Day 127

Dear Daddy,

Today was a very good day! We got to talk to you on Skype and I was happy because I got to see you. Mommy was very happy too, she said that she misses you too much, I do too.

After we talked to you Brandon came over for a playdate. We had lots of fun, he still can't walk though so he can't keep with me yet.

We also exchanged Christmas gifts. Brandon got me a big cow pillow and I love it! I got him a ball popper like the one I have. We had fun tearing the wrapping paper and trying to eat it.

After Brandon went home I went down for a nap and so did Mommy because she was really tired after cleaning up everything. By the time we woke up it was time for us to get ready for dinner so we ate and then played a whole lot until Grandpa and Grandma came over and we played until it was time to get ready for bathtime and bedtime.

Love,

Gabriel

Day 126

Dear Daddy,

Today Mommy worked in the morning and was off pretty early so we went and picked her up and then we went to Target so Mommy could buy some wipes for me and wrapping paper. We saw Grandpa Toño there and he bought me a nutcracker in dress blues. I was so excited and I love my nutcracker because it's a Marine just like you Daddy!

After Target we came home and I ate my lunch and played for awhile until it was nap time. Mommy took advantage of that time so she could clean my toy bins and wash my cloth diapers and then when I woke up she was ready to play with me. We played for awhile and then I told her I wanted to watch a movie so she let me while she got ready for her Christmas party for work. Mommy got all pretty and I thought she was going to to take me with her but she told me that I was going to stay with Grandma for about two and a half hours but I was going to be sleeping. So I took my bath and Mommy got me ready for bed and read me a few books and then tucked me in. I promised I would we good for Grandma and I went right to sleep like a little angel.

Love,

Gabriel

Day 125

Dear Daddy,

Today Mommy worked but when she got off we went home so we could get our swim things and then we went to have some pizza. Well, we ended up missing swim class because they didn't bring our food out in time. We ate our pizza and I ate a crust that Mommy gave me.

After that, we went home and I took a nice nap. Mommy took a nap as well and then when we woke up we played for awhile and then Mommy fed me my dinner. Later, Grandpa and Grandma Adela came over and played with me until it was time for me to go to bed.

Love,

Gabriel

Gabriel

Day 125

Dear Daddy,

Today Mommy worked so I stayed with Grandma and since she had to work, we went and picked up Alex and then after that we went to lunch at Chipotle. When we were done, it was time to get Mommy so we walked there and I saw her working. I was so happy that I wanted to run behind the counter and hug her but she was busy and I waited until she was off so I could cover her in kisses.

We went home and I took a nap and when we woke up Mommy changed me because we were going to go to Burlingame so Mommy could get her eyebrows done. I was happy to go on a walk, we haven't been able to go on many walks because the weather has been very icky lately.

We came home and then it was time for dinner so I ate. Then Grandpa came over and I played with him and Mommy for awhile until it was time to take my bath and finish getting ready for bed.

Love you so much Daddy,

Gabriel

Day 124

Dear Daddy,

Today Mommy had to work and after we picked her up we just played for awhile. Here I am with the milk carton, I was so excited to see a cow on it! I started mooing and pointing at it. Mommy kept trying to take it away from me But I didn't let her!

Mommy got my Baba ready and I drank it and then went down for my nap. When I woke up Mommy changed me because I was all sweaty and stinky and then we went out and played some more. I found my comb and now every time I see a comb or a brush I decide to brush my hair. Mommy thinks it's funny when I do that.

Mommy also let me play some games on here laptop, I was excited. She put the laptop on the coffee table and moved my recliner close to the table. She said I looked like a grown up at an office. I liked playing the game but I wanted to watch some Mickey Mouse videos so she let me watch those on there too.

Soon it was time for dinner so I ate and Mommy let me try and feed myself yogurt. I didn't make such a huge mess but that was because Mommy took about half of the yogurt out and fed that to me herself. She doesn't understand that I am a grown man and can feed myself.

After I had dinner I played for awhile and then started getting ready for bed. Mommy let me splash around in the tub a little extra tonight which was lots of fun.

I was tired even thought I didn't do much today so I fell asleep right away.

Love you lots,

Gabriel

Day 123

Dear Daddy,

Today Mommy was off but she had to run some errands so I stayed with Grandma. I even went to work with Grandma to the house where she works! I played with Alex and he let me borrow some toys from when he was younger. I also got to see all the nutcrackers they have there. I was so excited and Alex let me hold one! Nutcrackers are my favorite! Around 1:30 Mommy and Adrienne came and got me and we went to Mr. Pickles to get some lunch. I got to hold Mommy's bag of chips and I squished the bag so hard in the car that they popped

everywhere. We had to pull over because Mommy didn't want me to eat a chip and choke, plus the chips were jalapeño flavored. Mommy and Adrienne at their sandwiches at home and then a little later Adrienne left and Mommy put me down for my nap. Mommy took a nap too because she was very tired too.

After our nap we played awhile and then Mommy fed me my dinner and then let me run around for awhile.

Love,

Gabriel

Day 122

Dear Daddy,

Today was a pretty boring day. We stayed at home until it was time to pick Mommy up and after that, Mommy fed me my lunch and then we got ready for nap time. Mommy did some laundry while I napped and then just relaxed because she was really tired. When I woke up we played and then Mommy and I sat down and read about twenty books. Mommy says that she loves that I love books like her.

Later, Grandma and Grandpa came over. Mommy had asked Grandma if she could pick up the new pictures (for the invitations and the christmas cards) before she came home so Mommy was happy and started working on both of those. They turned out great! Here is a picture of our Christmas card!

"Wishing you the simple joys of love and laughter this holiday season & always.

The Maganas

Jesus Melissa & Gabriel"

Mommy was not as pleased with the outcome, but you know how she likes it to be PERFECT and hates a single little flaw. I told her they look good, I think she was just upset because she couldn't put a pretty picture of the three of us this year, but I bet next year's card will be awesome. I just can't wait till you come home Daddy!

Love,

Gabriel