Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Gabe B-day Party

We had Gabes first birthday party on Sunday :) I decided to do a sock monkey theme, because I think sock monkey's are super cute. And I really get a kick out of doing the kids parties, and making everything coordinate, etc. We had a really great time celebrating out little guy's first year with our wonderful family. I have to give a special shout out to my sister Steph and her husband Lance, who drove 6+ hours on Saturday, stayed for the party on Sunday and then made the long drive home again on Sunday evening/night. And they did all of this with a 15 month old who didn't feel well. Thanks you guys! It really meant a lot to have you there and we really appreciate it!



Me and my little Monkey :)


Yummy....cake...yummy! He was so funny with the cake, he started slowly, but as you can tell, he didn't hold back in the end :)


Monkey Butt!!! I love these!!!


Awesome banner my sister made!

Sock Monkey cake :) I am no professional, but I was happy with how it came out :)

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Birthday Boy :)




Today is Gabe's first birthday. It seems crazy to think that a year ago today, my sweet little boy was born. When we first found out that we were having a boy, I was a little nervous. I felt like I wouldn't really know what to do with a boy, but that I did know how to raise a little girl. :) And while I would definitley say that boys and girls are different, I wouldn't trade my little man for anything!

Gabe, my little man, my little choo-choo (my silly nickname for him that makes absolutley no sense), you are such a wonderful blessing to me. I love your fearless attitude, and how when you decide that you want something, nothing is going to stop you from getting it. I love that you are walking and almost running, and that you will try eating just about anything that we give you. You don't always take more than one bite, but you will always give it a try :) I love that you say mama, and that when you need comforted you want your mommy first. I love holding you when you are sleepy (about the only time you are still :)) and snuggling with you. I love you always and forever sweetheart!