Swim lessons

My water-baby and his second set of swim lessons.

Airshow time

Well it's official, Gabe thinks that Uncle Ryan has the coolest job ever. Here are the boys, at the cockpit of an Air National Guard F-15. If you look close enough, you'll see Ryan's name painted just to the right.
Posing for more pictures.
A closer look at the underbelly.
Wrenching. The mechanics are getting younger and younger every year. Looks like the recruiters are desperate :)

Sugar and Spice

So, Chris was quick to point out that this pregnancy is not exactly the same. While 2 years ago I was a complete carnivore, craving all kinds of meat (especially meat I could eat directly off the bone, mmmm....ribs). This time around I have quite the sweet tooth. Although, I know that Milk Duds, Red Vines, and Sour Patch Kids do not a balanced diet make, I can't seem to get enough. I actually justified spending $12 on Jelly Bellies from the "chose your own flavors" bins at the Orange County Airport. I mean, it's totally worth it not to pick through the licorice or buttered popcorn in order to get the yummy cherry, right? So if little girls are really made of sugar and spice and everything nice, I am well on my way to getting a little girl.

Happy, happy news

Because every bad news should be followed by good news, I'd thought that I'd share that we are expecting baby #2. While we are fairly early (11 weeks), things are going swimmingly. In fact, this pregnancy is pretty much exactly like the last one, lotsa sleep, not much nausea. When we ask Gabe whether he wants a brother or a sister, he responds "sister" without fail. Although, I don't think that he knows what he's asking for, here's hoping for pink come March 1st!

Sad, sad news

Well, as life can do, it has dealt our family a devastating card last week. After several tests and biopsies, my father was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. He began chemo on Monday this week and will continue this course for the next 8 weeks. Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers.

Pump, Pump, Pump-It-Up

For those of you who haven't had the pleasure of attending a birthday party at Pump-It-Up in Beaverton, I highly recommend it. Although Gabe is a little young, he had a great time at this indoor inflatable playground. He bounced, ran, and slid his little heart out, with Chris and I chasing him the whole time, of course. Fortunately, this wore all of us out enough that we all got a 3 hour "family nap." Gotta love it.

More fun with Nana and Papa

A beautiful day at the park in Bend.

Happy 4th of July

The year we spent the 4th with Nana and Papa Flores in Bend, OR. Unfortunately, Chris had to work and Auntie Urbanie was in Vegas, but it was still a houseful. Gabe loved the attention of both sets of Grandparents doting over him all weekend. Also, Uncle Travis, Uncle Ryan and his lady, Lauren, were there. Sadly, both uncles now (Ryan) live in, or will (Travis) live in Bend in the very near future. I guess that just gives us more reason to visit often! Enjoy the photos of our holiday.

PS- Thanks Ryan, for ruining all the photos with your stupid jacket ;)

Blowing Kisses

It's amazing how Gabe can learn a behavior based on the responses he receives. About 2 months age we taught Gabe how to blow kisses when saying goodbye. This was to replace the actual kisses he would give to everyone, including the check-out girl at Babies-R-Us.
Apparently, Gabe liked the response people gave to these blown kisses, that he gives them out ALL THE TIME. When we are passing out old ladies sitting on a bench. Kisses. When we are going for a walk. Kisses. He even blows kisses to cars driving down the street. Adorable, right?

Playtime

Papa Bob and Dada built Gabe a new outdoor playhouse (thank god it doesn't go in my living room). He loves hanging out on his 'front porch' and playing house. So fun!