Gabby's stats!

Hi all, no, no picture to coincide with my update...here are Gabby's 2mo stats!

She weighs 11.4lbs, yes, I couldn't believe it myself...she is solid!

She is 22.5in long now, no wonder she was busting out of her jammies!

Head circumfrence is 18 3/4 inches...average cranium size!! LOL!

She had her immunizations, and is doing well, growing along like she should be...

She is in the 50th percentile for her weight and her height, and just above the

25th percentile for her head circumfrence...but we're not worried!

We have a very healthy thriving little girl...and we adore her!

2 months old...but who's counting?

Here is Gabby doing what she does best lately, being "Crabby Gabby..." she is what the books refer to as the "fussy baby.." but we'll take her anyway we could get her...crabbiness and all, after all it's only a short phase...soon enough she'll be laughing and having a good time with her big sister...we hope! (fingers crossed) Nap time, never enough nap time when you're 2mo old...

As you can see from her 1mo old pic she is growing like a weed...too cute!

(somethings up with my camera...looks like it's time to get the big guns out...Jer's camera, too bad I have NO idea how to use it)

A new pho-tog on the house!

Bella...you're so beautiful...those big brown eyes of yours...Bella's cousin Taylor gave Bella this Mickey Mouse digital camera...she loves taking pictures...so we took pictures of eachother taking pictures...she is so smart, and cute!

"Say cheese!"

New morning routine...

Here is Bella & Gabby...for the most part Bella is a pretty good big sister...she always wants to hold "baby sister..." and hug and kiss on her...it's when I'm not watching that she chomps on her...or is pushing her. Will be interesting to see what happens as they get older. Ah...this one melts my heart....not too long ago Bella was small like Gabby...they grow so quickly!

Bella you're such a good big sister! (fuzzy? wow I need my eyes checked)

After the pumpkin patch...

As you can see, the pumpkin patch wore Bella out...she had a parot balloon animal made, and no sooner did we leave the patch that she was fast asleep!!

Da'punkin patch ya'll

Here is Bella, Gabby and myself on the maze through the corn...Bella was declairing as we went along..."look momma baby pumpkins!" Yes, there were plenty of those! She picked one out for baby sister...which was very nice. Here we are looking for the right ones to bring home and carve up...was the perfect day too!

Miss Bella by the inflated witch...man she's cute, Bella not the witch! LOL!

The hay ride is always fun, and the best treat is the free apples, they are so sweet and delicious...the hay ride takes us around the property, Bella really loved it when we got around one corner and there were sunflowers growing...she is a nature lover!

The girls! This was Gabby's 1st time to the patch...next year she'll be running around with Bella finding pumpkins, we can't wait!

Bella showing us her apple, as you can tell by her face, she was none too happy. I tried to show her how to bite into it, however she only likes them sliced up...picky picky! I have NO idea where she gets it from...needless to say she soon forgot when we showed her the balloon animals and face painting!

Me and the babe...she looks so content...with her little hat on...

Bella picking out a white pumpkin...

Bella and Jeremy...children of the corn...!

Good ol'fashioned tummy time!

Here is Miss Gabby holding her head of pretty well for only being 5 weeks old...She saw me with the camera and was probably thinking "what is up with the bright light lady?"

Doing a great job at holding that pretty little head up!! Man she's cute!

Both of my girls are absolutly beautiful!!

Staying busy....

With my being able to stay home on maternity leave...I've been fortunate enough to have both my beautiful girls with me...however Bella is full of energy, and me being sleep deprived...I've had to come up with creative ways to keep her occupied! Here she is painting a lady bug...she had a great time...and was so proud of her finished project!

Looking devilish don't you think!

Wow, Bella looks really happy that Gabby is crying...let's hope that this isn't a common occurance!?

~Cheese~

We're making progress at least she keeps her eyes open now!! LOL!

1 month old!!

