A New Friend

Gabe has learned the excitement of watching TV. I think this is a mixed blessing.

Ever Upward

Gabe continues to grow, able to do most of the playground stuff by himself now.

Warm Weather Thanksgiving

Gabe enjoyed lots of playground time with his cousins, given the warm weather.

Group Snack Break

The young cousins.

Downtown

Gabe hits the big city with his cousins.

Peace and Quiet

Everyone temporarily occupied and happy.

A Different Way to Learn

Gabe enjoys mommy's iPad, which has endless kid-oriented educational games.

Sionara, Soccer Practice

Gabe enjoys his end-of-the-season soccer party. (He's on the right side, with the orange sleeves)

Hola!

Impromptu fiesta.

With a Friend

Gabe and a friend (not his sister, although they look a lot alike!).

Abyss

Gabe heads down the slide at the park, into the unknown below.

Starstruck

Gabe, in orange sweatshirt, enjoys his idols at the concert.

Scrimmage

Gabe, in orange sweatshirt with vest and hat, plays in the scrimmage at the end of soccer practice.

Soccer Practice

Gabe (with hat on) starts soccer practice drills.

Halloween Sneak Peak

There are many more pictures of Halloween to come. But here's a quick pic from my camera phone -- Gabe at his school Halloween parade. He is dressed as his very favorite character, "Thomas the Train."