Gabi's 2nd Birthday

After much delay, here are pictures from Gabi's 2nd birthday... only a month and a half late (originally posted 4/12/07, but later redated)!


Lolo and Lola came to visit for Gabi's birthday. Gabi loved having the extra attention. Here, she delayed bedtime by carrying her penguin into the guest room and lying down with Lolo and Lola. She spent more time talking than resting, though, so we had to move her back to her room, much to the dismay of Lolo and Lola.


Gabi loved to show off all her new abilities. This is an action shot of Gabi dancing.


While Lolo and Lola were visiting, Daddy tested for his blue belt in kung fu. He passed. Yay Daddy!


Gabi got a new toy from Lolo and Lola, an Aquadoodle. Gabi was more interested in making handprints than in the big announcement...


Lolo and Lola got Gabi some mango-flavored ice cream and some barquillos (which Gabi calls "barkies"). It was a true Filipino treat.


Gabi also had fun begging for wedges of Clementine oranges, which Lolo was happy to provide for her. Another Filipino tradition... lots of family pictures with food.



Another birthday surprise courtesy of Lolo! Birthday balloons!


A very excited Gabi poses with her new football and t-shirt from Mommy and Daddy.


Mommy helps Gabi open presents from Lolo and Lola: a new pink jacket (among the numerous clothes for Gabi and her doll Asha).


And from Tita and Tito: more books! Gabi insisted on reading all the books immediately.



Gabi loves her mommy!


A birthday dinner at Ruby Tuesday, complete with chocolate milk! Happy Birthday, Gabi!