My Taquito

Update time!

 My mom and I went on a walk to Lincoln's little "uptown" area. We stopped in this little place for lunch. He cracks himself up sometimes.

He tried a lemon for the first time -- AND ate the whole thing!

 This lil' guy loves to concentrate on something for a long time. If you can't hear him and its really quiet, it's not cause he's getting into something, its because he has been really focused on getting something accomplished --
like putting a pretzel in the back of his truck. :)

He has been doing this sticking-out-his-tongue thing lately. My mom calls it the "taquito" with a heavy Spanish accent. I love it, love it, love it!

Hair all brushed and ready for bed (after his nightly play session)

The Big #1!

Our little Gabe turned one on August 25th. It was a bittersweet day for me. I am so happy to see him grow up, but at the same time its sad to see him not be my little baby anymore. We had a fun day planned for Gabe:

I blew up some ballons for him to play with and I'm happy to say they were a huge hit

Gabe didn't really know what to think about his presents. When he holds his hands and arms up like that, that is the classic "Gabe's-not-too-sure-about-what-is-near-him" pose.

Loves his "Chuck the Truck" and little ATV. So cute.

Again, check out Gabe's look of concentration. That's another classic Gabe look.

Just a coupla monkeys

 {@ Tauphaus Park Zoo in Idaho Falls}

 That goat kept on trying to eat Gabe's clothes and it was making him crack up.

My big boy

Home-made hat by mom {It reads: '#1 Boy'}....

And .... HE LOVED THE CUPCAKE!

{P.S. I've been prepping him the last few months on making a mess. We practiced with pudding, jello, and whip cream. I'd say he was pretty prepared!}

Rigby Lake/Utah Trip

Sorry -- this will be a post with lots of pictures!

Pictures from my dad, Jill, Gabe, and I's visit to Rigby Lake the night before we left for Utah.

First time on the sand (a little wary at first, but then he loved it)

Mud bath, anyone?

Just plain cute.

He found a stick.

Getting all warm n' snuggly after swimming!

Jill and my pops

Second half of pictures are from our weekend trip to Utah (we met my mom down there):

Gabe loved visiting the SLC temple.

Pioneers don't smile

He loves eyelashes (that's my mom, btw)

Mom, Gabe, and Jill chillin' in the mega Deseret Book in downtown SLC

Gabe's first haircut courtesy of Grandma O

{he was a pretty good boy during all of this, just a little wiggly}

This is from the wedding reception we attended Saturday night.

Gabe is with little Jace DeWitt, who is the son of a family friend of ours. He is about a month older than Gabe. It was pretty funny because Jace loves hair and eyes and was constantly poking and pulling Gabe's hair and eyes. The top picture kinda shows where Gabe is starting to get annoyed by this. Cute little boys.

Dancing with Jilly.

The reception was in a friend's backyard; it was so pretty -- just had to take a picture with Gabe in it.

And just a side note here -- while we were getting ready to leave the hotel on Sunday morning (yesterday), Jill and my mom started getting really sick with stomach issues {if you know what I mean}. I was fine the whole drive home until right before Rexburg, and then my stomach really started hurting. We figured since all three of us got sick, it was probably something we ate. I have never been that sick in my life! All I know is that I never want to eat at fast food again!! Especially McDonald's, they are so disgusting. Okay that's it. :)

Someone Likes Jell-O ...

This is the first time Gabe was able to try Jello. He loved it!!

And don't mind everyone's commentary ... apparently there was a lot to say!

Don't forget to check out the pictures in the post below.

This & That

This post is dedicated to this and that -- just a bunch of different things going on around our house. First off, Gabe is getting his 7th tooth, which means he's been super cranky until we give him his Orajel, then he settles down. Thank goodness! Next, he's been sick on top of his teething, with a running nose, congestion, coughing, a fever, and wheezing. I was really worried about his cough Tuesday, so I took him into the doctor. We found out he has asthma, due to alleries (most likely from the environment). I am almost positive he is either allergic to grass or dust. So now he is on a breathing treatment through a nebulizer. He hates that. I would too! Poor little muffin.

You can guess what my life consists of right now -->  Giving medicine, comforting my little guy, feeding, changing diapers, entertaining, cleaning, and cooking. It's been busy. But I like it, of course. I also have been reading a lot of good books. I just finished Jane Eyre, which is now one of my favorite new books ... SO GOOD!! I am going to start LOTR Two Towers pretty soon. Other than that, we just hang out around here, go to therapy, the park, or sit out front on the grass blanket!

Love his profile

My attempt at getting him to show his top teeth

There they are! All six of 'em

(not the most flattering picture of him, but oh well, it shows his teeth!!)

Happily splashin' away in the bath tub. He loves the water!

Who needs cleaning supplies when you have a child to lick it clean for you?

First time sucking on a popsicle! He liked it, despite the look on his face :)

Somebody Doesn't Like Grass ...

My Little Pirate

G's been sick -- stuffiness, runny nose, ear infection, and sore throat. Poor little guy. Today I busted out chocolate pudding for relief from the sicky blues:

He got right in there and started playing with it

Oh yeah! That's what I'm talking about.

I love the look on his face!

I put a little bit of chocolate in his mouth -- after that there was no going back!

Such a mess! But I don't care!

And .... this is who I like to call ...

Mr. Beardsey

My new pirate buddy!

Easter Fun!

We had so much yummy, scrumpcious food yesterday! When we got home from church I prepared a bunch of fruits and veggies with dips, chips, and nuts. Anyway...it was just a snack before the REAL meal. I made this shredded baked ham sandwiches. It took me six hours to make it, but it turned out soooo good! Our friend, Mauricio, came over for dinner with us since his wife Kamey and daughter Makeila were out of town. He brought over Schwan's icecream, which was also very delicious! But I was so full from eating yesterday that I couldn't fall asleep last night. It was also Alejandro's first egging dying experience. It was pretty fun. Make sure to check out the post below this one because I took some fun, creative pics! :)

Stuffing his face

Mmmmm...yummy fruits and veggies!

The guys eating the delicious, nutritious ham

Preppin' the eggs

Ale's first egg dipping

Mauricio enthusiastically dipping the eggs

Finished Easter eggs :)

Reading