Springtime play days

Sunny, warm days around here are rare lately, so we take advantage of them when they come and head outside for bike rides and walks with Gabe. He loves the outdoors and is getting to the age where he really lets us know he's unhappy when he has to come inside!

All tuckered out after a long day of play.

I'm a climber!

One week ago today Gabe turned one, and I guess he decided it was time to conquer the stairs. He crawled over to them and looked at me as if he were saying, "I'm ready!" Down he went - several times. He's already a speedy crawler up the stairs, but now he can actually go somewhere with both motions in place.

Gabe turns 1! Happy Birthday!

Gabe's first birthday was a huge milestone for us. We can hardly believe that just one year ago he entered our lives. He is the most wonderful thing that has happened to us. Looking at his healthy, chubby cheeks and his active, strong body, one would never know that his first several days of life were such a struggle. We know he has been blessed and feel ever grateful for the many miracles we have witnessed in this past year. He is our sweet little boy and bring us so much happiness!!!

We shared Gabe's birthday with both sets of grandparents. It was especially nice for me to have my parents there since they were in China last year at the time of Gabe's birth.

Time for cake! Hey, what's up with the tiny cupcake??

Gabe blew out his candle (just kidding) then instantly turned his cupcake upside down and dove into the cake. When he finally discovered the frosting he really dug in.


All cleaned up after cake.

I can ALMOST touch my toes to the ground!

This one is just my size! ZOOM ZOOM! Watch out Nascar!

Bath time

I had to add these cute pictures of Gabe in the tub. He screams (as you can see below) every time he gets a bath. He loves them! I love the deep jacuzzi tub because his playful splashes are turning into tidal waves.

I love the picture below because it shows Gabe's playful and curious nature, but it also shows HAIR!!! Check out those curlies in the back. SO cute!