Baby T's First Week

Baby T has had a good week of sleeping, eating, and getting changed. He really seems agreeable to all three tasks, as long as they occur on his schedule! Here are a few pictures from his first week.

"You're my family"



A rare photo of the family photographer.



Sleeping beauties.



"Awwww, Baby Travis...."



"Uggg, I am SO not a morning person!"



"Wee, I'm awake (and tall)!"



"Mom and Dad, guess what I just created..."



"Ahhh, now this is relaxing."

The Ultimate Birthday!

What a wonderful birthday! I will never forget this milestone. Travis Averyt G. has truly been the ultimate gift on this day. His birthday was Tuesday, October 18th. He is a beautiful 9 lb. 10 oz. baby boy, 21 inches long at birth. Thankfully, I was able to have a natural childbirth, laboring for 8 hours. Our baby boy has captured our hearts. We are so very grateful to God and full of joy--beyond description!

I recently heard that one should not count the years but make certain that each year counts...This is my motto! Happy birthday to my twin brother, Austin, who has been there for me in so many ways. I love you!

PS. Mommy, I've never seen so many flames on a cake!! Should we call the fire department???
-E

Daddy's Lil' Helper

It looks like we have a mechanic on our hands... His small size (reltively speaking!) really allows him to work (and stand!) where Daddy just can't reach. He's such a big helper!

Although his rates are quite reasonable, I have my doubts about his reliability. One day last week, I found he left a screwdriver up in there! I'll have to have a word with his shop manager...

All aboard! Wooo-wooo!

This weekend E and I gave Mom a break and took a trip aboard the traveling train show at the Austin Convention Center. http://www.trainexpoinc.com/shows/2011Austin.html

They had all sizes of trains; from Z and N Scale...

HO, O, and even G Scale...

And even up to "E" Scale!

Here are a few videos of E having a blast powering his very own train car!
(In case you are wondering, the cool train whistle came from the red pump seen in the picture above).