The past month

So the past month has been a busy happy one for our family. Most importantly, Mike is officially fully employed! We are so proud of him and happy for all of us! It was a huge relief as he has spent many months applying and going to interviews. The place that he interned at and has continued to work for, for over a year now, finally offered him a full salaried with benefits position! The awesome thing is that the same week he had another very good offer so he even had a choice! It wasn't an easy decision because they were both good offers but he decided to stay where he was.

We got a new vehicle (Honda Pilot) for mommy and the kids to drive around in while daddy is off making money. So that should open up some options for us which I am very happy about!

Marisol, Gerry, and I also went up to NY to visit with family and friends for a week which was tons of fun! Gerry is getting bigger every day -- this Friday he will be 3 months old! He is a happy little guy - his smiles melt your heart (well mine anyways!) and a good eater and sleeper so far (keep your fingers crossed for us!)
Here are some of my favorite recent pictures:

Gerry's first photo shoot, pretty cute!




Aunt Laura and Gerry getting in some "face time".


Nonna Gigi and Gerard soaking up each other's company


Getting some Grandpa BG love...


Big sis and little bro...


Nap time with Grandma!


Can I get any happier??


A visit to Aunt Carolyn's house and her many dolls (and doll houses, and jewelry)


Do we see a resemblance? (nice face Grandpa!)


A visit to a local Alpaca farm... Gerry did what he does best -- slept through it!


Lots of friendly Alpacas!






Marisol's first movie at the theatre! Aunt Stacie met us there... and Marisol made it through (and enjoyed!) a double feature - the 3-D presentation of Toy Story and Toy Story 2.


Back at home and carving our pumpkin...