preparing for a party

Tomorrow at 2 we are having Gavin’s First Birthday party! The big #1 is happening whether I like it or not.  I have been so busy preparing and I am so tired now that I don’t have nearly enough time to put into words all this little guy means to us!  He is happy, bright, smart, patient, calm and so loveable.  We love his gapped teeth, his orange hair that is starting to curl, his porcelain skin and rosy cheeks with his big baby blues.  They are such a perfect combination for such a perfect little boy.  We love you our Gavin Wavin Bear, Chunky Boy and we hope you enjoy your first birthday party tomorrow!! You have no clue what is happening but you are worth every second of it anyways.  We celebrate you tomorrow and the little miracle that was given to us by God on October 21, 2009.  We loved every moment of your first year and soon a new chapter will unfold with so many more memories and fun.  We will always cherish continuing to see you grow but for now…just do us proud tomorrow with that CAKE!!

Happy Birthday Party Day son, We Love YOU!

Love, Daddy & Mommy     xoxoxo

Ye Ole Renaissance Fair

This past weekend we went to Charlotte to stay with my bro and his family and go to the Renaissance Festival.  Bradley and Jackson got dressed up like the “carnie” people but it didn't last very long. 

 

We spent a lot of time in shops like this.  We never bought them anything but they played with all of it and put it all back. 

 

We met the king and queen during a knighting ceremony that Bradley and Jackson participated in. 

They had to pass test of virtue like honesty and bravery.   They were listening intently to their tasks from the king. 

Here is Jackson being Knighted.

Receiving his official knight medal

Bradley’s turn! He told the woman his name was “Sir Bradley the Strong” so that is exactly how she announced him to the King.  He was definitely intimidated and we have noticed he puts his hands in his mouth sometimes when he’s afraid. 

He did it though and is now an official Knight too!

We talked Brad into trying to conquer the Jacobs Ladder game that is shaky.  He was on the top during some of it but these pictures are just funnier! It is harder than it looks obviously because I know my man is strong!

Jackson had to give it a whirl too,  literally!

 

Brad took Jackson into a dungeon place.  Bradley was too afraid so what did Mommy do…I let him pick out an overpriced flying dragon!

They were captivated by the beauty of the pixie fairy! Boys!!!

Then they did some jousting.

Bradley went again but this time Aunt Joanie wanted to go.   We saw his face light up so many times on this day! That is what its all about!

Then they took a little ride on a BIG Elephant!

Here we are back in another sword store.  The newly knighted Sir Bradley the Strong is showing off his warrior moves!

Then we stumbled on the man we had heard all about…the POOP guy.  He is soooo gross! He actually told the boys “lick it before you sniff it!”  Bradley is clinging to Uncle Bubba keeping his distance. 

We ended our day with the Royal Tournament.  Bradley was very fascinated at the bloodshed.  I wasn't expecting that so there were a million questions to answer from that one.  He also loved the horses and watching them “giddy-up!”

Joanie, Laura and Me…

 

Lastly, our littlest Knight Gavin! He was such a trooper once again and just strolled the whole day! It was a wonderful family weekend and I was sad to leave. 

Pumpkin Patch & more “Lucky”

Thursday we went on our hunt for pumpkins at the patch.  This was another adventure for the Bradley and Lucky duo and they were unstoppable!

 

 

They searched from afar and directed Daddy.  I love Gavin's little hand resting on Bradley's knee. 

Got a little closer……

Got out and ran to see if they found the perfect one…

Gavin and I waited and watched his drool fly in the wind…Brad gets really serious about picking the perfect one….

He even ate some pumpkins……

Lucky helped Bradley find this one…..

Comparing his with the one Bradley and Lucky had found….

But since Daddy’s out rule stuffed dogs, we got this big one…..

Mommy and her two sweet boys.  One with Spit-up.  Daddy never notices these things when taking pictures!

3 little pumpkin heads….

Before we left he ate some more…..

It was a great afternoon at the pumpkin patch and this times last year it looked a little like this……

http://brademilybradley.blogspot.com/2009/10/pumpkin-patch-and-progress.html

I was pregnant with Gavin and dilated.  This year things aren’t that different, ha-ha!

Once we got home Bradley had to show Lucky his “vroom-vroom” so what do you think a man would think of?  Brad duct taped him to Bradley’s helmet and off they went……

It was a fun day but these two sleepy heads were off to bed.  Friday morning Lucky got put back in his case (home) with his book, movie and journal.  I wrote all about Bradley and Lucky’s adventures that you have seen here along with some pictures to prove it and off Bradley went to preschool to return him.  He came home from school devastated at nap time that he didn't have Lucky anymore.  It is a great motivator for the kids but it has its glitches.  Looks like this exact Lucky is on the Christmas list for Santa!