Ayla's 6th birthday with friends

Ayla requested a Lalaloopsy party.  We stuck with a simple party just for her school friends plus a couple close ones.  We set it up at Mr. Gattis.  Since we were getting ready to leave on vacation it seemed to be an easy solution.  A good time was had by all!

Leah is FOUR!

Waking up to birthday balloons is a tradition I hope we can keep up.  They always are so excited!

We decided to keep the girls birthdays low key this year since we are going on vacation very soon.  But "low key" doesn't mean it can't be special.  :)  I put together a birthday breakfast for Leah and her 2 besties on the fly.

She chose a Hello Kitty theme.  And wanted to do nails... done.

Love these girls :)

Another birthday tradition is going to Gasthof for lunch and "feeding" the donkeys ha

She's came a long way from this big eyed beauty.  (1st birthday)

We are so proud of you, Leah Hope.  You are the most caring, sweet, fun, silly, and spontaneous girl I know.  Our days are full of singing, dancing, jumping and playing.

At four...

love playing ponies, "make up", dress up, princesses

your favorite foods are cheese, fruit snacks (ha), fruit

you are very tall and mature.  we get asked if you are twins w Ayla often.  i would guess you are about 1 in shorter than her right now

your favorite movie is snow white

your 

Dedication Day

April 14, 2013

Abram Jeffrey's Dedication Day

We love our church family and everyone who supports Abram and our family.  We feel so blessed to be chosen as his parents.  And pray everyday for guidance in his spiritual growth.

Easter 2013

Abram: 12 months and counting

Where does the time go?  My baby has hit this major milestone and is running toward toddlerhood too fast!  

Abram at 12 months

19 lbs 29 1/2 in long

Mr. Particular about his food.  He is def enjoying food more and has his certain favorites.  But if he isn't in the mood he will NOT eat or drink any.thing. period.  

Fave foods: blueberries, bananas, asparagus, cheetos, pasta pasta pasta

Abe nurses 3x a day.  Drinks almond milk when he "feels like it" ha  from a sippie

I often discribe this babe as a monkey.  He is a active boy!

Abe took his first steps on his first birthday.  It was such a neat thing.  

Now at 13 months he is trying to run

His vocab is growing weekly.  He is saying mama, dada, mamaw, bye, hello, dis (this), up, do (dog), woo woo (woof), and possibly a few others.  

We are still working on signs with him.  Mommy spoils him too much bc I wouldn't never given in to the girls just pointing for what they want! Shame on me, but he has me wrapped!  He will point to things and say "dis", sign please and more on command (but not always).

Loves to play peek a boo and be tickled.

Abram loves to listen to music and dance.  He is not interested in tv/movies.  The girls at this age would sit through almost an entire show.  He has better things to do.

Fave toys:  pots & pans, tupperware... do these count?  And a ball.  Right now he just loves to be outside and explore.  Digs in ground and throws rocks.  True boy style.

Abram Jeffery, you are my prize.  I can't put into words the emotions from this year.  What I do know is Mommy & Daddy loves you very, very much.  Our prayer every night is you grow to know the Lord and walk in his ways.  We know you are meant to touch lives with your sweet smile and outgoing personality.   

Abram is ONE!

I can't believe its been a whole year since my Abram was born.  I will allow a new blog post on my feelings regarding that and his milestones, as this blog is strictly for sweet celebration.

I noticed as the year was passing I kept saying "Man, this year is flying by"

Thus, the airplane theme was born.  I feel as if I can remember little details from the first moments I met my little man, though I rarely remember what is on the schedule for the next day?

Lots of fun details went into his big day and I had wonderful help with signs & his invites (looked like boarding passes) from one of my friends and former dancers.  They do great work!!  I recomend them to anyone.  www.yourforeverboutique.com

Delicious cookies made by a wonderful friend, Rebecca.  She was the one who made his gender reveal cake also!

Our sweet fam of five :)

Love Abe watching Ayla sing his "happy birthday"

My loves.

We are truly blessed by being chosen as Abram's parents.  

He is my heart.

It goes without saying, but I feel like I should repeat... we have the best friends and family EVER.  Thank you to everyone who prayed for our pregnancy and time in NICU.  Thank you to everyone for the well wishes, prayers, and support through his whole year.  And special thanks to everyone who came to celebrate his first year of life.  It was a great day!