6 months old!

Gabriel is 6 months old! Can you believe it? Time really zooms by when you're having fun! So, as you can tell from the pictures, Gabriel has moved on to solids and he's loving every orange, green and yellow bite! He's hungry...look at him, he's starving! So far we've experimented with sweet potatoes and green beans. He's tolerant of the beans and tried to eat the glass jar of the potatoes. Also, we're getting yet another tooth making the count 3. This newest tooth is an "eye tooth" and shouldn't really be the next tooth. I can just envision the orthodontic bills when he turns 12! But things here are good and Gabriel seems to be getting on well. He really enjoys daycare and thinks Ms. Joyce and Ms. Pam are as cool as Boo Bear (which is high kudos from a 6 month old)! That's all for now so take care and check back often!

Rowdy bunch

Look at this good-looking group of misfits! Almost all of the Martinez family in one spot (except David who stayed home to make sure Bailey didn't eat the house!) celebrating our little "pilgrims" baptism!

Three generations

This is such a fun picture! Three generations of Martinez men and all matching!

It's a mystery!

September 14, 2008, Gabriel Martinez is sentenced to bath time EARLY! Can you figure out why? Follow the clues and be the first to solve the "The Baby Suspect"!

Clue #1

Approxiamately 5:12 pm, Gabriel appears to be in his high chair...innocent?

Clue #2

Approximately 5:15 pm: Though Gabriel remains in his chair, he looks "suspicious"

Clue #3

Approximately 5:17 pm: MUGSHOT! Gabriel stares intently into the camera showing zero concern for this appearance!

Clue #4

Approximately 5:18 pm: Gabriel is covered in orange goo! Whatever could it be?

2 minutes before bath time...

The verdict: SWEET POTATOES! Tonight was a big night in our lives! Gabriel went from being easy to feed to this!!!

Take a look!

If you're wondering why there's no rhyme or reason to the order of these pictures, then you must not have children! Those with children understand that you have ZERO braincells post-3rd trimester! So, there's a lot of postings in no particular order though I have tried to put a date with the picture. Enjoy!

Where'd he go?

I was playing with my blue elephant and all the sudden, he was gone! Where'd he go??? (June 17, 2008)

Naked baby butt!

It's naked baby butt time! Daddy snapped this right before bath time! (June 18, 2008)

One happy baby

That's one happy baby! (June 6, 2008)

Are we sleeping yet?

I don't know who looks more tired, Gabriel or Daddy!

Hanging with Grandpa

I think Grandpa is soft and cuddly, like me! (June 21, 2008)

I love my Nana

This is one of my all-time favorite pictures...look at that hot Nana and that handsome Cody! (June 21, 2008)

Boy, do we match!

I just had to snap this picture on a Saturday morning. Not only is Gabriel a clone of Matthew, but they were dressed alike! It's not likely to happen again, so I had to take advantage...well, I did have Matthew cover up the "Fosters" beer logo with the baby, first! (August 15, 2008)

Oooohhhh thuuuuumb!

And Nana and Grandpa, before you can ask, yes: my thumb is delicious!

Does this look familiar? I don't believe I could have been this cute sucking my thumb, though! What do you think Nana? (August 19, 2008)

Reading with daddy!

This life of ours is really amazing! Gabriel loves the Cat in the Hat but he really loves his daddy. That's pretty understandable, cause I love his daddy, too. (August 2008)

Another family portrait

Thanks for taking this picture, Ginger! You captured my "chubbiness" brilliantly! (July 27, 2008)

The ball game continued!

No pressure, Gabriel, but the truth is we're hoping to see you out there in 19-20 years...that's our current retirement plan! (July 27, 2008)

My first ballgame!

My first trip to the ball field! We went and watched the Durham Bulls beat the Louisville Riverbats 2-0. Even though Daddy was torn, we cheered for the home team! In case you haven't noticed there's a common theme with Gabe when it's hot...the clothes just gotta come off! (July 27, 2008)

Hoodie Towels

Hoodie towels are awesome! But Gabriel is the real star in this scene! (July 24, 2008)

Oh, the sand...

Not sure about this, mom... (July 20, 2008)

First trip to the beach!

Our first trip to the beach as a family! The entire Wherry/Caplin/misc family vacationed at Emerald Isle, NC in July. Since we miss everyone terribly, we decided to join them for the day! It was awesome and Gabe really enjoyed meeting Karen and Chris for the first time. It was a little too hot to enjoy the beach so maybe next summer! (July 20, 2008)

Jump around!

In the jumparoo...again! What Gabriel really want to know is: Does this toy make my legs look fat? (September 12, 2008)

Bouncing

Again in the bouncer! (September 12, 2008)

Family Portrait

Who needs to pay the "Picture People"? This picture just saved up $80!

Mommy's haircut

Be honest! Does mama's haircut scream Soccer Mom?!? (September 9, 2008)

Do I fit?

Everybody asks us if Gabe really fits in his bumbo? I can't imagine why?(July 3, 2008)

Me and Uncle Mike

Stop trying to put your germs on me Uncle Mike!!! Even though mommy doesn't get it, Gabriel loves his Uncle Mike! (August 2008)

chilling!

I wear my suncap inside so I can, so I can! (August 2008)

Too cute!

Do I really need to say anything more?!?!

bath time

I don't know who loves bath time more...mommy or baby! Papa caught this very cool picture in mid-pour. The more Gabe is splashed, the more he splashes back! (August 25, 2008)

It's a jungle out there!

Spies like us! Gabriel's trying for a camouflage look on our back porch. Matt does love his elephant ears...like father like son! (August 13, 2008)

I love my teeth!

We're all about our bottom two teeth! We're so excited about our teeth that we introduce everything to them, including our pajamas...from the table to the hand to the mouth! (September 13, 2008)

bouncing with daddy

These are two of my favorite things! For anyone whoever doubted that bouncers were a parent's bestfriend! Gabriel absoultely digs his Fisher Price Jungle Jumparoo...especially when daddy starts singing "Jump Around" by House of Pain. Gabe goes crazy in this and when he gets tired, he lays his head down on the tray until he gets his second wind. It's really just too cute.

Our first blog

Welcome to our family blog! Matthew and I've been talking about doing this for some time but we always seem to have more important priorities...namely Gabriel! But with so many family members out of state, I've decided to take the time and create a website where everyone can watch Gabriel grow!