Backtrack: October

Well, after several false alarms and being on bedrest, I was more than ready for Mr. Xander to make his arrival. Luckily for my sanity, he came early, but not too early. He ended up being only 2 1/2 weeks early, which is considered full term. Ben posted all Alexander's stats the first time, so I won't list those again, but I did think I would put a few more pictures up from his arrival.

Mom also came out to visit us and see her new grandson the last week of October. We had a great time with her around. Gavin loved having Grandma Crystal around to play with all week.

Since the week mom came was the week of Halloween, we were able to do some fun activities. We carved pumpkins, well everyone except me (and Gavin really just watched ;) !) This year Gavin decided he just LOVES pumpkins. He would point them out everywhere we went. The night before Halloween went to "Boo at the Zoo." Tautphaus Park Zoo here in Idaho Falls isn't very big, but it's great for a two year old. Gavin loved the seeing the camels, tigers, lions, zebras, and penguins plus all the Halloween decorations everywhere. On Halloween we went to Ben's parents' house. We had dinner and exposed my mom to the game "green ghost" (an in the dark blindfolded hands and knees tag) I enjoy just watching! We dressed Xander up as a little tiger and Gavin was a skeleton. I bought the shirt and mom and I made bones out of white duct tape and put them on black sweat pants. They were both so adorable.

Then that weekend before mom left town. Melissa, Sarah, and Macey came up to join us for all of Saturday. We were glad Macey was feeling better, so they could come, but we missed Thomas and wished they could have had a longer stay. We just enjoyed the day hanging out here and visiting. Sarah even got in a nap with Alexander napping right along side her.

New babies and spending time with family... what could be better?! Now on to November...