HFDC Part 2

I love how you supposedly read in the baby book(s) that babies like to be "breathed on" and you'd get right up to Babriel and breeaathe...see that works! One of the many things I love about you, as a father, is that you actually READ baby books;)

Honey you are a champ when it comes to multitasking/juggling work/school and family!! I am really amazed at how well you are able to cope with the lack of sleep, demands of fatherhood, taking care of the dogs, and kicking booty in school. I know you wish you could be getting things done faster at school and want you to know that we are behind you 100%!! We are here to help if you need it/want it.

PS Gabriel is eating my hand and hitting the keyboard so I hope this posts.

Remember when you just has to have this toy for Gabriel? You're so sweet. I remember we were standing in the toy aisle and I was patting Gabriel's back and just as this couple walked by Gabriel let out the HUGEST belch! Remember that? The couple totally cracked up and so did we...aaah, the joys of parenting a boy;)

It's hard to remember what he was like when he was thing young/little. Look how big his pants are around his tummy-he's like a little old man with his pants hiked up that far...lol!

Happy Father's Day Chet!

Just a shout out to the best husband and father a wife and son could know.

January 18, 2009

Gabriel Stone Costales

Honey, remember how you coached me through 4 hours of at home labor and then 4 more hours of pushing?...you were my hero, my rock, my support, and really the most amazing coach and husband a wife could have asked for! After all the hard work i'll never forget how our midwife giggled and exclaimed..."It's a BOY!" I am so glad we decided to keep it a surprise and that we got to experience the entire process together.

You're a natural!

Remember how we all laid down and took a nap as a new little family? It was the best nap I have ever taken and it is certainly the most memorable. I hope we get many more family naps.

Our tiny "little Chet"

UNC (in the Fall)

Clock Tower on Campus.

Old Well. Drink from it and it will make you smart. We have gallons of it saved up.

more Mother's Day

Our happy family on my first mom's day. We spent the night at the Lake House and were lucky enough to wake up to a beautiful and sunny day. The background/view of the lake is stunning. My mom made us a delicious brunch/breakfast and we just enjoyed the day. We had to go home that day because Chet had to get back to school so the remaining hours we spent in the car headed back to NC with a stop for dinner at Cracker Barrell. All in all it was a good day.

Gabriel with Grandma & Grandpa...too cute!

Picture perfect! Maybe this picture should be in a brochure for Ziebell home-building-the caption could read..."For a good life and a happy family contact the Ziebell family to start planning for your home in Kentucky."

Gabriel ADORES his Grandma!!

Mother's Day in Kentucky

Gabriel & Mommy after my new haircut

Daddy playing Guitar

Chet joined us in Cincinnati on May 7th after he completed the second portion of his qualifying exams which was a presentation of his proposal. He passed on the spot! We were and still are sooooo proud of him!! He has been working hard to balance school and home and he's doing a fantastic job! I met him at the airport with Congrats balloons and in the car I had a celebratory 4 pack of Rootbeer and a card but the real gift was at the house. As a late birthday, early father's day, and congratulations gift Gabriel and I bought him this new guitar. We took it to the florest and had them put a BIG bow on it then we hid it in my parents house so when I gave Chet the "tour" I was like, "Hey, this is for you." He was very surprised!

Gabriel is enjoying the show.

How cute are these two?!

Gabriel thinks his daddy has skills!