Long sleeved shirt

Colder weather means longer sleeves for Gabe.

On his playmat

Gabe has morning playtime at home.

Morning time

Just after our morning walk with the dog.

At the mall

Daddy and Gabe spend time at the mall together.

Caught exploring

Gabe is caught in the act, exploring the kitchen.

Lunch

Some milk and a small bowl of squash.

Hand pacifier

Anything works for a pacifier, even a hand!

Exploring

Gabe explores the huge world of "home."

Eating supper

Gabe enjoys pears and garden veges for supper.

At the Zoo

Gabe had a great time at the Reston petting zoo today, getting up-close-and-personal with a lot of cool creatures.

Using a straw

Gabe uses a straw to drink water at breakfast this morning.

Up close

Up close and personal with Gabe.

First pair of jeans

Gabe sports his first pair of jeans today for school, part of his Fall ensemble of new clothes.

Pull-up and stand

Gabe enjoys pulling himself up on furniture now.

Crawling everywhere

Gabe explores the room.

Getting ready for bed

About to get into his PJs.

8 months old: New photo album

See the link to Gabe's 8 month photo album, posted on the right.

Wow, what a weekend! Gabe showed-off several new skills: sitting-up on his own from laying on his tummy; pulling himself to a standing position by using furniture; and exploring his entire bedroom and bathroom for the first time on his own (using his new comando crawling skills). What will next weekend bring?

On the move

Crawling all over the room now!

Pacifier alternative

A forearm or hand work fine too!

Crawling and exploring

Gabe eyes a tupperware of melon.

Off to school

The little man is off to school.

First day of school

Gabe sports a button-down and overalls for his debut at school.

Exploring

Now able to crawl a bit (commando style), Gabe explores the house.

Lunch out

Gabe enjoys a "puffs" snack at Coastal Flats restaurant.

In a stare

Gabe is caught in a stare on the deck.

SnuggleSaurus

The SnuggleSaurus plays on his mat.

After lunch

Hanging-out after lunch.

At the Library

Our son is all grown-up! The pic is a little blury, but Gabe is sitting at the Arlington County Library, exploring the books.

On my playmat

Gabe does morning playtime on his mat.

Breakfast

Gabe enjoys his oatmeal.

Smith Lake exersaucer

Gabe compares the Exersaucer with his Baby Einstein Play Center. The verdict is still out.

In my overalls

Gabe sports his summer overalls.