Gibson's First Haircut

Among the other preparations for Thanksgiving, the entire family needed haircuts (some of us more than others, coughchriscough.) Who could we trust more than Jess at Sparks. Gibson was a trooper. He hadn't napped well that day and was up early so he was a little tentative at first, but then he got really curious looking at all the ladies with foil in their hair and bags on their heads. By the end he walked around like he owned the place. Thanks to Aunt Tami for playing with him while I got rinsed and Chris got chopped. You can see the entire experience here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gobosgirl/sets/72157609786808405/

BEFORE

Meeting Jess

AFTER

Way to go Cali!

6 weeks is a long time to be in a cast! Miss Cali was a trooper though, doing better than some adults I know would thats for sure. Here she is smiling and happy to be free once again. Gibson can't wait to tear up the town with you! Way to go Cali, you are a sweetheart and we love you.

Happy Birthday Papa!

So these pictures may be old, but the message is the same. Happy Birthday Pop! We love you and can't wait to see you very soon.!!

Gibson's first birthday message to his papa. Today papa got kisses over the phone. In ten days he will get real kisses in person.

The first visit between papa and gibson.

The most recent visit. We can't wait to update the photolog!

Is it Thanksgiving yet?

I don't like wishing my days away, especially when its heading towards the colder months of the year...but can Thanksgiving just GET HERE ALREADY? I am so looking forward to spending an entire weekend with most of (my side) of the family and for Chris to NOT have to work on black Friday. So this means 20 of my family members will be under one roof. Imagine that. It's going to be great!!
On the Gibson front, he is walking pretty well but still prefers to use his walkers if he can (hey its faster and it doesn't end with a fall on his bottom), he kisses (which is pretty much the cutest thing ever), he's becoming a more picky eater (lucky us) and he is the smartest little dude (go ahead, ask him where his nose is, haha). He continues to amaze us more each day.

These pictures have nothing to do with anything, but what is a post without pictures right?
Baby jail for Gibson...really he is saying, Can't we go to Aunt Tricia's NOW?!
He got himself in, he can get himself out.

My little artist, really gets into his masterpieces.

Charlize Ellen Cotterill

Welcome to the world Charlize Ellen Cotterill! Weighing in at 6 lbs 12 oz and standing (ok not so much with the standing YET) 19 inches long. She is a super cutie and didnt cause her mom a lick of pain. Can I get three cheers for the epidural??

sweetie face

Relative Size - so later we can look back and say, you were as tiny as this penguin!

nose to nose. Love at first sight for sure.

Congratulations to Kathy Jo, Paul and big sister Cali!

EDIT: Due to early misinformation from the dad, the middle name Cassia was not given the seal of approval from the mom. Charlize's middle name is Ellen, a family name. I don't expect her name to change again.

Trick or Treating

A few actual trick or treating pictures...it goes without saying that Gibson thought trick or treating was the best thing ever. People giving him treats, all the kids outside, CHOCOLATE. Yeah, he had a blast.
hugging a fire hydrant

more treats mom?

Justin and Chris - they were not in costume...haha.

Taking a stroll to work off those halloween calories! He is just as cute going as he is coming.

BLUE TUBE - Gibson loves this tube at the playground.

In other news, Gibson started walking - like Frankenstein, but walking nonetheless. He thinks its so much fun to hobble over to us and fall into our arms. We think its pretty fun too. He also, unfortunately, is still having problems with allergies so we will have him on the nebulizer for a few more weeks, and the Doctor said that he will most likely need it thru the winter. But he is pretty used to it and loves to watch Yo Gabba Gabba while sitting in our laps while we use it.

Lastly, and in non-Gibson related news....Kathy Jo, Paul and Cali will be welcoming baby girl #2 to their family this Saturday and Cali is scheduled to get out of her cast on 11/20. I can't wait to squeeze the new baby (gently of course) and to run a race with Miss Cali!