H! 9! 10!

As Gabe read letters from his cup today, he paused after he said "H", clearly thinking about what he had just said. Then his eyes lit up and he said "H, 9, 10!" I guess it can get confusing.

The Gusher

Saturday was a big day. Brian ran in "The Gusher", Beaumont's first marathon ever! He ran with some friends...

While they ran, I hung out with these three delightful children. Gabe, Avery and I went to meet the runners at the finish line. Due to some technical difficulties, we got there just minutes after they finished.

After the marathon, we went to Hamburger Depot where Brian and Ezra each chowed down 1.5 lbs of meat. Plus the bun and toppings.


That afternoon after Gabe's non-nap, we ventured out to the Beaumont Mediterranean Festival. Gabe got to ride in a barrel train and watch some Greek dancing.

Someone was quite tuckered out by the end of the day.

Sugar

If Gabe hurts himself during the day and I'm not giving him the attention he thinks his injury deserves, he'll often call out for his dad in quite pathetic tones. Today in the car he "hurt" is finger. I tried rubbing it, talking him through it, but it was NOT satisfactory. So he started saying, "Sugar. Sugar. Sugar!" in the same tone he typically calls out for Dad. I had called Brian "sugar" this morning as he left for work. Looks like I'll have to start calling Brian "Dad" when Gabe's around.

Spring.

Spring is here in all it's glory. Texas spring brings with it hats, sunglasses, lawn chairs, swimming, splash pads, parks, and forts on rainy days.

More Utah

we took Gabe to feed the ducks yesterday. He was quite concerned at first.

Grandparents

This truck is a favorite among the boys in the family

Bubbles with Aunt Tiff

Play

Proof that anything with letters will entertain ths boy

Gabe loves the huge top at my parents house
Getting used to his mom holding a baby
Bowling with Cole

Gabe absolutely loved bowling. Mostly he loved the shoes. He was quite sad to leave them behind.

Easter

Gabe and I spent Easter with my family in Utah (sadly Brian couldn't make it). We made Easter Pie for our dinner. Everyone helped, and Gabe's contribution was eating flour out of a bowl.

Little Molly - the newest one in the family.

Gabe with cousin Cole. Cole is very patient with Gabe and likes to help him remember all the rules.

Gabe and Cole played outside with Grandpa for over two hours today.

And no day wit Grandma would be complete without some learning time.