The Gelvins

2010-05-20T12:59:00.000-07:00

GABRIEL'S SURGERY

With out getting into much detail Gabe had to have surgery for basically a hernia that he was born with. It wasn't harmful a this time but could be in the future. It was an out patient surgery, besides Gabe screaming every time a doctor touched him everything went well. I had to go with him into the surgery room and hold him while they put him under. It was hard to see him so scared but I knew it was for the best. The whole time we were there he wanted to be held by either me or Ryan. Look at him in his baby scrubs!

This is right after he came out of being under. He was so out of it. He is awake in the picture and talking but he kept his eyes closed. I am so grateful for Dr. Kim who preformed the surgery. He did a wonderful job and took care of our little boy. It is amazing and a blessing the things dr can do now.
After we got home, he was not himself that entire day. He just wanted to be held. At one point he climbed up on the couch next to Ryan and laid next to him. However the next day he woke up happy running around, jumping off things, you would never know he had surgery.

Easter 2010

This Easter was so fun because he was old enough to be a part of the Easter egg hunt. I had Easter egg hunts around our house for like a month before Easter and loved it. It now a month after and some days we still do egg hunts. Anything to entertain! These pictures are of the Egg hunt we had with our ward. He does not have a cute basket because the kids were only allowed to take home 12 eggs each and I knew that if I had a carton that could only hold 12 eggs I would not have a screaming child wondering why he could not find more eggs. Once he filled it he was so excited and lets admit I was too.

2010-05-20T12:31:00.000-07:00

Quick funny story..... I have this huge plant in our living room and Gabe loves to run behind it and hide from us. One day he is running toward it and stops. He turns to me and says "scared!!" I said, "Why are you scared?" He then says "eyes" and points to the plant. I took a picture of what he was seeing. On the trunk of my plant the oval shapes with a dot look like eyes and now he thinks my plant eyes are spooky.

Gabriels new sleeping habits. Gabe is a sleeper, he LOVES to sleep, which is wonderful for us of course. Latley he has been getting out of his bed to play and then falls asleep where ever he is
one night we found him asleep on the floor of our room....

And his favorite is in this little chair in his room. If he has trouble falling asleep he gets in the chair and watches the cars go by and always falls asleep there.

2010-05-20T11:57:00.000-07:00

GREAT MOMENTS IN BETWEEN THE BIG

Gabe LOVES to play get you with his dad. The second dad walks Gabe is ready for him to play with him. I absolutely love this first picture although the real thing is much better to witness, I love my boys so much.

Seeing little things like this around my house makes me giggle. I find trains made out of all kinds of things. I never thought there could be a train pulled by an air plane with cars of a bus, ice cream truck and ambulance :)

One night while Aunt Rachel was over we sat down to play a card game. Gabe pulled up a chair and we gave him some extra cards. It was so cute to see him attempt to shuffle, place and hold his cards just like we did. He sure thought he was playing right along with us. I can't wait (well I can) for him to be old enough to really play with us that will be good times.

MOM AND GABES DAY IN DC

Just me and my buddy went into dc to look at the cherry blossoms. It was more fun then I thought. Just walking around the city on a beautiful day and seeing gabes reaction to all the big and cool things to look at was a memory I will never forget. As soon as he saw the Washington Monument he started yelling look mama TOWER!!!! Which he has learned from building block towers :) so cute!!! He walked right up to it and just touched it with one finger and I was so glad a got a picture of it. He was in AWWW at how big it was. What a fun day!!!!

Gabe loves to play with trains and this is just one of the many railroads that have been built in this house.
He LOVES to paint. I try to have craft time every day. When ever I ask him what he wants to do he always says paint, but given how messy he gets it is rarely chosen.

He now has learned what a smile is. When we say smile he will!!!!! Such a small thing but so nice. He loves to say cheese and smile for the camera. One day we were all at the dinner table and he threw something so of course Ryan and I got after him and we were looking at him with dirty looks and Gabe looks at us and simply says SMILE. That cracked our faces and we could not help but smile and laugh.

He likes to take pictures too!

2010-05-20T11:40:00.000-07:00

GABRIEL'S 2 BIRTHDAY

We had a little party for him. It was really fun to have people over now that we have room to fit people.

I don't think I have ever made cupcakes before and I was very proud of these. I felt like I was officially a mom after making cupcakes for my sons birthday party

Happy birthday Gabriel I love you so much!!!!

2010-05-20T11:22:00.000-07:00

THE GREAT BLIZZARD OF 2010

snow at our front door

After being in our house for 2 days straight with it constantly snowing outside, we are dressed and ready to go out and play in it!!!

the snow was taller then Gabe in most parts

on our deck

this is what our deck looked like after Ryan had been out shoveling for a long time. And there is more to go

By the time we had shoveled the deck, sidewalks and one car we were done, the other car was not dug out for a couple more days

In all it was a fun experience. It is nice to be trapped in doors with you family for three days.

