed to be taking a nap. He didn't know I was in his room videoing his antics. I did get to see him play with his crib pad, so that is no longer in his crib. I had NO idea that he used it as a toy also!!! That boy DEFINITELY likes to play!

Happy Mother's Day!

I had a wonderful first Mother's Day today! Brandon took care of Gavin so that I could sleep in, and boy oh boy did I take advantage of that! I slept until almost 11:00!!!!! I guess I was tired! After I woke up, Brandon made what was supposed to be my breakfast but it turned out to be more like brunch. After that, Gavin woke from his morning nap and gave me the best Mother's Day present of all...he said "Mama"! We heard him waking from his nap over the monitor. He was cooing to himself like he usually does. Then all of a sudden, we heard him distinctly say, "Mama". Brandon and I both looked at each other after hearing Gavin. It was such a great gift for me to hear him say that. After we fed him, we packed up Gavin and the dogs and headed to the park. It was a gorgeous day for a walk in the park. Gavin and the dogs really seemed to have a good time. Gavin went on the swings for the very first time. At first, he sat in the swing all chill seeming as if he could care less about the swing. Then Brandon and I pushed him in it so that he moved a bit faster and higher and then he seemed to enjoy it more. He would smile as he went higher. What a little dare devil! Here's a video of Gavin riding on the swings. Just so you know, it is NOT him that you hear giggling on the video. It's the kid next to Gavin that's giggling.

At the Zoo

We went to the Miami Metro Zoo today, and it was so much fun! Gavin was a real trooper in the hot Florida heat. He really enjoyed looking at all of the animals, but he especially enjoyed playing in the kiddie water play area. We will definitely have to go back again when we visit Florida in December.

Balloons!

Here's a video of Gavin playing with his first balloon. I think that Goong Goong enjoyed it as much as Gavin did :) I can DEFINITELY see a LOT more balloons in our future!!!