Please Indulge Me

So I'm feeling pretty nostalgic lately- it's just that I just can't believe that Gabe is already one! I'm asking you to indulge me one more time as I look back on the day we brought Gabe home from the hospital....

Gabe April 25, 2009



And then Gabe today April 25, 2010


Is this really even the same child? I found the outfit he came home in and it's about as big as the t-shirts he's wearing these days! He loved playing with the infant carrier today. He was just rocking back and forth in it!

Video of Gabe showing off his vocab skills...

"Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday Dear Gabriel"

April 22, 2009
5:30 PM



April 22, 2010
5:30 PM




Happy Birthday baby boy! I can't even begin to tell you what an amazing year this has been! You are becoming such a big boy! Momma and Daddy love you more than you will ever know!

Here's what you're up to...

You are OBSESSED with wheels. You love anything that has wheels- your stroller, your pack and play, Mommy's suitcase, your trucks.

You are pulling up on everything.... furniture, me, Daddy, you name it!

You aren't walking but you creep along the furniture.

You now weigh 25 lbs 12 oz and are measuring 31 inches long! You are huge!!!

You shake everything- no matter what it is you shake it first to see if it makes noise.

Anytime you heard the word "no" or anything that sounds like no you shake your head side to side!

You have 8 teeth!

You've been drinking from your cup more and more. I think you'll be transitioning from a bottle to a cup soon.

You now say Momma, DaDa, Bye Bye, Hi and Hey. The other day Daddy walked in the room and you said "Hey DaDa!" So cute!!!

Speaking of DaDa you definitely know he's DaDa. Yesterday when he came home from work you and I were playing in your room. Once you heard the front door open you said DaDa and started crawling down the hall to find him!

Now when we pick you up from your sitter as soon as you see us you start waving and saying bye bye.

You are wearing 12 or 18 month clothing. You are a big boy!

You're currently battling a fever and a cold. Daddy and I just hate seeing you in pain.

You are still a great sleeper! You sleep about an hour for your morning nap and about an hour and a half for your afternoon nap.

Gabriel, this first year of your life has been the most amazing year of mine. Daddy and I are so proud to call you ours! We love you so very much! Happy Birthday sweet baby Gabe!!!

Love you bunches and bunches, Momma and Daddy

One Year Ago....

So one year ago right about now David and I were busy running around the house making sure that everything was packed before we headed to the hospital for our 10 PM induction. I remember sitting on the bench near our front door (while David carried the suitcases to the car)thinking that our lives would never be the same. And I was so right! A year ago tonight I had no clue how hard being a parent would be but I also had absolutely no clue how much I would love that sweet little baby!

Happy Birthday DaDa

Gabe and I wanted to wish a very happy birthday to our number one guy! We love you Dada aka David!!! You are an amazing husband and father, and Gabe and I are oh so lucky to have you! Happy Birthday!!!


David and Gabe just before we headed out to lunch to celebrate David's birthday! I love when they dress alike!

Gabe's First Birthday party!

I can't believe we just had a birthday party for our sweet little man! Where has this year gone? I tell you nothing makes you realize how fleeting time truly is like having a have a baby.

I was a little nervous about how Gabe would react to so many people at the house (not to mention that he had only napped for an hour and a half that morning) but he loved (mostly) every minute of it. The party had a circus theme complete with circus food(hot dogs and chili, nachos, peanuts, popcorn and cotton candy) and a circus inspired photo booth. We had a wonderful day celebrating the most wonderful baby boy David and I could have ever wished for!

Family photo before the festivities began



Getting some love from Uncle Marty and Honey



Renee, Sydney and Kate in the "photo booth"



Uncle Marty, Honey and Cousin Olivia in the "Photo Booth"



My mom and I got so into the circus theme we even learned how to make balloon animals



Tons of pictures of him and his "smash" cake. He really didn't know what to think of it. He tasted the icing but then as you can see ended up crying... poor baby! This was his first "sugar."






















Momma and Gabe



Love those baby blues!



Monie and Pappy bought him a Radio Flyer Rocket. I love the look on his face!



Cuties Sydney and Kate



Did you really think I was going to let his cake go to waste?



I suppose I better start planning next year's bash!!!

Just a Swinging

David and I spent nearly the whole weekend running around and getting ready for Gabe's birthday party next weekend, but we did manage to find some time to head to the park with Gabe. Please enjoy the cuteness!

Thank You Easter Bunny!

And a huge thank you to Monie and Pappy for taking such wonderful care of the little man while David and I sunned ourselves in Gulf Shores! It was great getting away but oh so great to come back home! I was so happy that Gabe was so happy to see us!

We realized that Easter was Gabe's last "first holiday." Made me a little sad! Oh on a side note.... Gabe now says "Hi" and "Hey." He also knows that David is "DaDa." He says it when he sees him!

But back to Easter...Gabe wore us out in church! I know it's a lot to ask an 11 month old to remain confined for nearly 2 hours. I think I gave him about 50 cheerios in an effort to keep him occupied. After church we headed home so Gabe could take a nap. After Gabe's nap we headed over to David's sister's house for lunch and the annual Easter egg hunt. Most of David's family hadn't seen Gabe since Christmas- they couldn't get over how big he is!

Couple of pics chronicling our day....

David and Gabe in their matching outfits



Our attempt at a family shot before church



Gabe and Maw Maw on the swing



Gabe and DaDa hunting for eggs



Gabe and Momma



Gabe getting some love from Nanny



Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! Now I have to run... I have two chocolate bunnies to eat!!!