NYC Trip

 

Dandy Bear

Chuck E. Cheese

These are from hanging out at Chuck E. Cheese a few weeks ago.

Ricardo Miguel School Picture

Pumpkin Patch

We went to the Pumpkin Patch at Kendall United Methodist Church to take some pictures with the pumpkins.  Haydee from my Mommy group took some and I took the rest.  Gabe is growing so much; it's amazing to think that he's almost 3.

Morning at the Seaqurium

We went to the Seaquarium today and got to take a picture with a sea lion.  That's him behind Gabriel.  It was a fun adventure as we got to meet the sea lion, see some seals, hear a story, color, and look at the dolphins and fishes.  All in all a nice full morning.

It really felt like you could touch the dolphins as they were swimming past the glass. They kept coming by, so maybe they can see through the glass.  Something to look up, I guess. :)

The boys were really enjoying the dolphins so after we left to look at another aquarium, they came back to the dolphins.

Joshua was rather pooped by the end of the morning and he decided to practice his brand new skill of thumb sucking.

Celebrating Mommy's Birthday at Indian Hammocks Park

My Mommy group celebrates the Mommy Birthsdays in one get together monthly.  Today we had the October one, which includes yours truly, and had German chocolate cake and fun in the park.  Haydee graciously took some pictures of Gabriel as he was perched atop an arch in the playground.  I thought they came out wonderful so I am sharing.

Angel Hanging Out w/ Us

Angel was hanging out with us, so we had a full house on Wednesday. 

She was also enjoying getting to know her littlest cousin.

Mugging for the camera is what she does best; like mommy like daughter. :)

More TLC (w/ Handy Manny in the background; you can see what sometimes helps me keep the kids in check ;)

Hanging Out

Here we had arrived home from Firetruck Storytime and the kids were winding down from the outing with some Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (which Gabriel is OBSESSED with).  Brandon was visiting with us on this day and needless to say he was not as interested in the television.

Here I attempt to snap a picture while both children look at me, and while I try to make them smile.  Only managed half the goals, oh well...

Firetruck Storytime

Another adventure at {inecrest Gardens was had today.  We attended the Firetruck Storytime where books were read, firetruck cookies were made (and eaten), and tattoos were applied.  All in all a very eventful morning.  

I also dressed the kids alike as the only upside of not getting the girl I wanted is dressing my boys alike.  Aren't they gorgeous?

Making firetruck cookies from oreos and graham crackers:  This was surprisingly simple. :)

Shapes Storytime

The kids and I have joined a wonderful Meetup group of moms and kids. These are pictures of Storytime at Pinecrest Gardens where Haydee and Nicole, two of our moms, prepared books, activities, and take home crafts for the kids.

Gabriel thoroughly enjoyed learning about shapes.

Here Nicole is reading a book and Gabriel is listening intently.

Joshua also enjoyed hanging out and listening to the commotion.

Here Gabriel is placing shapes on an outline. It's amazing how fast he picked up the activity. When he finished he stated "Let's do it again!"

This is the visor he made with the G for Gabriel and the different shapes.

Here Gabe is sorting shapes in different containers. He's so SMART! :)

Gabriel's Last Swimming Lesson

This was Gabriel's last swimming lesson where he showed just how far Mrs. Traci had brought him by swimming across the pool with one stop in between.

He is turning out to be as athletically gifted as his Dad. :) That is if there isn't too much "sun".

Gabriel @ My Gym

Gabriel loves to go to My Gym and expend all of his energy. So I tried to catch him in a few poses so that later on we can remember what he was doing at this time and age. He loves the ball pit and climbing all over the place.

Gabe & Josh Watching Softball

We went to play softball with some of the singles from Cornerstone, Camino Nuevo, and IBI and the kids were watching the action from the sidelines.

Gabriel's First Day of "School"

Gabriel started enrichment in the PA.C.E. program. He is currently taking Indoor Sports and Little Chefs classes on Friday mornings. This was a picture of his first day on September 5, 2008.

Gold Coast Railroad Museum

I joined a Meetup group of moms whose children were all born in 2006. Therefore, Gabriel is on the older range, but some of the kids are almost exactly his age. I've enjoyed meeting these new moms and their kids and I think Gabriel has enjoyed the new outings.

Today we went to the Gold Coast Railroad Museum. I had always seen signs, but in 18 years living in Miami I had never actually been there. It's a neat place to go to if you have small children as they have trains and you can ride some of them and they have a model train room where the children can play with Thomas type trains and see model trains running. I believe Gabriel had fun as evidenced by these pictures. (He's also wearing his Big Brother shirt :)

Riding on a train through the Museum grounds.