Strawberry Pickin'

Last week we went to this beautiful orchard about 30 minutes away. You can pick strawberries, raspberries and I think blueberries too. The strawberries were AMAZING...nothing beats fresh berries. They were hot from the sun and melted right in your mouth. The raspberries were delicious too! And the view was gorgeous! Ohio sure is a pretty place.

The little G-man sure loved crawling around while I picked. I usually found him with a big strawberry being squished in his hands or all over his face. He couldn't get enough of it.

My friend Jenny (check at her awesome photography skills here) was able to snap a few shots of the little guy. Thanks Jenny!

Back To Real Life

Well, the last month has been so fun. A few days after getting home from San Diego Gavin and I said good-bye to Adam for two weeks and headed to my parents home in Oregon. We had a long day getting there, full of flight cancellations, losing a stroller (which was later returned, along with my luggage, thank goodness), and being told to head down to baggage claim to learn I didn't really need to do that and then walk back through security again and through the whole airport back to my gate....all with a baby in tow and two bags. Whew! (That was as long sentence, but a very condensed version.) But we made it there and that's all that matters, right?!

We had a memorial day weekend party for the two graduates, Grant and Hannah. Lots of food, learning a couple craft and sewing tips from my aunt, conversation, and of course, a traditional trip to Rooster's for breakfast with all the fam. It was so fun to see some of my extended family that I don't get to see too often anymore.

After everyone left, the house sure was quiet. Gavin and I made daily trips to my parents work, went on a few runs with my dad, and mostly enjoyed our leisure life our spending time with grandma and grandpa and uncle Grant.

Thanks for a great couple weeks! We miss you all already! But, we were so happy to be home with our husband and dad!

Working on picking up the chocolate cheerios.

My aunts and my mom.

All Grown Up

My little brother Grant graduated from high school yesterday! I can't believe he is all done with high school and ready to move on. I am so proud of him and am so lucky to have such a talented and awesome brother! Way to go Grant!

Also, congrats to my cousin Hannah who graduated as well!

San Diego

This past week we got to spend with Adam's family on the beach in San Diego. Oh, how we miss you beach house. It was so great to have everyone together (minus Adam's brother, Jordan, who is on his LDS mission in Peru.) We did plently of relaxing, eating, and playing on the beach. We saw tons of dolphins every morning so close to the shore and plently of seals. Gavin LOVED the sand and the cold ocean water. It was so fun to watch him explore his new surroundings and play with his cousins. It was such a fun week and we miss everyone already. Can't wait for next time! And now for a ridiculous amount of pictures. Too many to choose from!

My sister-in-law Ashley and her little boy Cameron.
My sister-in-law Letitia and her new little baby boy Dreyson (with Gavin and Dreyson in their matching jammies).
Paige, Hailey, Natalie and Claire.

Late night fire on the beach. Trying to get all the kids together for a group photo. This is probably the best one. Poor little Cameron was not feeling too great.
Gavin and his cousin Olivia who is just a few months older.

Baby G loved the cold pool water.

Gavin and Cameron. They had so much fun playing together.

Family photo on the pier.

So funny....this is how he would crawl on the sand.

Little Book Worm

Gavin loves his books. I will sit in his room and just watch him forever while he pulls out book after book and flips through all the pages (and then puts them in his mouth. Of course, what else do you do with books!) Then he gets bored and it's off to another room (most likely the bathroom.....his favorite. Yes, gotta love the toilet and shower curtain!)

Not only do I love books, but I love my mommy's watch, amongst other things.