Birthday Countdown!

Can you all believe that my baby boy will be ONE YEAR OLD in just 8 days!? Where did the time go? And can we make it slow down? He's just getting too big and too independent! :) 

It's hard to believe that at this time last year I was in a hospital bed, trying to make it to the next day without delivering. A lot happened back then and it's crazy to think back and then to see where we are now. Today, we have a beautiful baby boy that is so full of energy and life. To look back and see how tiny he was when he was born, to where he is today... you'd never know he had to fight so hard those first few months of his life. 

I am getting very excited about Gabriel's birthday party. As you all know, it's a Dr. Seuss party... and it's going to be AWESOME! I'm working on the invitations this week... my goal is to have them in the mail by Wednesday. oh & just wait until you see his invitations... they are soooooo cute! Everything is starting to come together. Tonight, I'm ordering his decorations and banner. Later this week, I'm going to order his cake, which will be super adorable. And then, we still have to get all of the little things done as well. Oh my goodness... i just can't wait. It's going to be SO. MUCH. FUN! I'm so happy that Gabriel is going to get to spend his special day with all of the people that mean the most to him! Jesse's good friend Adam, Gabe's Godfather, is also making the trip up from Florida to come to his party. This will be the first time that he gets to meet Gabe... I'm so excited about this as well. 

Since Gabe's party isn't until the 30th... we've got BIG plans for his actual birthday. Of course, my little man will wake up the only way a birthday boy should (can't ruin the surprise just yet) and then we're going to head to his favorite park in Carbondale and play. Since the park is right next to Larry's House of Cakes, we of course are going to go get him a cupcake to celebrate the special day as well. We're going to end the day with a little cake/ice cream celebration... as long as Mommy doesn't have to work! :)

Alright, that's all friends! Here's some pictures of my favorite little man! Have a good one! :) 

New glow in the dark pj's

"Mean Face" 

And this is how he helps me fold laundry! 

First time on the boat!

Trying Dimaggio's for the 1st time... Loved it!

At Rachel and Bryan's wedding... Yes, that's a sweater vest! Too cute!

He got stuck!

Playing, of course!

Eating chicken!

Pool Time with Daddy!

He's just so cute!