To Grandmother's House We Go!

Gabe made his first trip out to Baker today to visit with Maw Maw and Paw Paw (David's parents). We were a little worried about how he would behave in the car during the 20+ minute drive but he did so well! He just stared and stared at his duck and frog toys on his car seat handle.

As you can see below Maw Maw and Paw Paw were able to love all over him! He also got to meet two of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet much less count as family, Aunt Hilda and Uncle Bobby. They are David's aunt and uncle who live next door to his parents and I just love them!

Thanks Maw Maw and Paw Paw for yummy lunch! Pretty soon Gabe will be in the highchair eating Gumbo with the rest of us! We hope to see you all again soon!

Gabe's next big adventure will take us Down the Bayou to hang out with my parents for a few days next week. Gabe and I are heading to Mathews Monday afternoon and plan to be there through Wednesday afternoon. We hope he gets a chance to meet all of his fabulous family members who live there.

Life Long Friends

Yesterday Gabe met someone who is certain to be his friend for life, Sydney Anne Guidry...how can I be so sure you ask because her mom (my BFF Renee) and I will most definitely be friends for life so basically our kids have no choice but to love each other :)! But seriously Gabe is so lucky to count Sydney among his friends...she is the sweetest and the cutest thing you will ever meet!

Syd is going to be a big sister in just a few weeks so she was able to practice her skills on Gabe. She did such a good job reading to him, massaging his feet, playing with him and holding him. Please don't let Gabe's face fool you he was thrilled to meet her!

First Friday

While I realize May 29th was the last Friday in May Gabe had a number of firsts...

• First time in the car with Mommy driving
• First visit to Mommy's office
• First time driving past Tiger Stadium and Alex Box
• First time being babysit by Daddy for more than 2 hours (from 7-11 PM)
• And this isn't so much a Gabe first but a Mommy first...first margarita in 10 months!

Here's to many more firsts!!!

There's a First Time for Everything

It occurred to us last night that Gabe had never been in his crib so today I remedied that. Here are a few pics from the "momentous event." Oh and check out how long he is!!!

Play Time!

So this afternoon after Gabe napped (finally) we thought we'd play a bit. I'm pretty sure he didn't know what to think of his Tummy Time Surfboard!





This one is a bit blurry but he's holding on to his rattle so I thought it was "post-worthy."

David and I's bed/playroom!

Happy Playing Everyone!

"I Hear Babies Cry and I Watch Them Grow"

Dear Gabe,

Happy 1 month birthday Munchkin! I can't believe how quickly (and at times slowly) this month has gone! You've changed so much over this last month. For one you are so strong- you're always lifting your head up and trying to look around. You're much more alert- after we feed and change you you're pretty alert for the next 30-45 minutes until you're ready to be put to sleep again. Your dad and I have learned over this past month that you definitely do not like to be wet...which means bath time and diaper changes aren't exactly your favorite things. On the other hand you love love love white noise especially Mommy's hairdryer. You also love your swaddle blanket. You like Mommy's arms the best but love spending time with Daddy watching sports and Jeopardy in the evening. You also like being outside. If you're fussy going outside will instantly calm you down. You're eating 4 ounces about every 3-4 hours. You suck that bottle down in no time flat which has earned you the nickname Piglet. Piglet is actually just one of your many nicknames. I often call you Munchkin, Munch, Munchy Muncherson, Sweet Potato and Sweet Boy. You dad calls you Big Man and Mr. Gabe. We're still trying to figure out who you look like. You're long and lean like your daddy but have you chubby cheeks like me. Thanks Gabe for making this past month the most amazing month of our lives. Oh and thanks for sleeping 4 hours straight last night!!!

Much Love,

Mommy and Daddy

Bath Time!

Well I think this picture pretty much sums up how Gabe felt about his first "real" bath. One thing David and I have known about Gabe from day 1 is that he doesn't like to be wet and he doesn't like to be naked so you can see how bathing wouldn't exactly be his favorite activity! Unlike his momma who showers in the morning and takes a bubble bath every night! Hopefully he'll come around soon!