The Beach!

We took our first little mini vacation as a family (outside of visiting family) we went to Daytona Beach for a few days. It was Gabe's first time, he really enjoyed the sand as for the ocean he's a little unsure - I think the waves were overwhelming (it was pretty chilly too). He did however enjoy the pool! It would be nice to live closer to the beach, it's difficult to go often when it takes a couple hours to get to it.
Gabe and I are getting ready to go to NY next week, I'm a little nervous flying with him by myself since he is such a busy body. I flew with him by myself when he was 4 months old but that was easy because he just slept. I'm just praying that it wont be that bad especially if I get a few new toys- the way back is what will be tough since they have us flying all over the US (we have 2 or 3 layovers yuck!) We will definitely miss Daddy while we are gone, this will be the first time away from him for this long (we are sad that he can't come with us)

Here are some pics from the beach.

He loves his baths so I imagined he would love the pool, it's like an enormous bath tub. He did try to dive out of his float though.

This is a short video clip of him playing in the sand!

9 months!!

I can't believe Gabe is 9 months already the time goes by so fast....he had his check up the other day and he is doing great, he weighs 20.5 lbs now (which according to the charts is still above average). He has been working hard on two things lately: Walking and Teething, the walking is going well (which I've attached a very brief video of his progress) with the exception of all the bumps and scratches we've come across, but the teething has just been causing some restless nights but I do see the light at the end of the tunnel because one has pierced the skin! (which will be his 3rd tooth).

Look....No Hands!!

Last night Gabe seemed pretty determined to walk so I finally caught him on video taking some steps!

Here's a clip of him playing catch with Daddy!