MTV Cribs

Sometimes Gabriella wakes up and plays nicely in her crib until someone comes to get her.

Other times she turns into Dr. Destructo so that someone comes to get her faster. Yes, that is her video monitor in her hand while she licks the crib railing.

GFR @ 8 months

Don't be fooled. It's getting harder and harder to get Gabriella to cooperate for these monthly photo shoots. Most of the images end up looking like this ...

Advil, anyone?

Someone looks like she had a rough night partying like a rock star ...

Girls just wanna have fun.

This child cracks herself up.

I love that she can entertain herself. I think it's important in this life to enjoy one's own company.

Back to school

Someone is excited to be going back to Gymboree class after a two-week sabbatical. And why shouldn't she be? Her new favorite friend, Elmo, is emblazoned on her hoodie and she has a new skill to show off: crawling (sort of).

A sophisticated palate

Gabriella loves trying new foods: apples, peas, toes.

I guess toes were not the food delicacy she was hoping for.

Atlantis

We just got back from our first family vacation to Atlantis in the Bahamas!

More pictures @ http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AaM3DJw5cNWqb

Gabriella didn't mind the flights and absolutely loved the warm weather. Florida, here we come!

"I'll make him an offer he can't refuse."

Gabriella doing her very best Brando imitation for Daddy.

Not bad, little girl.

Patience is a virtue.

Gabriella patiently holding out for a nap in her crib, after an early morning errand to pick up her passport. Atlantis, here we come!