Wrapping it up....

So the "stats" for Gabe's 1 year appt are:

Weight - 19-1 - 5%
Height - 30 - 59%
Head Circumference - 17 1/2 7%

My birthday!

and here are the pictures to prove it...I had a great day.

*almost* one year pictures

These *almost* thing seems to be a theme with me. It is more of a take them when I can photo ops...these are going to count as his 12 month...I can't believe that is even around the corner! Gabe now has a few "words" - he can mimick uh, oh and of course the one he has had for a while - "ella" or "auh" as he says (all the time).

Haircut...again

I don't have pictures but Ella and I cut Gabe's hair on Friday. She asked if we could cut it in a mohawk and I didn't think that was a good idea but I let her help me anyway. We finally got him still so I could cut the back when Ella asks "uh, Mom...is he dead?" That pretty much sums up Gabe, if he ain't moving...something is wrong.

Playtime with Camden

He had not knocked Camden down, Camden was just exercising

Aunt Jamie, Uncle Chris and cousins Kingston and Camden came to stay the night on Thursday. Camden and Gabe had fun with each other as the big kids were playing Star Wars Wii! The last pictures are from the reunion on Saturday. We stayed inside and played with the babies.

Finally, some pictures!

Ella and Gabe making a big train mess
FOUR TEETH!

another look....

There's a touchdown!

Trickbox FULL of tricks

I have pictures to post but I am still recovering from the move! Gabe is able to do a few on command monkey tricks these days. He has mastered patty cake, touchdown and the lizard. He has to "want" to do it though. Sometimes he pulls them all out one right after another - usually for the right "treat". A first birthday is right around the corner...I can't believe it!

He's going to love this when he gets big....

stinky Gabe!

What's all the fuss about?

Recent pictures - 10 months old!!

New teeth!!
Busted....again - crawled from his highchair onto the kitchen cabinets and into the baked beans on July 4th....sadly, the only picture I have of Gabe from the 4th.

they were good though....

Hey look, no hands....

Busted

Gabe enjoyed his breakfast this morning! He got a banana too.

I'm 9 months old!

And it has gone by so fast! Gabe went to the doctor on Friday for his 9 month checkup. It was a family affair as Ella and Jude tagged along as well. Gabe is a little dude. His stats are:

Weight - 16lbs 7 ounces (2%)
Height - 27 1/2 inches (24%)
Head - 17 1/4 (12%)

Yes, that would be SECOND percentile for weight. He does not look that small though. I think it is because he is so active - he can crawl up the steps, onto the metal trashcan and up onto the desk...he is a monkey! Gabe loves his brother and sister and Ella is getting really good at helping with him. She put him in his car seat this morning for us. He also had his first camping excursion this weekend - there will be pictures to come. The only thing Gabe loves more than his sister and brother is...WATER. He loves to crawl in the shower and play. He showered with three different people this morning. He did NOT want to get out.

*Almost* 9 Month Pictures

It was hard to keep Gabe from picking the grass...and eating it!

Gabe's Nurse

Jonathan saw this article in the Tennessean after Gabe was born. The lady that won it was Gabe's nurse...just one for the baby books.

8 Months Old and Mother's Day

Gabe was 8 months old on the 10th which was was also Mother's Day - lucky for me because we actually took a picture before we left for church. What is Gabe doing at 8 months? Well, he can crawl (very well), pull up on just about anything, climb a baby gate halfway (can't get back down or actually go over), eat just about everything (desserts excluded), have a "bad cough" and his very most favorite thing to do....hang off of my pant leg crying to be picked up then hang off my hip....all day please. I struggle between finding it very annoying and inconvenient to knowing that it is going to be soooo short lived and soon he will be running around not really caring if I am in the room or not. Don't get me wrong, he is a sweet, happy baby - as long as someone is holding him! Sorry to diss you on your own page, Gabe but the whole time I have been updating your blog you have been crying hanging onto my pant leg....

Happy Birthday Kingston

Gabe and Camden had fun "playing" together. Gabe spent most of his time admiring Camden's mouth (by putting his hands in it) and his hair.

Swimming

NO, the water is not really green even though it looks like it!

We went to Memphis for Kingston's 4th birthday party. The kids were thrilled to swim in the indoor pool and knowing how much Gabe loves baths, we thought for sure he would love to swim. He did like the water but it would have been better if it were a little warmer. He enjoyed putting his feet in the hot tub more.

Derby Day

Jockey Gabe

We celebrated the KY Derby by making some beautiful hats. I made Gabe's and the kids thought it was a little girly but he is, after all, wearing a Derby hat....

Spaghetti

Okay, I know that all babies have a picture with them in Spaghetti. However, I really over did it and took over 60 pictures of the progression. They are so funny. It truly tells a story. I won't post them all on here but if you are ever at my house and want to watch a story in pictures of Gabe digging into the spaghetti just let me know.