Gabe at 2.

So tomorrow will be two weeks ago that our little guy turned 2. It's hard for me to believe that the Lord blessed us with such a sweet and loving boy to take care of over 2 years ago!! I can remember the exact moment I knew I was pregnant with this bundle of joy. I was at work and I knew I was late, but my body had just gone through some pretty intense distress and I thought it was just taking a while for things to get back to normal. But after the persistent egging on from my mother I took a test and it took about 2 seconds for it to read positive. SO many emotions ran through me all at once but the one that stood out the most was joy. pure joy. I had a little baby growing inside of me and I couldn't wait to get home and tell Tim! We still lived in North Carolina and we were getting ready to head home for Christmas and we couldn't wait to share the news with the rest of our family!! Now, almost 3 years later the joy I felt that day has not only sustained but has continued to grow every minute of every day. Gabe is so funny, loving and kind. I think I laugh more hours in a day now that ever before. He continues to change and evolve into this little person that I couldn't be happier to call mine.

Our little girl is due in just 4 short weeks and before the madness begins I wanted to take time to right down just a couple things about the coolest kid I know.

 At two, Gabe is saying so many words that I can't begin to count. He speaks in full sentences most of the time, which makes things so much easier and enjoyable for us because he communicates so well! He is potty trained except at night. He would live outside if I let him. He LOVES dinosaurs and anything with wheels. His love of books makes me smile. He idolizes his Daddy and wants to be just like him (it may be the sweetest thing I've ever seen). He is very strong willed about the things he wants which can make me want to pull my hair out sometimes, but I hope he is always that passionate about the things he wants to achieve. He could live off of grapes and tomatoes. He doesn't like most meat but put any type of vegetable in front of him and he'll try it. Running is possibly his favorite thing to do. Mommy and Daddy can kiss any 'ouch' better. Catching frogs (meaning mommy or daddy catching them) makes him squeal and laugh so hard that it's okay if the frog pees :). He brings more joy into our lives, and so many others, than we could have ever asked for and I know he is going to be the best big brother in the whole world. I hope everyone gets to experience the love of a sweet two year old one day because I can honestly say there is nothing like it.


 Gabe, you are such a little light and I can't thank our gracious Lord for giving you to us enough. I pray that as your parents we will be able to teach you and raise you up to be a Godly man. I know the Lord has a plan for you even now and I can't wait to watch you grow and do those things that he has planned for you. I  love you more than you know and I can't begin to imagine life without you!!

Love,

-Mommy-