Fun Outing

As the big brother, Little Ted has found that Baby Gabriel gets to determine "what happens when" most of the time. But LT is a patient big brother and manages this change well. 

That said, he's been deserving of a special day just for LT, and he got it on Saturday. Grandma's work hosted a family fun day, which just so happened to be a mini carnival. LT had fun in the bounce house and on the train.  He also morphed into a ninja turtle and tried cotton candy for the first time. 

On the way home, he fell asleep and was sad to learn he had to clean off his turtle at bath time, both of which indicate that he had a great time. 

Easter

This Easter, Gabriel met his paternal grandparents and cousin for the very first time. 

In other words, the boys were showered with lots of attention from two sets of grandparents. What could be better?

How about a grand total of 5 Easter baskets, loads of candy, an Easter egg hunt, cascarones, and egg dyeing?

It's good to be a kid!

Announcing . . .

. . . the arrival of Gabriel Lorenzo Gonzalez

Born at 12:47 pm on Monday, April 7th, 2014

7 lbs 11 oz; 20 inches long

The newly expanded family of four is doing well and promises more updates and pictures soon.

Please Excuse me as I Roll my Eyes . . .

. . . http://news.sportslogos.net/2014/03/12/baylors-made-in-march-uniforms-outlawed-by-ncaa/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=referral

Where has the Time Gone?

So, I'm looking at the blog and realizing that the last photos I posted were prior to Christmas.  Yikes.  I have some catching up to do.  So, here's a quick tour of what we've been up to since then.

We spent Christmas with my parents, and New Year's with both sides down at the in-laws house.  This was the first year that LT was really excited about the holiday.  He loved the decorations,

and his new Thomas Train that ran around our Christmas tree.

And while he enjoyed his presents, he still had more fun playing with the wrapping paper and making it "snow."

New Year's at Grandma and Grandpa's was lots of fun.  We had a full house, 

and lots of flammable items, 

and non-alcoholic beverages to toast in the New Year.

Beyond that, we survived colder than normal temperatures for South TX and even a couple of ice days.  We are currently plugging through another semester of work and school and anxiously awaiting the arrival of BGII (Baby Gonzalez #2).

LT is doing well in school.  He took his first school photo recently 

and was recognized as a "Pillar of Citizenship" in his Pre-K class.

We are, as always, proud parents.

One Tough Cookie

Please keep one of LT's school buddies in your prayers.  His name is Miguel, and he is slated for kidney surgery on the 25th.  To read more about Miguel and his surgery, click here.

What makes school cool?

Wearable art!

And displaying art for everyone to enjoy:

And learning to write things you like:

Mischievous Elf

A mischievous elf has landed in our home. I wonder if he knows he's 2 weeks early . . .

Congratulations to our Baylor Bears!

http://www.baylorbears.com/allaccess/?media=423771

Now, it's on to a BCS Bowl!

Why we're Thankful

It's a boy!

What are you thankful for this year?

A Christmas Wish

Just because this is a good time of year to remember that we have a lot to be thankful for . . .

10-year-old's heartbreaking plea to Santa gives us infinite hope