The Mokus and Other Tales

So, daddy filmed me talking about some of the interesting stuff that has been going on with me lately.

Mainly, I am very interested in the mokus (smoke alarm) at Grandma and Grandpa's house, as well as buses, trains and motorcycles that are too loud for my small ears. We discuss my brothers' various minor boo-boos. And of course daddy makes me laugh so hard that I throw up my ice cream dessert. I have to say, it tasted as good coming up as it did going down - all in all a fun time. Enjoy:



Oh, and here is a bit of an older video where I discuss a visit to the zoo:

I'M TWO!! 2!! DOS!! DEUX!!

I can't believe I'm two so soon! It seems like just yesterday I tried my first solid foods--now I am already trying to bargain my way into eating animal crackers at every meal.

To ring in the big day I had a dinosaur themed party--soooo fun! I got a new fire engine that I have to use my feet to move (think Fred Flinstone style), and I had a hard time sharing because I love it so much!

Since I have been such a delinquent blogger, this birthday post will hopefully get me up to me up to date!

Gabriel reads?!?!

I learned a new expression--it's called "NO WAY". I say this when I have vegetables on my plate, when mommy wants to wash my hair, when daddy tries to tickle me, when my brothers won't let me play with their toys, and when I am asked to make animal noises and don't feel like performing.

On another note--I love my book "Moo Baa Laa Laa Laa" and have memorized almost the whole thing! Generally I let mommy read most of it (I think she enjoys the actual story), but join in for the animal noises as I think I add more excitement than my mom (she negotiates for a living--I perfect animal noises--it all works out).

I still keep talking about my zoo visit from well over a month ago--I just love those animals! But when it comes to animals in my own house, I often find myself yelling "NO" at the top of my lungs. Those darn dogs can be so obtrusive when I am walking around eating a cracker.

You may notice my determination to do everything on my own, and lash out if I am offered help. Clearly I get this from daddy :)

The year of the 2

My friend Jaylee was the first to take the plunge into the 2's. We celebrated her birthday in style--water tables, play structures, yummy food--oh my! I only got into a minor scrap with one of the girls about a mini-wheel barrel. Guess who won? I'll leave that up to you to decide.












I will say this--Jaylee's party's are always top notch. I hope I am still friends with her in high school when parties count :)

Oh yeah--I also got marked. Got my first tattoo--a skull and cross bones. It happened to be purple and green, but still bad-ass nonetheless. Ooops, I just used one of those words that are "mommy and daddy only" words.

My first day of school

Monday was my first official day of school! I started daycare and we were all a little nervous (mommy), but after a few tears were shed (mommy), we managed to embrace the day and only call to check in 4 or 5 times in a 5.5 hour time frame (mommy). Turns out this daycare thing is pretty fun--on Monday we played outside, I met some cool kids and had waffles for breakfast. When Mommy came to pick me up I was still napping so she caught my zen state on film.

Let's just hope there is no homework at this joint. I have enough to manage with my cars, blocks and basketballs.

Spring Clean-Up

Am I a fashion statement or what? I personally think the froggie boots and plaid shorts are a winning combination straight from of the streets of L.A or London. Anyway, I was finally able to wear some spring clothes and help mommy and daddy outside in the yard. I thought it would be a good idea(?) to help mommy sweep the herb garden. She did digging stuff and I used my broom to sweep the dirt and help clean the herbs. Apparently I was a little "rough" sweeping the sage and rosemary, so mommy politely excused me from my chores.

Earlier in the day my brothers and I played ball in the front yard. I stood on the front porch while Alex and Cameron volleyed the ball over the railing from the front yard--Basically I shagged the ball and threw it back and waited for the next. What do people without brothers do with their time?

I also went to Alex's baseball game this weekend--it was fun! When there was a lull in the excitement I took the opportunity to entertain everyone in the stands(well if we are being honest--I was really on my "game" the whole time, not just during a lull:) . Whenever the batter hit the ball I yelled "GO GO GO" as loud as I could. I also yelled "YEAH" and clapped a lot. Next time maybe I will exercise a new found discretion and only cheer for my brothers team (I couldn't help myself--the whole thing is so exciting!).

Hope everyone is enjoying their spring (whatever your version of that is!)--ours seems to be a lot of rain.

Gabe out.

Cirque Du Gabe

In keeping with my clear direction of wanting to be in the X-Games before the age of Five, Mommy taped one of my performances. I also hear there is talk of wanting to equip me with a helmet? Whatev mom.