Christmas Morning at Home!

I think Michael and I explained to Gabe to much, how he was going to be getting presents when he got up. I say this because at 4:15 in the morning Gabe was awake playing in his crib. We left him in there for about 30 mins thinking maybe he would fall back asleep but no luck. So Michael went in and changed his diaper while he was talking and laughing on the changing table. We brought him in bed with us and he tried to play, he did fall back asleep for about an hour finally but woke back up and was ready for Christmas!!!

Gabe was such a happy baby and wanted to help Daddy open his baseball cards he got in his stocking.

When I was a kid Grammie and Papa would come over and watch us kids open our presents so keeping up with tradition Gigi and Pop Pop came over at 6:30 when we finally got out of bed.

Gabe really didn't know what to do with his stocking although he did like the Elmo remote that was in it.

From Mommy and Daddy he also got a Walk-n-Ride Hippo that also gobbles up blocks when you run over them. A Hokey Pokey Elmo, Sing Along Musical Stage and some clothes and shoes.

He really liked eating the wrapping paper more then anything!! He did want to get on the hippo and try to pull up behind it too.

I have to say that the stage is his favorite thing because he can see himself in the mirror and he loves that!! It is what he pulled himself up to standing on Christmas night.

Yes, Gabe had a costume change because he was too hot in his other pj's!!

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve Michael's mom and grandparents come over for dinner and presents at our house. This year we had a roast instead of turkey, since I knew we would all be having that the next day for Christmas. Gabe enjoyed the mashed potatoes and rolls.

Gabe got lots of presents from his Meme, a Pooh Bear that squeaks, blocks, a barking puppy and lots more toys and clothes. Nanny and Papa got him an enormous bull bog, that a believe is as big as Foxy (as well as other toys and clothes)!!!

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve and Gabe was very thankful for all his toys. He did a pretty good job unwrapping, he was just more interested in the paper than the toys!!

At my house growing up we had a tradition of getting a Night Before Christmas present (NBC), which was always a new pair of pj's. It was nice to have since we have pictures taken in our pj's all morning while we open presents. We decided that, that was a tradition we wanted to carry on.

Here is Gabe opening his and wearing his!!

Half a year old!!

I can't believe how big my little boy is getting!!

Between Christmas and me being sick I have gotten behind on posting, sorry for those who have been asking me!!

Daddy and I took Gabe to the doctor on Wed. for his 6 month visit. He weighed in at 17 lbs. 4 ozs. (45%) and 26 1/2 inches tall (50%). I also finally asked the doctor about the lump that Gabe has had on his forehead since he was born. It used to not show that much but it is regularly visible, I never asked because we didn't think anything of it. She examined it and said that he has a ridge and wants us to get it further examined by a doctor at St. Joseph's in Tampa. She said that sometimes they do nothing for it and other times they do surgery to remove it. We have an appointment to go on Jan. 25th for him to meet with a doctor and physical therapist. Please pray that my baby boy will be okay.

Gabe is now crawling up on his hands and knees and moving really fast, he got that down on Sunday. Then on Christmas Eve morning we put him down for a nap and heard him in there laughing so we went in and he was pulled up on his knees, chewing on the crib rails.

I did not expect to already have to move his crib down!!
Then on Christmas night Gabe decided to pull up all the way, standing on his feet. He did it a second time that night and Aunt Mandy got it on video.

When we told Dr. Ghayal, she could not believe that she said Gabe was way ahead with his development, which on course made Michael and I feel wonderful!!

(Sorry about the end of the video, Aunt Mandy couldn't forget how to turn off our new video camera. And Mommy forgot to edit it.)
Also in Gabe news he is completely on bottles now and that is wonderful for Mommy!! He has moved to stage 2 foods and loves eating like a big boy. He plays independently but does loves when Mommy plays with him. He is still putting himself to sleep and that is the best thing he ever did, as far as Mommy is concerned! His bottom two teeth are through and we are waiting for the top ones anytime now.

Our little man is growing up right before our eyes!!!

Here comes Santa Clause...

We took Gabe to see Santa on Monday at the Mall and he loved it. Even though it did cost $20 bucks to buy a CD with one picture on it (rip off)!! I am sure I will do the same thing every year because I just have to have the picture whether or not it's good or bad! Gabe loved Santa though after they took the picture he just sat there while we paid, trying to pull Santa's beard.

Oh, the lights

Gabe loves looking at the bright Christmas lights so on Sunday night when it was really cold we took him down to Munn Park to see all the lights in the park. Pop Pop bought him this hilarious hat from Old Navy and I love putting him in it when it's good and cold. You can also snap the ear flaps up when it's not as cold. We get a lot of comments about it when he has it on!!
He also had his Dear Santa list shirt on that Grammie and Papa bought him.

My Boy!!

I have a bunch a random pictures of Gabe I just had to post, so here goes.

For those that don't know Gabe is a thumb sucker which I think is horribly gross but it is better than when he was just putting his whole hand in his mouth. He does only do it when he gets sleepy though, it's not all the time thank goodness!!

This pictures I thought was adorable, it's kind of hazy looking (it made him look angelic).Gabe is always busy, when I try to hold him on the couch he just wants to climb up my chest and see what he can see.

His legs are so strong it really hurts when he's climbing.
These pictures are just of him playing on the couch with me in his diaper, which he loves doing.

He really loves having his picture taken, he always puts a smile on his face!!

Bite You!!

