A day late but...

Gavin is 1 month old!! Gavin has had an exciting few days since his last blog entry! We would have posted on his official 1 month"birthday" yesterday, but Gavin left a lovely present in his car seat for Mommy just before they were about to head out to run some errands. After a lot of soap, scented candles and open windows, the house and the car seat will likely recover!

Then today during tummy time with Mommy and Daddy, Gavin rolled over! It took him about 3 minutes to go from tummy to back, but for a 1 month old, that's a big deal! He hated every minute of it, but Gavin does his best work when he is frustrated and trying to prove what a big boy he is.

We're also posting below a letter to Gavin from Mommy and Daddy. Our friend Libby writes letters to her son every month, and we liked the idea so much, we stole it :) Each month we'll write Gavin another letter telling him how awesome he is! Here is Gavin's 1 month letter:

Dear Gavin,

Happy 1 month birthday! It’s hard to believe that just a month ago today, you finally decided to join us after skipping your due date and many other memorable dates in August. But you did decide to share your birthday with your “cousin” Elli! How sweet. You met her at Uncle Kyle and Aunt Allison’s wedding, and hopefully you two will be good friends!

In just a month, you’ve done so many new things! You’ve been to the pediatrician (more times than we might like, but you’re healthy as a horse now!), you’ve attended TWO weddings, you and Mommy have ventured out into the world alone – even if it was just to Target and Babies R Us! You’ve watched your first Bears, Cardinals, and Illini games and even though they all lost Daddy won’t consider you a total jinx just yet… just pick it up soon. =)

You’ve also changed so much. You gained about 2 ½ pounds, you grew 2 inches in length, you’re sleeping longer at night (thank you!), and you’re growing more and more interested in the world around you. You love Mommy and Daddy’s funny faces, and the bears mobile is your best friend.

It has definitely been an adjustment for Mommy and Daddy to have you in our lives Gavin, but we can’t imagine what our family would be like without you. We’re excited for all the milestones and challenges that lie ahead. Lets have a great second month baby boy!

Love,
Mommy and Daddy

And here are some pictures of Gavin on his 1 month birthday with his stuffed bear!