I love these boys...

Mommy played dress-up...

I had been dressing Gabriel in onesies everyday because it's been so hot, but he has a closet full of cute clothes that he hasn't worn. Isaiah and I decided to put him in some "big boy" clothes today. They made him look so old! I think I'm going to stick to the onesies! They grow up fast enough as it is!!! As for Isaiah, he'd wear pajamas all day long if I let him... and sometimes I do! :)

Delicious Chicken & Rice Casserole

(this picture was taken before is was cooked)

Ingredients:
2 (14 1/2 oz) cans green beans, rinsed and drained
3 c. diced cooked chicken
1 med. onion, diced and sauteed
1 (4 oz.) jar diced pimentos
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 c. mayonnaise
6 oz. box Zatarain's long grain and wild rice, cooked according to package directions
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
pinch salt

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Mix all ingredients together and pour into greased 3 quart casserole dish. Bake 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Enjoy:)

Learning how to eat...

Isaiah thought it was so funny that Gabriel was such a messy eater! He wanted to be the one to hold the spoon and feed his little brother, and to my surprise, he was very gentle and careful. I think Gabriel loved being fed by his big brother! Now we just have to teach him to keep the food in his mouth! :)

More pool fun!

Gabe swimming with his oldest cousin Mychael :)

Gabriel's first swim

You can't tell from this picture, but he loved the water!

Gabriel sitting!

Not intending to take this whole "proud-mama" thing too far,

I couldn't resist showing off my little guy sitting up

at just under 5 months old!!!

Silly baby!

Meet "Maverick" and "Goose" :)

Even guys this cool need a nap sometimes...

Adventures in Motherhood!

I know this picture is a bit graphic, but I couldn't resist. I was on the phone with a stained glass customer this morning so I went in my bedroom where it was quite. Apparently Isaiah had pooped in his diaper and tried to clean it up himself... as you can see here. While I was still on the phone, he walked into my bedroom naked and said, "Maaama, I got poop on my buuuutt!" It was difficult to hold it together and be professional at this point, but I managed to finish my conversation and more importantly "proud" my son for trying to get his poop into the potty! :) Motherhood, there's definately nothing like it!

Gabe surfin'

4 1/2 months

My Cowboy...

This cowboy outfit used to be Justin's when he was a little boy. It's so special to have it for Isaiah to dress up in.

Our trip to the Adirondacks

Over the 4th of July week, we went to a family reunion at my parents cabin in Westport, NY on Lake Champlain. It was wonderful to see family members I hadn't seen in years. And what a beautiful place, we didn't want to leave! We kayaked, sailed and did some light hiking. Isaiah had a blast playing with my 7 yr. old cousin Bucky and Maggie and Tucker, Mom and Dad's dog's. Gabe slept better than ever... that beautiful mountain air!