More of Alaska

We hiked so much on this trip and I still managed to gain weight. But we had so much fun! Here's some more pics from our solo adventure.

Doctor Doctor

Yay Daddy! That was all that was heard throughout the Dallas opera house during Jared's med school graduation. Every time one of the graduates would stand up, Gavin would stand on my lap and yell "YAY DADDY!" He was so happy to be there and actually did a good job at staying in our row of seats (thanks to my in-laws and lots of lollipops). It was a great day and I am so proud of Jared. Dental school, med school, now just three more years of residency, and we can go home. It's in the bag. Easier for me to say. I'm really so proud of Jared and all the work he does. He's such a great example of dedication and endurance. Way to go, baby! We love you.

Home Sweet Home

Being home for 8 weeks was the best! We had so much fun being with family. I kinda got used to it and that made leaving a lot harder. I loved having my mom there to shop with and hang out. We took Gavin to the zoo a ton and also to the aquarium. I wish we could see her more. There's nothing like hanging out with your mom and baby. It's just the best and my mom is the best.

We stayed with Dee and Mary and let's just say not everyone can say they lived with their in-laws for 8 weeks and loved it! They were the best roommates. It was so fun for Gavin to wake up and see his Dee and Mimi. Every morning he would wake up and start looking for Dee and calling his name. That continued even after we were home for about two weeks. Dee and Mary came back to Texas with us for Jared's med school graduation and after they had gone home Gavin would still wake up and call for his Dee. It just about made me cry. He loved reading with his Mimi and going to the park to feed the ducks. I really have the best in-laws ever and they are the most wonderful grandparents.

Judy time......

Dee time.....

Mimi time....

Mexico Fun and Fam

We started our 8 week Utah trip on just the right foot. After a very, very long 22 hour drive from Dallas to SLC we took off for Cancun with the whole Rasmussen gang. Our resort was awesome and the food was pretty good. Gavin had the best time playing with his cousins and going to the beach. They had a water slide that was the perfect size for him and he would go up and down all by himself. He's becoming such a big boy and still the sweetest cutest boy, EVER! It was so fun being together with the family and having Jared with us 24/7. We really were missing him and hating his busy schedule. This was the perfect way to start our time off.







We can't wait to go back!

Bikes and Slides

We love to go biking and hit up all the parks in the neighborhood. Gavin loves to ride and when he sees the park he starts to squeal with delight. It's so cute. He's so much fun. One of the great things about Dallas is that we can go to the park all year long.




We love to ride our bicycle! (Queen)


How cute is this picture?


Such a big boy.

I loved this picture so much that I put it in twice.

Gavin turns One!

We had the best time at Gavin's first birthday party! Grandma Judy came in town and helped plan the big event. We had the party at the gazebo in front of our lake by our house and it turned out really fun! My friend Connie who is an awesome pastry chef made the best cake (pictures to follow, our camera ran out of batteries, grandma Judy took most of the pictures and will send us a disc, so I can add the rest of the party pictures later) We did a giraffe and jungle theme and went nuts with decorating, games, food, and a really fun time. I invited everyone and I mean everyone and we had about 45 people at his party. His primary nurse from the NICU came and it really touched my heart that she would take time to come and wish him a happy birthday. Thanks to her and all the physicians, respiratory therapists and staff at Parkland we were able to celebrate this special day.

We felt so blessed to have this day and have already started planning next years party. I'm thinking bouncy house. Here's a couple of pics from his day.


Here's us at the start of the party. Right before the camera died. Oh well we know for next year to charge the camera the night before.


We worked on how old are you. I'm ONE! This is the silly town that has been hours of enjoyment for this little guy. I recommend this for anyone. He loves it! Thanks Johnson Family!

Halloween:Episode II

We had a great Halloween night. We had a neighborhood appetizer party and then went around our lake where they had a huge bouncey house, food and music. Gavin was so happy to be out and about and getting lots of attention. We were out walking around for so long that we missed all the trick or treaters. I have two huge bags of candy left. Already today, I have had about ten boxes of nerds. Here's some pics from our night out. Enjoy.
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