It is 6:00 in the evening, and I am just beginning to accept that my baby boy is 2 as of today. It’s so funny, because I go through this whole thing with each of my four kids at every birthday, like, REALLY?? They are even older?? How does this happen?!! It literally seems like a couple months have passed since I woke up in the middle of the night in labor, and Gabriel was born (in our bedroom) at 6:30 in the morning. Being the only one of my 4 born at home, it made for a unique experience that I could never forget.  (Not that I could forget ANY of their births….)

I put together some photo favorites from the past 2 years, and then had to go and delete well over half so you didn’t have to sit for 10 minutes watching it. :) What can I say? I am pretty proud of my handsome little guy.

Here is our Gabriel Eliah Zwolinski, from the day of his birth, until his birthday party on Sunday.  He is mighty precious, and such a blessing to our family.

Part 1.

Driving to visit my Grandma last week, I remembered a park that I loved as a child.  It’s a small park, with old historical elements held within.  I remember it being a little spooky, but it mostly seemed magical….kinda like the story of “The Secret Garden.”  I decided to swing by there and to take some photos of Gabriel.

I had never taken any of my kids to this park, and they were so intrigued…..

It had just rained….the air was still fresh and heavy.  Birds were singing, and the sky was gray.  It felt just as magical as it did when I stood only 3 ft off the ground.

Gabe never smiled once.  I kept trying to get him to, but he just stood and stared.  I decided to just go with it, and capture him as he was able to experience this new place on his own.

One of the best things is this great fish pond with huge goldfish, turtles, and frogs.

Then we walked down some hidden paths…..

We found this cute bench.

Gabe went on a rock hunt….

But he quickly JUMPED when he heard  a bird call.

My favorite from this mini-session.

We only stayed for 15 minutes, but I can guarantee we will be back.  :)

This concludes post #1, and #2 will be later today.  I know, I’m kinda ridiculous….but you Mama’s understand.