Growing Up So Fast...

Our little ones are getting so big! While I like to think that Gabe will always be my baby, after seeing many newborns lately I am starting to realize how big he really is.

Gabe had his one year check up this week, super late because we were originally scheduled during the snow storm, and they gave him an A+! He is 30 1/2 inches long (65%) and 24lbs 1oz (75%). Chubba Chub! He is really into throwing things lately, his favorite is to throw his lovie and then laugh and crawl after it. Gabe had also learned a trick to make his mommy laugh. Holding his spoon in between his teeth,  so silly Gabe.

Emory had her 3 year check up (awhile ago) and she remains to be tall and skinny. She was 31lbs 4 oz (50%) and 381/2 in tall (80%).  This picture was taken after a little adventure we had last week where Emory was locked in the car in the garage. With my only set of keys to my car. And my cell phone. Needless to say we both got upset. But I flagged down a neighbor driving down the alley and she called a locksmith. 40 mintues later she was out and in true Emory style she clapped and yelled "yyyyeeeeaaahhhh" when he opened the door. Then without any prompting from her mommy, she said thank you to the locksmith. Melt my heart. The next couple of times I got her out of the car she would say, "thank you for getting me out of the car mommy."

We continue to enjoy the nice weather. Tonight got a little chilly, but out we went for a family walk.

Our Little Valentines...

Sleeping Gabe. He could not be any sweeter. 

 Darling Emory. She is pure joy.

 Monday was so nice in Dallas that I took the kids outside to play with bubbles. Emory goes a little crazy with bubbles!

 Gabe pointing out the bubbles. He is really into pointing right now, which means Grant and I are busy trying to figure out what he is pointing at.

 His face sums it up, still not feeling 100%. Hopefully with the change of weather it will help him feel better.

 Our silly girl....

 After our bubble session I took the kids on a walk. I am so happy to be outside again.

 Daddy brought me home some roses, which are beautiful and Emory decorated Valentine cookies after dinner. She L.O.V.E.S decorating cookies. And eating the frosting. sprinkles. candy. cookies. yep, all of it.

Never Ending Snow Days...

Saturday was glorious! We had to get out. Even though Grant and Emory will still getting over their sickness we needed outside time. Both kids L.O.V.E. to swing. Grant and I took turns pushing each kid, too much fun.

 Of course we had to bring Em's bike. She is so good at riding her bike.

 Tiger goes everywhere Gabe goes.

 Then the cold came to Dallas. Tuesday morning we got ice and daddy got to stay home with us!! So we had to build a fire to keep warm. No school for the kids and no one was going anywhere. Snug as a bug in the house! Day one of not leaving the house....

 Wednesday morning, still super cold out and daddy had a late start at work. We relaxed all morning and the kids decided to cuddle. Gabe quickly changed his mind after this picture. Emory is in a phase where she really loves her brother and wants him to feel her hugs. Poor guy. Luckily daddy got to come home early from work and save mommy's sanity. Day two of not leaving the house...

 Thursday morning, I went to my dentist appointment that I scheduled since the kids would be at mother's day out and daddy stayed home with the kids because his work started late again. How sad is it that my only time out of the house to this point was to the dentist?!? I got back home and daddy went to work in my car because his would not start., so at this point I am litterally stuck at home. We discovered that the kids really like to have their chairs pushed together. Emory calls it the choo choo train. Day three of not leaving the house (dental visits do not get to count)...

 Thursday afternoon was getting chilly so mommy started a fire. Yes, mommy.

 Friday morning I woke up with the kids and told Grant he's better get up because he was really going to be late for work, to which he said work was closed. We got 5 inches of snow through the night and we had to go out to play. The kids were so layered up, Gabe's shoes wouldn't fit! Day four of not leaving the house...

 Trying to sled.

 Ending a good day by reading books with dad!

First Steps!!

Due to the recent ice storm in Dallas we have been stuck in our house for the past 2 days. I don't think anyone in the Dess house is use to not going anywhere for 2 days, but today made it all worth it. Gabe took his first steps!! He had his first chocolate chip cookie today and that is what I used to interest him in walking. I think it worked. He seems way too little to be walking!!! We are so excited for little Gabe, and can't wait for him to keep up with his sister. Emory has no idea whats about to happen.