I cannot believe is he already 4! It gives me such mixed emotions to have my baby growing up!
Gavyn has always been a tough kid. He started out a little early and because he was premie no one was allowed to hold him for a while. They were able to keep him in the nursery, but they had one nurse assigned to him at all times. Gavyn was able to come home with us after a week. He was 5 lbs 9 oz and absolutely gorgeous! Gavyn was a hard baby at first because of his craniosynostosis. He had his first surgery, a craniotomy, at 2 months old and as soon as he came out of surgery he was a new baby. He know longer had the headaches and things that had made him so cranky earlier. He slept all night long from the time he came home from the hospital for at least 8 hours every night. He would just smile constantly and he loved being snuggled.
Gavyn is still much the same today. He is a tough little cookie who sometimes causes headaches, but he always sleeps through the night and he is always smiling and ready to give you a snuggle!
Gavyn is an awesome kid! He has got a lot of energy and is quite mischevious. He always knows how to get to his brothers, but likely his older brothers are very patient with him. Gavyn loves his family so much and is always trying to make us smile by doing something silly. He is a happy kid and you can't kelp but be happy when you are around him.
Gavyn is also extremely strongheaded. We are hoping that this comes in handy later on in life, but for now it can be so frustrating. He is independant and always wants to do things on his own. This has taught me so much patience because he will get things done his way, but it always takes longer.
Gavyn loves being outside. He will go to all the neighbor's houses and get their kids outside to play with them as well. Luckily, he has only gone down to the end of the street once. Gavyn loves sports and riding his bike. He also is a kid who just likes to play alone sometimes. Gavyn has always been great at just entertaining himself and he is just happy playing with his trucks and trailors.
Gavyn is a great cleaner. I never have to ask him for help, he will just do it. His favorite thing to do right now is to mow the lawn with his daddy. Curtis will be on the riding lawn mower and Gavyn will follow him around with his little push mower. He will stay out there helping for over an hour until the job is done. Whenever Curtis is out digging, Gavyn is out digging with him. We got him a set of little tools and gardening things so he can be out helping.
I love Gavyn so much and we are so lucky to have him as part of our family!
Here he is opening presents.
My kids all love getting clothes.
Gavyn's face says it all!
Modeling his new outfit...
...and now on his scooter.
After opening presents Gavyn decided he wanted to go see the live nativity at Jensen's Grove. We invited nana and grandpa Smith, Uncle James, Aunt Jennifer, Andrew, Cameron, and Rachael.
Here is a group picture minus Jennifer who is taking the photo and Curtis who is off getting up more hot chocolate. It was soooo cold, but we were the first in line so we didn't have to wait too long.
Gavyn is so dang cute!
Cameron and Cayden.
My Mom and Dad aka Nana and Grandpa Smith
Rachael and Bryce. These two just love each other so much. They are hugging in almost every picture I have of them.
Cayden, Cameron, and Gavyn
Bryce, Cayden, and Gavyn. I love how much these little boys love each other!
My dad sat by Gavyn, Andrew, and Bryce on the sleigh ride.
Mom, me, Jennifer, Rachael, and James were on the other side. I just realized this is probably the only photo I have of my with my mom and sister.
Aunt Jennifer with Gavyn
Nana with Bryce. This picture is a little blurry, but it was so cute I had to post it.
Cameron and Cayden got to ride up in front and help guide the horses. They had such a blast! Thanks Brother Humphrey's for letting them ride with you!
After the live nativity we went to nana and grandpa's house for some cake. Somehow with everything going on I forgot the cake, but luckily my mom backed me up!
I think he likes it~
The kids had a great day and Gavyn had a great birthday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY G-MAN! WE LOVE YOU!
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