Gabe's 5th Birthday!!

October 2nd was Gabe's 5th birthday, and it was a TON of FUN! We started off the day monkeying around and bouncing off the walls...

Then we had fun playing the Wii (Gabe loves to play Mario Kart)...

Then we had a party! Gabe wanted a green monster truck birthday cake, so Grandma made him a cake and decorated it with a green monster truck, a ramp, and plenty of cars for it to crush to smithereens!

He was sure to tell Grandma how much he loved the cake and give her big hugs.

After Gabe was done terrorizing the cake, he had a blast opening his gifts...

Including this ridiculously cool bike!!

Thanks to all the family for a fun day and wonderful gifts!! We love you!!

Gabe Photo Shoot

Declan Photo Shoot

Bella Photo Shoot

Gracie Photo Shoot

We had a photo shoot of the kids when Gracie was just 3 weeks old (Sept 22nd). Here are some of my favorites of Gracie.

Speaking of Preschool

Came across this picture from January 2009 where we attempted to let Declan go to preschool at just 2 1/2 years old. It only lasted a month because he really wanted to be in Gabe's class and wouldn't cooperate. What can we say, he loves his brother! He'll get to go next fall, though, when Gabe starts kindergarten.