Thursday, January 19, 2006

Zoo Atlanta

We went to the zoo the other day...

Gabi really likes the zoo! Here she is showing off her new wrinkly-nose smile while checking out the living treehouse. There are usually lemurs that climb about on the ropes and such on the other side of the fence. Unfortunately, they aren't featured in this particular picture. But we know that you're really here to see the cute baby, right? Of course right.

If you want to see some lemurs instead of this cute baby, might I suggest this PBS website? You might also want to check out this movie, which has quite a few of them.




Gabi met some kangaroosies! Right, so our friends Down Under might not find this especially exciting, but you must understand that kangaroos aren't as common in the southeastern US as they are on the other side of the world. As such, Gabi really enjoyed watching these little fellows hop-hop-hopping around. Whenever they'd start a-bouncin, she'd join in. Very adorable, as you can imagine.



Interestingly, with all the exotic animals on display, Gabi's favorite part of the zoo were the... um... fascinating... goats. Yep, the petting zoo with its barnyard critters certainly scored the most smiles of the outing. I think it's mostly because they let you get up-close and personal with the goats, whereas, understandably, you can't get quite so close to the tigers and elephants. You see, it's much less likely that you'd be mauled or squashed by a baby goat.

Texas for the New Year

Gabi and Mama took a trip to Texas over New Years.

Gabi really likes to open and close things (doors, lids, drawers, anything), and she also enjoys putting objects into containers and taking them out. Here she is in action:

Gabi storing things in the table.


Gabi investigating the box.

"But Gramma, I wanted
to open that drawer!"



Uncle Scott helps Gabi play the trumpet.


Gabi petting Rex.

Gabi liked meeting Rex.


Gabi swinging at the park.

Gabi playing with the
orange during our picnic.


Gabi and Uncle Stephen

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Merry Christmas!

First, and early Christmas with Mama's family...

Uncle Brian and Gabi


Uh-oh! Gabi is already interested in power tools!
Gabi helps Gramma Jane and Grampa use the
elctric stapler to reupholster the couches.


Gabi finds the presents under the tree.

Then, Papa's family visits to help celebrate the holidays.

Gabi plays with her shape blocks.


Tita Chrissie and Gabi


Gabi looks at the tag on this gift. Who is it from, Gabi?


Lola and Lolo enjoy helping Gabi open her present.


Mama and Gabi view the nativity scene at church.


Gabi and Papa in front of the tree.


Gabi investigates Tita Chrissie's present.


Gabi reads her new book with Papa.


Gabi smiles at her Christmas present.


Gabi enjoys a ride on Papa's shoulders.


Gabi laughing with Lolo.

Thursday, January 05, 2006

Catching Up

We have quite a collection of pictures that hadn't been posted yet, so we're trying to catch up a bit. In addition to the Kindermusik and aquarium pictures just added to this blog, we posted a bunch of pictures on the playgroup blog. That'll take us through November... and soon you shall see Christmas pictures!


11/1/05

11/8/05


11/15/05

11/22/05

11/22/05