My Big Birthday Party Was Awesome!

I had a great birthday party. My family and friends came dressed up for my party and Halloween. We ate cake, played and went to Friday's for more fun. Then we went to the Amway Grand where Jay and Jason were staying and I got to play with my good friend Jack. It was the best day ever. I am so glad my family and friends came to see me for my birthday. It really meant a lot to me.

More Pictures of My B-day Party

Pumpkin

Daddy, mommy, my sisters and I carved the pumpkin I picked earlier this month. I even got to help pull out the gross seeds and carve his face. He and Spooky (the skeleton) are friends.

This Weekend

I played in the rain.












I went out for Jason's birthday and went to his party.
Don't I look stylish?






































I went to Chicagoween. It was great fun
watching all of the long lines, the orange water,
the dorky adults dressed up as their favorite dork, and getting
snubbed by the clown who wouldn't make me
a balloon animal. I did enjoy my snooze on daddy's
shoulder though.







































And I spent some quality time outside enjoying the fall weather.

Botanic Gardens

We went to the Botanic Gardens with Grace, Lyndi and silly Kevin. The gardens were very colorful and there were uuuge (huge) pumpkins. The biggest pumpkins I have ever seen! It was a great day.

Going to the Beach in the Fall?

My New Friend Griffin

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I have a new friend Griffin. He is so nice and very fun to play with. We even look a bit a like. I can't wait to see Griffin again!

Ava is Here!

Ava Jane Perry was born October 6th at 4:45 pm. I am so excited that she is finally here. We have been waiting for her now for 62 months and now I can play with her and teach her lots of neat stuff. Welcome to the world Ava!

Did I Mention That I Can Walk?

Yep that is me. I decided that it was my birthday and I needed to walk and so I did. From Tata to Lyndi to mommy to Jason to Kevin and to daddy I went. I like this walking thing.

My Mini B-day Party

On my birthday, mommy and daddy had a mini birthday party for me. I didn't know birthday's were so much fun. Jay, Jason, Lyndi, Kevin,Tata and my friend Grace joined us for my party. We ate pizza, my favorite, and cake. There were lots of balloons and everyone brought me cool stuff. The best part was when everyone sang happy birthday. That is my favorite song. I am so lucky to have great family and friends.

Apple Tree Farm

We went to an apple tree farm with my friend Brecken and her mommy and daddy. We picked pumpkins from the pumpkin patch, apples from the apple tree and we went on a hay ride. We had so much fun. Daddy and I went on a corn slide and mommy and I went on the apple train. Apple farms rock and I am glad I got to go with Brecken!











Brecken found the coolest pumpkins.












We are just good friends mom, I swear!













































I found the perfect pumpkin.












Look and my daddy's face!

Happy Birthday Gavin!

One year ago today, you, my little sunshine, were born. 6 lbs 9oz was all my little bundle of joy weighed. I remember the day clearly. It was unseasonably warm like a typical screwed-up Michigan fall day. It was right after my doctor appointment that I knew you were on the way so I walked around the Norton Shores Mall like a crazy fool. I went home to take a nap and then daddy came home. Soon after, I started having contractions, so over to grandma B’s we went to be closer to the hospital. I was so anxious. I could only imagine what it would be like to have this being that had been inside of me for nine months come out to meet me. After spending a couple hours at grandma’s and realizing that my contractions were not getting any closer together, daddy and I packed up and went back home. I went to bed and only a few hours later at 1:00 am, I knew it was really time. I woke up daddy and off we went.

As I screamed, yelled and grunted you out, I could have never imagined how wonderful the next year would be. At 4:43 am you came into my life. My life would never be the same. I was immediately attached to you. I had never imagined motherhood could be so joyous. I couldn’t leave your side. I had hardly slept at all but it didn’t matter - I wanted to spend every second with you. I would stare at you while you were sleeping, just thinking about how beautiful and peaceful you were. It was like a dream.

The day we took you home was beautiful outside. It was sunny and chilly out, like a real Michigan fall day should be. We took you home to meet your K-9 sisters who fell in love with you just like daddy and I had.

Every month and every day you have grown, and you amaze me how smart, funny and cute you are. Everyday is so special with you. I look at you all of the time and thank god and daddy for you. Your smile brightens my day, your voice brings a smile to my face and your laugh is my favorite tune. I can’t imagine my life without you. This past year has been filled with so much happiness. I am so glad you were born and love you so much. Happy Birthday my little pumpkin.