Turning Two

 Gabe turned 2 yesterday!

We had a pretty chill day at home, which suited him nicely. His friends, A and B (brothers) came over to play. We opened up a few gifts - thanks family for everything you sent! He's been in present heaven today. We had homemade Jamba Juices and Angry Birds cupcakes, and he watched Wall-E twice!

Here are some fun things you might not know about Gabe:

1. The Essential Three. There are three things that Gabe carries around with him everywhere: his sippy cup, his dirty white blanket, and his teddy bear.

2. Angry Birds. This kid is strangely fantastic at Angry Birds. He loves to play it on Phil's ipad. Even though he knows he's not supposed to play it unless we let him, Gabe's getting good at sneaking it off Phil's lap when he's not looking or when he's dozed off while studying.

3. Strike or Spare. Bowling is one of his favorite activities! We don't know where it came from, but he loves it when we go bowling. He likes to watch other people bowl just as much as he likes to do it himself.

4. Ready Set Go. Gabe is getting pretty fast. He runs back and forth through the rooms in our home, slamming his body into the wall or the couch or the door. Rubi's gotten to where she doesn't even flinch when he slams next to her while she's napping on the couch.

5. Reader's Corner. Favorite books (in no order): Llama Llama Nighty Night. Bigsby's Best Friend. Bigsby's Big News. Frank Was a Monster Who Wanted to Dance. There's a Wocket in My Pocket. Green Eggs and Ham. Who Loves You. Goodnight Moon. 

6. Movie Time. Favorite movies (again, no order): Wall-E. Despicable Me. Kung Fu Panda. Kung Fu Panda 2. How to Train Your Dragon. Prince of Egypt. Tangled. Up.

7. YouTube. Favorite youtube songs: This. This. This. This. This. And This.

8. High Five and Knuckles. Even if he's super upset - even verge-of-tantrum upset - if Phil asks him for a high five and knuckles, Gabe has to do it. It's really cute to watch his internal wrestle as he wants to continue to be angry, but has to high five.

9. Couch Cuddler. Gabe is a great cuddler. Every morning we cuddle under a blanket, plus the white blanket, while he drinks his milk.

10. Chore Master. In a few short years I'll be able to relinquish all responsibility over the cleanliness of our home to Gabe. He's not exactly the cleanest person, and I am continually picking up after him, but he loves to help with the laundry, load/unload the dishwasher, sweep and mop, and pick up all the toys at exercise group.

We love Gabe so much and we are looking forward to another awesome year!