Mischief

Gabriel's hands are into everything! He isn't crawling yet, but with a little time, he can roll or wiggle anywhere. And once he gets where he wants to be, watch out!

Playing Peek-A-Boo

Gabriel played peek-a-boo with Mom and Dad. What a great game!

Sleepy Head

Grandma stayed with Gabriel for about an hour one night expecting some play time. Unfortunately the little guy pooped out on her early.

Silly Face

Gabriel is making a new face now. He squinches up his eyes and nose. He looks like he's getting ready to cry, but really he is just being silly.

Playing with Puppies

Gabriel has discovered that playing with Hershey and Lucy can be great fun. These guys are going to be best friends very soon.

Look, Mom, No Hands!

Gabriel is sitting up like a big boy now --- no help at all.

Mommy's Little Pumpkin . . .um, Jack-O-Lantern

Gabriel's Halloween costume is a Jack-O-Lantern. We had some fun at Huber's playing "Hide the Gabe" amongst the pumpkins. It's a little like Where's Waldo.

Farmer Gabe

Gabriel gets to drive the tractor all by himself! Just Kidding! Daddy is holding him behind a wooden picture of a farmer on a tractor, in case you hadn't figured that out. What a big grin!

Huber's

Gabriel had an outing with Grandma, Papa, Daddy, and Mommy at Huber's Orchard and Winery. It was a busy weekend at the winery, but we still had a good time. Gabriel got to ride a cow (to the left) with Grandma and a tractor with Papa.

West Virginia trip

The scenery in West Virginia was beautiful. Despite some rain, the mountians and spending time outdoors provided us with a nice relaxing weekend. Gabriel and Daddy had lots of time to play together too! We can't wait to do it again next year.

Wild Life

In West Virginia Gabriel had the chance to see lots of wild life . . . a turtle, a baby bird, a salamander, Cousin Rockey.

Yummy, carrots!

Gabriel's favorite vegetable is carrots. You could say that he really gets into his food.

Oh, by the way, he has his first two teeth now!

Little Clown

Gabriel is such a little ham!

Family Portrait

This is only our second picture of the three of us together. The first one was posted on the blog when Gabriel was about eight weeks old.

Six Month Portraits

How cute is he???

Foot in Mouth

Gabriel thinks that sucking on his big toe is a neat trick. Goofy boy!

6 Month Check Up

Gabriel went to see Dr. Roberts today. He weighs 24 lbs. 10 oz which is off the chart in percentiles. He is 28 1/2 in. tall which is the 97th percentile. She says that he is perfect and healthy. He is to finish all of his first foods and start second foods. She also wants him to have juice once a day.

Dr. Roberts, Mommy, and Daddy are all really proud of our chunky monkey!

Sippy Cup

We tried drinking from a sippy cup yesterday. He has been showing interest in Mommy and Daddy's cups lately --- trying to grab them and put his mouth on the rim. He liked the sippy cup, but it was more fun banging it on the high chair.

Vroom Vroom!

Now that Gabriel has outgrown his baby swing, he is enjoying his exersaucer in its place. He is able to touch the bottom with both feet now.

Weeeeeeee!

Gabriel loves to swing outside --- if only the mosquitos weren't so vicious!