Thursday, November 29, 2007

Fa-La-La-La-La!


Even Pavin is feeling the spirit of the Christmas Season! Isn't he just the cutest little Santa Baby?

A lap full of love! :)


Last night we decorated a little Gingerbread Family. Gracen and I worked on hers (complete with tu-tu and crown), Pavin's (she insisted his wear jammies) and mine. Freddy did his own. :)
For an extra laugh, check out our merry family of elves! :)

Sunday, November 25, 2007

It's here...

The "most wonderful time of the year" is officially underway! We kicked it off with a terrific and very thankful Thanksgiving weekend. We began the morning with the Macy's Parade, which Gracen thoroughly enjoyed. She especially loved the Cheerleaders and the dancers. After the Dog Show (which was also a big hit) and some football, we shared a yummy dinner with Melissa, Richard and Nannie. Pavin kicked back most of the day in his bouncer...


This adorable shirt was his first personalized gift and made for the perfect Thanksgiving Day outfit. Gracen calls it his "cock-a-doodle-doo shirt." :) (Thanks, Heather!)



While you can't see them, this dress was complemented by a pair of gold satin slippers that Gracen insisted on wearing. Since the dress had blue flowers, she said it looked like Cinderella's dress and thus...she was Cinderella for Thanksgiving.



Freddy and Pavin relished the effects of the "turkey coma" with an afternoon nap.



On Saturday, Sleeping Beauty joined us to put the ornaments on the tree. We have already deemed this a Princess Christmas! Her ever growing obsession with Belle, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella...and anyone with a big dress and a wand for that matter is all she talks about. It's definitely added to her already blooming imagination which has provided endless entertainment. Yesterday she kept asking, "Where Prince Charming? Where Prince Charming?" This is princess code for "Where's Daddy?" She's usually sufficed with the answer, "Prince Charming's at work." :)


Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Getting in the Swing of Things...

After an exciting, wonderful blur of a week, we are attempting to get back in the groove. Pavin had his first pediatrician's appointment this week, confirming that we have a big, healthy baby boy! After our visit, Gracen had ballet, where she is preparing for her big Christmas recital next month. The one minute performance by the 3yr. old class is sure to be a show stopper! Yes...note that Gracen is in the THREE year old class...she's quite advanced! :)

Pavin loves the fresh scent of...Dreft, apparently. In a particularly fussy moment, I laid him down in a pile of laundry to swaddle him. He instantly stopped crying, took a deep breath and fell asleep. I'll try to remember this tactic at 2 in the morning.

Pavin enjoyed watching his Big Sister eating her breakfast.

Gracen just enjoyed breakfast. What a little nut!

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Our Family is Home!


Freddy and Gracen arrived bright and early to bring home our beautiful baby boy! Gracen was wearing her "I'm the Big Sister" t-shirt and happily told everyone that she was bringing Baby Pavin and Mommy home from the hospital.

This was our first car ride with a very full backseat. Gracen loves talking and singing to her baby brother.

A very happily family. :)

Pavin smiles, while his big sister gives him smooches.


Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Welcome, Pavin Rhys!

Welcome, Pavin Rhys Denton!
Born November 6, 2007
11:54am - 9 lbs, 5 oz!

Though he looks super grumpy in this picture, Pavin is just the sweetest baby! Our labor and delivery experience simply could not have been better. Three of our four doctors participated in the process and we felt like VIPs. We are thrilled to welcome our BIG baby boy to our family!

Gracen loves her baby brother! She is a little confused, as she was convinced that mommy had a baby girl in her belly. But she loves to touch his feet and kiss him on the "kissy spot".

We will post more when we return home with our newly expanded family. God is awesome, in control and so very, very gracious. We are beyond blessed!