Gavin had his 6 month check-up today. The pediatrician was very pleased at how well Gavin is sitting up and surprised that he is crawling already. He said, "He's a keeper!" but I already knew that. 
We went to a BBQ on Saturday at our friends' house. They have a very large backyard and have turned it into small 9 hole golf course. Matthew and Alexa had fun.
Matthew and I had a very adventurous day! We drove down to Hocking Hills (about 80 min drive) and spend the day kayaking in the river, hiking, and exploring caves. We can't wait until the kids are old enough to enjoy activities like this with us. Alexa and Gavin spent the day with our friends and had more fun than they would have with us. It was way too hot for them and they would have gotten cranky in a hurry.
We are taking a little break to stretch our legs about half way down the river.
Some views from our hike at Hocking Hills State Park.
We picked the hottest day of the year to spend the whole day outdoors! It was 92 degrees and very humid.
Matt is exploring Old Man's Cave.
The Briggs family at the 2009 Ohio State Fair.
Alexa didn't want to pet the animals. She did like feeding them carrots and climbing on their fence.
Alexa and Gavin's first time on a carousel.
I took this picture myself of Gavin riding the horse on the carousel. I had no idea he was so excited until I uploaded the picture onto my computer. He's going to be a little daredevil just like his sister! Unfortunately, this was the only ride he was allowed to be on. We did ride it twice (the second time he fell asleep- see picture below).
Alexa loved it! She kept saying "Go! Go, Horsey, More!" At one point, she got angry with Daddy for holding on to her. She wanted to do it all by herself!
This is better than having to buy her a real pony....
The fair was too much excitement for Gavin.
After we finally pulled her away from the carousel, her next favorite thing was the giant super slide. I don't know how she wasn't terrified, I sure was! Before the night was over, Alexa went down the slide 4 times with Mommy and once with Daddy. There were 106 steps to get to the top. I considered that my workout for the night!
There were only a select few rides that Alexa was tall enough to ride and I had to say that she was 2 years old (close enough). She loved them all and threw a tantrum after each one when we had to get off.
Alexa is modeling her new Dora underwear.
She would play for a few seconds, and then run to the potty. Back and forth. She didn't go in the potty, but she's practicing.
Alexa loves listening to my iPod.
Gavin is learning how to eat Cheerios. He pushes them out of his mouth with his little tongue. I don't think he's actually swallowed any.
My sister, Tianna, my brother-in-law, Richard, and baby Hudson are all doing great!
It looks like most of the corn is ending up on her shirt!
Maybe he likes it, but he's probably just teething and wants to chew on something.
The first two pictures were taken Friday morning while I was getting ready to take Alexa and Gavin to daycare. They are always so happy in the morning.
Alexa was having fun stacking and sitting on the packs of diapers that I needed to take to daycare.
After work, we went out to eat at Red Robin and it was the first time that Gavin sat in a highchair. He looked like such a big boy!
Alexa looks upset here, but really she is just so excited about the balloon. 
