Down by the River

Can't remember why we had to go pick up Bryan at Gateway, but since we did I made a spontaneous decision to get dinner and go to the river. I talked to T about a place that they go to all the time called Meldrum Bar park. It was such a relaxing evening as the sun went down. Glad we did it!

Where's Waldo???

walking around our house.



Yep, we didn't waste any time in the walking department. He turned one and took off...I absolutely LOVE the baby wobbly walk!

1 year Stats

Weight: 22.14 51%
Height: 30" 58%
Head: 47 cm 68%

OK, I totally double booked dr appointments today. I must not have written Jayce's one year appt. down because I made an appointment for me too. Meeting a new doctor that is really good at getting blood pressure under control (Julie actually recommended him to me). I couldn't reschedule either of them because that would push them both out. My appointment was at 9:45 and Jayce's was at 10:30. I was praying that I'd be done with mine and run over to meet them at Jayce's. Cool thing was they were both in the same area just different offices. I know my BP was high because I was really worried about missing Jayce's appt.
I ended up making it before the dr. was done and for his shots (which I hate but my mom was glad she didn't have to deal with that part). Kind of a crazy morning and besides 4 shots (OUCH) Jayce is doing really well!!!

The ParTAY

The Invite (made by daddy)

The Birthday boy and his GrandmaSome of the decor (by my awesome mama)

"Are these for me?"
Present time
Birthday boy with mama and dada

He actually tried to blow out the candles. It was SO cute

LOVE these pictures!!!!
Some of the monkey's at the party

Daddy's pooped

It was a great party! SPECIAL thanks to my AMAZING mama who always puts on FABULOUS parties, My sisters and all of the family for helping make the day special, daddy for staying up late drawing the AWESOME banner and to everyone who came and celebrated with us!

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY to our little Monkey!!!

Family fun on Jayce's big day

One

Look who turned ONE today....


I can't believe last year at this time I was absolutely DYING of anticipation waiting for this little arrival. I was anxious and hoping with all my heart to meet this little guy and hold him in my arms as soon as possible. Little did we know how much joy this little dude would bring into our lives.
A few flashbacks:
Before

After




First times Gabe wanted to hold Jayce. Can't even explain how much I love these boys!!!

"The bond of a brother is stronger than any one could know with you in my life and with me by your side there's one thing that i know we will never have to fight one single battle alone."

I'm scared at how fast it's all going and really thankful for this sweet babe. He is a jolly little boy. I'd be lost without his scrunchy happy-face and his caveman laugh and grunts especially? especially.... his open mouth kisses and his OOOOOOOH faces and noises and how he looks up at me and hits my face while he drifts off ... I could go on forever. We all LOVE him and needed him in our family.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONKEY MAN!!!!!

St Paul Rodeo

Bryan won 5 tickets to the St. Paul Rodeo at an Nike apparel meeting. We decided that it would be fun to take Gabe and go. It was SO much fun to be with just Gabe and focus only on him. He loved it.
We gave the other 2 tickets to a couple HS students from church and they bought Gabe an Ice Cream cone. It was such a great night...new experience, awesome summer evening and fireworks!