Pre-school

Yep. It happened. Gavin had his first day of preschool this past week. He was so excited and ready to go. Such a bittersweet day. He is still my baby and I can't believe he is old enough to be gone three days a week for 2 1/2 hours. I miss him when he is gone but it gives me and Rubes some quality time. Preschool is good for him and me. I'm glad he is happy and having fun. I hope kids are nice to him and I hope he is always nice to others. I hope he always feels safe. I love my little Gav man.

Gavin is 4!

Yesterday my sweet boy turned 4! He is growing up so fast! He is such joy in our home. He has so much excitement and love for life. He loves playing in the sandbox, playing with his cars, doing puzzles, and being social. He loves playing with friends, and makes them wherever he goes. I love my happy little four year old...more than anything.

For months he had been telling me he wanted a Spider man birthday party so that is what he got. A few little friends came, and they had lots of fun playing Spider man games and eating cake.

We also celebrated on his actual birthday with just our family. We had the traditional Shaw family ice cream birthday cake. It never disappoints.

Love my little boy and his cute little personality.

His Spider Man pose.

Birthday meal of choice: hot dogs and Cheetos...and I threw in a pasta salad. ;)

We had to light the candles a second time so this cute girl could get a chance to blow them out. Love those big lips of hers.

 

 

 

Park and Puddles

We get A LOT of thunderstorms here. It feels like it has rained all summer so far. But on the positive side what kid doesn't love a good rain puddle to play in. Ruby and Gavin are in heaven in those puddles. Not a care in the world...just splashing around getting wet in fresh rain water. Nothing better.

They also love to help their dad out in the yard.

 

 We found this great metro park just a couple minutes from our house...Three Creeks Metro Park. We Lots of pretty trail to run and ride bikes and a couple good play grounds. It has become one of our new favorite spots. Oh, and I love this picture. These two love their daddy, and he loves them more than anything.

Columbus Zoo

One of the first weeks we were here in Columbus we took a trip to the Columbus Zoo and got our memberships for the year. It is one of the top zoos in the nation. We will be going back many times for sure. We were there all day and still didn't even see everything. The kids loved the petting zoo, the train and the dinosaur boat ride. We also liked the crazy monkeys that climbed all over the walls, and the vampire bats. Those things are pretty creepy!

 

Visit with Grandma and Grandpa Gerber and Merrill

While both grandparents were here for Adam's graduation we did some fun things. We headed to Amish country one day. We ate some really yummy food at Der Dutchman, and had so much fun at the Rolling Ridge Ranch. We went to Kirtland one day, and had fun swimming at the hotel. Friday night we went to a Cleveland Indian's baseball game. It was a great night. We love going to those games. It was great having them here, and we were so happy that they could all be here for the celebration. Gavin and Ruby were thrilled to have both sets of grandparents here at the same time!

 

A horse and buggy on the side of the road in Amish country.

Ruby having fun with Grandpa Merrill at Rolling Ridge Ranch.

 The kids with Grandma Gerber at the petting zoo.

 Ruby loved to hold the chicks but would just throw them back in when she was done. Haha.

 

 Ruby and Grandma Gerber.

 Gavin with the alpacas.

 Ruby wasn't afraid of these giant animals one bit. She loved to get as close as she possibly could.

 Texas Longhorn.

 The kids with Grandma Gerber at the hotel pool.

 Um, I am in love with this photo. Seriously, she is the cutest thing.