Gabriel's 1st Birthday!!

Gabriel and I had a birthday together. I decided that he should celebrate his own birthday and I celebrate my own on the weekends!
I was just going to do a simple cake but then I thought it's his first birthday. So I quickly went to Krogers (grocery store) and see if I can have an idea on a cake. I then quickly saw a little people cake. I was excited because Samuel had the farm set. I quickly went home to decorate the cake and then I used his toys. I decorated this cake within 20 minutes. Not to bad. It came out cute.

My little one!!

Well Gabriel is such a joy as well. He is my chubby whabby. He has grown a lot. He is already fitting 18 to 24 months. I am trying to keep up with him. He loves to eat.
He loves his big brother. Gabriel is always interested in what Samuel is doing. I love seeing both my boys play together. At times it can be rough! If Samuel is taking a nap Gabriel will push the door open and stand by his bed and try to wake him up. Its cute but not when he wakes Samuel.
As any boy he is a mommies boy. He will crawl around and follow me, even to the bathroom.
He is going to be 1 next week. Its crazy!! He is not walking yet but he is taking a few steps. He is just taking his time. I won't push him that much because I don't want him to grow up too fast.

My baby is not a baby anymore. Samuel just turned 3 in August. Since we put him in soccer. He loves it, but only at home. He does not like to play in field. Its been a little over 2wks and he has shown improvement in front of people. Most of the time he just runs in circles. He does a pretty good job running with the ball. Like some 3yr olds he is shy!! Big surprise. He is trying to break out of his shell. I am proud of him.
Samuel is his own person. I can see that. He is very sensitive to others feeling especially his own. He likes to act things out and play dress up. Most of the time he will wear his pjs the whole day. I have to struggle with him to put on normal clothes when we go out. There are times when he wins!

We are finally closing on a house on the 30th!!

Michael and I were looking around for a house that will suit us while Michael goes back to school. Yes, you read it write. He is planning to go back to become an MD. I am happy for him pursing his passion but just a little stress. I am glad that I could have a place of my own.

This is us in NY. Michael and the boys took this picture in my dads front yard and I took my fabulous one of course in the big city.