Gus turns 4-years-old today! I remember rushing to Lubbock for his birth and then waiting...taking a nap in the pickup...waiting. But it was so exciting when he came!
His big brother, Dax, has watched over him since he was born. Dax would make sure Gus had his pacifier--and open his own mouth every time he tried to get Gus to open his mouth.
His first Christmas as Santa...with his pretty mommy.
We were babysitting Dax & Gus while Zach & Shanna went to Alaska. We went and got Gus a walker since he was wanting to follow his big brother so badly. He loved it!
This guy has always had the best smile and most beautiful eyes!
Gus kind of likes his Pot, too.
We'd gotten chicken for dinner and gave Gus some mashed potatoes.
He liked them!
Gus was showing me his muscles---and making a grunting noise.
We went to the lake in Dalhart so the boys could throw rocks in the water. Gus got a ride.
(Notice how he's holding on!)
Gus loves to laugh!! And his greatest delight is making others laugh!
Gus was hiding from Dax.
The boys had watched Horton Hears a Who. Gus was listening for the Who.
This was a picture I got when I was on my way to babysit the boys.
(I was more excited than Gus!)
Gus had "thrown up in his mouth" so Dax made him lay on the couch and covered him up. And then he began to read a book to Gus since he didn't feel well. (He really could read!) Gus didn't stay sick very long.
Gus was pretending to be dead.
This kid keeps me in stitches!! I've only known two little guys who began to exemplify a sense of humor as early as one-year-old--Gus and his older cousin. I was amazed! I'd never seen such a young child understand humor--and how to make others laugh. Both of these guys are the second child with an older brother--I wonder if that's why. Gus also knew how to push his older brother's buttons and get him all upset...and then laugh.
Gus is also very sensitive. He knows when someone is unhappy or has their feelings hurt and will quietly go sit by them--and usually touch them in some way. It's not at all unusual for Gus to randomly sit in your lap and whisper in your ear, "I love you!" He has such a tender heart.
He's crazy about his family!! He gets so excited when his mom and dad come home from a trip! And he's anxious to meet up with his brother and sister when they've been separated for a short time. I love this guy!!
Gus, I can't wait to see what amazing thing God has for your life!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
I love you,
Gee
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