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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Summer Hats

A baseball cap for Gabe, just like Bobby and Ben
A beautiful sun hat for Gracie

Another Parking Lot

Now the couch has turned into a parking lot for Gabriel's cars. He does love his cars!

Say Cheese!


Gabriel likes to take pictures with his camera just like Mommy takes pictures.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Parking Lot


Gabriel has designated the entryway as his parking lot for his larger riding toys. He had his tractor, dump truck, and tricycle all lined up against the front door this morning.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Baby Legs

I know that this is silly, but I just love Grace's chubby little baby legs. I just realized this morning, though, that they don't have all the little folds and creases that they had a few months ago. She still has the cutest little toes and thighs though.

Cheese!!

While I was taking pictures of Grace in the high chair, Gabriel kept saying, "Take my picture! Take my picture! Cheese, Mommy!"

High Chair Comparison

Gabriel at six months old in the high chair
Grace at six months old in the high chair

High Chair


Grace graduated to the high chair this morning. Mommy was a little tired of cleaning cereal raspberries from the bouncy seat. At least the surface of the high chair can be wiped off easily. She is SO tiny in the high chair that she can't reach her toys when they are put on the tray.

Flowers for Mommy

Gabriel brought me a bouquet of flowers last night . . . so sweet! Hehe!

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Carrots


Grace ate carrots for the first time tonight. She LOVED them! She lapped up almost the entire container. It was so funny to watch her enjoy her food that much.

It's Not Fair!

Gabriel has picked up the phrase, "It's not fair!" somewhere. He doesn't hear it at home, so we think that it came from TV or another kid at Staci's. It's so hilarious because he says it when he's mad, but it is not always appropriate. Even though we try to discourage him from saying it, but it's so funny we can't help but laughing. The funniest part is the arm crossing and that mean face that he makes!

Monday, April 21, 2008

Check-ups


Both kids went to the doctor today for their check-ups. Grace had her 6 month check-up and immunizations, and Gabriel had his 2 year check-up and immunization.

Gabriel weighs 35 lbs. 8 oz. He is 35 3/4 inches tall. His height and weight are in the 90th percentile. He has actually lost 2 lbs. since he was seen last.

Grace weighs 14 lbs. 13 oz. She is 23 3/4 inches. Her height and weight are in the 30th percentile.

The kids were awesome for their appointment. Gabriel and Grace played together on the exam table. Grace rolled all over the place while Gabriel tried to "get her" (tickle her). He teased her with her teething beads. Both of them enjoyed making noise with the paper covering the exam table. I will swear that Grace was rolling back and forth to get closer to Gabriel so she could kick him. We're going to have to watch her; she's going to be a stinker I think.

Gabriel had some blood work done to test his lead and iron levels, and he got a shot. He is very brave because he never shed a tear. After the nurse took his blood, he said, "I not like that." Gracie cried when she got her shots and when the doctor looked in her mouth. She was fine once I picked her up though.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

New Swing Set

Daddy built Gabriel and Grace's swing set this weekend. Thanks to Uncle Robbie, Papa, and Grampy for all of their help with the build.
Daddy and Papa showed Gabriel how to climb the ladder.Down the slide he went!Both kiddos enjoyed the swings.

Playing Cars

Gabriel wants so badly for Grace to play with him. This morning he laid down in the floor next to her, handed her a car, and said, "Gracie play cars."



Saturday, April 19, 2008

Two by Two Class at the Zoo

We went to the zoo this morning for a Two by Two class. It is a class for two year olds. We met Alicia and Sam there too.
Grace was all snuggly warm on the chilly morning in her front carrier zipped inside Daddy's jacket.
Gabriel's favorite part of the class was coloring a picture of an egg that had a little chick in it.
We got to see some cool animals this morning. Because it was a little chilly out, the animals were out and pretty active. We did not get to pet the emu, but we did get a great view of the eagle.
We took a ride on the train. Sam and Gabriel had a great time playing while we waited (45 minutes).
Grace took in all of the sights from the train. I think she enjoyed it too!

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Brown Eyed Girl

I just added this picture because I LOVE Grace's big, dark eyes. They always make me melt.

Neighbors

Gabriel and Connor, our next door neighbor's grandson, had a conversation at the fence tonight. It was really cute.

First Green Beans



Grace tried her first taste of green beans tonight. It is her first baby food. She wasn't really impressed with it at first, but then she decided that she wanted more.

Go Fly A Kite!

Daddy and Gabriel flew a kite tonight in the backyard. It was pretty cool that Daddy was able to get the kite in the air and keep it there for a few minutes. Gabriel was pretty excited!



Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!

This was the scene Tuesday morning as we were getting ready and leaving for Staci's. The cause: Just getting out of bed. Geez!

Monday, April 14, 2008

Baseball Game

We went to the baseball park tonight to see Bobby and Ben play. They are on the Reds this year. They won the game 1-0. Gabriel had so much fun! He really enjoyed cheering them on, yelling, "Go, Team!" and "Good eye!" We hate that so many of their games begin after Gabriel's bedtime.


Chilly Grace kept warm in her seat with one of her favorite fleece blankets.