Gabe Turns 4!

I can hardly believe this guy is already 4.  To him, this day hasn't come fast enough.  He's ready to run off to school with his big brother.  He knows what kind of back pack and lunch box he wants, and he's ready to help me fill them up. Luckily, I get to keep him home for one more year.

Gabe's birthday was just one week after Easter.  We didn't get the chance to do our usual Easter egg hunt at that time, so we made it part of Gabe's celebration.

He has been wanting a Godzilla birthday cake all year.  Daddy found a pack of Godzilla cake toppers on Amazon, and we piled them on this jungle scene cake.  He couldn't have been happier.

Here's to hoping that this year doesn't fly by as quickly as the last one . . . ;-)

Easter Celebration

This year, we celebrated Easter by baptizing Gabriel and Laura at our church's Easter Vigil service.  We were lucky enough to have lots of family members join us in the celebration, including Gabriel's godfather (Uncle Eric),

 Laura's godparents (Cousins Erica & Greg)

Grandma Gonzalez,

Aunt Janie, Uncle Bob, Grandma & Grandpa Robles, and the cousins.

 

 Laura was not so much a fan of the bonnet that came with her gown. 

And getting her, gown and all, into the car seat, was quite a job.  She managed all the activity well, including the baptism itself, thanks to a ready bottle and a quick ceremony on the part of the priest.  Gabe was cool and collected, too, but who wouldn't be when Uncle Eric is helping you out?

We enjoyed having everyone out to help us celebrate the holiday and baptisms.  This was the first time we've played host since moving into our new home.  It was nice to finally make good use of our space, and we look forward to our next celebration.