Bowling Fun

The kids had loads of fun over spring break.

Beach, Movies, Baseball, & Friends.

I think there favorite day was Bowling and Bob's Big Boy with Daddy.

Nice moves Emma!

Thank goodness for bumpers.

Strike!

Do princesses really bowl???

Emma telling Luke all about the rules of bowling



M.V. reacting the way he does at any sporting event he's involved in.
He plays at recess like it's the Olympics.

Mommy's Little Bowling Ball

We were so excited Daddy took a few days off during Spring Break to spend time with us.

EASTER 2009

Happy Easter!!!

Our Lil Bunny FuFu

"I did NOT sign up for this!"

Miss Emma & her peeps

Our Masterpieces

Life with Luke

We have been adjusting to life with a newborn all over again. Well actually we've been watching him sleep. Luke is now 5 weeks old and the center of our universe. He is weighing in at almost 11 lbs. He still sleeps most of the day, but when he's up, he's really alert. In his short time on earth he has overcome jaundice, a clogged tear duct, scaly skin and baby acne. I'm so looking forward to him having normal baby skin.

The Boys

Bonding with Daddy.
We've come to the conclusion that Luke is a lighter version of Dad.



What's so funny?
I love the way Mike's hands dwarf him.



Super Grammie.
Grandma V has been such a huge help the past 5 weeks.
She takes the kids to school every morning and makes dinner for us every night.
She says that I need to take it easy for the full 6 weeks. OKAY Grammie, if you insist.



I wouldn't post a picture of him until he decided that baths were a good thing.
It broke my heart to see him scream bloody-murder everytime I put him in the tub.
He finally realized that baths are not the enemy.




Chillin in his swing

This was all he did up until last week

Hanging out like one of the big kids.

Other then being a little sleep deprived, all is going well. The kids continue with their busy schedules. They start Spring Break on Thursday and when they go back there will only be 7 weeks left of school! The end is near. Yahoo!

Luke's Room

This is my favorite room in the house. Probably because I can keep the big, messy kids out of it. When Emma was born I had a local artist come in a paint a mural on her wall. I told her I wanted something that was soft and dreamlike. She came up with this wonderful scene in just two days.

Well, fast forward 4 years and we now have Luke's room. Every one of my babies has had their own nursery with their own theme. I bought all new bedding but I just couldn't bring myself to paint over the mural. So, instead I had the artist come back and make it more boy-ish. She took out the butterflies and added dragonflies, lizards and toads.

I can't wait for him to start enjoying his room!

XOXO,

Gaby

My Boys - I love saying that!

Michael Vinny & Luke

What an amazing bond these two already have.

I'm positive Luke thinks Michael is the smartest person on the planet. Michael Vinny is the sweetest little man I know. He is so caring and patient. He talks to Luke about sports, and animals and all his favorite things. The other night I overheard Michael asking him what his favorite things were. Of course, being as hormonal as I am, I cried. I honestly think Michael feels a little empowered by having a brother. He takes his role as big brother very seriously. He checks on Luke, he comforts him when he cries and like a true man, he panics when he spits up. I know the 10 year gap will take some time to close, but I'm confident these two will be best buds no matter the age difference.

One Week Old

I can't believe it has been one week since little Luke has joined our family.

One week ago today I walked into the hospital at 5am for the induction of my FIFTH baby. Who new it was going to be the longest labor of them all. Don't get me wrong, Pitocin + Epidural = No Pain. However, 12 hours pinned to a hospital bed will make anybody go crazy. All those people who kept teasing that he was just going to "walk out". WRONG! I slept, read, text and waited. I think I was dilated to 3cm for 6 hours!!! Seriously, I was beginning to think that the nurse was going to unhook me and send me home. Once I reached 5cm, and the doc broke my water I progressed really quick. Finally, at 5pm I was given the green light. And at 5:14 pm Luke made his grand entrance.

Luke has been a really mellow baby. After 2 screaming girls (whom I adore) I can't believe I've been blessed with a "super sleeper". I keep reminding myself not to get to comfortable, because colic usually doesn't set in until the 3rd week.

Michael has been amazing. He's has taken over the entire house and all the work that goes with raising 4 very active kids. It has given me the opportunity to just bond with the baby. Many people ask me how I do it with 4 (now 5) kids and honestly, I couldn't do it without him. The kids have all done their part to help Dad, and anyone who knows them knows that they are awesome little helpers. They adore their new little brother and at least one is always at his side.

I always tease that God has more faith in me then I have in myself. But when I look into each one of their little faces, I realize how blessed I truly am.

XOXO,

Gaby

Vasquez - Party of 7

We're happy to announce the arrival of the

newest member of our family

Luke Aidan Vasquez

Friday, February 27, 2009

8lbs 5 oz. - 5:14pm

It's been a long time since we've seen this much blue.

Still sleeping lots. I wonder how long that will last?

Wondering who all these crazy people are???

Welcome sweet baby boy!