Family Week

Last week, Gideon and I spent the week down at my parents' while Nick stayed home and worked - both at his job and on finishing some of his Master's work.  He joined us on the weekend as we spent time with family.  My brother and his girlfriend, Ericka, were in town for a wedding and we had loads of family time.  Gideon had a lot of firsts, including:

• Swimming in a swimming pool
• Meeting my long time friend and mentor, Nancy
• Meeting my sister from another mister, Dani
• Spending time outside - at the park and the Palisaides

Gideon continues to be a smiley, happy baby.  We've learned what things make him laugh and smile, and we totally capitalize on those things.  We're so happy to have spent so much time at Papa & Oma's house - they spoiled the both of us rotten!

Here we are going swimming - he was a little unsure at first, but warmed up to the water and splashing!

Making Papa & Oma laugh was his specialty!

Papa is the best storybook reader... ever!

Getting spoiled by all kinds of friends...

Hanging at the park with family - and making them laugh, too!