An Itty Bitty Baby Glimpse

I work in downtown DC and today, and as I was waiting in the lobby for a meeting, I noticed the beginning of a motorcade driving by. I dashed outside to catch a glimpse of our new presidente. I caught the back of Obama's head and his ears just as he was driving by. Not much, but still exciting! Hopefully, next time I'll catch a better view.

Gabriela's 6 Month Stats

Gabriela is 15 lbs, 6 oz and a whopping 28.5 inches long! That's like 95th percentile for her height but only 10th for her weight. So she's super skinny and super tall, but with us for parents, would you expect anything different?!?

Gabriela showed off her medicine avoiding skills to the nurse when she was tried to administer the oral vaccine. This time, Gabriela pulled out all the stops, kicking, spitting, and putting her arms in front of her mouth, turning her head. Wow. This girl was determined. She didn't want her medicine and she let us know!!

I think the shots get worse every time. It's really upsetting to see Gabriela so shocked and in terrible pain without warning. By the time I got her dressed again she was totally over it. We went home and cuddled, napped and then her mommy felt better too.

The Avocado Baby

This fancy hair-do is supposed to keep the avocado out of my hair. 
It doesn't work.
Can I have guacamole next time? 

A Surprise for Gabriela!

Hmm, which tag should I play with next?? 

Gabriela must have been a good girl because she got a surprise present in the mail from Malia & Andrew in Hawaii today.  Remember how much she loves tags and ribbons?!?!   Well, Malia and Andrew sure did!!  And our little sweetpea is in heaven.  Thanks, guys!!  

Uh-Oh

Gabriela looks like she's plotting her next mischievous move.  What could we possibly be in for next?!?  

Gabriela's Shout Out to Claire & Natalie

My cool shirt fits me now!  I am so excited to see you and play with you in March.  It seems like a long time away, but my mom says it will be here before I know it.  I love you, Claire & Natalie. 

Big hugs from your baby cousin, Gabriela.

XOXO

I Just Got Dumped!

That's right, folks. The darling pre-school graduate pictured here just dumped me over the phone today. Jackson is my cousin's son. Jen & her family used to live in Fredericksburg, VA and we'd hang out all the time. We missed them so much when they moved to Ohio in summer of 2007. Today I was talking to Jackson on the phone about 2nd grade and multiplication and stuff, and right before he got off the phone with me, he did the deed. He said in a very hurried manner, "Sorry I can't be in love with you anymore, I have another one". Just like that. And he quickly handed the phone back to his mom before I could even respond. Ouch, Jackson!

That's okay. I still love you, kid!