Our Family

I've had some trepidation in deciding where to start in our lives on this blog but I suppose it's probably best to start at today. This really goes against my organizing sensibilities however, so if I decide to go back and change it, bear with me!

I will start with the cutest and most interesting member of our family: Gabi! Also known as Babi, Babis, Gabi Girl, Chunky Buttie, Cute Face, Siwy, Monkey, Lover Girl, Mama's Girl, Princesita, Cachetuna, and many many more silly names we've made up for our sweet girl.

Gabi is almost 11 month old and what a personality! From birth she's been the center of attention everywhere we go and she loves it! Lately she has been pretending to be a bit shy at times, but other times she'll cough, laugh, or yell to get the attention of strangers when we're out and about. She is so close to walking, but not quite yet. She pulls herself up on furniture and cruises around the house pushing her little walking toy but has only managed one unsupported step so far. She is a busy girl who will find fun wherever she is. She loves her toys, but seems to be more interested in non-toys for the most part. She has a growing vocabulary that currently includes: mama, dada, papi, papa, nana, dog, cat, hi, ok, and bye bye and she can sign "more" and "finished". She is truly the light of our lives and she is definately Papi's little girl. She loves to laugh and will laugh whenever she hears someone else laughing, even on tv! Her favorite toy is a little stuffed owl her Aunt Lindsey gave her before she was even born. She is very affectionate and will hug and kiss her dolls and her mami and papi. She LOVES her kitties Hurley and Roxy. She spends a lot of her time chasing them around the house. Hurley is very tolerant and will take some of her "hugs" and "petting" (which are actually more like squeezing, tail pulling, and hitting) but he usually ends up running away eventually. A cat can only take so much! Roxy steers very clear of Gabi, however, she will have none of the "loves" Gabi tries to give to her kitties. Gabi is more than we could have ever imagined our child would be and we thank God every day for the blessing she is in our lives! 

Next is the most handsome member of our family: Ernesto! Also known, as Neto, Papi, and Babe.

Ernesto is a wonderful father. He spends half of his day watching Gabi by himself while I am at work and he does such a great job taking care of her and bonding with her. He loves being a father and having a little girl to tease and taunt. He is a great husband and is always doing his part around the house. He loves his electronics and is always excited about the new products Apple is coming out with. He tolerates his job at Verizon Wireless well, but he is definately looking for something that he can really enjoy. Gabi and I are so lucky, we couldn't ask for a better husband and Papi!

Last is....Me! Also known as: Mami, Babe, luckiest woman in the world...

I love, love, love being a mother. I has been the most rewarding and wonderful blessing in my life! I never knew I could love someone so much! I cherish every moment I have with my Gabi Girl and dread leaving her to go to work every day. (We're working on that.) I do enjoy my job, but I would MUCH rather be home taking care of Gabi and Ernesto and our home than taking care of executives and board members at work! I have a passion for interior design and party planning and I can get really wrapped up in either one or both. I'm always seeking fun outdoor places to spend a warm day and I've also recently discovered photography (now that I have such a gorgeous model to include in my photos!). I am truly blessed to have the fabulous family I've been given and I couldn't ask for more (well, maybe more $$ lol)!