2010-05-20T10:43:00.000-07:00

DECEMBER

Chris and Brindy could not make it for Christmas so they came early in Dec. It was so fun to see them and to spend time with little Lydia. Gabe and Lydia had fun playing together although sadly Gabe, most of the time, acted like a typical boy, oblivious to all the attention she wanted from him.

I got to babysit Lydia one day and I had so much fun!!! I wish I could do it all the time, she loved my bucket full of my necklaces.

Grandma and Grandpa took us on a TRAIN ride. I wish like crazy I had taken more pictures, I was so caught up in the event and absorbing Gabe's excitement I neglected to. It was really FUN!!!

The best when someone takes a picture while your eating :)

This is what our apartment looked like during Christmas, these boxes are just the beginning, the pile got 10 times bigger. Gabe thought it was a blast having what he thought a fort and place to drive his cars around!
Decorating for the Holiday's. There is nothing like coming home for Christmas seeing all the old decorations you remember from your childhood. I was over at my parents hanging out and my dad was out side putting lights up. I remember my dad going out every year and putting the lights up and some years I would help him. I loved my childhood, I love my dad and I love the Christmas season that brings family together.
The Riches and Justin and Jenny were all able to come for Christmas. We had such a good time. Again I am not much a photographer and I did not capture all of my wonderful memories, but in this picture...grandpa got all the kids together and they poured juice to Ice cube trays and made home made Popsicles. Now of course you have to wait until they are frozen before you eat them. Those kids were so anxious to eat them. They asked us every 5 min it seemed if they were ready yet and it was quite an event when they were ready to be eaten. Here they all are enjoying their popsicles with grandpa.

2010-05-20T10:34:00.000-07:00

OUR TRIP TO NORTH DAKOTA

We were able to go up to North Dakota to see Ryan's natural dad, his wife Renee and their 2 boys Aaron and Tyler. We had a blast hanging out with the entire family. We can't wait to see them again. Gabriel of course LOVED the planes at the airport.

2010-05-20T10:26:00.000-07:00

Trip to Oklahoma City!!

With Marcella being pregnant and 3 kids Gabe and I decided it would be a great time to visit and help with their move from Idaho to Oklahoma. We had a great time and I enjoyed spending time with my cute nieces and nephew. I can not wait until we can visit again!

2010-03-08T18:24:00.000-08:00

To all those that keep asking me to show pictures of my house... here it is. We are all moved in and we are loving it so much. Gabe has been so happy having space to run around. Thank you so much to all my family and Lauren who helped me paint. It was a big job and I appreciate it.

And this is my kitchen which sold me on this house.

So I have to point out the flowers on the desk. I was terribly sick this past weekend and Ryan ran to the store and got me medicine food and flowers. He took very good care of me. I love him.

Sad but I did fill all these cabinets mostly with craft stuff, I love it!

This is the couch we bought, we got a great deal from good old Costco.

My bedroom which I was a little nervous after I painted it blue but now love it.

So I refinished this dresser and the cedar chest and it was a big project, but worth it.

This is the chandelier in the guest bedroom, Justin took all the bright orange beads and gaudy stuff off of it and it looks so much better, thanks Justin. We painted it a really nice green color you can't really see the color in the picture. Good-bye yellow and white stripes. Some day we will get a real bed in here.

Gabriel's room. As you can see he is now in a little bed. He is growing up so much. He is talking like crazy and loves to point out any letter and color he can see.

2010-01-11T12:46:00.000-08:00

When Brindy came for the holidays I had her take some family pictures for me. I am excited to have pictures of us, thank you Brindy!!!

We had such a great holiday with all my family here, we loved seeing everyone!!!

We have recently moved into our new townhouse and we are loving it. We are still settling in so I have so much to blog, I will soon.

2009-10-25T22:25:00.000-07:00

Halloween Trunk or Treat

We all (including my mom and dad) went as pirates and had a blast. I have a huge old trunk that we put in the back of the Excursion and filled it with treasures. We won the best effects award.
Gabriel was not interested in candy at all, he was just so excited about playing with other kids and running around everywhere. I had a hard time pinning him down for pictures.

ARRRRGGGGHHH!!!

2009-10-25T21:56:00.000-07:00

Fall Day Trips

Another trip to the Zoo. We blessed to live near the National Zoo which is free. So we have taken Gabe a lot. The older he gets the more enjoyable it is. He knows the names and sounds of quite a few animals and it was fun to see his excitement.

We went to Cox Farm which has a Fall Festival that had so much fun things to do, such as milk cows, feed goats and pigs, and go on a hay ride. We went with Aunt Brittany and cousin Hallie.

