Gavin

Gavin turned 5 at the beginning of the month!  It just seems so unreal, that he is this old, and no longer the "baby" of the family.  He is full of personality and so much like his Dad.  He is in his second year of preschool, and has had a great teacher also.  I put him in a different school this year than last year, because this teacher really focuses on having them reading before they are done this year.  When I told Gavin this was why we switched school, he was VERY excited.  His first day of school when he got in the car, I asked him how was school, he said "well, I can't read yet, so not very good."  It took a couple weeks before he understood it wouldn't happen in one day. 

His birthday was on a Sunday this year, (I always hated it when mine were on a Sunday, so after church, everyone came up for dinner.  Once again my aunt and her family were all here, my grandparents, my sister, sister-in-law and of course my parents since we are at their house until we move this month.  Gavin wanted a chocolate cake, with chocolate ice cream so that is what he got.  However, he was worried about what Drake would have and wanted me to make brownies for him, since Drake doesn't like cake.  I think he had a fun birthday.  The only thing missing on both boys birthdays' was their Dad.  Unfortunately Ze was gone for both their birthdays.  On Drake's we were able to Face time on the ipads with him, however on Gavin's he was on a plane and we weren't able to. 

Gavin loves his computer games.  It is amazing how well he is able to maneuver on the computer, thankfully he likes playing games that encourage learning along with a few that don't.   Gavin is able to use his imagination in everything he does.  He doesn't need much to be entertained, and is constantly making up his own games and stories.  His little sister loves him!  From the first days at home, she has responded to him.  Sometimes when she is crying he is the only one who can distract her and get her to stop.  He also loves his big brother, many times his response in asked what he wants to do, or eat, he responds whatever Drake wants.  We love him, and are so grateful for him in our family.  He brings a special joy and light into our family and is always able to make you laugh.