We're Back

We're back in Tally. EJ joined us the last 5 days and the week seemed to fly by, I didn't really get to do all that I wanted while he was there but nonetheless we had a good time. We had a EJ and Shannon day which was fun, we went to the zoo walked around downtown and enjoyed some very yummy restaraunts, if you are ever in the Syracuse area, Bangkok Thai is delicious (I've been craving it ever since we ate there) I either forgot or just never realized how many restaraunts are in the Syracuse area and such a variety...I think we could eat at a different place every day for 3 or 4 yrs. Our last day we took EJ blueberry picking, he had never been and I wanted some blueberries to bring home w/us, I think EJ was a fan.....I'm not sure who ate more while we were there Gabe or EJ.

We also were able to spend a little time w/EJ's dad and Katherine who were in the area for a reunion. We had breakfast then walked along the beach and watched Gabe chase the birds, it was a nice visit.

I also was able to see Audrey and meet her little bundle of joy Zachary....he was so tiny and cute! It will be fun watching the two of them play together when Zachary is older

Audrey, Rich and the little man

Gabe wasn't cooperating for the family pic, this was the best of the bunch

Tractors and Blueberries!

What a busy day for the little man, we started off the morning blueberry picking which I was very excited about and Gabe loved running all over the place! Then me, my mom and Gabe went to the beach for a little bit...he didn't go in far but he had fun in the water. I think Gabes favorite part of the day might have been going to visit Papa at work because he got to ride in the big tractor and if there is one thing I have learned from this trip it is that Gabe loves the big trucks, tractors and the golf cart!! Every morning when we go outside he runs right to the golf cart, not sure what I'm going to do when we get home...we might have to invest in one :-) Well I just thought I would share some of the cute pics I got from the day!!

On his way out to pick those blueberries!

I emptied his bucket into the larger bucket we had...he's wondering where they all went :-)

He was hired for the day...we're just waiting on his paycheck!

This picture didn't come out so good because of the reflectors on my dads vest but I love the look on Gabe's face (very excited to be in the truck)

Week One

We have already been in NY a week, time has gone by fast but we have really enjoyed our visit so far! The weather has been great....Gabe can't get enough, I swear he would live outside if I'd let him. He's probably not going to be too happy w/me when we get back to FL because it's too hot to be outside as much. Here are a couple pictures from last week

Leavin on a jet plane........

Well tomorrow morning Gabe and I head up to NY, today I have been driving myself crazy packing. I always tell myself that I'm not going to wait until the last minute but I ALWAYS do! Hopefully I'll get some sleep tonight because it will be an early morning.

Last night was Jessica's wedding and we had alot of fun...Gabe did so much better than I thought especially considering he didn't get a nap all day. He was on the dance floor w/all the girls!! I'm sure the photographer snapped some cute pictures.

Congrats again Sam and Jessica!!!

Mommy's little helper

Gabe really enjoys helping me vacuum and sweep....I have a feeling this won't last as long as I'd like :-) but I'll definitely take the help for now!




We're not big on letting Gabe watch too much TV but there are a couple shows that if he's interested we let him watch and his favorite would have to be Curious George. It's on in the morning right after breakfast and he likes to sit on Kai while he watches.....it's amazing she just lays there as if he wasn't sitting on her.

Fun in the Sprinkler!!

Since it has been so HOT (of course being from NY I get uncomfortable once it hits 86) I've been filling Gabe's kiddie pool up a couple times a week so we can play outside and be cool, today EJ and I decided to get out the sprinkler. He loved it!! Here are a few pics:

Getting sprayed in the face.....he thought it was funny!

In two weeks Gabe and I head up to NY for a couple weeks and EJ will join us the last 5 days. We are very excited and I'm looking forward to some cooler weather (hopefully that works in my favor and NY doesn't go through a heatwave while I'm there). In these next two weeks before we leave we have two weddings to go to....which I'm looking forward to, I love weddings!! Now all I have to do is find something to wear for myself and Gabe.

Feeding the Ducks!!

EJ and I took Gabe to feed the ducks at Lake Ella, he loved throwing the bread (the only problem is now he thinks it's okay to throw his food!). Gabe did end up scaring them away because when we ran out of bread.....he started throwing little pebbles at them, I guess he thought they would eat anything he threw at them :-)