Well after 2 1/2 months of drooling and cranky days and nights... both of Gabe's bottom teeth broke through today. While him and I were having lunch with Gigi today she started to rub his gums because he was cranky and she felt them. As soon as they get through enough to see and he will let me I will get a picture!! My boy is growing up so fast!!

On the Move

Gabe has not completely mastered the art of crawling but he is getting where he wants to go.









In these pictures he started out way over on his blanket and within about 2 minutes he was this far off it (about 6-7 feet away). He even had 2 toys he had brought with him! He does get up on his hands and knees and rocks but when he wants to move he just shoves himself with his feet. It is working pretty well for him right now, I am pretty sure that he will really be crawling by Christmas though!!

Sweetest Thing You've Ever Seen

Gabe fell asleep on the way home from lunch with Gigi, Ceci and Susan and he just

looked so stinkin' cute when I opened the car door.

I don't think it gets any sweeter than that!!

Relax already!!

Michael put Gabe in his swing and strapped him in, put him in front of the t.v and put his movie on so we could eat dinner. Well when we came out of the kitchen this is what we found.

Our kid is so hyper that he couldn't lay back, relax and enjoy his show. Thank the Lord Michael had strapped him in!!! This is what he does in his car seat as well, although he can't sit up nearly that much because he is strapped in tight, but he sure tries too. He is looking forward to the day that he can get a big boy car seat, so he can sit straight up and see outside.

Playin' with Pop Pop

Besides Michael and I, Pop Pop is Gabe's favorite person. He can always get Gabe to laugh and they have so much fun together.

5 month old

It is crazy to think that we have a 5 month old before we know it we will be planning his 1st birthday party!!!

I don't have any new weight and height info on Gabe since he won't return to the doctor till after Christmas for his 6 month check-up and shots. Although I do have lots of info on Gabe's busy life...

He has now had all the stage 1 fruits and veggies we can find and loves nearly everything, what he isn't crazy about we just mix with cereal and it's all good. He also loves drinking juice and even more just plain water out of his sippy cup that he can hold mostly be himself. He eats food twice a day and by 6 months he should be eating 3 meals a day the doctor says. He has also gotten down to 2 naps a day maybe 3 on bad days and yes we have them (teething is so much fun!). His favorite thing to do is play on the floor and does well entertaining himself for a while. In the past week he has starting scooting himself around really well to get to what he wants. Actually this morning he was on his blanket and while Michael and I were looking at the Christmas pictures of the 4 kids together he scooted himself about 5 feet over to a box of open Christmas lights.

From where we were sitting we almost couldn't see him, I guess that is what we have to look forward too.
Gabe also is working on his sitting up and is doing pretty well, I still but the Boppy behind him so he doesn't bust his head. He has gotten strong enough so when he leans over to get his toes and can now sit back up.

Gabe is just a very busy boy, for you that see him often you know what I mean. HE NEVER STOPS MOVING!!! When he starts crawling, which will probably be in a couple weeks I am really going to have my work cut out for me.

I had to post this picture of my boys because it was just adorable. I couldn't believe Michael got Gabe to hold the bat just like he was going to swing it.

In other news this past week has been very busy in the Adams' Family Home on Wednesday Gabe and I babysat cousin Charles and had a wonderful time, somehow I didn't get a single pictures of the boys together. We went to Aunt Mandy's and played with Emma and Ethan, they all have so much fun playing together.

For Thanksgiving we went to Meme, Nanny and Papa's house (Michael's Mom and grandparents) and had a nice time with everyone.

Then on Friday the Hanke/Adams' women went and took all 4 kids to get their pictures taken for Christmas. The pictures turned out amazing, but you can't see them till Christmas!!! Then Gigi and Pop Pop grilled out steaks and chicken for dinner and we all hung out. It is great watching the kids all play together, they have the best time.

Then this morning while Uncle Aaron, Aunt Angela and Charles were still in town we went and had breakfast at Gigi's and Pop Pop's, then went to Dobbins Park. Once again Gabe was not amused even though Charles had a blast.

Happy Birthday to ME!!!

Well today is my birthday and I am 23 years old!!!
Last night Michael and Gabe gave me the presents they got me. They gave me gift cards to my favorite stores so I could go shopping for some new clothes, since they know that is my favorite thing to do.
Gabe and I will go do that at the mall after lunch with Grammie and Papa and I am sure we will be dong something with my folks tonight. Michael and I will be going to Kobe, my favorite restaurant this weekend to celebrate as well.

Mommy's Lil' Shopping Buddy

Shopping with a 5 month old ain't easy!! Gabe no longer likes sitting in his car seat at all, he doesn't want to lay back. So now putting his car seat in a shopping cart is out of the question. So he likes sitting in his stroller but if I am shopping alone with him I can't push the stroller and a shopping cart. Well the other day I decided I would just try putting him in the shopping cart seat and he did great!

As soon as I sat him down he grabbed the bar in front of him and rode all around the store.

We do have a shopping cart cover so it is a little more comfy for him,

I just have to remember to get it out of Daddy's truck.

Now shopping with Mommy will be a little easier and lots more fun!!

Paper Boy

Michael always likes to get a Sunday newspaper so he can look at the sales papers and I can clip coupons.

We then found that Gabe likes to read the sale papers as well.

Then when he saw us watching him he thought it was really funny.

Once he finished reading them he tore them all to shreds and thought he was just hilarious!

Messy Boy

Gabe is really enjoying eating big boy food and loves to help Mommy feed him.

The messier he gets the more fun he has eating and he tries hard to get messy!!