Water Babies

While we were in Duluth for Spring Break a week ago, Gavin and Aiden got their first chance to go "swimming." Both boys have always enjoyed bath time so we thought they would enjoy a dip in the pool. There was a baby pool that was the perfect size. Gavin and Aiden could stand up, supported of course, and the water only came up to their chests. They also enjoyed going for rides around the pool on their backs and stomachs courtesy of Mommy and Daddy.

Just like big boys, Gavin and Aiden enjoyed hanging out on the side of the pool.

Aiden chilled on the step looking unusually robust.

Gavin loved splashing in the pool and didn't even care when he splashed himself in the face. Aiden, on the other hand, did mind when Gavin splashed him in the face.

The Baby Colosseum...

...and yes, it was built in a day...or ten minutes. Gavin and Aiden have really been enjoying the plastic blocks that Ian played with when he was a child. The blocks are great for building all kinds of structures. The boys are particularly fond of what we have dubbed "The Baby Colosseum."

An aerial view of Aiden in the Colosseum with Gavin testing its structural integrity.

Aiden thinks that the Colosseum tastes quite yummy for being so strong.


Gavin enjoys the view as he lounges in his new favorite place.

Aside from playing with blocks, the boys are doing all kinds of big boy things like crawling and pulling themselves up in precarious places.

Current Statistics:
Aiden - 18 lbs, 13 oz
Gavin - 20 lbs, 11 oz