Mommy and Daddy's Anniversary

As of November 18th, 2013, Jon and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary. I would say this has been the best year yet with the gift of Gabi being introduced to our family! We can't wait to celebrate many many more happy years together as our family continues to grow.

We were very fortunate that Jon's schedule was switched around and he was given the day off so that we could all be together. The fun started at Kosher deli as requested by Jon. Gabi, getting MUCH better at her solid foods, tasted her very first Kosher roast beef...and her second...and her third...She liked it!

We drove to McKinney Falls State Park for a "hike" (more like a walk on a paved trail, but we had the backpack so we're counting it as a hike)... We had gorgeous weather, even saw some fall colors which was a treat in Texas! It was a lovely time spent together. Here are some pictures that captured some sweet moments:

ready to go as soon as I can figure out how to get this stuff on!

enjoying the ride!

Thanks SOOO much to Becca and Seth for watching the beautiful princess so we could go out and enjoy a quiet dinner together! Here are Gabi and her friend Nora playing at Nora's house while Mommy and Daddy are out:

"Miss Becca, my Mom doesn't make me eat. We just play, I swear..."

girls sharing nicely together

Team Cohen selfie :)

Happy Anniversary to US!

our yummy dessert!

November Playdate

Last month's playdate was such a success that Gabi and I have decided to host monthly. We are fortunate to have the great space here at our new home, and babies and Mommies just love good chillaxation so why not?! To meet the demanding requests of the blog audience, I got some pictures with Mommies too. (not always as cute as babies, but just as happy!)

In the morning, Gabi and I were both so excited and anxious for our friends to come over!

Then, our friends arrived!

Stephanie and Gabriel (born exactly a month after Gabi!)

Erin and baby Clara next to Madeline and baby Robert

Jennifer with baby Gavin

Khloe certainly knows how to pose for the camera!

Graham seems happy to have brought his toy cube for Gabi to share.

The quest to get the kitty was on! (This kitty was either the BEST kitty for babies or just not the smartest kitty. She just kept coming around. Love to Kitty Brook!)

Graham chases Brook around the empty room.

Berkley is intrigued by this creature she's never seen before. (Mommy Amanda sits close by.)

Both babies finally get the kitty cornered.

Cara with baby Brooklyn

Lauren and baby Graham

Kristina with baby Khloe

Thanks so much to all our friends who came! See you next month. :)

Sculpture Falls Hike at Barton Creek

With gorgeous weather combined with Daddy's great schedule, we took Gabi on her first Austin hike. We know how fond Gabi was of her hiking trails in NC, so we wanted to show her some good outdoor experiences in her new home state of Texas. We were able to use her hiking backpack for the first time too! (Thank you, Leah and Greg!)

All that hiking really wears a baby out!