Mommy's Ear Tubes

Alright today was a long day for me. I had to wake up extra early so we could drop Gavin off at Tia's so I could have surgery today. Back in January Gavin proved too well to be my son and had ear tubes put it, well today is my turn yet again. This is the third time I've had them, but first time as an adult and let me tell you it took longer, and they hurt like crazy!

Gavin cuddling with me before we left the house.

Out of surgery and not feeling so hot!

Poor little man was so tired but fought it so much at Tia's. It was a bright spot to wake up to this picture of my little one.

I was told recovery would take a couple weeks and that there was more complications than they normally have. My ear canals are not fully developed (hence my hearing issues and loss) along with lots of scarring. I go back in 6 weeks for a follow up. Hopefully everything will look just fine. Here's to a quick recovery.

Day Out With the Dino's!!

Clint and I thought Gavin would love a day out with the Dino's and us. So yesterday we took him down to the state fair ground to see them and this kid went around roaring at them all. It was so cute! Here's some of the fun we had! This are in random order and some are from my phone and some from Clint's. I've added a few videos as well Enjoy!

Saying Last Goodbyes

Both my parents are only children so the only aunts and uncles I grew up with were my great ones. On March 2, this was my Facebook status:
I just got a heart breaking phone call. My buddy and great uncle Lute passed away today. It's been a year ago to the day my aunt died (my dad's step sister) and only 15 months ago my grandpa. My grandma Ethel is a strong lady to lose her husband, daughter, and brother this close to each other. I'll miss you Lute and how we'd always tease each other and I'd curl up next to you on the couch.

Lute was Grandma's last living sibling/family member, besides her son in Florida. my grandma is 90 years old and doesn't drive long distances anymore. She lives in West Virginia and Lute lived in North Carolina, so I without thinking told my husband I was going to take her to the funeral. On the 5th Gavin and I loaded up the car and started the 10 hour drive ahead of us. we started in Indiana of course, went through Ohio, then West Virginia to get Grandma. Then we headed off again and went through Virginia and lastly North Carolina.

Hitting the Road!

 

Playing at Great Grandma's

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This is Lute's 3 daughters, Karen, Lisa, and Sylvia with Grandma Ethel and 2 of his grand-kids.

Gavin loved this little corner at the funeral home. It had toys and a fireplace for him.

Making sure he gave his Great Grandma cuddles on such a hard day for her!

The love these 2 share is amazing to me. They have only met twice because of distance, but I'm sure my Grandpa made sure he told Gavin to love her tons before he sent Gavin down to me.

I know some might think it's weird I have a picture like this, but for me, it helps me to find closure.
Here lays my Great Uncle Lute. I adored him so much, and it was so hard to say goodbye. Out of my family I was the closest to him and I was his little girl. When I made it down with Grandma, everyone said he was always talking about me and how much I meant to him. We may not have been blooded related as Grandma Ethel is my step-grandma, but He was the only Uncle I ever knew. I miss and love you Lute. I can't wait to see you again someday!

Plumber

I think we have a future plumber living with us. Gavin has been found many times doing this (when Daddy is supposed to be watching him). Sometimes he even has both the brush and the plunger in there together working extra hard. Too bad he doesn't know how to use the mop yet though to clean up his mess.

I was face timing with my mom when I heard something from the bathroom, this is what I cam into find. Sorry he's so little, I had to take a screenshot to get a pic since I was on the phone. If you can't tell he's using the plunger!

 Now let's fast forward to the next day (today) and this is what I walk in and find!

I guess he tried to use the TP to clean up the water at least this time...

Random Sushi Date

So today Grandma Brenda (Clint's mom) called and asked if the boys all wanted to come over and play. Clint and I took advantage of not having kids at home and went on a random date. Since we didn't have kids we went to Sushi! I was so excited, I hadn't had some in a long time. 

Elmo Book

I had forgotten that one of my friends had gotten me a gift card to Barnes and Nobles for a baby shower gift. Well I remembered today and let Gavin go pick out his very own book by himself. He was so excited and very proud. He picked out an Elmo book... of course!

Falling in Love Play Date

Since Gavin was really little he has had a little crush, and if you knew her, she's crushing back. Violet is about 7 months older than Gavin but they act like the cutest couple when they are together. Today Violet and Ammon can to play while their mom went on exchanges with the Sister Missionaries and the older kids were at school. 

I just love how she is looking at Gavin with love! This was their first lunch date...
don't worry Ammon and I chaperoned ;)