Happy Father's Day & A Fun Week

This is a long post...sorry!

I started out the week going to storage and getting the baby swing and Einstein mat. Not sure what I was thinking when I told Joel to leave the swing in storage because it is the best baby soother around. Gabby doesn't get fussy unless it's time to eat, but it's nice to occupy her when Bella needs me. I wasn't sure how Bella would react to her stuff now being Gabby's but she did great and showed Gabby all the animals and made their noises for her.

It is pretty funny...Gabby squeaks when she eats. This isn't a great video of it but it's hard to get it on camera so here's a small sample.

Thursday Gabby and I got to have lunch with Kari Lu (my great friend from high school)...it was so fun to catch up since we never get to spend time together. Then when we got home from school, Bella climbed back into the car and got into the drivers seat. She grabbed the cell phone and started talking (her favorite thing to do), but then she reached down and grabbed the storage keys and tried to put them into the ignition and start the car..it was amazing that she new exactly what to do...apparently they watch everything we do.

Then we were so excited to hang out with the Hodges that night. We always have so much fun and can't wait for Mason's brother to get here! Thanks for dinner and great conversations Brent and Jess!!! Bella was saying cheese but you can't see her smile through all her hair.

Friday Molly and Logan were going to come over and play, but Molly wasn't feeling well and didn't want to get Gabby sick...so I had the bright idea of keeping Bella home anyway. It was the first day I actually had both girls all day ALONE! Although by Bella's nap time I wanted to have a nervous breakdown...we ended up having a great day together. Bella likes to pat and play with Gabby's hair (we just have to make sure she's not pulling it).

Saturday, Joel went and got a new car and I took Gabby over to hang out with Papa T and Uncle Ryan while Nana and Bella and I went to get Bella's haircut. This picture was when we dropped Gabby off...Bella has started getting so excited she clenches her hands and squats down and squeals like she can't contain her happiness any other way.
Here's her haircut with bangs.

That night Gabby was loving the bunny that jingles (that happened to be Bella's favorite too). She would try and swing her leg over and get up on her side....she is definitely going to be rolling over a lot sooner than Bella did.
Sunday we headed to Nana and Papa's pool. Bella is such a ham lately for the camera and every time I have it out she gives me a great big smile and a "cheese".
We tried water wings for the first time and she did great.
Gabby even got dipped...but she was happier lounging in the shade with Papa.
Bella smiling with Papa T.
Daddy and Gabby hanging out.
Bella learned how to make her favorite meal...guacamole with Nana.


Hope everyone had a great father's day...I know Joel did...he got to spend time with his 3 girls, got a new car and cuff links made from the old seats from Yankee stadium. We can't wait for more fun this week when Pappa, Granna, Auntie Miriam and Uncle Shawn all get here!