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Video 1: Hide and Seek


Video 2: Tummy Time

15 1/2 pounds...

Gabriel weighed in today at 15.6 pounds. So we're putting him on a strict exercise regime consisting of lots of tummy time. Look how hard he works. Yesterday during tummy time he came extremely close to rolling over. I don't know if that was a fluke, but it was pretty fun to watch his efforts.




Some of the Alumni Relations staff met Gabriel and wanted him to model their new product - an EMU bib - for their magazine. Here are some of the pictures from that photo shoot (that took place in our living room, with my point and shoot camera)

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One of Gabriel's favorite places to hang out is on the couch, whether he's just sleeping, or sitting up (our couch is so puffy it supports him) and watching what's going on in the world.

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Gabe had his two month appointment and had 5 vaccinations administered- one was given orally and 4 with needles (see bright yellow band aids). The nurse was amazing and finished the job in about 5 seconds. That being said, Brian still had to comfort both Gabriel and I afterwards. Gabe did great after the initial shock and has since gotten over his feelings of betrayal.


Gabriel is happiest in the morning - he's all smiles and laughs until about 3:00 PM...


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Smiles

Our friend Photographer Phil came over to our house the other day and took fancy pictures of Gabriel. Unfortunately - he wasn't in the best of moods... but the pictures are pretty authentic of a typical afternoon.







The next morning though, he was all smiles and coos ---

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The first big adventure... Fourth of July Weekend

Gabe had his first adventure fourth of July weekend.
Wednesday, July 2:
6AM: arrive at airport, take 45 minutes getting ticket secured, even though the man from India told us earlier that morning (1AM) that we "were all set" after a scare with checking in online. Gabe is happy.
7:30 AM: Board plane. Gabe eats.
8:00 AM: get off plane, they need to fix something. Gabe is happy.
9:30 AM: Board plane. Gabe eats, sleeps. He's happy.
11:00 AM: arrive in New York city (it's funny how a direct flight from Michigan to Boston stops in NYC). Find out they sent our connecting flight on w/out us. Discuss with Delta customer service our options to get to Boston by 2:00... Gabe's happy-ish
11:45 AM: Take cab from JFK to Laguardia for a 12:30PM flight. Tab is on Delta, but the nice cabby makes it clear gratuity is NOT included in the voucher. The lack of shocks scare Gabe, but he's happy for the most part.
12:30 PM: Flight takes off w/o us. Gabe's oblivious.
1:30 PM: Board next flight. Sit. And sit. And sit. Gabe is NOT happy. He let's everyone on the plane know.
4:00 PM (time not a typo): Get off plane (still in NYC). Gabe's happier
4:15 PM: Board another plane. Gabe's happy.
4:45 PM: Plane takes off. Gabe's happy.
6:00 PM: Arrive in Boston - 71/2 hours ETA. No bags.

Thursday, July 3rd
2:00 PM: Bags arrive at Jenny and Ben's.

After the travel fiasco was all settled, we had a great time in Boston, being with Christina and Joe for their special day (honored by being the only non-Gabe person featured in the blog).



We left the morning after the wedding and arrived home to lots of family who came into town for Gabe and Claire's blessings (similar to a Christening) that took place in church the next day. Both sets of grandparents came, as well as the abuelos, Andrew and Ashley Garcia, Megan Garcia, and Justin (Megan's fiance). It was a splendid time.

Gabe slept all day Tuesday and Wednesday recuperating from his party life style.

New pictures

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Brian singing to Gabe


Aunt Tiffy came to visit Gabe the week Brian went out of town. He loved having her here. Erica was glad she was here too. She helped her out a lot and celebrated Erica's 29th birthday with her!



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