Gavin Michael was born today at 1:37 pm. He weighed 7 lbs 8 ounces. We were hoping to meet the little guy before we left Massachusetts, but the bugger decided to wait until just after we were gone! Here are pictures from our visit with, Karen, Kevin, and big sister Ella the day after Christmas.
Blake cooking some eggs for Ella in her new kitchen.
Homework.
Checking out the ornaments.
Ever year our friends Pat and Liz send us a gingerbread house for the holidays. We brought the house to Mimi and Papa's. Mimi let Blake have his first gumdrop and many more after that. 
Thank you Pat and Liz!!!
Nothing like new wheels and a chocolate chip cookie on Christmas morning.
Best gift from Santa.
Christmas dinner.
This year we are spending Christmas with Mimi and Papa in Massachusetts. But last year we were in sunny Florida with Nonna and Nonno for the holiday. It is amazing how much Blake has grown in just one year.
We went out to New Jersey to celebrate Christmas with Nonna and Nonno. 
Blake was very interested in Nonna's nativity. He loved the baby "Gigi" and would point to his diaper and say "poop."
Nothing beats Nonna's ziti and meatballs.
Reading before bed.
Opening presents in the morning.
We were out on the Jersey shore for the past few days. The snow was even higher out there!
Run! Run! Run!
Lesson in snow angels.
Last night we exchanged gifts with cousins Ellie and Kate. 
Playing with new toy Elefun!
Enjoying delicious chicken, macaroni and green beans. Blake had two helpings.
We woke up Saturday morning to a winter wonderland.
The snow was up to Blake's knees!
He loved it so much he didn't want to come back in.
We decided to try Santa one more time. We headed down to Macy's this morning and was in line by 9 am to beat the crowds.
Blake loved "Santaland" especially the horse, trains, and dancing bears. 
When we finally got to Santa, he didn't scream and cry. He wouldn't sit on Santa's lap. He just kept saying over and over "bye bye" "home" "home" "stroller" stroller!"
Santa and shopping all in one day is tiring.
Neighbors Connor, Caleb, and Maria were nice enough to drop off a package at our door the other morning. The boys especially liked the ride back down to the lobby.
A while back Blake took a gymnastics class. He really loved it. 
Slow and steady.
Jumping for joy with his gal Allie.
Last night we celebrated cousin Dominick's 75th birthday party in Connecticut. 
Cousin Rachel.
Blake really enjoyed running around the dance floor. Actually he enjoyed running around the entire place.
Lookin' good at 75!
The plan was for Blake to fall asleep in his stroller. This didn't happen. He didn't want to miss a moment. Happy Birthday Dominick! 
