Get Well Soon, Grandpa!

Well, things have been a little hectic lately. This past week we found out that Matt's dad needed to have open heart surgery. When we got the news we thought that it would be a good idea if Matt headed down to Louisiana to visit. The surgery was Tuesday and Matt flew out on Thursday. Thankfully enough the surgery went well. He ended up having a quadruple bypass and from what I hear he is doing good. (YAY) He was able to come home from the hospital today. Since me and the kids couldn't make the trip we thought we would send him some love. So this post is for our Grandpa/Dad. We all love you very much and hope that you get feeling better soon! Promise us that you will take it easy so we can have tons of fun with you at Christmas! (sorry the boys look so tired in this picture, it was right before their nap)

A Little Boy and his Daddy...

Gatlin loves his Daddy. He is Matt's baby. Matt insists on having him every Sunday and usually dresses him for bed. Evey morning when he leaves to go to school Gatlin comes speed demon crawling to the door and tries to follow him out. So of course Matt has to pick him up and say "Daddy will be back buddy." But it never seems to satisfy him. He stills cries. So today after his birthday party Matt went to take cake to our neighbors. And of course he went for the door. I didn't realize Matt left so the door stayed opened and he waiting but only cried a little. He stood there and waited and waited. What can I say he just loves his Daddy.

Always TWO times the fun, Gabriel and Gatlin have turned ONE!

Yes, it is true my sweet
boys are a one year old!
Man time flies when your husband is in medical school and you have 3 children under the age of 2. Really? Who would have thought? So we had a small little party. We invited our friends, Rachael and Phillip, whom just moved up from Louisiana so that Phillip could go to O.C.P.M. (Yay more southerners!) We had some Pillsbury Funfetti cakes with homemade buttercream icing (oh yeah nothing but sugar...YUMM-O) choo-choo train cakes and an unwrapping gift party! Here are their cakes...yeah I am still new to the whole cake decorating thing so please pardon them.
I don't know about the boys but I know that Kaia was so ready for the cake. She is a lot like here Mama she LOVES sweets and anything with sugar. I had to decorate Gabriel's cake this morning and man she would not leave me alone. Matt finally had to put her upstairs to watch a movie. Then, when we put them on the table to sing Happy Birthday she practically dove at them. Matt had to hold her so I could take some pics. LOL That's my girl! "...Happy Birthday Gatlin and Gabriel, Happy Birthday to you!" Kaia was so ready she got the first piece and was like "Forget the spoon I am just going to use my hand! " LOL That's my girl! Yeah, it was gone in about 3 handfuls. The boys loved it too. They each ate a pretty big piece. But hey they were the birthday boys so anything went for them! Then it was time for presents. And all I can say is that my boys are really loved. They got tons of clothes. Thank you: Grandma, Papa, Grammie, Grandpa, and Aunt Mary! Matt and I decided to get Gatlin a little turtle that lights up when you push buttons. He is on wheels so you can push him and he also sings the ABCs. We got Gabriel the same thing only his is a snail and he counts. They seemed to like them. Gabriel was really trying to figure his out. He is so curious about everything! Racheal and Phillip bought them a truck and a train with little balls that pop when you push them and stackable bath toys. And last but not least (this was Daddy's favorite) Uncle Nathan and Aunt Jill bought them New Orleans Saints Reggie Bush onsies! Just in time for football season too! We LOVE them thanks you guys!

Well the day was fun and full of sugar and presents. After our little party we got everything cleaned up and headed over to Racheal and Phillip's for some grillin' (hot dogs and hamburgers). And then we called it a day. It is so fun to celebrate the birth of a child and in our case two. So Happy Birthday Gabriel and Gatlin! I feel so blessed to be their mommy. I still find it hard to believe that Heavenly Father trusted me enough to take care not just one but two. At times it isn't easy but it is so worth it. I love waking up in the morning to their bright, smiling faces. Our little family wouldn't be complete without them! I look forward to all the birthdays to come!