"That's It!" Tickling

One of our favorite things to do is hear Gabriella laugh! What better way than to tickle, tickle, tickle! Poor baby, we tickle her every diaper change. It's funny b/c sometimes she starts laughing just knowing she's about to be tickled! She's such a happy baby...we are so blessed.

Little Miss Dallas

The weekend after Easter, we entered Gabriella into her first pageant- Baby Miss Dallas. It was lots of fun, and quite an experience. It was cute seeing her in her pretty blue dress and Noni-made bow. Though it was just for fun, Gabriella did win "Prettiest Eyes". =)

Reading is good preparation for her "stage" performance. haha...

She was VERY into her books. =)

Mommy is proud of "contestant #6"

She had fun!

2 shiny trophies to play with

Smiley

FUN!

Daddy's little "Easter Queen"

Noni was a huge help!

Playing Sure Makes a Girl Thirsty

Playing hard sure can make a girl work up a thirst! Not just playing, but drinking itself can make a girl thirsty. It's all hard work! (But it sure is fun to watch!)

Gabriella has learned a "Number 1" chant to prepare for her first birthday. Here she is waving her finger to the song. Too cute.

Number 1!

Loving life.

Okay, time for a drink.

I'm gettin' the hang of it...

Almost...

Ahhh.... Got it.

Gabriella's 1st Easter

First of all, thank you Jesus for Your sacrifice. He LIVES!

This past Sunday, we celebrated Gabriella's first Easter. We went to church and then went to Noni & Popi's house for a yummy lunch and a great egg hunt. We had lots of fun with our family- what a great day!

The Easter Bunny brought Gabriella an Easter duck CareBear!

...and a really colorful Spanish & English book, which she loved of course.

Cute basket.

Gabriella w/ Daddy and her new sippy cup (w/ her name on it)

Easter morning at church. (And, yes, we're all purple). =)

G w/ Auntie V and Great Grandma

Pointing at Pops and Grammy

The entire family (minus Cam who's at school in AZ).

Cutie cousins: Laney (5 mo.), Nikki (2.5 yrs), Gabriella (10.5 mo)

Our Easter family picture. I love that smile!

Laney loves her big cousin!

Huntin' eggs with Mommy

Daddy helped her get some up high!

Let's go, Daddy!

Who needs eggs when there's grass to play with?

Counting her eggs

I love this! Laney's giving Gabriella sweet sugar. Hahaha...

Noni & Popi w/ their 3 girls

Playing w/ her bunnies

Easter was fun!

Pigtails

Mommy sure does like playing with my hair! Today she gave me cute little pigtails.

Mommy took something away...so sad!

Blinking

Gabriella started doing something we thought was pretty funny-purposely (is this a word?)blinking. She's so silly.

Let's Do Lunch

We call Gabriella, "Mikey," b/c she'll eat anything! (Thank God). Here's a typical lunch for us at home. I've just noticed that there aren't any messy food shots here...sorry. Maybe next time. ;)

Peek-a-boo with the bib.

Listening for the doggies.

Feeding herself.

Such funny expressions!