Stickers and Snuggles - Gabi Turns 2

For Gabi's 2nd Birthday Party, we decided to go with 2 of Gabi's favorite things: stickers and pajamas! (Ok, maybe pajamas is one of my favorite things, but having toddlers come for a pj party was quite adorable!!) We had a TON of comfy friends come for playing, eating, and stickers! Last year, there was a freak snowstorm which prevented most of Gabi's friends from coming to her party, but we lucked out with gorgeous weather this year! We remain grateful to have so many great friends in our lives who came out to celebrate with us!

In addition to having many friends celebrate Gabi's birthday, we were SO excited that Aunt Syssa could come be with us. It was really lovely and special to have family here. Aunt Syssa made the brave appearance even with all the crazy toddlers running around!

Kemper, Gabi, Gabriel, Agatha and Jax

Maven and Jill

Jennifer with Gavin

Stephanie and Gabriel

Kemper

Andrew (probably the best-accessorized kid in attendance!)

Maven

Lo, provider of AWESOME hat, plays with Ethan.

Waverly and Cassidy

Kate and Norah

Gabi, Alice, and Norah

Graham and Lauren

part of the great crowd!

Time for cupcakes and candles!


Who doesn't love a bunch of cute toddlers lined up on a couch? That would be the toddlers. Here is the group of kiddos we got to sit without screaming from torture. (Notice Gabi's borrowing of Andrew's helmet.)

Gabi, Lyanna, Sabrina, Gavin, Maven

The last three ladies remain! And then stud Maven wants in on the action.

Later that afternoon, post nap, still in pajamas, we went outside to play in the driveway with chalk. Happy Birthday, Gabi!

Gabi's 1st Haircut

Having decided that her bedhead was out of control (and out of Mommy's control), we decided to pay real money to get her a real haircut. Thanks to fast hands and modern technology, she had a movie in front of her and behaved marvelously.

My attempts at a "before" picture don't really capture the mess. It looks tame here.

Ethan also behaved marvelously.

the "after" pictures (Don't expect the girl to crack a smile.)

Fun with Family

We are so fortunate to live in Austin for many reasons. However, after having left Asheville, we are no longer just a few hour drive from Nana and Zayde in Atlanta. BUT, that hasn't stopped us from seeing them a TON. We are so grateful for the amount of times they come to visit or when we get to see them in Houston. January was no exception, and we enjoyed our visit once again!

Ethan wasn't as harmed as he appears as he and Gabi spend quality time with Nana.

climbing on Zayde

Fun with family at the mall:

fun with Ethan at the mall

One day during icky weather, we went to a bounce place, and Nana and Gabi enjoyed their moment bonding in the foam pit.


Until Nana got stuck....

We love living so close to Aunt Syssa and Uncle Craig. We love spending time with them. We love when it's pretty outside. We love spending time with Aunt Syssa and Uncle Craig when it's pretty outside at a nearby park because they live so close!!!