Welcoming the Holiday's

Choo-Choo trains, snow in FL, cookie decorating, bounce houses, cop cars, pop corn, music, helicopters, the big man in red, and fireworks.... We saw all of these things on Friday evening!
I'll admit, Santa's arrival in the beginning of November is a bit early. However, Braiden and I had a fun night together and it was a way to welcome the holiday seasons that are quickly approaching.
On Friday, after work, Braiden and I headed out to our local mall with some friends. They blocked off a large portion of the parking lot and had a bunch of fun and FREE events going on for children. One of the highlights of the night was that it was snowing! Of course, the snow was coming from machines, but for the children here it was such a neat experience.
Braiden, Isaiah and Chase riding the train

Playing in the snow

Decorating a ginger bread cookie... It didn't take long before this cute little cookie got eaten :-)

Already missing one leg!

One of Braiden's favorite parts of the night. Seeing a police car!

Dancing

Watching Santa arrive in a helicopter

Here he comes!

A bit blurry, but Santa made it to Jacksonville!

26 Weeks

I had an appointment with my High Risk OB yesterday. Everything is still going smoothly and there are no concerns at this time. Gavin Michael weighs 2 lbs. 1 0z. and his heart rate was a strong 143 bpm. He's measuring in the 60th percentile, which is above average! Gavin is still measuring one week ahead of schedule, so it seems he's following in his brothers footsteps. The entire pregnancy with Braiden, they told me what a fat baby he would be and had he made it full term he would have been close to a 9 lb baby! We shall see :-)
Here's a profile view of Gavin Michael with one hand in the air

In this photo, Gavin is looking right at you! The doctor and ultrasound technician saw this picture and both commented on his full lips and chubby cheeks! I can not wait to see them in person! I have to say, he looks pretty darn cute in this picture.

And the true chubby award goes to.... Mommy!
26 weeks

Trick-or-Treat

On Monday we took Braiden out to trick-or-treat with his buddies, Lauren and Ashlynn. What a difference a year makes! Braiden ran to every house, walked up to the door, knocked, and loudly said, "trick-or-treat!" He then was sure to saying a loud, "thank you" for each piece of candy he received. He was so comfortable with trick-or-treating that he asked a few people if he could go inside of their house! What can I say, he's like his Mommy... social butterfly :-)
He had a great night and didn't get home until almost 9pm!
Braiden, Ashlynn, and Lauren

With Mommy and Daddy

Little giraffe

The best part of Braiden's costume were the butt pads! When he walked his butt swayed from side to side :-)

This cute little boy came up to Braiden on the street, took him by the hand, and they walked together to collect candy. Braiden knows NO stranger!

Taking a quick ride in the wagon

The end of the night was complete after we ran into Braiden's best buddies, Wilson and Hayden who were dressed as dinosaurs.

I look forward to next year when we head out with our TWO boys :-)