Gabe's grins!

Gabe was being particularly smiley the other morning and we were able to capture some of his grins.  He is a really good baby so far. Loves to nap and eat and watch whatever Will and Ella are up to. He had his one month check up last week and is doing well.  There are no after effects from his rough entry into the world (the cord was around his neck and he didn't start breathing right away) and he's gained 2 pounds and grown 2 inches already! We love our little guy!

 Sleeping as I type! Yes, he has some crazy hair!

Sports Fanatic!

Will is most certainly his father's son.  He is a true athlete and is very, very coordinated for his age. He loves sports and would spend every waking minute hitting golf balls, playing baseball, kicking soccer balls or swimming, if we let him.  Pap recently treated him to a junior set of golf clubs (he was previously using a single plastic driver).  If you've ever been in my parent's back yard, he can drive the ball from just behind the pool over the shed (approximately 40 yards).  It is pretty amazing. 

One of the funniest things I've ever witnessed occurred this summer when Will went to soccer camp with 20 other 3, 4, and 5 year olds.  At times there was more crying than kicking, and their little 4 on 4 games were a herd of kids all chasing the ball around the gym in a pack of flailing limbs.  He had a blast though and I was so proud and impressed at his ability to follow the coach's directions even when the other kids weren't cooperating.  When they did "drills" across the gym, it often turned into a race between the other kids to get to the other side first without completing the activity.  Will, however, finished each activity with amazing  concentration and focus.  He is a real perfectionist, and talented to boot!  The coach couldn't believe he was only 3, both his skills and his attention to detail.  He really is a remarkable kid.

With Madeline, one of Will's best buds, and my goddaughter.

 Learning how to throw it in. 

 Trapping.

 Dunno what's going on here :-)

 Cooling off :-)