Sunday, July 17, 2011

Gav's Bday


It just so happened that Gavin's birthday fell on a very busy week for us. My parents were here visiting (fun!) and we were plowing through a bunch of home improvement projects (not fun). But we managed to celebrate the day with a couple giant balloons, a fancy hot dog dinner, and a favorite--chocolate ice cream cones. This face says it all.


Gav got a lot of great gifts on his big day, but I thought I'd highlight the one Owen gave him. I'm really happy with how it turned out.


It's a book about feelings. Owen and I made it during Gavin's nap one afternoon. We had a lot of fun practicing all sorts of facial expressions, and Gavin loves to see pictures of his big brother in a book. Here are some of the pages:


A very fun gift to make and give. Now that I've made this one, my mind has been busy thinking up lots of other books that would be fun to make.

6 comments:

Lisa said...

Shut up, that book is so adorable! I want Will to make one...How did you do it? Happy Birthday to sweet Gav!We can't wait to see you guys :)

Kimba said...

not even surprised! what an awesome book, o always has great faces. love that shy face. :) so sad we missed it! and i want to hear about the projects!!! (and see them...caleb says he's almost in need of a haircut and he loves that girl he went to, so i'm prowling for ding fares....)

Abby said...

oh mah gorsh. i freakin love that thing. where can i buy one?? :)

Britanny said...

Mom told me about this! I think the "confused" picture is my favorite...

Angela said...

The emotion book is adorable. Loved reading all your new blog posts.

aquablog said...

Hello from Russia!!!
Very very very good idea!!!
I like it book!!!
Can you tell me what the price of this book and address of company who can do it... Thanks!!!