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Gavin's 1st Grade School Picture 2009

Gavin's Tonsilectomy....

After having strep throat times since summer (one time being in October and one time being 3 weeks later in November) and missing 10 out of the first 55 days of school, we asked the doctor about the next step.  Since Mitch and I had both battled with our tonsils our entire childhood and finally both had Tonsillectomies in our 20's...we didn't want Gavin to go through what we went through.  We went to see an ENT on November 16th.  He took one look, asked some questions, and said Gavin would be better off without them!  On November 30th the nasty things were removed and Gavin was on his way to recovery!  

He was so brave.  He didn't cry when they took him from us.  We had checked out a book from the library about having your tonsils out.  We read it and talked about what was going to happen.  There were no surprises for him.  He made us very proud!  

Once we got home, he got get well cards (even got a card from his bus driver!), gifts of ice cream and popsicles, everyone called to check in on him and see if there was anything that he needed or that we needed as a family.  I feel very blessed and loved by all of my friends and family.  Thank you very much for being there for us, I can't tell you how much it has meant to me!

 

 

All ready to go....

 

After, waiting to go home....

B.I.P. = Beary Important Person.

In Gavin's first grade class, everyone gets a week to be B.I.P..  It is where they get to fill out a poster, bring their favorite stuff and tell the class about themselves.  Here are pictures from Gavin's B.I.P. day.  MItch and I went to lunch with him that day and then stayed for his presentation.  He did an awesome job!  We are so proud!!

 

The Last Soccer Sunday for the Season - 11.1.09

 

 

 

Soccer Sunday - 10.11.09

What a difference a week makes.  Last week we were fine with just long-sleeves and long-pants...this week, the winter coat was needed...CRAZY!!

 

 

 

Soccer Sunday - 10.04.09

It was a beautiful day.  We invited some friends to watch Gavin's soccer game with us.  We had a great time.  The score was 8-7, Gavin's team won!  Gavin scored 4 goals.  It was an awesome game!!  Mommy & Daddy are so proud!  Here is what Daddy wrote about it....  http://www.mitchgroup.com/2009/10/dads-and-sons-and-sports.html

 

 

 

Soccer Sunday - 9.20.09

Soccer Sunday - 9.13.09

Gavin's first soccer game - August 30, 2009

The smile says it all..."WOOHOO, my first soccer game!"  He was just beaming!  

The team (short 2 players)

Getting into position...

Some action shots...

Georgia watching Scooby Doo on my IPOD.  She wanted to go to the playground, but it was too far away.

Gavin still beaming at the end of the game.  His team won!!  WOOHOO!!

Gavin's first soccer practice - August 25, 2009

A few times a year flyers come home for various sports sign ups.  I ask Gavin if he wants to play.  His answer is usually "no".  I was so excited when the soccer flyer came home and he said yes.  I knew he would love it!!  And he does.  Here are some pictures from his first practice....