Mini Golf

Completion

This is what I did while David and Gavin were at the campout. I bought all the stuff to make this blanket for Gavin back in October. But I never got a chance to work on it until last weekend. I was up til 4am. It was such an accomplishment for me cuz I've never really sewn anything before and I think it came out really well, if i do say so myself. Gavin didn't know I was making it for him and he was so excited. He loves George!

Male Bonding

So David took Gavin to the father/son campout last weekend at Oso Lake. From what I hear, they had a great time. There was some kind of Star Wars battle with light sabers and laser guns. Sounds like something boys would do.

Gavin got to fish again. The boy loves to fish! I think it's gross but I'm glad he enjoys it.

I'm glad they are getting to spend more time together doing boy things. Gavin loves spending time with Daddy and it gives me a break to get things done.

Close Call

Last Saturday I went to pick up my friends from Utah at Long Beach Airport. (They flew in to go on a cruise) We decided to stay in a hotel by the airport and have a 'girls nite' before taking them to the ship the next day. We checked into the Courtyard Marriott in Cypress around 7pm and our plans were to go up to our room, change, and then go swimming. While we were getting settled into our room (on the 6th floor), I decided to check out the view from our window. We over looked the back parking lot of the hotel, and neighboring office buildings. So as I was standing there admiring the view, I see a police car pull up in the back parking lot of our hotel. We started to joke about why they were there, then to our surprise 2 police officers jump out, guns drawn! I started to freak out. Then another police car pulled up and that officer jumped out, gun drawn. They were crouching behind cars and bushes and as they made their way through the parking lot we realized they were heading towards the back door to our hotel! We had no idea what was going on but we knew what ever it was wasn't good. So after about 15 minutes of panicking (and praying), we saw the officers leave. So I immediately called down to the front desk and asked what was going on. They told me that a customer came in off the street and was making some gestures that made them uncomfortable, so they called the police to be safe. So needless to say, we didn't leave the room for the rest of the night. Monday night I was watching the 10pm news and to my surprise the hotel incident was on there and it turns out it wasn't what we thought. This is what really happened. (I'm quoting the news) 'A man on parole for assault with a deadly weapon was caught in the act of an armed robbery Saturday evening. An employee at the Cypress Courtyard Marriott on Katella called police after observing 27 year old Vincente Acevedo trying to rob a hotel clerk at knife point on a security camera. Police arrived and took the suspect into custody.' I came to realize that if we had arrived a moment later or had not taken a moment to look out the window of our hotel room, we would have been hostages in the lobby. I am grateful for divine intervention and the protective hand over us that day.

fishin!

Dave took Gavin fishin' today and they had so much fun! (or so I hear) I stayed home and did some errands. Fishing is totally not my thing. It grosses me out! They caught a trout which they plan on eating tonight for dinner. (I will not be home) Gavin is looking forward to going camping in July so he can fish again. I'm glad they had a good time and enjoyed some father/son time.

It's Potty Time!

So I am pleased to announce that after six long months of trying to potty train Gavin, we have finally succeeded! This has been, hands down, the most challenging task ever! I was just about to give up all hope when Gavin gave me a good idea. On Sunday he over heard us talking about the annual camping trip we go on with Dave's family and he said that he wanted to go fishing. So Monday morning I told him that if wore his 'big boy underpants' all week and kept them dry, Daddy would take him fishing on Saturday. He thought that was a great idea and was so excited. He stayed dry all week and tomorrow they are going to Irvine Lake for some fishing and 'male bonding.' Woohoo!