Happy Birthday, Daddy

Today is Daddy Gabe's 30th(!!!) birthday!! And Kendall and Mommy want to say a special happy birthday to a fabulous daddy and husband. In honor of Daddy Gabe turning old (Mommy reserves all rights to take jabs since she's 13 months older, which would make her 31), we want to let him know all the wonderful things about him for which we are so thankful. (I will refer to him as Daddy/Gabe considering context)

1. Daddy always has time for Kendall. And he is so good at caring for her, whether it be feeding (he knows bottles and baby food) or dressing (he gets her dressed and ready for church all by himself-including a hair bow-since Mommy leaves early).

2. Daddy loves to spend time with Kendall. They like to: play, read books, play flying baby, take walks, and swing.

3. Gabe prays daily for his daughter. Several things he prays for: That God would draw Kendall unto Himself, and set her apart for His glory. That she would have a different spirit, and that she would honor Him all her life through her words and actions.

4. Gabe provides for our family. He is hard-working, diligent and loyal.

5. Gabe saves money!! Occasionally Mommy gets frustrated, but she is very appreciative of Gabe's saving habits. He will always choose to do without something if it means providing what the family needs.

6. Gabe loves vegetables (and everything else Mommy cooks)! Weird, I know, but Mommy is health conscious and he sets a good example for Kendall. And he never complains.

7. Gabe is a godly man who seeks God above all else. He desires to honor Him and seeks His will for himself and our family. He is always studying so as to continue growing in wisdom and knowledge.

8. Gabe loves to laugh. Rarely a day goes by that we aren't laughing about something, usually just the small things in life that are really big.

9. Gabe loves God first, and his family second.

10. Gabe is content and happy with his life. And he is patient, kind and loving (even when Mommy sometimes runs short on these qualities.)

There are many reasons Kendall and Mommy are so grateful for this wonderful man God made just for our family. And we want to wish him a very happy birthday.

Below are some sweet pictures of Gabe and Kendall over the past 10 months-in reverse order. Oh well, not worried enough about it to fix it I guess. Enjoy...