Officially Three

My three year old Gabby girl tonight before bed...watching Sleeping Beauty in new princess tutu pajamas. Click on the picture to see it bigger.

Really, is she three already? I could almost cry about her birthday this year. I had no problem with her turning one or two, but this year the fact that she has turned three has really made me emotional. Maybe it's because 3 sounds like such a little girl...not a baby, not a toddler, but a true little girl. I know this year holds much fun and excitment so I'm looking forward to it. But just for a moment I wish I could freeze time and keep her this age forever. Happy Birthday, Gabby!

Birthday Party Preview

Just a quick preview of Gabby's party. Check here for one more of the birthday girl herself! I'll have to post more later (promise!)

Daring little dude

"We're going to have a climber." I said those exact words to Chad that this morning after Carter & Gabby had their baths. Carter was all clean & dressed trying to climb back into the tub during Gabby's bath. An hour or two later he almost gave us a heart attack when we heard him crying. He had climbed about 6 stairs and was on the landing where the stairs turn. Daddy thought he was with mommy & mommy thought he was with daddy (& Gabby). Luckily he wasn't hurt, just a little scared. God was definitely watching out for him! We're getting a gate tomorrow. A few hours later I put him in his crib while I was doing stuff in his room. I turned around to find him like this.




I knew I would have to take the bumpers out and the mobile down eventually, but... I didn't want to. I actually didn't have to take Gabby's bumper pad out. She never stood on it. You can see that not only can Carter stand on his, he knows he has to get that other leg up to climb. I hope he's not able to climb out for a long time! So my words from this morning have come true MUCH sooner than I anticipated. As of today, we have a climber.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Okay, so I've practically disappeared. In mid-January I was sick (again!) This time I was on the verge on pnemonia. I'm much better now. No one else had anything like what I had, thank goodness! But I'm back now and here's 2 sweet smiles (plus some crazy hair) to make up for not sharing Gabby & Carter with you lately. Obviously I couldn't get one of the two of them together, so separate will have to do! :) Happy Heart Day!