Well, my three week vacation from work is coming to an end. It's been a fun and exhausting break at the same time. Gabriel was sick for about 5 days during Christmas week, starting Sunday evening and finally starting to get back to normal by about Saturday. Needless to say our Christmas was low-key and just our little family, plus Maximus came home on Christmas Eve. Yay! :o) We did go visit some friends for New Year's and stayed with them in Gresham. Gabriel and their 7 month old son, Elijah, are still too young to really interact and play but we are all excited for that day to come. Here's a cute picture of the two of them together from New Year's Day.
Gabriel and I also spent a few days in December with my Grandma Joy and her husband, Chuck, in Arizona. Unfortunately, the weather was not so good - raining almost the entire time we were there. But we still had a lovely time and I'm so glad Gabriel was able to meet his Great-Grandma and brighten up their lives.
Gabriel loved laying and sitting on Great-Grandma's big pink dog.
Here's Grandma and me in our matching old-lady robes.
I've officially crossed the threshold. ;O)
Gabriel loved going up and down the front steps as well as the ramp. He's taking a little break here while Gram and Chuck watch in admiration.
And the last picture for now - Gabriel with Chuck and Gram.
This New Year I am reminded about what is truly important in life. I am very thankful that I have so many supportive, loving people in my life. Plus an amazing, healthy son who reminds me every day to laugh. Not every day is easy, but every day is worth it.
