April 26, 2007

For the last three years I have been the most blessed person ever.  I have enjoyed the last 1096 days because they have included Gabbi.  She is the only proof I need that life is great!

At 2:18 a.m. on April 26, 2007 I was woken up by my first contraction.  Less than 12 hours later she was here. It was absolutely magical.  I had been told that I should sleep when she slept, especially that first night while we were still in the hospital.   I didn't sleep a wink for the first 24 hours.  Roy had packed me some of my favorite "Friends" dvds and I had them on in the background all night.  But I never really watched them.  I just watched her. Roy had to endure some sleep on this tiny couch in the room, that they later told us folded out, but then we couldn't get it to work.  I just laid there in the dark room watching her sleep.  She was perfect.  She is perfect.

Fast forward three years...

We got to celebrate her third birthday this weekend.
We hosted a wonderful party at the clubhouse and were surrounded by our friends and family.  She was a hoot.  She was adorable when she had to move her plate/drink to be closer to her friend Caleb.  She was super cute when she saw an ant crashing her party, "Hey, there's a bug at my party."  She would not stop licking icing, on the cake, from the candle, her fingers, etc.

This is Gabbi and her friend Caleb.  Should I be worried that she already wants to hang out with boys?

Kid's birthdays are now how we get to see our friends from high school.  I think it is great that we have been able to stay in touch with such special people.  We went from seeing each other post high school at bars, to at weddings, and now at our kid's parties.

Gabbi was ready to open presents.  About an hour into the party she came up to me and said, "Can I open my presents now, please?"  Such good manners.  And by the time she went to bed that night she had played with every single one.  As soon as I had one open, she was asking me to open another one.

I would say the birthday party was a huge success.  Great food, great cakes, and great company.  Next year the theme will be "recycled" as in I will be using all of the left over plates/flatware from the last three parties.  It will be great.  Very "green".  Gabbi is also planning, she already told me that on her next birthday she will be four.  Nice to know she gets the idea, but I don't think I need to start planning...yet.

She is such a beautiful little girl and I cherish every minute with her.  She makes me laugh everyday and I can't get enough hugs from her.  She really is hilarious, in case you didn't know.  I wish I could capture every moment of her day on video or print.  It is the most random moments that she says some of the most hilarious things.  Thanks to this blog I can capture some the major moments.

Happy Birthday Gabbi!!  xoxox-mommy

 

She is growing so (too) fast.

My little girl is turning 3 in a week.  I don't think that I am ready for it. Both from a logistic standpoint and emotionally. 

Like her past two parties, the original plan was to keep it simple.  Party #1 = huge BBQ at papa's, two small helium tanks, several lost balloons, way too much.  Attempt #2 = Little Gym, life size princess cut outs.  This year's attempt  is now underway.  The plan is to keep it simple, which right now I think that it is.  Now if only I can avoid any and all Pixar / Cars displays or isles.  They just suck me in and everything is just too cute.  I did pass up a Lighting McQueen pinata today = strength!  

No matter how big or how small it is all worth it.  I love that no matter the decor or food, she will be surrounded by friends and family.  And this year it will include her two aunts for the first time.  

Today she got to pick out her cake and she was pretty pumped.  I can't wait until next Sunday to document it all.   

Happy early birthday Gabbi!

Happy Easter!

It is Easter and we made the most out of it.  It was great, minus Mommy's damn camera.
Earlier in the week we decorated eggs and made little cakes for Daddy's house.  She was pretty excited all week at the thought of an Easter egg hunt.  She is so lucky that she got to go to one with her dad, have one at mommy's, and one at daddy's.  Either lucky or spoiled.  Either way she is loved.

Gabbi woke up and missed a few eggs on her way to Mommy's room but after a bit she realized there were little plastic eggs every where.  She went through the house and found all of the eggs the Easter Bunny hid for her and opened her basket.  It was a great quiet morning.  One of her gifts was a new car that changes colors in water or heat.  So...Bathtime!!  She loved it.

After breakfast we put together her new puzzle and played with cars.  A great Sunday morning in our book.
Over our breakfast bowls I brought up why we celebrated Easter.  I didn't go into to deep, I mean she is just nearly three.  But we talked about Jesus and his love.  We are not a hugely religious family but we talk about God and we pray.  I will get to share my faith with her in time but now it is about teaching lessons.  Teaching her how to live as a good person.  We hope every one had a great Easter and had a chance to spend the day with loved ones.