Gabi's 1st Birthday

scooting around on her Birthday, waiting for the fiesta to begin

" are you looking at me?"

sisterly love

Lisa made a cupcake tower birthday cake and the whole family enjoyed decorating the house for the party!

We made a chocolate fudge swirl cake too and McKenna used her bead art to make the cake topping.

preparing to sing Happy Birthday...we sang in english and spanish so twice the fun!

Gabi starting to dig into her birthday cupcake!

"this frosting is the best part!"

" and the pink icing makes for nice lipstick"

some of my party guests-David, Sue Lyn and Seann Stubbs

Lisa and Gabi, the big 1 year old

family photo - Jan 25,2009

the Moms some of the Dads
the kids taking a break from rough-housing

Here's some pics the week prior to Gabi's birthday ...playing around the house. Gabi loves to hold onto things and walk, not yet taking steps on her own yet but sooo close!

Gabi playing with our household helper Vilma.

One morning in the midst of breakfast Gabi decided to slip in a nap, much to our surprise!

such a peaceful sweetheart

a sign of too much partying!

Celebrating a few days early while Nana Leen and Papa Bob were visiting, Gabi

enjoyed tres leches a Tico dessert with a Strawberry Shortcake candle.

"this dessert is pretty tasty!"

this little face is hard to resist...even cake-covered! Mom got a little too close with the camera.

good to the last drop....or last finger full :)

some photos of playing around

Even though Gabi is petite she sure has some big cheeks!

and she's often smiling, definately a light in our lives!!!

Gabi's a target for much affection...sometimes too much!

Gabi's very vocal when she wants something, also reaching out for things is something she's good at these days!