5.28.2011

dear gage ~ love momma

Now that you are little over one, and by a little, I mean like a month, we think you
are pretty experienced at it already! Currently you…

You prefer to drink out of a cup and not a sippy.
You can drink out of that cup on your own.
When you drink out of that cup you think its funny to spit everything out.
You and have learned how to move clothes from the washer to the dryer.
You dangle on the oven door, until it comes down on top of you.
Your favorite game is hiding momma’s keys.
Your favorite hiding spot is you toy basket where my keys blend in.
When we ask you where your ball is you search for the orange one, and most
definitely do not want the red one.






You think your basketball hoop is meant for everything, including trucks, sippy cups,
and cell phones.
You try to climb the walls of the bathtub, and can just barely get your leg high
enough to climb out.
You LOVE Peter Rabbit, and HATE Dr. Suess.
You respond, “okay” to every question.
You do summersaults on the couch, repeatedly.
You inevitably fall off the couch, but kisses make it all better.
You don’t stop attempting summersaults until you are banged up pretty bad.
You hate socks.
You love bare feet on grass.
You think my flowers are edible.
You think bathtubs are for standing, not sitting.






You can hold yourself up on a pull up bar.
No, you cannot do pull-ups, but you think its funny when momma tries.
You are still too young to take to a movie, at least that’s what the guy in front of you
thought after you pulled his hair.
You can feed yourself yogurt with a spoon.
Only half of the yogurt ends up on yourself, mostly because you turn the spoon
upside down before it reaches your mouth.
You love to hold the cell phone to your ear. And if we try talking to you, you put that
cell phone to our ear.
You sleep like a champ, we think it’s because you talk to Curious George when you
are alone. He is great company.



So much growing up, in such a small amount of time. When you were first born people told me that you were “all boy.” I didn’t know what it meant until recently. And I soon forgot it when I caught you crying because you had tangled yourself in my bra. You give us so many reasons to smile. We are so happy you are a part of this family.

love, momma

5.24.2011

dear gage

Steffie is really far away, in a place that is really cold. She tells me how much she misses you



She missed your birthday because she was walking lots, just like you! But don't you worry, she remembered to write.


Dear Gage,

I'm sorry I'm a little late, but I promise I didn't forget! Happy 1st Birthday! I hear you're walking and are a ball of energy-I didn't expect anything else from you. I also loved getting to hear your screaming roar over the phone last week, you are such a stud. I do expect by the next phone call however, to get a little more than a roar from you! maybe like "hey aunt Steffie, you're the coolest"...or something along those lines, that would be great. Thanks :) Your mom also sent me some pictures to give me a little update and you look nothing like what I remember. I remember you as just a little guy, not able to walk and not moving around too much, and after only been 5 and a half months you've grown and changed so much! what is going on? You are growing too fast. Although, I am excited to get to play again when I get back, to be able to run around and whatnot. It'll be good! Keep loving and keeping learning little one. I love you so much!

Auntie Sister Wright

dear gage


Dear Gage,

Attached is a photo of a waterfall. This waterfall is in a Creek that I refer to as Gage's Creek. I love going there. It reminds me so much of my son Gage.

Gage was much much smaller than you when I found out that he was having issues with his little body.

Gage was a fighter, just like you are. On September 15th 2009 Gage Aiden went to sleep and never woke up.

He was born that day asleep. I appreciate life so much more since losing Gage and I'm sure your parents love every second they have with you.

You are such a fighter, your heart is going strong.

You went through so much, so tiny and I hope that your body keeps fighting.

Love and Well Wishes,
Cristine.