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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Happy Birthday Gabby!

Our little princess turned 2 yesterday! My, how time flies. I remember the anticipation surrounding his arrival like it was yesterday. I remember eating at Wig and Pen the night I went into labor with Brandon and his dad. I remember how every time I would do something towards the end I'd think: This might be the last time I do this before I'm a mommy. Little did I know how much I'd love being a mommy - especially to a little red-headed ball of sunshine (or thunder, depending on the day!).

Oh, Gabby. Where do I even start? You've kept us on our toes since Day 1. You were a mover and a shaker since the day we met you and you haven't stopped since. You have changed so very much over the past year, it often times seems as if dare take a breath we may miss something you've done.

You are so very smart - you love the I-Pad and often figure out things to do on it that neither Mommy nor Daddy knew how to do before! You love Dora and Mickey Mouse, they are what we would say are your "BFF's". You know all of your letters, numbers and colors. You can read simple words off flash-cards and can identify over 100 pictures on your flashcards. You have loved to learn since you were just tiny - you soak up everything and anything. You love to have a task - you find joy in starting something and finishing something - but ONLY if it's finished to your perfection.

You are starting to warm up to your brother - we know you love him as you smile when you see him. However, you are not too fond of sharing - especially with him! You love to be outdoors and see new things - you love to gather rocks, sticks, flowers and put them in your wagon.

You recently had your first procedure in which you were under anesthesia (ear tubes) - I have never seen your Daddy so scared. You are definitely the light of his life.

I tear-up just thinking about how much I love you - a love I had never known before god picked us to be your parents. Every day with you, my friend, is an adventure - I'm just grateful that you're allowing us to be along for the ride.

Happy Birthday Gabs!










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