So my friends and family can be up on life here in GR

'But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.'
1 Samuel 12.24

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Gabey the Baby is 7 months!


Arches his back like a champ
Knows what going up stairs means (bed)
Tasted ice cream
Took in a ballet performance
Bathes sitting up
Watches our mouths and mimics sounds
Motorcycle hands when he's excited
Matched a bestie at church
'mama' 'baba'
Had real babysitters
Loves paper, cloth, and FUR!
Scratches surfaces with his nails
Celebrated Super Bowl, several birthdays and Valentine's Day
Survived an ice storm, blizzard, thaw and freeze (Michigan passport to be issued soon)
Clocked in at 15 lbs. 8 oz.
Knows his name
Scoots backwards
Tries to get on his knees
Prefers to stand
Has been seen sucking his thumb
Went to Yesterdog
Played in the snow

Are these even outtakes?!?!  I love seven months :)

Monday, February 4, 2019

Jump into January!!!

Happy New Year!!!! 
We've taken to 2019 by trying all sorts of new things, which is fairly easy to do with two little kids who are always learning and trying :)

It's bright and early on January 1st! YAY!!!


Checkin' out the bubbles at Meijer

Anniversaries look different these days - five years later and I wouldnt trade him in!




Looks like Hurricane Molly came through...

Chillin'

Helping me with a 'pecial treat. This kid loooooves to pick at things, so when I need all the caramels unwrapped, she's my go to! Hard boiled eggs too. Done!



Opposite Day I guess.

Meijer Gardens with my guuuuurl. It was so nice in there. Warm, empty, perfect for running around!

Smilez for dayz!

1/2 Birthdays for our boys!!!!


Gabe put his best abs forward in January and learned how to sit up - Big Boy Bubba!

Soakin' up as much sun and mild temps as we could - SO nice to be able to be out this time of year!

Yep. Half of a year has gone by with this little one - we all just LOVE him!

This is sort of a handler time out because when I look at these photos I am so filled with thankfulness for our church family and in this case the people who help in our nurseries. And, we love our Rachie for any number of reasons too :)

It's officially Open Season for Cake! Let the deliciousness begin!!!! Happy Birthday Gram! #94

Gabe's resolution was to try food. He loves it and we love him!

This mom gig is quite something really. Curlers in my hair, smiles on their faces. Well, maybe not Gabe's; he's trying to figure out how to get his paws on the phone and then get it in his mouth...

Play date! Rynie, her best frienemy came over for a bit; he's faster than a flash and touching all her things, it's very hilarious to watch!

My dude. Just love this little guy.

Happy Birthday Dad! Cake #2. Kind of a handler time out....I made the cake. :)


'Nugglin' the babies

It was an end of a dancing era. Eliza had her last ballet. I'm sure if you look back through the archives of this blog, you'd find several photos of this tiny dancer :)


Hold my Faygo Dad. On Sunday nights we typically come home, (with Little Cheesar's) and watch a Disney movie together. Oh the thrill of eating in front of the TV...for both of them :)

Bubble babies!!!

Polar Vortex 2019 - which included a snow day for Peter! Yay!!!!


 Polar Vortex survival - play with kitty, dress like a bear, play with toys. Repeat.


Handler time out! These two items were on my camera roll for this month and I love them both.
#1: I sort of accidentally took on potty training and sleep training in January so yes, send under eye cream. This little meme made me, and several of my friends who also saw it and sent it to me, laugh.
#2: our beauty of a Christmas tree has been cheerily lighting up our porch and making me smile all month long, So pretty!

Fajitas! On one of the coldest days of the month, chill grillllllllll!!  And Hello Asian Artist! Souper simple, I made it twice :)

We'll say Bon Voyage January with Gabe's reminder that there's a trip to Florida coming for us in February! Sunhats on! Let's GO!