Mommy as a Baby!

Mommy wants equal time! This is what Gabriel would have looked like if his name was Gabrielle! 

Take Me Out...

Gabe's first baseball game happened to be the Royals vs. the Red Sox -- and you can see where his loyalties lie! 

Can You Say "Ahhh"?!?

We're ready for our next doctor's appointment! 

Watching the World

Gabe seems to really enjoy the outdoors, even if it's sometimes just through the window... 

Daddy as a Baby!

Hey, look at this picture from the archives -- Daddy as a baby! Dye that hair blonde, and...it's Gabriel! 

Bubbles galore!

Eureka! I've discovered how to make bubbles with my mouth. What fun! 

I Found It!!!

Gabriel has found his thumb. It took him a while to get there. First, he'd shove the whole fist in, then two fingers and voila....just his thumb. It's his new pacifier. 

Mommy decided to dress me up in my doggy outfit and take some shots. As you can see, I'm a natural...ham!! 

Gabe In Church

Gabe likes church about as much as his Grandpa...

Two Month Checkup

Gabe is growing! These pictures show his favorite activity of the past week -- smiling in a way that melts the hearts of adults the world over!

He visited the pediatrician this week, and he's now 14 pounds 6 ounces and 24.75 inches long (tall). So he's almost doubled his weight since he was born (8 lbs 9 ozs), and he's grown more than 3 inches! Let's see, if he keeps that up he'll be 6 feet tall at the age of...2 years 10 months!

Gabe's First Greek Festival

Gabe is becoming ever-more Greek (just like his Dad!) with his first exposure to super-loud Greek music and copious quantities of wine. He seemed to thoroughly enjoy the festival, especially the dancing (notice the dancers behind him). Momma swears that he'll be a great Greek dancer someday! 

We think that Gabe will really like this chair swing...some day...maybe...we hope... 

He Can Smile!!

Here's one of Gabe's first smiles! Now we're waiting on the laughter.... 

Awwww...

Doesn't he look like he's about 3 years old...?? 

The Spinach Festival

Gabe met a true American Hero today -- Popeye! Eat your spinach, Gabe!

Back from Boston!

Daddy is SO GLAD to have Mommy and Gabe back home again!! And Gabe seems to be celebrating, too! 

The Back Carrier

When Daddy lived in Africa with the Peace Corps, the women had to work all day so they carried their babies on their backs, secured there by a strip of cloth. Well, when it's time to wash the dishes and Gabe just won't be put down -- we found a way to use the American version of the strip of cloth! Gabe really seems to enjoy being close to Daddy this way, and we can actually get some work done together!