First Christmas

We officially had our first Chrsitmas with Gabriel Lucas! So much fun, and I know it will only get better. This year he was mostly interested in the paper and the ribbons. Of course we couldn't let him play with the paper too long since it went straight to his mouth! Here are a couple pictures...

I know it has beena while, but we have had lots of sickies around here. It started with the Norwalk virus (or something like it) a few weeks ago and we are still fighting off the remnants of a cough and wheezing. This weekend Gabriel did some shopping coupled with some naps and dancing with Daddy. Here is a brief summary in pictures...

Today, I could hardly believe it when I walked in to the Family Center to pick up Gabriel and he was sitting up by himself playing with toys...no support! Our boy is getting so big I can hardly stand it! Here is his picture in his Christmas outfit from today after we got him from work. What a little champion!

Just call me Suzie...

That's Suzie homemaker! I just finished making some new foods for Gabriel Lucas's. He will be starting with green beans or carrots. I also got squash to make, but didn't get to it tonight...maybe tomorrow night! Doesn't it look yummy? It tastes better than it looks...I tried it.

Sunday with dad...

Today was our 6 year anniversary, but those of you with kids know how that goes.... Anyway, today was also the first time that William got to feed Gabriel. Really the first time since he actually likes the food.
This afternoon we went to the mall. It was pretty busy for a recession! Here you can see the boys hanging out. As soon as I pointed the camera, Gabriel sported his smile...so funny! I caught part of the smile. They had fun and dealt with mom dragging them in and out of girly stores. Gotta train 'em right!

Mi lengua

Gabriel Lucas found his toungue a few weeks ago and he loves to stick it out. Here is our boy in a very common pose these days.
I just love this smirk we caught on camera. I had to share it. What a personality!

Gabriel Lucas's first solids...

Gabriel Lucas is going to be 6 months old on November 24th. He has been nearly 6 months on only mama's milk. But, the time has come for him to broaden his pallet. He has been expressing his interest in everything that mommy and daddy are eating. So, this morning Gabriel Lucas got his first solids, rice cereal. Here are a couple pictures.

He did pretty good. We tried to put the rest in a bottle and allow him to eat that way. He took more, but not all of it. More to come...

My New Toy...

Today, Gabriel Lucas got a new toy. He doesn't quite fit in it yet, but he will soon enough. You can see how he already loves it! It is a Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo...