His Cup Runneth Over

This picture was taken last night as we were getting ready for bed but he looks so sweet that I want to put it up today. And do you see how he is holding himself up? Does this look like he is getting ready to crawl? HOLY HEART ATTACK!!

And tonight as he was sitting in his swing he kept reaching for the little owls that hang above him. It is funny because he gets mad when he can't reach them. And do you see the BUCKETS OF DROOL that this baby is producing? I mean look at the boy's shirt! He is a fountain of drool...yay for me who ends up with drool on my clothes, on my hands, in my hair, and yes Internet...sometimes in my mouth. I know...T-M-I.

Minty Fresh

This was Gabe's first taste of a Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie and as you can see he was experiencing a sugar-high euphoria. He had no idea it could get better that rice cereal and pears.

Tastes Like...

Please excuse his snotty nose in this picture. This rattle is simple but it has become one of his favorites. Which just goes to show you, simple things truly make babies very happy. And this is good for me because I am pretty simple and he thinks I am a blast.

Gabrielle

This is Gabe's twin Gabrielle. She is much angrier than Gabe and is very picky. She likes expensive dinners, trips to France, and tiny purse-sized dogs. Her "work" also cost her a FORTUNE!

P.S. For those of you who are interested, Gabe had his 6 month doctor's appointment today. He weighs 19 pounds 9 ounces which puts him into the 81% for his weight. And he is 28 & 1/2 inches tall which puts him into...get ready for this Internet...the 96% for his height! Can I get a woot woot?

ZOMBIE BABY!!!!!!!!!

For my first post it was only appropriate for a zombie baby picture. Gabe is gnawing on my forehead and is happy as can be about it. He continues to grow and change every day. It is really quite amazing to see how far he has progressed. That is all for now I look forward to posting more in the future.

Gone Fishin

Gabe isn't smiling in this picture because he really does love this fish but because Ryan was sitting next to me making him laugh. But then again, Ryan is always making all of us laugh-it's why we keep him around.

6 Months

HAPPY 6 MONTH BIRTHDAY!!!

Happy 6th Month of life Bubba! You are turning into such a big boy. As each month slips by your Dad and I are so pleased with everything you are becoming. And with this past month your "little" personality has really begun to shine. I mean just look at this picture-I was trying to get your 6 month picture and you thought it would be more fun to mess with my tape measure. And you look so cute that I decided to just leave the picture like it is.

You are interested in so many things. And you stay focused on the things you want. If you see something that you want to chew on, you keep on trying until you either get whatever it is (my hair, a cell phone, a pen, car keys, wash cloth, ect) or we have to completely seperate you from the object before you'll forget.

You are working so hard on sitting up. I know you are on the verge of being able to really sit on your own. Right now you can hang in there and sit for a couple minutes but we have to stay right by you because if we don't and you tip, you may face plant into the carpet and let me tell you, YOU GET PISSED!

You also are very particular about what you want to eat and from whom you want to eat. There are times you only want me and then the next time, you'll scream until your Dad bottle-feeds you. And you also love your baby food. You loves almost all things with the exception of squash-you still don't like squash. But you love all types of fruit, sweet potatoes, carrots, and most of the "fancy" dinners like "Chicken with Rice" or "Turkey and Sweet Potatoes" or my personal favorite "Ham with Pineapple and Rice." I wonder if you will always be such a good eater and if you are as good of a kid as you have been as a baby, all signs point to yes.

Your interest in the world around you has just EXPLODED! You are always checking things out, reaching out and grabbing things, licking things (Yes, licking.), and absorbing all that is around you. Part of your curiousity has shown itself by you looking towards the sounds you hear. We can say your name or make a funny noise you will turn you head to see what it going on. It makes us smile and we like to think that you are starting to know your name a little.

You love playing with your sister Sera. She will dance and sing for you and you just giggle and smile. You love our dog Freya and think it is funny when she licks your face. You like playing peek-a-boo when we sneak up and say "HI!" You are crazy about your exer-saucer and your foam blocks. And you smile when ever you see your Dad and I after you have been at daycare all day.

You are also starting to teeth and so you are often crabby in the evenings. It can sometimes be hard on your Dad and I because we are used to you always being so smiley and happy. But it is just one more step in you growing up, so we understand. But I will be honest when I say I can't wait until it is over.

But no matter how cranky you get Bubs, we will always love you unconditionally. It is hard for me to believe that you are really six months old but as I look back at this blog and see everything you have done, I can only be excited for what will come next. Thank you for making these past 6 months the BEST 6 months of my life Gabriel Scott. I love you very much and hope your next 6 months are just as amazing as the first.