Gabe meets Aunt Sharon

We went to College Station to meet Sharon & Andy who were in Texas for their nephew's baptism and Thanksgiving. We ate dinner, stayed in a hotel (Gabe's first time), then met for coffee the next morning. It was a GREAT time, and so good to see my gal!!!
I have PLENTY to post after our trip, so please make sure to see all my new posts!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Gabe is already eating a turkey leg getting ready for the big feast!!
Make sure to give thanks on this great holiday!!!

5 months old today!!!

Gabe is already 5 months old today!! It's so amazing watching his little mind work when he looks at objects and people. He is the sweetest thing in the whole wide world! Our lives are so much better now that he's here. He is the light in my dark days, the beat of my heart, and brings smiles to my face and tears to my eyes!!! IM SO BLESSED! we thank God everyday that he chose us to be Gabe's mommy & daddy.

my days with a miracle

click on the pic below to see a slide show of the best gift I have ever gotten.... Thank you God!

Gabriel Mateo

Gabe's Girlfriend

Rylie Grace was born 3 days after him right down the hall. Their daddy's coached together and Jaime and I were so glad to be pregnant at the same time!!

Video uploads!!!

ok, so I finally figured out how to upload videos to my blog!
There are more to come so keep checking back.

Back to work......

well the time has come and I'm so sad. I am greatful for my new position, and that I don't have to go back to work full time. I feel like life has come full circle with my new position. I will be teaching part time for a small Parks & Rec. center! Part- Time Pre-K and 2 other early childhood classes. I am so blessed to have my retired mom close enough to watch Gabe for my 17 hours a week. I am also blessed that Lupe believed in me enough to support my decision to quit my full time teaching job, and take such a risk. Although, I am so sad at the thought of leaving Gabe- even with my mom! I pray I will do good when I start next week!

my sweet boy!

Gabe and I have had our first adventure alone.....(just running errands). I felt so victorious getting us both ready, out the door, and not forgetting anything! The best part was that he slept the whole time which made it easier!!! Daddy has gone back to work..football season is upon us so coaches go to school earlier than the rest of the teachers....

Living and Learning

Everyday is different! I am slowly learning all the tricks of mommy- hood! This little cutie is teaching me the ways like a little Yoda! We are having so much fun...now that is after getting adjusted to a couple hours of sleep a night. Gabe is finally starting to smile and will brighten up your day! I love looking into those big brown eyes......you can get lost in them!

He is Wonderful!

Gabriel Mateo was born un June 12, 2007 at 4:51pm.

I had to have a c-section because Gabe had gone to the bathroom (meconium) inside the womb. The dr. waited as long as possible, but I would not dilate over 3 cm. So as soon as it was decided to be the best way, it only took about 20 min. I never had to even start pushing, it was a fast birth.......after the 6 hours of waiting, having contractions, and getting an epidural! So this picture of him 3 days old on his first ride.

Still Getting Ready!

Ok, Gabe's room is pretty much ready and in order. He won't be in it really yet anyway since he will be sleeping in our room for at least the first 2 months! My nephew Wyatt is still sleeping in the crib that Gabriel will eventually be using, so that will of course complete his nursery, but we are in no hurry! We have had 3 baby showers so far, and were "showered" with lots of love and gifts! We still have 2 more showers to go! Gabe is so loved already, and everyone is excitedly awaiting his arrival, including mommy & daddy! Oh this is his finished mural that my mom and I did for his room! I love going in there it is so fun and cheery, and I hope he will love it as much as we all do.