May 31, 2007
One year old!
Wednesday was Gabe's one-year birthday, which he celebrated with most of the afternoon at home, half with Mommy and half with Daddy -- and all with a fever that was too high for him to stay at daycare. When he's feverish, Gabe is often more cuddly and usually still pretty happy and playful, but for his first birthday?
Thankfully, we celebrated the milestone over the long weekend with better health and lots of grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins. We had a lot of fun in nice, warm weather. We had the party outside in our shady carport, which worked well. On one end we had a pickup truck bed and tailgate full of toys. On the other end we had our porch swing, which several enjoyed at various times.
Gabe is walking on his own now, better and faster daily. He's good barefoot or in shoes, indoors and in the uneven grass outside. With his walker toy, he basically runs and can anticipate and steer around obstacles.
He's becoming more and more verbal. His favorite word is "Gak!" That's used for "Look!" or "That!" Variants of it also mean "Duck" or "Quack." Wheeled construction equipment and riding mowers are an excited finger-pointed "Caca!" or "Cacar!" for "Tractor!" Any vehicle driving or bird flying by is exciting, and twice Gabe has waved at the police car driving through our neighborhood.
Recently, he missed getting his driver's permit by one question. (Kidding!)
Here's a couple photos from the birthday festivities Saturday.
A popular new toy. Who needs other presents? The tongue out is a sign of concentration, passed down through his Daddy's genes.
Lots of loot, guys!
The light-up, noise-making, self-propelled fire truck was a big hit.
What a cute kid!! He's growing up. When he gets too old for his toys, would you pass them on to me? They look like lots of fun.
Posted by: Laura Glenn at June 1, 2007 02:42 AMWhat a memorable first birthday! Great pics. Gabe already has quite the vocabulary. Journalism may be in his future!
Posted by: Bet at June 1, 2007 06:33 AMWonderful birthday pictures! I enjoyed seeing the celebration. Hard to believe it's been a year already and that Gabe is walking! Thanks for posting.
Posted by: Deb at June 1, 2007 07:50 AMSo glad we could be a part of the action! Great pics. Especially the first one (winkwink).
Posted by: MichaelMoore at June 1, 2007 08:15 AMLove the photos of dear Gabe. Wish we could have been there too. I remember another photo with that sign of concentration--maybe twenty years ago or so? In fact, it was posted in Gmom's kitchen for about that long. Love to all of you.
Posted by: Aunt Grace at June 1, 2007 08:31 AMWhat a memorable event! He sure has made this past year a blessed one for the grandparents. We LOVE him and the two of you.
Posted by: MomC at June 1, 2007 08:40 AMWhat a wonderful day! I think every one-year-old boy should open his presents in the back of a red pickup truck! He had fun and so did we. He's just so cute!
Posted by: GramR at June 1, 2007 04:30 PMCongratds man...I am happy for you all. I hope eveything is fine with you all.
Muy pacato?
pabel...says hi.
take care.
Elieser
Posted by: Elieser at June 2, 2007 10:11 AMWoo-hoo! No wonder everyone came back to G'ville with smiles on their faces! I can't wait for my next cancer treatment this Thursday so that I can hear more details from Grandma Connie when she takes me. I know Gabe's party will be the big topic of conversation. By the bye, where can I get a mailbox like Gabe's for my house? Love you all!
Posted by: Sandy Stock at June 4, 2007 08:04 AMJohn,
Sounds like Gabe and Carson would get along well--similar interests. Trust you all are doing well. We're headed to Calgary this week.
Michael
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