16 Weeks

Felt the baby move for the 1st time Saturday night. Was laying on the couch and felt a little movement. Wasn't sure if it was the baby or not, but felt it again the next night when laying in bed. Still feeling sick and tired a lot.

12 Weeks

Wine Making

Bedtime Conversation

Gavin: Let's talk about a Bear Elephant
Mommy: what does it look like.
Gavin: It has spots....and stripes...........and letters and stars.
Mommy: What color is it?
Gavin: Hmmm let me see....let me see...........it's green.
Mommy: It's green. Does it have a trunk.
Gavin: Maybe yes.
Mommy: Does it have tusks?
Gavin: hmmm maybe not.
Mommy: Does it have elephant ears or bear ears.
Gavin: It has little ears.
Mommy: Does it have arms?
Gavin: Maybe not.
Mommy: Does it have legs?
Gavin: It has feet.
Mommy: What color is it now?
Gavin: Now it's black.
Mommy: What sound does it make?
Gavin: arrrgrgrgraaaah

Build-A-Bear & New Bed

Today we took Gavin to Build-A-Bear for the 1st time. He picked out a brown dog.

He got to choose a sound for it, he chose the barking dog and then got to put a heart in him. He thought it need a few hearts.
Then we stuffed him.

After stuffing Gavin washed and brushed him.

Then he picked out an outfit and dressed him. His two favorites were an Avalanche Hockey Jersey and Darth Vader.

Next he picked a name and made a birth certificate for his new friend Joey!

Gavin & Joey

Gavin carrying Joey in his house.

Gavin and Joey riding the train at Wal-Mart.

Today Gavin also got a 'Big Boy Bed'. We found the sleigh bed at Costco. He loves it and went right to sleep and slept all night :)

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Hot Cocoa & Chai Tea

I made up some Hot Cocoa and Chai Tea Mixes this evening. Very fast and easy. I love having these on hand during the winter and they make good gifts!

Chai Tea Mix
2 cups powdered milk
3 cups dry creamer
1 cup vanilla carmel dry creamer
2-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups instant tea(unsweetened0
2 tsp ginger
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp clove
1 tsp cardamon
1/2 tsp pepper

Mix all ingredients in and store in container or jar. Mix 3 tbs with 6 oz hot milk or water.

Hot Cocoa
2 cups dry milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup creamer
dash salt

Mix all ingredients in and store in container or jar. Makes 4 cups of mix.
Add 3-4 tbs to hot water.

I think I'm going to put some cookie and brownie mixes together next. Will share when i do.