Gabriel had a blast painting his pumpkin and everything else.

2009-10-25T21:28:00.000-07:00

We were able to go on a wonderful date thanks to my wonderful parents. We went to the new National Harbor, which was amazing. We decided to eat at this Crab Bake set up on the beach of the Potomac. Neither of us had ever been to a Crab Bake before and when we saw the sign saying all you could eat crab we assumed it was crab legs. Many of you know how my appetite can easily be taken away especially when eating once living creatures. Well they come to our table and dump a huge bucket of FULL CRABS somewhere around 30 crabs! Ryan looks at me and knows I will not eat these. So Ryan ate all the crabs!!!!!! I was very impressed and I tried to get our money worth out of eating bowl after bowl of clam chowder. We had a good time and will never forget our crab feast.

(the crab on the right stared at me the entire time it was creepy)

The Great Awakening Statue on National Harbor

2009-10-25T20:18:00.000-07:00

Gabe had just gotten out of bed and his hair was everywhere. As soon as he hears the truck coming on Tues mornings, I hear him in his crib calling for me to get him out so he can run to the window

2009-10-25T19:56:00.000-07:00

2009-10-25T19:32:00.000-07:00

Just us around the house. Gabriel is such a good helper and tries to do everything we do. He loves to help cook, do the dishes, and laundry. As soon as he hears the the water start running in the washing machine he runs in to put the soap in. Just tonight Ryan and I were in the kitchen, Gabe comes in casually and gets the towel on the stove a walks out. So we follow him to the next room, where he had spilled a cup of water and was cleaning it up. Ryan and I got a good laugh out of it.

2009-08-12T19:26:00.000-07:00

We will move in sometime in Nov.

Living room

My HUGE kitchen!

Deck off the kitchen

Master Bedroom
Master Bath

This will be our guest bedroom for now

Gabriels room

Family Room downstairs that goes out to back yard

Our little backyard and patio
(we will probably fence it off so Gabe can play without out me chasing him everywhere)

2009-06-11T10:45:00.000-07:00

We had a good time having a BBQ, playing on the beach of the Potomac River and playing games. Gabe is a water baby, if I would have let him he would have went swimming. It is great to have becky home and to spend time with her!!!!

2009-06-11T10:12:00.000-07:00

My baby is now my little man!!!!

2009-06-11T10:00:00.000-07:00

Trip to Arizona and Utah

Brindy is a great new mom!!!!

2009-05-08T15:59:00.000-07:00

2009-05-08T09:32:00.000-07:00

Ryan's Birthday

My family threw Ryan a surprise party. For those who know Ryan he enjoyed his gifts, such as bacon, ranch and even a deed in the Hidden Valley. I love you babe, I hope you had a great birthday.

HaPPy FiRsT BiRtDaY

for Gabriel

Gabe loved all his presents including the tissue paper. We have decided to celebrate his birthday on March 1. On Feb 28 it did not feel official that he was one. So March 1st it is. He enjoyed his chocolate cake but he was a little scared of blowing out the candle. I have a cute video but the computer is having problems posting it maybe I will try later.

2009-02-17T19:42:00.000-08:00

Gabe had a blast making a mess and finger painting in the bath tub. Since I knew he would try to eat the paint I made chocolate and banana pudding. That was an extra fun thing for him!!

He plays very well by himself. His favorite things to do are:

read books, play in his tunnel from IKEA, do anything outside, look out the window, play with balls and trucks!!! Typical boy right?

2009-02-10T17:14:00.000-08:00

We had a very Merry Christmas!!!

For some reason we get asked to be in a nativity almost every year, however this year Gabriel was asked to be baby Jesus. I was nervous about this but he must have known how important it was because he was so good.

2008-11-19T18:56:00.000-08:00

As soon as I took his pacifier out, in went the peanut.

2008-11-19T18:39:00.000-08:00

Fun at the Pumpkin Patch

2008-11-13T22:03:00.000-08:00

2008-11-13T21:38:00.000-08:00

Fun summer trip to the good ol' AZ!!!

2008-11-13T21:24:00.000-08:00

Just some old pictures I have been meaning to post for awhile.

Trip to Utah

2008-11-13T19:39:00.000-08:00

Gabe showered Ryan with presents!!!

2008-11-13T12:35:00.000-08:00

With the beautiful weather we have had

this fall we have enjoyed getting

outside and having fun!!!

(Antietam Battlefield)

2008-11-13T11:46:00.000-08:00

HaLLoWeen

Gabe=dragon

Nic=Sarah Palin

Ryan= Joe the Plumber

2008-09-18T12:47:00.000-07:00

FiRsT OcEaN tRiP!!!!!

