Happy Birthday Gabriel

Four Years Old! This past week, Gabe decided he was now big enough to ride a bike without training wheels. He took off, and persisted through many falls. He doesn't always get things the first time, but that doesn't stop him (if it is something he wants to learn). Gabriel was riding well by the end of the day. Since then, he asks nearly daily to ride his bike in the garage. Our driveway is a steep slope, so he just turns in circles unless someone can go with him across the street on the sidewalk.


It was a great day just playing with Emma and Jonah. He enjoyed all the birthday calls, and usually started singing to them first. That is like him, not assuming that anything is for him. Gabe is more humble than some of the rest of us in this house! Here they are playing with his new wooden sword set.


He sure is funny too. I put a spaghetti recipe in the crock pot, but it turned into paste by dinner. I didn't make it differently than it said; however, it just didn't work out. Gabe told me, "Mom, this is really gross - but I still like you!" Thankfully Emma saved the day by making him his birthday cake, and that wasn't gross! He brings so much laughter to our family, and it is a joy to see him growing in the Lord. Happy Birthday Gabriel, we love you!