New address, same adorable boys!

Hi everybody. Due to my inability to keep up with 2 blogs, I've created this one. Gwydion and Gavin will both have pictures and updates here. I've also imported all the posts from their old blogs, so if you're looking for a specific picture you should be able to find it here. I'll give it a week or two before I delete the old ones, just to make sure.

So, without further ado, here is an update!

May was a busy month for us, as I'm sure you'll see. Gavin is moderately interested in the potty, mostly because he gets to read books uninterrupted. We haven't had any luck with actually using it, but as long as he's having a good time we'll keep trying.


Gwydion's 5th birthday was definitely one of the highlights of the month. He had a great party at school (no pictures, sorry!) complete with a Mickey Mouse pinata and a big family party at our house. Lots of cake and presents!

Uncle Ben even helped open a few of them.

Our big outing for the month was to the Oklahoma Renaissance Faire. We met Uncle Ben and Sara and Aunt Jo Ann and Elizabeth there. I regret not having costumes prepared for everyone, but we had a good time regardless.

Gavin seems to love road trips, at least until it gets dark. He looks like such a big boy in this picture, doesn't he?

Gwydion the Barbarian shows off his new horsehair cap. He was delighted to actually be on stage!

Gavin and Michael watch the juggling show.

Gwydion the Barbarian is off to the desert atop his trusty camel.

Digging for buried pirate treasure with Elizabeth.

We found a pair of adorable halflings along the way.

And finally, everyone was exhausted. Even barbarians have to sleep sometime.

Sleeping Gavin modeling his racoon tail.

We also had some septic tank difficulties, with which Gwydion was more than happy to assist. Here he's helping Papa uncover the distribution box.

Gavin and Gwydion observe the progress (or lack thereof) from what used to be the pool area.

Gavin and Papa share a late dinner in the kitchen- he was afraid to track dirt across the house, silly guy.

We also got a chance to visit Grandma and her chickens. The boys love to feed them and help collect the eggs.

Note that the very large bird here is actually a turkey. Just in case you were wondering.

Gwydion discovers two fresh eggs!

We have also been doing a few science experiments of our own. The most interesting of these was the butterfly hatching. We received 5 caterpillars in the mail. After about a week, they transformed into chrysalides. We transferred them to their tent and about 10 days later, we had gorgeous Painted Lady butterflies. We observed them for a day, then released them.

Papa is determined to make his yard very inviting for the grandkids, so we have made frequent visits to Comstock Park. :)



We also took a trip to the zoo and got to ride the new Tiger Train.




I'm afraid that's it for May, but June promises to be at least as exciting. Gwydion is graduating from preschool and has lots of summer activities scheduled, including lots and lots of pool time! Stop by in a few weeks for another update.