We had a fun family vacation to Virginia Beach and North Carolina. Ryan and I started it out by going to the Rascal Flatts concert in VA beach. We left our baby for the first time over night with Grandma and Grandpa. We had a blast at the concert and had a fun get away with a hotel right on the beach. The next morning G&G drove Gabe down to meet us. We all had a fun time playing in the ocean. Then we drove down to see some friends (the Wilsons) in North Carolina. It was a fun trip!!!

Over all, sadly Gabe wasn't to excited about the ocean, it was to COLD and to BIG for that little guy. I have video of him going in the water but for some reason it won't let me post it.

At the WILSONS

We got to meet their son Enoch who is three months younger then Gabe.

2008-09-18T10:30:00.000-07:00

He loves doing laundry with me because he gets to play and explore in the dryer!!!

2008-08-19T14:22:00.000-07:00

Just more pictures of Gabers!!!

He is eating a frog

2008-08-19T13:49:00.000-07:00

Rachel's Graduation!!!!!

Eric came and Gabe loved him!

CONGRATULATIONS Rachel!!!

2008-06-17T11:14:00.000-07:00

Just more pictures of Gabriel!!!

He changes daily it seems.

He loves to snuggle up with his blankets now.

He got tired of playing with his toy with his hands and now is exploring it with his feet.

2008-05-26T15:15:00.000-07:00

Ryan had fun taking his son to his first BASEBALL game. We went to see the DC Nationals play and had a good time.

2008-05-26T14:42:00.000-07:00

When we went in to DC one day we ran into BEN STILLER!! He was filming Night at the Museum 2 in the Air and Space Museum. It was fun.

Kelly from the Office

sorry I filmed it sideways :(

2008-05-26T14:20:00.000-07:00

Kevin and Renee came to visit. We had a good time showing them DC and Baltimore. Thanks for everything.

Gabe was really getting into the game, he wanted to be heard too!

2008-05-26T12:16:00.000-07:00

Allison, Vaughn and Moana came to visit us. (friends from AZ) We had a great time going to museums, parks and a trip down to colonial Williamsburg. Thanks for coming, we had a good time.

You are one of my best friends Alli, try to come again soon!

2008-05-25T22:43:00.000-07:00

Peter Pan and Captain Hook!!!

Uncle Justin

Aunt Jenny

It was so fun for Gabe to meet his cousins. He had fun with his aunt and uncles too!

2008-05-14T09:22:00.000-07:00

It rained hard here for three days straight. This is a road right by our house that washed out. It caved in to be 20 ft deep!! It took out the sidewalk and three lanes of traffic.

2008-05-13T10:18:00.000-07:00

Gabriels blessing day

May 11

I could not ask for a better day. It was my first official Mothers Day!!! Ryan spoiled me with breakfast, a massage, and a camera to take lots and lots of pictures of Gabe. Gabriel was given a beautiful blessing from his Father, and it was great to have family there for support. We missed all who were not able to come and join us.

2008-05-13T10:12:00.000-07:00

Happy Mothers Day!

Mom, thank you for all that you do for us. You are one of my best friends, I love you.

2008-05-12T23:03:00.000-07:00

Zoey and Gabe are 6 months apart.

My cute niece Zoey!!!

2008-05-12T22:47:00.000-07:00

Having family come is always fun. We enjoyed a beautiful day outside. We played frisbee, horsey tails and had fun on the tramp.

Tyler loves his Grandpa!!!! He had to do what ever Grandpa did.
Having fun at the Zoo. We had a really good time.
The aunts having fun with their new nephew.

2008-05-12T22:35:00.000-07:00

He is soooo small in that big tub!!!! He loves to splash and play.

2008-04-30T07:57:00.000-07:00

HE LOVES TO PLAY!!!!

He likes to look at the pictures.

2008-04-29T23:59:00.000-07:00

I don't think he liked the hat...

helping dad with homework....

2008-04-29T22:34:00.000-07:00

2008-04-08T13:35:00.000-07:00

The day Gabriel came was one of the best days of my life. I went into labor Feb 28 at about 9:00p.m. I was not in pain, so Ryan I just hung out to make sure it was really time. I gave him a haircut, took a shower and well... waited. My contractions started to get worse so I called my doctor, she told me to get to the hospital. We arrived at the hospital at 2:00 in the morning. When I got there they hooked me up, told me I was in pre-labor and would be fine to go home. However everytime I had a contraction Gabe's heart rate would go down. They did not want to take a risk in anything happening so I was there to stay until he came!!!!
So after being in labor a long time, they finally thought it would be best to have a c-section. So at 8:03 on Feb 29th Gabriel Ryan Gelvin was born.

Dad and Gabe were pals from day one.

Aunt Rachel loves me!!