11 Month Maniac

In less than one month my baby will turn one.

Im torn.

Im excited for how much he has grown,

morphed into this crazy, energetic fun loving little boy,

leaving behind his baby face,

his need for momma every moment,

his dependency.

But heading full force at the world before him.

He has learned that he likes some things more than others.

He has learned that he can fight back.

He has learned to perfect the "tantrum"

He knows how to push buttons.

He has a strong will.

He will go far.

At 11 Months Gav's...

Has 4 teeth.. with one BIG gap!

Is still not a walker, but can walk long distances with ease.

Has had his first haircut, and looks freakin cute!

LOVES Mickey Mouse

Likes to try to put on our shoes.

Grunts for everything

Waves his hands in the air when he wants anything or is talking about something

Likes to pretend to talk on the phone

Has a temper

Likes to throw stuff

Likes to dance

and Sing

and play in toilet water

and the cupboards

and drawers

and trashcan

and anything else we say no to..

it makes it that much funner.

He thinks hes funny

and he kinda is.

Has fallen down stairs

Loves to play with the gum ball machine

Is getting some chunk on him

hes pretty great and I can't wait to see how much one month makes on him.



His buddies.



Happy 11 months to my baby.

Moneymakers

If you are an animal rights activist

you may want to pass over this post.

I was young.

And Stupid.

But always looking to make more money.

I never hooked.

So I guess I kept my morals.

But one night I had a dream.

No seriously, its true.

FISH FIGHTS.

So I woke up the next morning,

my bbf and I went on down to the local wal-mart

and bought fish.

Lots of fish.

Some fish are really expensive.

So we had to make this a money making experience.

We called some friends over,

took them in my room,

which was filled with all the clear bowls and cups I could find,

and had them pick a fish and put $5 on it.

 Then one by one they were eliminated,

either death by fish,

or because they were from wal-mart,

but one by one,

they dropped dead.

The last two winners

from bracket A

and B

were two Bettas.

They went head to head...

and there was one winner.

Yep, our first (and last) fish fight was a success,

but we were left with several dead fish.

Wal-mart had a fish policy,

to return any dead fish that happened within 48 hours,

so thats what my BFF did.

I didn't have the guts to go inside,

so I patiently waited in the car.

She said,

"the lady looked at her,

and said..

and ALL the fish died?

She opened the thermos that we brought them in,

and she said ugh close that I will give you all the money back.

Promise me to throw that thing away.

So yes, I still come up with money making ideas,

however I have matured and promise that no animal will ever be hurt in one of them ever again!

We did make a good profit for 2 stupid teens.

Quote of the week

"Mom, you're the best mom...

and I'm the best bubba."

Well I know the second part is true,

and Im glad after 2 1/2 years of life he still feels that way about the first part.

LA COUNTY FAIR

We love the fair.

Its a fmily tradition.

Matt and I went there every year when we were dating.

Its even more fun to take our kids there.

Landon wanted Grandma Jackie to come,

so he called her and asked..

and how could she say no to that?

We watched a aerial circus show..

Landon and I rode an elephant

(which was my favorite part)

Went to the petting zoo..

Landon and Grandma rode the ferris wheel..

and Landon rode more rides..

like the big slide with dad..

It was an all around perfect night.

WE LOVE THE FAIR.

24 hours

My life with 2 boys

100% love

5% crying

80% imaginative

100% cute

10% timouts

20% sleeping

60% silly

3% diaper changing

90% playing

85% play fighting

50% super heros

10% eating

99% fun

Okay, so i dont know what that adds up to,

but I do know its true.

I calculated the time inputs and everything.



His Captain America shield



Life of brothers.

its fun

its starts out innocent

but

in the end someone always cries. 

Quote of the Week

"Mom, Gavin's hair looks busted!"

 A certain verse comes to mind. Matthew 7:4 - "How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the while there is a plank in your own eye?"

Its a bad hair day at the Faucher home.



Happy Birthday My Love

To Our #1,

We could never actually let you know how much we love you. But we are so grateful for another year to spend with you. You are and will always be the BEST husband and father. We couldn't of been more blessed. You are the strongest man we know. Thank you for your continual love and support, your leadership and just being the funnest person to be around. On your birthday we wish you nothing but the best. Happy Birthday!

Love,
Sarah, Landon & Gavin

Ccrrryyy

Intimidation doesn't go over well in our household.

Bedtime rants

About 30 minutes after Landon was put to bed i walk past his door. He hasnt stopped talking since he was tucked in. I stop and listen. "And thankyou Jesus for my cousins, and Aunt Tracy, And Uncle Kenny! Annnnnd  hmm Thankyou for Peter Parker. AMEN!" I wish I would have been able to hear the whole thing, but just that made me smile. No prompting. No Repeating. Just him and God.. and me listening at the door. I sat by his room for 30 more minutes. He sang happy birthday to Tommy and Cullen. He counted. He played fighter guys and made shooting and fighting sound effects. He declared a winner. He said, "King of beasts.. king of beasts.. momma said thats a cat." Which I never said. And a bunch of stuff inbetween. He was so cute. He talked until he fell asleep. I love his heart. I love his imagination.

My little Superhero

Mr. Incredible

Superman

Flash

Turboman

Superboy

Daredevil

Iron Man

Yeah.. They have nothing on my boy.

He is all those rolled into one.

Mr. Amazing

Hes pretty Super.

And my Hero.