Gabriel is 1

Gabe wasn't too sure about his candle, or the cake.

He picked at it for about 5 minutes, not really touching it.

Then I squished his fingers in and had him taste it.

He still didn't make a mess, just picked at it with his thumb and finger, eating a crumb at a time.

This was at the end, only cause the frosting was messy.

Finally a bite!

That's it, he was done, and that was pretty much what we made him do. Silly boy.

He sure is a monkey though.

These were the cakes for his party.

Opening presents. He is so tiny, I'm sure he could fit right inside the bag, no problem.

Let's try this again, still starting out cautious.

But at least he got into it a little the second time around.

Alright, more than a crumb!

Alright mom, I'm bored.

Look what I did!

Gabriel started walking before a year, he was about 10 months when he started venturing off on his own. So crazy to see him walking on his own! I love you Gabriel!

Zeke is 2

Zeke turned 2 January 28th! He got a 'monster truck' cake, which he loved and still talks about. His cousin Keegan's birthday is the 25, I made him a little truck too, which ended up looking like Mator!

He got to invite his buddies/cousins Keegan and Colton over for a party. (Now he's in nursery he should start making some friends)

Here he is excited about his cake.

He got a cupcake for his actual birthday. He started with this approach.

Not sure if it wasn't working, if he didn't want his hands messy, or if this was just funner.

Blowing out the candles!

He's really too big for the jumper but he still LOVES it.

He looks like such a stud! I love you Ezekiel.

Christmas 2009

This one is from New Year's. Zeke has no problem staying up until midnight! He loved banging the pot.

Zeke and I had a fun snow day. We wrote their names in the snow :)

They loved the little chairs, just their size.

Gabe's first Christmas, he did pretty good with the unwrapping.

The best gifts of all.

My cute little elf!