Up and Down, Around and Around

We celebrated Gabby's birthday last Saturday with a party at the carousel. She had so much fun. She didn't get tired of riding the carousel at all (I don't think her guests did either...although their parents are another story I'm sure!) Here are a few pictures from the celebration. Gabby didn't want to look at the camera...there was too much fun going on!

Last ONE

Last day of being one year old, that is. Gabby will be two years old tomorrow! Where has the last year gone (or the past two for that matter!)? I started this blog right after her 1st birthday to share some photos. I can't believe I'll be posting pictures from her 2nd birthday party soon.

I had to get in another post while she was still officially under 2. Here she is in her 1 (almost 2!) year old world ...popsicile, Franklin on t.v., baby doll, and messy-after-nap-hair.

Peek-a-Boo!

I see you!

Here's Gabby playing in her little house outside on Sunday. We've been inside a lot lately because of the cold. She wants to play outside anytime though...it doesn't matter if it's 110 or 40 degrees!

Mommy's new toy!

I got a strobe light for Christmas, and just got it out last night for the first time to practice. I'm pretty happy with my first shots! Of course, my model wasn't exactly cooperating, but I got a little time from her. I know some changes to make on the lighting for my next try. Hopefully I'll have some time to play this weekend. (Oh, watermarked because I posted somewhere else)

It's a...

Boy!

We found out at the end of 2007 that Gabby will have a little brother!!

Here's Gabby and me on the evening we found out.

Oh, and as far as posting more often... I'll keep trying.

Santa & Me

Surprised.

Pleasantly surprised! This describes my reaction to how Gabby calmly sat on Santa's lap this year. I was expecting screaming, crying, reaching out for mommy or daddy, etc. But Gabby was excited when I asked if she wanted to see Santa, amazed while we were waiting in line and in awe while she was sitting in his lap. Okay...maybe not in awe, but she sure was trying to figure him out! It actually looks a lot like last year's picture!!

Thanks for checking in! I know I've been a horrible blogger lately. I'll try to do better.

A Ladybug and her Loot!

Okay, so I didn't officially take these pictures on Halloween. Gabby did not want to cooperate before or ON Halloween. So I put her in her costume ONE more time in an attempt to get some decent pictures. I got some I'm happy with!