It's official: Gavin is now the son of two old geezers. Mommy joined the 30s club today. Ooh! Cake! I love the feel of grown-up food oozing between my fingers!

After a morning of handbell ringing at Aunt Kristen's church, we hit the mall. Mommy was helping Daddy select her birthday present: a new purse and wallet. Gavin was thrilled to shop at the mall and ditch the stroller since there were four pairs of arms to take turns carrying him. This kid was SO happy all afternoon!

No less than a minute into browsing the purse department at Macy's, Gavin already offered his first suggestion. Here, Mom. This one is perfect for you. Now, where's that new LEGO store?

There's that baby who keeps following me again...

These wallets are SO last season!

It was almost like this one just jumped right off the shelf and into my hands, Mommy. Honest! That's because it's hideous, Dear, and it wants a home. Not ours.

The miniscule arachnid ascended the drainage duct ... (read full lyrics - copyright © 2008 Gavin's Dad. All Rights Reserved. Do not republish, distribute, or print without copyright holder's express written permission under punishment of tickling)

After feeling the fabric of every garment in Ann Taylor Loft, Gavin tried on some new rock star shades with Gmummy and Aunt Kristen.

Gavin has been nuts for books lately. His tales book has literally been destroyed. Seriously, Daddy had to duct tape it back together! Sounds like a punchline for one of Jeff Foxworthy's redneck jokes. Aunt Kristen found an alphabet book by the same author that's over twice as long and four times as touchy-feely. Gavin is in one-finger-touch-test heaven!

Gavin easily persuaded Grandpa into reading the book to him after we arrived at the GG's for cake.

Today's the day I'm going to stop fooling around and dive right into grown-up food! I think I'll start with this carrot cake...