Santa's Little Helper

Gabriela got all dressed up to help decorate Nonna and Pop-Pop's Christmas tree! :) (The Clarks gave her this adorable outfit)

Cute Cousins

Gabriela couldn't believe how much her cousin Brianna had grown
since the last time she saw her!
These baby girls don't really look alike... but they definitely look like their moms.

Gabriela's busy November!

We had a great trip with our friends Bruce and Julie to West Point.
Pete, Cathy and the boys were wonderful hosts!
Gabriela had her fist experience in the Exersaucer and LOVED it!
And she got to visit with Nanny Blair again!

Studious and Spontaneous

Gabriela is almost 4 months old and she is already reading! She also loves to dance and laugh. Turn up the volume when you watch the video below.

Happy Halloweenie!

Gabriela the Hot Dog with her cousins:
Liam the Monkey and Joseph the Tiger!
Happy Halloween!

Kilner Family Trip

Gabriela enjoyed the company of her Kilner cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents this past weekend in Wildwood, NJ. Her uncle Joe will deploy again in November so it was a special treat to all be together before he leaves. We had a great time!

A very happy baby

Gabriela is already 3 months old! She loves playing with her toys, tummy time, sitting in her bumbo and putting everything in her mouth! She also loves to sleep! :)

A Nice Surprise!

Gabriela met her great uncle Pete Kilner today! Thanks for stopping by to visit with us!

Baby Branco!

Gabriela's first girl cousin was born today!
Brianna Marie Branco
8lbs. 14oz. 21 inches
We can't wait to meet you, Brianna!

Bathing Beauty

Gabriela decided that since it was still plenty hot enough to go to the beach but Mommy and Daddy wouldn't take her there she would wear her bathing suit in protest!

Cousins!

Gabriela had a great time with her cousin Daniel this past weekend in NJ. Daniel is going to be a big brother any day now! He was practicing for his new role by taking care of Gabriela!

Take me out to the ball game...

Gabriela enjoyed her first baseball game last night at RFK Stadium.

Who's that baby in the mirror?

So big!

Gabriela had her 2 month check-up yesterday and she's doing wonderfully! She is 12 lbs. 1 oz. and getting taller too! These pictures were taken by our friends Bruce and Julie when they were visiting over Labor Day. Thanks for coming to see us, guys! We had a great time!

A Big-Girl Robe for Gabriela!

Gabriela looks like she's ready for her day at the spa!

All smiles!

Gabriela Maria's Christening

Gabriela was baptized on Saturday at the Vigil Mass at St. Joseph's Church on Capitol Hill. Carla and Joe Branco (Jose's sister and brother-in-law) are her godparents. It was a beautiful ceremony and we were so blessed to have our family and friends there to witness her special day. (more baptism pictures)

5 Generations

On Saturday we drove to Catonsville, MD so that Gabriela could meet her great-great-grandmother and her great-aunt. Nanny Blair and Sister Joan were so excited to meet her. Nanny Blair just celebrated her 99th birthday! We are so blessed by her presence in our lives. The rest of the pictures of our visit can be found here.

4 weeks old today!

Gabriela is 4 weeks old today! It's been a whirlwind, but she's happy to be home. Here's our little princess happily sleeping in her bassinet.