Ocean City

Not that anyone checks the blog these days but I thought I would just jot a bit down since I have the time…

I’m finally united again with my family. It’s been something like two and a half weeks since they flew out to Marmie and Papa. I arrived out here on Friday to only hop into the car on Saturday and book it on down to the Jersey shore as they say out here. We’re staying in Ocean City one block from the boardwalk.

This morning Gavin, Noah, Carina, and I got up and had some breakfast and then walked down to the beach for a couple of hours. The moment we came back up it started to rain and has continued to do so for most of the day. Luckily the house we’re staying in is big enough that the kids can just play. It also helps that there are a bunch of Rebecca’s cousins with their kids staying here too – so everyone has someone to pal around with.

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G-Man's Birthday

Gavin's Birthday is officially over after two weeks of celebration, Ellsworth style. Instead of a birthday party this year, Gavin wanted to go to Medieval Times, "it's a living link to the past where the glory, chivalry and valor of old burst to life in authentic pageantry and thrilling tournament action".

I took Gavin, his friend Nick, and Noah. If you've never been, its worth putting on the calendar and making an evening of it. The night consisted of eating a four course meal all of which is served medieval style - without silverware. You get to use nothing but your bare hands - the boys absolutely loved it. While everyone ate their dinner the knights showed off their skills in games of joist, javelin throw, and the like.

After the dinner the knights actually battle. The boys were completely spellbound. The knights battle one another with swords, axes, maces, and bolas and their not just fake-hitting each other. They're really swinging their weapons. At the end of the show, I bought each of the kids wooden swords. They then proceeded to fake-fight out in the parking lot for 45 minutes and would have continued on had I not had to leave. It was a great time.


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Gavin Turns 8

Now that Gavin is eight he is a cub scout. He was so excited to go to his first meeting and wear his new uniform. They had an olympic theme and the whole family got to compete in different events. Everyone that played was awarded metals. Our kids loved the medals and thought they were real gold (even though they said revlon 5k walk/run). Gavin wasn't shy about bringing his new camera and taking pictures of all of his new friends. Noah's counting the days when he can be a cub scout and has his eye on this special pocket knife we saw at the scout store:)

Happy Mothers Day

To all of you that are moms... Happy Mothers Day.


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Savannah Ainsley Ellsworth

Savannah Ainsley Ellsworth is the official name of our new little princess. She is now four days old and sleepy as a bear in the dead of winter; at least until 11:00 p.m. For the most part though she usually logs sleep in four-hour increments or has at least for the first couple of nights.

Bec took her to the Dr. today and she is back to her birth weight of 8 lbs 7 ozs so she's getting a lot of that yummy-for-the-tummy milk. At one point she was down as low as 7 lbs 15 ozs. She's not too hip on having to nurse for her food -she prefers the umbilical cord over nursing.

Bec is doing really well too. I can't believe she just had a baby. She is such a strong person and and an even more impressive wife and mom. I love that woman!

The kids continue to be completely intrigued and in love with her. When ever she lets out the slightest of a peep, Gavin is right there by her side saying, "It's ok, it's ok, it's ok, it's ok" at a rate of about 100 times a minute while stroking her forehead with the same rhythm.