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'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

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Gabey the Baby is 10 months!

 

Sat back up
Clocked in at 17 lbs. 4 oz.
Pulls his shoes and socks off constantly
Wore a tie on Easter
Clicks his tongue
Weekend in Boyne!
Celebrated Reuben’s birthday!
Army crawling like a Sargent 
Did man house projects with dad
Two front teeth!
Exploring the house
Talks to us
We say a name, he looks at them
Uses a straw
Found the door stop
Always in the kitty food
Pulls up - lowered crib
Discovered goldfish
Huggles lovie bunny
Climbed up a stair
Quit nursing
Understands simple commands
Went to Calvin's dedication
Was delighted to celebrate his first Mother's Day
Generally receives high praises in nursery




Wednesday, May 1, 2019

April Showers of Fun!

I'm really enjoying this pace of once a month blogging, or picture uploading really :) I find myself looking forward to it and coming up with funny captions throughout the month as I take pictures! 
It was another full month, seems like the last time I did this was a VERY long time ago. 
Lotta water under our April bridge!

First things first. Mom wins the bracket challenge! Again! :) :) :)

Kid loves his 'sauce!

When the cat's away the mice will play! Or eat 'girl food' at will!

Erma gershhhhhhh! Is there anything better than a bare baby?! Let me assure you, this one is particularly soft and wonderful too!

Handler time out. I worked on and completed (and forgot to take a photo) a darling baby mobile for a precious little peach all with the unending help from my oldest and best helper.

 Mom! Mom! Commere! Gabe's just chillin' out!

 Clock watcher already. Gabe loooooooves clocks. Digital, analog, face, no face, kitchen timer...


I wish my video of this would load, it was too heavy for her to lift and she immediately looked right into it and squirted her face! 😆

Peter took a trip to Florida and everyone immediately fell sick. Sooooo our week was a lot of jammies and 'get me outta here! Anywhere!' trips!

Come on spring flowers! You can dooooooo it!!!!!!!

 Playyyyyyy Doh!!! Putting our new sets to good use!

Butterflies blooming with our cousin Calvin!

Is this a handler time out? A photo of the handlers anyway :)

Obligatory butterfly seat picture. I think I have three that look exactly the same from three outings because...coat!


 Poor little sicko! Plus side for me was all the calm snuggling.

Oooo muchas smoochas!

 Look what's in today's Amazon box! I love it! Final sale?! WHAT?! 😂

Yard girl, helping gramps keep things ship shape!

Mmmm pizza!!! Gabe discovered pizza crust recently and hasnt looked back!

 I'm killing this mom thing! Entertain yourself in the recycling!

Helllllloooo Dutch baby! Eating a stroopwafel of course; it's what he was born to eat :)

 This guy! If you cant tell we're WILD about him! And now he's 9 months!

Easter!!! What a great egg hunt with our cousins!




Her first church performance at which she did no singing, only candy eating and then applauded with the crowd at the end! Yes! Great job everyone! :)

Happy Easter from us! He is Risen!

Matchy Matchy cousins! Thanks grandma!!  Even three of our big girl Washington DC cousins matched too!


Second Easter egg hunt! Everyone got 19 eggs, or 22 if you get excited and cant count past 10...


 A man and his cat. 💪

Playtime with Auntie Sara!


First day of Puggles and the last! no more nursery for this big chapel girl!

These photos capture their personalities so well :)

 Weekend in Boyne! We havent been to Boyne since Labor Day, it was good to go back!

Kissing cousins! Why kiss your own brother when you can kiss your baby cousin!? I blame Uncle Marv...


 Happy First birthday Reu-boo!!!!!

Mom life. The job is never done, always another baby to hold!

Handler time out! Helllllo! yummo! and that was only Monday and Tuesday!

We'll round it out with our trip to the doctor for Gabe's 9 month. He's happy and healthy and we are SO thankful!

 May Day! Lookout! We're comin' for ya!