Ready, Set, Hike!

It doesn't feel much like football weather here in Alabama, but this was opening weekend for the NFL and Gavin was ready! He's been practicing all summer, and football is one of his favorite activities. He loves to run the ball, chanting "read, set, hike!"

For some reason, he just doesn't understand why Macy won't catch.

And Sponge Bob is a good receiver, but he won't return the ball...

Gavin has two footballs - one that is his size (which came from a booth at a technical conference) and one that is regular size (which we found at a hotel a few months ago). The free toys are always the best!

It took quite a while for Gavin to learn how to throw. He's had the motion down for months, but only recently has he figured out the release. The small football is just right for throwing, and he's got a surprizingly good arm. He seems to prefer the big football, though.

Yesterday, we watched the first Bears game on NFL ticket. You can see by Gavin's expression how the game went...

He's not too interested in t.v. - unless there is music he can dance to - and I think that's a good thing. He spent most of the game yesterday playing in his "new" box.