The White House: Happy New Year!

It is hard to believe this time last year we were starting the big decision process of should we move to Maryland or not as well as trying to prepare for Gabe! It is safe to say 2014 was a pretty crazy year for us and full changes. We are ok it 2015 is a little less eventful :)

Last week Derek had to go away for a week long conference and we were lucky to have Grandpa come for the week to spend time and help us out while Derek was gone. Madelyn has been working very hard on potty training and has successfully been going out into public with her big girl underwear!!She filled up her first potty chart while Grandpa was here and got to go to the toy store! We still of course have accidents here and there but for the most part think we are finally potty trained!!! Madelyn has also moved to the next level of swim lessons and it is amazing what a good swimmer she has become.

As for Mr. Gabe he has become very active, he isn't crawling yet but can get around by scooting, rolling or any other way he finds possible. He has been up on all 4 , rocking and even moving his hands forward but hasn't actually crawled yet. He is almost impossible to hold now because he won't sit still and changing his diaper is a work-out itself. He also still has NO teeth. I think the boy might be gumming it to eat his first birthday cake, lol! Madelyn crawled at 9 months and walked at 11, so maybe he is following in her footsteps! He is an excellent eater so far, and since starting food developed some adorable chunky cheeks! His favorite thing by far right now is the bathtub. You can't even walk into the bathroom with him unless you plan to give him a bath or break his heart!