the gingrich blog

easter weekend

we traveled to victoria to celebrate easter with my family.  as usual, we had a great time.  holidays are so fun with all of the kids.  the 3 older ones are able to play and everyone continuously dotes on em.  it's a place we feel very loved at.  

we arrived at mimi's house only to find her in a bunny outfit!  i was laughing hysterically, while zu tried to welcome this concept.  she wanted it to be special for them!  the kids immediately put their easter goodies to work.  and every year we look forward to the cascarones (confetti filled eggs)...well, sister and i do!    easter was a wonderful weekend filled with many blessings...and way too much candy!

  

 

  

 

  

 

7 months of a bright life!

she's rolling over and playing with toys.  she loves being held, her paci, and her brother.  she's not into eating food, but still nurses well.  she takes atleast 2 naps a day (11 and 2, maybe 5) and goes to bed by 9.  she has ear infections, one after the other, but is so tolerant that you have to really be watching for 'signs' of pain.  she still bears a beautiful gummy smile that is contagious.  she's very close to crawling and is able to push up to all fours and rock back and forth...days away from being REAL mobile!  she loves her baths and is now able to sit up and splash the water, which excites her!  she's not very vocal....yet.  she has reduced her love for the exersaucer, jumper, play mat, etc., which is breaking mama's back.  she would rather NOT on the carrier or carseat, but...we gotta do it.  she bears the sweetest personality and is certainly a mama's girl (for this short time).  she makes this world a much sweeter place!

 

  

 

  

 

em's sixth month pictures...

she's our second.  she deserves what her brother got.  she turned six months a few weeks ago.  scheduled her pictures.  took them.  love them! 

if i'm going to pay a professional photographer, i'm going to get the whole gang in there.  i wonder why i do that to myself because little guy makes this an ordeal.  we survived and got some wonderful pics of our girl! and some adventurous ones of zu...of course he doesn't believe in looking at the camera, regardless of the tricks and bribes you pull out.

here are a few sneaks from brandi's blog.

brandi is a heck of a photographer...if you're in the market!

a trip to mimi's house...

from feb 21, 2009

when dad goes away, me and kids either go somewhere or have someone come up to 'babysit' us...and this time, we wandered down to mimi's house.  aunt sister, caityn, and grant were there so we were sure to have a wonderful, lively visit...and we did!  it just feels good to be with your mom and sister...

since it was raining, we headed to the mall for a little playground action...and you aren't with mimi unless she spoils you with sugar, hence the cotton candy!

and as soon as the rain cleared, we were doing what we do best at mimi's...enjoying the outdoors!

 

 

and because my mother is an AMAZING gardener, i took some photos of her most beautiful yard.  she spends so much time tending to her flowers, grass, beds, and yes, even her sidewalks are clean, but her yard is one to envy.  while this trait didn't get too deep in my blood, i enjoy watching (and listening) to her passion for it...and when i get to see it, it makes me happy!  she truly is happiest while digging in dirt!