Football and Fall

Football and Fall go hand and hand for us lately. We spent almost every weekend in Sept and October traveling to football games. Gavin has become a pro traveler. We have loved seeing Jordan and Linsey so often. One of the weekends Jordan was playing in New Orleans, so we jumped in the car with my parents and headed out.


Gavin's favorite part of the entire weekend.... riding the Ferry across the river


We ate lunch at the cutest cafe in the french quarters.


My favorite part... Eating at Cafe Du Monte.... We had these little babies 3 times while in New Orleans. Yummy!!!!!


Asleep with his new train whistle from Aunt Linsey.
New Orleans Saints stadium.


After the game, and while we were waiting for Jordan, Gavin rode on a Police motorcycle. The officer was so sweet to let Gavin on, wear his helmet, and turn on the lights and sirens. Gavin was in HEAVEN.
We had such a GREAT weekend. Thank you Nana and Papa!!!!

Hair

I love this kids hair right now. He has so much curl in the back. I have been debating for awhile if I should cut it and I'm so glad I did. Yes, it is still long, but we put more layers to bring out the curl. I'm not sure if I love the side part, but it's not in his eyes anymore. Thank goodness!!!! My heart melst for him. Ps. This is after story time at the library, and we are eating at McDonald's. It's our new Wednesday tradition. Good thing all Gavin likes at McDonald's is the yogurt parfait. That's right, my child doesn't like hamburgers, or fries. Weirdo!!!!

Grammamama's House

One of the first days they starting working on Grandmothers house. This soon will become a parking lot and playground





It's gone, it's really really gone.

Gavin playing on "Grammamama's park"



Back in December by Grandmother died. She was 98 years old. What a wonderful life she lived. Gavin loved going to see "Granmamama" as he called her. My dad was raised in that house, and I spent hours upon hours in that house too. My grandmother's house was right next to the elementary school we all attended, and only 3 blocks from our house.

I have so many fond memories of her. Everyday after school she would have a snack for us, and sometimes I would stay and play cards with her. Or we would go in her back yard and play for hours. We spent many Christmas Eve nights snuggled on her floor. She was at every Holiday, and ate at our house almost every Sunday. Yes, she was much older, and couldn't do some things, but she had story after story to tell. She lived through a lot. She loved Gavin. It made her extremely happy to see her great grandchildren.

Once she passed, the school district wanted to buy her property. It's so weird to see a parking lot and playground where I use to help weed my grandmothers rock garden. She was a wonderful woman, and raised an amazing son (my dad.) I am so grateful to her. My life has been eternally blessed being apart of his family.

Gavin loved going to "Grammamama's park." I so glad that my family can still enjoy this property. I have some many great memories and now Gavin can have them too.

BYU/Texas

While Corby and Katie were still here we hit up Austin, Tx. for the BYU vs. Texas game. Hailey flew in from Utah, and on Friday we made the 3 hour ride south. Mom got us a great hotel in walking distance from the stadium. It was perfect! We walked to dinner Friday night, went and checked out 6th street, and then Saturday was the game. We were decked out in blue all weekend. Most people were not a fan of out color choice. We had a blast. The game was great. Yes, BYU lost by one, but it was such a fun weekend. Thank you Mom and Dad!!!!!




These milkshakes were huge and oh so yummy!!!!
Gavin rode on Shawn's shoulders from the Hotel to the game.





Such a big helper

It was pretty hot at the first of the game, so Gavin hide out under the bleachers or under our legs.

Baby Jade

This sweet girl spent 3 weeks with us. I loved waking up each morning knowing I could play with her. Gavin was also in Heaven!!!! He loves him some "Baby Jade" or "Jaders" as he calls her. Oh, and Shawn, well lets just say he is ready for another baby and is hoping it's a girl. :) She won us over in every way. Gavin was so sweet, and gentle with her. (I was a little worried) We definitely miss loving on her. (and we kinda love her parents too)

MEMPHIS TIGERS

Over Labor Day weekend we went to Memphis, Tn. to watch Jordan play his home opener football game. Gavin LOVES airplanes!!! He was so excited to ride one.






They have a real tiger mascot. So cool
It was miserably hot at the game, but I love these curl's Gavin has.

#64 Big J Dawg. He played a great game.

Gavin and Aunt Linsey. She was such a proud wife. It was so cute to watch her get so excited about the game



Bill Street. We had a blast walking around, and eating amazing BBQ
We ate the best cheesecake. Yes, I even think it's better than cheesecake factory. Gavin didn't even need a fork. He just dove right in. :)
Enjoying a sucker, while we enjoyed all the crazies on Bill street



We had such a great time visiting Memphis. Linsey and Jordans apartment is so cute. Can't believe this girl is married. Once we got home, Gavin walked around yelling, "Gooooo Tigers" for days. We can't wait to go back.