Bath Time

Gabriella really loves her baths, so we thought we'd upload some funny pictures of the process:)

Gabi's First RAIDER Game

Well, I had to concede to Rachel that Gabi would be a Raiders fan instead of the Cowboys (as long as Texas Tech is her #1 college team). She watched her first Raider game on Monday night. Unfortunately they lost, but their team seems greatly improved compared to the last 5 seasons:)

The Giraffe

Last year, Rachel and I saw a really cool wooden giraffe at a store called Jackalope in Santa Fe. At the time, we did not know if we were having a girl or a boy, so we did not buy it. I was in Santa Fe yesterday for a meeting, and it turns out that the giraffe was still there, so I brought it home for the baby. Gabi loves it already. It stands 6'-6" and watches over her while she sleeps:)



Also, Gabrilella has begun to show more of her personality these days. She loves to smile and laugh as you can see on the attached video.

Hi Madilynn:0)

Congratulations Shaun and Hollie! We can't wait to see our new neice Madilynn. She's adorable. Babies with lots of hair must run in the family:) Enjoy every minute.

Happy Birthday Grandma Martinez!

Last weekend we went on our first family road trip to visit Grandma and Grandpa Martinez in Lubbock. We prepped ourselves by researching online first, since Gabi hates her car seat:( Rachel found a 'snuzzler' which conforms to the baby's body and makes her more comfortable. We also had to listen to a variety of baby bedtime music over and over again, but it worked. Gabi got her feet wet in the pool for the first time with Daddy, and we're waiting for Grandma to send us the great pictures she took so we can post them. We had a great time and look forward to our next visit in October, when we'll take Gabi to her first Texas Tech football game.

Rachel goes back to work on Thursday. Grandma Palomino will be watching Gabi. We're praying that it will be a smooth transition for us all. It has been so tough for us to leave her, but it gives us so much comfort knowing that she is with her grandma while we're at work. Our best wishes go out to Hollie and Shaun as they prepare for their little miracle. We can't wait to see Madi.

Tommorrow is Grandma Martinez's birthday, and we all want to say Happy Birthday and we love you:)

4th of July

Hello Everyone,

We had a great 4th of July and week after. We spent the weekend of the 4th up in Hatch, NM celebrating Rachel's Dad's birthday. The week after, my sister Heather and her kids McKenna, Mason, and Salem got to see their new cousin up close. Even though we just hung around the house all week, it was alot of fun catching up, getting to see the kids play, and introducing Gabi to her new family. Take Care:)

Week 1

Well, it has been a wonderful first week with Gabriella. We appreciate all of our visitors and their support. Grandma Debbie was in town last weekend, and we look forward to visiting her and Danny in a couple of weeks. Also, my sister-in-law Heather will be in town soon along with McKenna, Mason, and Salem to visit their new cousin.

Unfortunately, Aaron has to return to work tommorrow. Gabi and I will miss him, and I keep praying that I will be OK without him during the weekdays. Gabi is doing well. She had her second doctor appointment this morning, and thankfully there are no health issues.