Sorry, Grandmas!

I feel bad that I'm not updating, for the Grandmas.  But I know I'll be glad someday that I've updated this, too. 

Gabe is a JOY!  He's walking everywhere, into everything, noisy and FUN!  He loves music and he learned a song.  We got this Baby Beluga book at the library.  It's a song, so I sing the book to him.  He carries it around the house singing, and he gets the first two notes right.  "Mi-Do" on the "Ba-by".  It's the first song he seems to remember. 

We went to watch Daddy coach basketball last night.  Gabe watches the boys and puts his hands in the air and yells "Ball!".  And at time out, I pointed out Jacob and he kept saying "Dad!  Dad!".  He also kept saying "Hi!" to the little junior high girls sitting near us. 

I think tooth #7 is on the way, which means #8 isn't far behind. 

Here's a pic I took yesterday...and some I found from earlier I hadn't put on the computer yet:

Happy Birthday, Gabie!

We had a HUGE snow on Gabe's birthday.  Daddy got to stay home.  Gabe wasn't a huge fan of how bright it was outside, so the first try at sledding was a bust.  But we got some cute photos.

Gabe is growing!  We had his 1 year check up and his weight is now in the 25th percentile!  It's not a big deal, but it's fun that he's changing and growing.

Today, I put his car seat facing forward.  It's so fun to see his face and watch him enjoy his new perspective on everything.  The only down side so far is that when I started eating my Mcdonald's, he saw it and started whining for a bite.  Whoops.

He is walking a lot more these days.  He lets go and takes steps on his own.  He just still falls alot.  He has a scratch on his nose today from a fall last night.  I get sad when he falls and gets hurt but he always recovers so quickly.  We'll see if that's true when he gets his shots on Wednesday.

Starting today, it's going to feel like someone pushed the fast-forward button on our lives for about 3 weeks.  December gets crazy, but it's time to make some awesome memories!  And take lots of pictures!

Baby Talk

Words Gabe says:
"woof woof"
"Dog"
"kitty"
"Dada"
"mama"
"uh oh"
"done"
"juice"
newest addition! "shoes"

He's also said "night night" and "baby" like, once before.  I love the sound of his voice.

He's taking about 4 steps without falling.  And he's letting go of support just to stand a lot more.

ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!  I love him!  He's really fun to play with.  He laughs all the time!

Veggie Monster

Gabe gets really cuddly right before bed.  It's becoming my favorite time of day.  Now, when I give him eskimo kisses, he gives them back.  It's the best.

He has been so fantastically easy lately.  We had a couple of rough days a week or so ago with teething.  He now has 5 teeth.  Almost 6.  He has his eye teeth but not his two front teeth.  He had fangs for Halloween.  But that didn't really contribute to his Superman costume.

He is such a joy.  I love watching him play with Jacob.  Gabe is becoming a great playmate!  He laughs and participates so well!

Now, he enjoys showing us how big he is.  He puts two hands about his head.   He can high-five, shake his head "no", tell us when he's done eating, and walk holding onto just one hand.  He is sleeping really well and getting better and falling asleep in strange places.  When we drop him off in the nursery at Church or MOPS, he's so easy on his caretakers.  We are so blessed!

And tonight, I found out that he loves brocolli.  With cheese.

Can't Keep Up

I'm not doing a very good job keeping up.  Gabe is changing everyday.  I can hear him in the next room talking now.  I put his jumper to face the big window in the dinig room so he can look out while he plays in it.  He's chatting up a storm in there!

He's playing this new game with his dad where Jacob hides around the corner and plays peekaboo a few tims, them crawl toward Gabe and says "I'm gonna get you!"  Gabe laughs and then roll onto his back while he waits to Jacob to get him.  I don't know why he rolls over, but it's pretty hilarious!

The hardest part these days is the teething.  He's just a different baby when his mouth is bugging him.  At least, that's what I assume is the problem.  It's such a guessing game. 

I am watching another little baby girl everyday.  She's sweet and very easy.  Easier than Gabe was, I think.  And I'm praying about some things and waiting to see what the Lord will do.  Trying to practice keeping my hope anchored in Him.

This is Gabe playing piano with his friend Kate.  Budding musicians.

Gabe and his Daddy.

This is about the cutest picture he's ever taken.