Halloween!

Gabby's first Halloween was a blast! She was the cutest monkey out there, and we had no idea she would love trick or treating so much! She loved that Mommy and Daddy were yelling at the neighbors and she got to jump up and down and yell too. Oh, and she got LOTS of candy! (Not that she noticed!)

"Ralphy! I can't get up!!!"

A Christmas Story, anyone?

(All she needs is her pink snow pants and to be pushed down in the snow...)

Great Grandma and Grandpa!

Gabby had a very special surprise visit before Halloween. Her Great Grandma and Great Grandpa from Florida came to visit!!! It was so special for them to finally meet Gabby. Gabby warmed up to them very quickly (as you can see), and I could tell that they were so happy to give her lots of hugs!

More Fall Fun

If you can't tell, I am critically behind on blogging! Pics of us at Thurmont, Maryland during Indian Summer!

Fun at the farm!

We took Gabby to the Cider Mill Farm this weekend. She enjoyed a lot more activities than we thought she would! She loved driving the tractor and meeting the barn animals. She wasn't so sure about the hay maze... Dad took her on a slide on a burlap sack, and we had some cider slushy to finish off the afternoon!

First hair bow!

Gabby's first pony tail! Courtesy of mommy and Taylor!

Oh, the faces she makes!

Gabby is Miss Personality, more than ever before! Check her out performing in her crib one morning like a chimp at the zoo. Can you just hear her? "GET. ME. OUT. OF. HERE!"

Jaws IV

Tooth #4 popped out this weekend! We didn't have any problems, but the chica woke up crying tonight so I hope she's not too uncomfortable! Poor baby!

Wordless Wednesday

Fun with food!

No innocent potatoes were harmed in the filming of this documentary of the wild and hungry ten month old!

Jaws III

Gabby's third tooth emerged today! We could see it below the gums all week and now we can feel it! So cute. It's her top right tooth, and the top left looks to be coming in soon after... Wish us good teething luck!

Cars, books, and my Dad...

Gabby's favorite things! She loves loves LOVES her wheely cars. She drives them all over the house. She also pushes her books everywhere too and laughs at how fast she can go! Mike likes to wrestle around with Gabby and hang her upside down. She's like a bat, seems pretty happy that way!

Ten Months!

Gabrielle is sheer joy these days. She is happy, happy, happy all the time. We soak up every minute with her and enjoy every move and sound she makes. In two short months, we will wrap up our first year together and even as I type this, my eyes fill up a little and I get a lump in my throat at this very thought.

Tonight, Gabby fell asleep in my arms before bed instead of squirming restlessly, waiting for me to put her into the crib where she usually settles in all by herself. With time flying by as quickly as it does, I can't help but eat up every sweet moment we are blessed with!

Family Vacation to Sunset Beach!!

Here we are in Sunset Beach, North Carolina! We had such a fun time together. Gabby loved the birds on the beach. She would clap when she saw them and squirm to get down and chase them on her hands and knees. She was a hambone as usual, and made friends everywhere we went. The folks in the south just ate her up!

Hanging out at the beach...

Here are some pics of Gabby taking over the beach condo. She loved zooming around all the rooms and furniture, and flashing the neighbors! We had a great time relaxing, playing games, and making Gabby laugh! Note: "relaxing" takes on a whole new meaning when you have a mobile 9 month old. We didn't exactly come home rested, but it was most definitely worth it to spend all week together!