Time and sleepless nights sure pass you by and before you know it, the baby is already a month old! By this time next year, she be getting her self into all sorts of mayhem, zipping around the house. We are so excited to watch both of our girls grow!

Sisters, sister, there was never such a pair of sisters...

Reminds me of my favorite Christmas movie, White Christmas with Bing Crosby and Danny Kay. There was two sisters...that sang and danced together...and agreed to share everything...except boys! Bella has been very good with Gabby...so loving and interested in her well being.

If she cries, Bella rushes over and says "poor baby Grabby...she's crying."
Yes, "Grabby" not "Gabby"

Bella was showing off as a sister on this particular day. Hamming it up.

Then, as I was changing her diaper...CHOMP! Bella bit down on baby sisters tiny fingers...the temptation must have been too much and she couldn't resist seeing what would happen if she bit down. The reaction was they both ended up crying...Bella didn't realize her actions caused pain. Needless to say I'm sure that this is going to be more and more common as they get older. Sharing, probably not for a long long time...or at least until the concept of sharing becomes more known to them...for now we're just the mediators!

Sleeping little angel~!

Miss Gabby has been doing a lot of sleeping.... I can't say I blame her...if given the chance, I would do the same...she looks so cozy!

Here she seems to be saying "peace out...thanks for snapping pictures, but I need to rest now." Off to dream land she goes...

Jeremy and I are smitten, she is so adorable...both of our girls are absolutly beautiful! We're partial of course...!

"Look mom I'm driving!"

Since I've been home with the girls for maternity leave, I've been having to find creative ways to keep Bella entertained, as she is usually at daycare, and playing with other kids, and toys, all day...and of course me running on little sleep and attending to the newborn, my time has been divided, so I take Bella to the mall, where there are kids, and toys, and it's free...!

She loves the car...she calls out "look mom, I'm driving...!"

Thankfully she's not driving for about 14 more years!!

Starting new memories~!

Starting the day off with some "tummy time!" She actually seems to like it, Bella HATED it.
Miss Bella and Miss Gabby...

Gabby catching some beauty rest, it's hard work coming into the world, it requires a lot of sleep...she's been letting us sleep for 3 hour stretches through the night, thank you Gabby!!!

Daddy and Gabby

Daddy and his girls...he is very excited! I have to admit, having all girls seems pretty neat to me too!

Being Big Sister!

As you can see Bella is very excited to be a big sister!

"D" day...bringing home Gabriella Antonia Dimichina

Here I am, getting ready to go into surgery...Mommy & Daddy striking a pose
The side profile, the last time I will ever see my pregnant belly, which is bitter sweet. I have 2 beautiful daughters, and knowing my body takes very well to pregnancy is a good thing, but as a parent you have to finacially responsible for these new little people in our house...so I got "fixed" while they were in there doing the c-section. As I said, very bitter sweet.

Mommy and her BFF Vicki!

And...staring...without further a'do, Miss Gabriella Antonia Dimichina!

weighing in a 7lbs 7oz, and 19 inches long

The proud parents...doting over their new girl!

Mommy and Gabby getting in some "skin on skin" contact

Miss Bella the proud big sister holding her baby sister!

(she has been very good with her, surprisingly, however her actions when not in connection to baby have been awful, any advice would be gladly taken into consideration)

The Family!

Grandma Mary and Zia Chris

Grammy Sunnie, and Miss Bella with mommy

Miss Gabby's first bath!

Getting her hair styled!

Big sister watches and gives the stamp of approval.

Drying off...

Getting dolled up. Sexy umbilical cord clamp!

Making her prints on the world already!







Those tiny feet, that kicked inside me for 9+ months...how I will miss that feeling, the special bond that we shared during that time...no one else knows you better than I do...the rolls and kicks, and hicups, but it's so nice to meet you in person Miss Gabriella...we are so very happy you're finally here. Our family is now complete...2 beautiful girls to teach and help nurture and grow into beautiful young woman...we couldn't be happier.

Welcome Baby Gabriella!!