Gavin's 1st Birthday

We had such a fun time celebrating Gavin's 1st Birthday! Just the three of us with G&G H and Uncle Matty ... we enjoyed caesar salad (with a yummy dressing from our Vitamix, shameless plug on how much we love it!), had spaghetti and meatballs for dinner (Gav loves meatballs) and of course cake and presents. We had lots of phone/Facetime/Skype calls and wishes throughout the day from family and friends all over. Thanks to everyone for the wishes, congrats and presents! He is one loved little man!


Here is the link to his birthday album along with a few videos at the end.

Uncle Matty made it home safe and sound yesterday even after his initial flight was cancelled. Thanks again for the awesome surprise!

Gavin's appointment went well yesterday, too. The finger prick test came back clear for anemia, he grew 1 1/2 inches and gained 1.5 lb since early December. That puts him at 30.5 inches and 19.95 lb (still yet to break the 20 lb barrier!). He has a little more than tripled his birth weight by a year, so we think his development is right on track. And, he shot up from being 63% in height to 74%. At his 15 month appointment we'll resume shots on our modified immunization schedule Stefan researched and came up with (they historically have messed up his sleep, insert ugh sound here!). The doctor believes Gavin is a healthy, perfect little guy. Thank God for this!!!

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