Christmas Pix

Here are just a few of Gabriel's first Christmas moments...

Some of our favorite recent photos...

Nap Time

When it's time for a Saturday afternoon nap, Gabe enjoys his crib with the lullaby-mobile over the top. 

Slam Dunk!

Here's a fun way to learn math and letters -- and basketball! This cool new toy counts one forward every time Gabe puts the ball in the hoop. We're still working on the jump shot, but he's doing pretty well on the slam-dunk!! 

End of the Day

After all that learning, his brain is tired! 

Math, too

When Gabe gets tired of reading, he heads over to the "Math Mat" on Yia Yia's living room floor. 

Turkey Day!

We couldn't adequately celebrate a holiday without coming up with a silly little costume for Gabe, now could we...? 

Books!

When he reads, Gabe like to "interact" with the book. That tends to mean a fair bit of swatting and grabbing, and sometimes even a little bit of tasting. 

Long calf

I'm very long. Next week we get to go to the doctor and find out how long I am. 

Looking....

I guess I'll have to go out and find some grub. Hmmm. I see mommy over there. 

Little cow

I was looking for some chow but all I found was this pumpkin. 

Sleepy eyes

Sometimes I struggle to keep my eyes open. Not doing too bad in this picture though.  

Elephants, eek!

Daddy's trying to introduce me to elephants but I don't think I like them much. I'll stick with my stuffed monkey. 

Night owl

I used to make an owl face but now I'm all grown up. ...well, four months old. Still love my owl outfit though. 

Smiling away!

I give my mom this smile when I want to melt her heart. Cute isn't it? 

Couch sitting

This is the life. Laying around while mom and dad cater to my every whim. 

Orange you cute!

Self-explanatory, I think! 

Still exploring

Hmm. Kind of tough but not bad. 

Future scientist?

I'm trying to figure this thing out. I turn it this way and that. It is mesmerizing. Maybe I should stick it in my mouth. 

I'm blue.

I just don't know what to do with myself today. I guess I'll just play with my hands.  

Sitting Around

Daddy went and bought me a Bumbo seat. I don't sit in it for long because I have other things to do like lay around in my playcenter and bouncy seat. I also have to explore my toys, but every once in a while I get to relax in my Bumbo. I look like a big boy , don't I? 

D&D

Gabe's first visit to Dean and Deluca! Still not very interested in sandwiches, though...

Puppy Love

One of mommy's friends at work sent me a little gift- my very own puppy. I hope the cats don't get jealous!