Amazing.

This sweet boy continues to amaze us.

Every single day I'm amazed by how far he's come...

 and how far he's going to go.

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July and August... the rewind.

Blogging has definitely taken a back seat to waiting to go meet our boys and living life with our sweet Gabriel.  The day to day life of summer seemed long but it's hard to believe that it's already August and summer and it's beautiful weather is almost just a memory.  We made so many memories and are so excited to see what next summer hold for our family of 5!  FIVE!

But here's our summer in rewind...

Fourth of July at the Indians game followed by Fireworks.  Gabe's first!

Lots of baseball! 

A favorite pastime is stopping at playgrounds.  Close to our home or if we happen upon them while driving... Gabe loves a new place to play.

Meeting baby Anna, Gabe's newest cousin. 

Rocket launching in the front yard.

 Gabe's first Vacation Bible School!  He had so much fun and learned so much!

Golf Them Home fundraiser!

Splash park fun!

Multiple trips to the local fairs!

Pure cuteness.

Impromptu trips to an indoor water park.

The zoo with our besties.

Fun with Ethan at Dave and Busters!

Stopping at every "picture taker" we find.

Lake Erie Nature Center... Gabe's favorite exhibit is the bees.

Date night Tribe game with this handsome fellow.  And a short walk to see the world's largest outdoor chandelier.

Dancing in the rain.  There is always time to dance in the rain.  Always.

One of Gabe's birthday presents was a family pass to the aquarium and we were so excited to use it for the first time! 

Lots of time in Nonny and Papo's back yard. 

Children's Museum of Cleveland.  A fun and messy time of learning.  

 Babysitting baby Anna.  Gabe was a great help.