Getting ready for Gavin's first Christmas

When did Gavin become such a little boy? He needs to stay my baby forever!

Come over here, yummy Santa!

Santa is my buddy!

Having a new baby sure has gotten me in the spirit of the holiday this season. I know he is too young to really enjoy but I know I sure will. So far we have put up the tree, had holiday photos taken (coming soon), and played with a Santa toy (as shown).
Visit with the "real" Santa coming soon!

Carter William Coursen

Of course there will be many more photos to come but here are a few of my new nephew, Carter. He was born November 25th at 9:45am weighing 8lb 8oz and 23 inches. I will share some soon of Uncle Kevin and Carter and also the first time that Gavin met his baby cousin. What a wonderful Thanksgiving present for the Tharan family!

Proud aunts

5 month pictures...6 months old

Took forever to post these, but I think they are worth the wait! Gavin's adorable and fun personality really shows in these photos. As of last week he was 18lbs. Tomorrow is our 6 month appointment. He is now sitting up almost completely by himself, turning over both ways...when he chooses to, smiling and talking/yelling, giving wild kisses, petting Oliver, eating solids.. green and yellow veggies and starting fruits this week. He can support his weight and pull himself to stand when someone holds his hands. Before we know it he will be on the move, getting into everything and talking up a storm. Every moment is a joy and I just can't seem to get enough of my little boy!

4 months, Halloween, Baptism....so many wonderful moments with our baby boy

Gavin's baptism
Knox United Methodist Church
November 1st, 2009
Pastor Don Poole

I love this picture...my boys

Gavin and his favorite cowgirl, Bryanna

Aunt Abbie and Uncle Kirk

Trick-or-treaters

Adorable baby calf

Standing behind my pumpkin

Holy cow I love my pumpkin!

At Gavin's 4 month appointment he weighed 15 lbs and 10 oz.