2.14

{Happy 1st Valentine's Day}

Because of Love

Because it's February.

 

Because I just decorated my house in pink and red hearts.

 

Because Valentines are not just for couples...but friends, mommies, daddies, siblings, classmates and neighbors.

 

Because everybody needs love. And not the romantic comedy, butterflies in your stomach, plucking petals off daisies kind of love.

They need the "I'm yours forever" kind of love.

The "we can do this together" kind of love.

The "can't stop starring at you" kind of love.

The "I'm always there for you" kind of love.

The "I can't keep myself from smiling around you" kind of love.

The "I promise to make time to laugh with you" kind of love.

The "everything you say is so important to me" kind of love.

The " I couldn't be prouder of you in this moment" kind of love.

The love that lifts you up....

Squeezes you tight...

Makes even hard times feel alright..

The love that teaches you all that you need to know...

And gives you support you need to grow...

The undeniable you were made for me...

And together we make a family...

What's mine is yours...

I treasure each kiss...

And everyone deserves to feel like this...

Kind of Love.

Because real love is something that cannot be bought - only shared. We need it from the time we are born - and those of us who having loving families know that NOTHING could have replaced that. The love of family - the love I was given as a child - made me who I am today. It teaches us how to love the rest of our lives. It can never be truly expressed in the form of greeting cards, chocolates, flowers, or jewelry. Those sweet tokens and gestures give momentary happiness - it's the feeling love behind them that really means anything at all. So with that in mind, and in the spirit of this holiday of love - I would like to propose the perfect gift for your loved ones.

Give the gift of Love itself.

Give Love.

reposted with permission from Joanna

2.13

This morning, while the big kids were off at Gram's house, we dug out a family favorite baby accessory.  I'm not sure the "Johnny Jumper" will be the safest way to have fun when Gibson is around to spin and swing it, but Gabe enjoyed trying out his leg strength with it for awhile today.

2.12

We have been meeting with the same group of amazing couples monthly for the past 8 years. When we started we were all newly weds, with only dreams about our children to come.  Now we collectively have 12 special little ones. Gabe is the youngest addition to our group (at least for a couple more days) and snoozed quietly in his car seat last night through our rowdy adult discussion.

2.11

{bright eyes}

Not-So-Wee G

Gavin has affectionately named the brothers: Big G, Little G, and Wee G.  However, there isn't much about the Wee G that is all so wee.  Our mighty fighter weighed in last week at 18.3 lbs. and today, exactly 7 days later, the Dr. weighed him again at 19.3 lbs.    At this rate, he is going to catch up to Gibson before his 5 month birthday!

Other Gabe Updates:
~He is measuring 24.5 inches long.
~He's been rolling over for about 2 weeks.

~Last week he had a Frenectomy (do you know what that is?).  It may not have been such a big deal to him, but his momma is relieved.

~He is working hard on his physical therapy with bi-weekly in home visits and bi-weekly center visits.

~Gabe is still shunt free.  His next visit with the neuro surgeon is scheduled for the second week of February.

~He is scheduled to be fitted for his first orthodics early next week.

~He has an amazing smile that he still shares willingly despite his current double ear infection.

{Gabe Evan: 4 months old}

 

Side Note: I'm still waiting for the comments on my giveaway post to reach the magic number.  It is getting close.  Feel free to add your repeat entries!

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