Up close and personal

Morning alertness, probably before his mid-morning nap.

Beginning to "use" his toys

Gabe is beginning to use the numerous toys that await him. Today was the first day that he took any interest in the hanging, spinning mobile above his crib. He laughed, smiled, and swatted his arms at the animals circling his head.

On a date

Gabe is out on a date with his first friend -- Blake Rosen. They were born the same day at the hospital. This is their 3rd or 4th date already!

Starting the Day

Always good to have a nice, long mid-morning nap to get things going. The pacifier is never far, as you can see in the photo. Gabe is wearing another one of his leisure suits today, and this one has built-in booties that look like puppies on his feet. Gabe's dad is looking for a similar jumpsuit in adult sizes.

Pure joy

The smiles are getting bigger and more excited; they're most frequent in the morning. Gabe really enjoys light -- looking out the window in the morning, watching TV while he gets his diaper changed, and looking at the overhead lights in the evening while we're trying to settle him on our shoulders. In this photo, Gabe is laying on the couch, looking-out the window and loving it.

Busy Birthday

While mommy ate breakfast, Gabe laid in his bouncy seat, with the occassional fussiness. Notice that he actually grabbed one of the hanging rings and is holding it. That's cleary by accident, but it's still a step forward (he was batting at the hanging things). Gabe then got bundled-up for a trip to mommy's OB for her 6-week post-delivery check-up (all was good). Gabe is finally fitting snugly into some stocking caps.

Happy Birthday Gabe (6 weeks)!

Gabe turns 6-weeks old today. He was in a fairly festive mood this morning, and is seen here sitting on his parents' bed while mom brushes her teeth. Not the best sleeper last night, but good enough for a 6-week old.

Fun on the playmat

Gabe enjoys some quick playtime on his playmat. Smiles are becoming more frequent, but they seem to be more like reflexes at this point, not yet controlled or focused on someone yet.

Late morning nap

He looks so peaceful, doesn't he?

Bath Time

Always is fun time. Gabe loves the warm water on him.