two hour delay...

Gabe had a two hour weather delay today so we hung out, watched cartoons and suggled on the couch to keep warm. The high today is 21 degrees. That's pretty darn cold for Philly! Anyway, I snapped a few quick shots of the kiddo while we were holding up inside!

Hangin' with mom watching some Clifford Puppy Days! He's getting so big and grown up- I'm glad he still likes the simple things like Sesame Street and Clifford now and then!

You can tell he thinks I'm goofy- but that's ok, because he tells me he loves me and THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS!

(oh yeah, and I am kinda goofy- so....I can't really complain!)

reading with daddy...

That's my guys right there- what can I say besides...I just love them!

They're TOO CUTE!!

sup PLAYAS!!!

You know it's off the hizzle for shizzle.... sho-nuff! (HA!!!)

You know we're so cool it's actually painful! (HA!!)

keep on a truckin...

A couple of pictures at a rest stop where Gabe was convinced I was going to give him a turn to drive on the way back home! Hey- It's my turn to drive...RIGHT???

MOMMY SAID YEP!!!

(JUST KIDDING- OF COURSE WE DIDN'T LET HIM DRIVE)

Say Cheese!

Daddy, Gabe, Auntie Cassie, & Uncle Jordan.

Michigan visit with the Andersons...

Just a couple of quick pictures of Gabe when we were up in Caro at

Grandma & Grandpa Andersons!

Gabe with Daddy and PaPa relaxing and holding his favorite Sponge Bob ball.

Gabe just loves his Uncle Jordan- they are always cracking up! Jordan makes Gabe laugh and you just can't help it once Gabe starts laughing- it's totally contagious!!

Told Ya!!

Busy as a bee...

Wow, it's been a very busy month- sorry it's been that long since I last checked in. We had a family visit, therapies, doctors appointments, Michigan trip (a quick one) and all kinds of other stuff going on over the past month!
I'll be posting some pictures from the PA visit this weekend as well as giving all the updates (school, doc's, therapies, equipment, work, my weekend in MI, etc..etc..etc!!)
Love and miss you all! (well at least quite a few of you! - HA!!)

Our Little Guy!

We took some more video of Gabriel in his gait-trainer and I pulled a few stills off of the video. He has such a great time walking around in that thing. We're working with the therapist to get him to walk more "functionally" but we just can't help but let him have some fun getting around in it with the extra support. There's a time for work and a time for PLAY!!

He went from one end of the basketball court to the other for over an hour. I swear, we were more tired of walking than he was!!

He just loves it!

If he's not cracking up because we're chasing him or he's chasing us, then he is just grinning from ear to ear because he is so proud of himself and having SO MUCH FUN!!

It really is contagious to watch him, my face hurts from smiling and laughing every time we go out for a walk! Sorry the pictures are a little blurry- I made stills from the video and he's moving in some of the pictures, so there not as clear as usual.

I just thought these moments were so adorable I had to share!

I plan on posting the entire video soon I just need to edit it and decide about where to post it, I think I'm going to use Picasa for everything now and stop using YouTube. I just need to make sure and then I'll post the stuff- ANYWAY!! (sorry to babble on and on!)

Hope you enjoy, and I'll post more pictures later! -Kari

Home safe and back to the grind!

Hello All! We're back from our Michigan visit. It was great to see everyone but we're glad to be home- Gabe and Jeremy both came back with colds and I'm starting to feel a little under the weather myself. Bare with me for a few days and I'll get some of the pictures and video from our visit posted. Until then- thanks for checking in!! - Kari

on the road again...

Well, tomorrow is the tests- and the road trip! We'll be leaving as soon as I finish my tests and I'll check back in as soon as we're home! Take care!-Kari

Headed back to Michigan

After I take my test (you know, the PRAXIS test I keep complaining about) on November 18th- we're going to head out for Michigan. We'll leave probably around 12 or 1pm that day. We are planning on staying through Friday or Saturday, depending on the weather, traffic, and if we get to see everyone we want to. Hope we get to catch up with those of you who are in Michigan and available. I'm excited for a little family vacation time- I'm definitely excited I will be done with the test and can focus on whatever I want while we're gone!
Take care, I'll write more later- Kari

Our little monster- It's popsickle time!!

Gabe is always so proud anytime he eats something all by himself- this DELICIOUS popsickle is no exception. I just thought he looked so cute chowin' down on his favorite treat!! Go Gabe!!!

Speaking of pride, take a look at that grin!!

My artist's hard at work

Daddy & Gabe just love drawing - it's one of their special things they do together. I snapped a quick shot while they weren't paying attention.
This blog has really helped me to get the camera out and capture these moments- hope you all enjoy! -Kari

Update....

Well, I had my interview with Souderton School District on Wednesday for the substitute teaching position. I got it, and can start taking positions next week. They have this really cool online system so I don't have to wait for someone to call me, and I don't have to say no to a person if I have stuff going on.

I had to have a TB test, they require them for working in schools in PA. I am such a baby- it really hurt. She stabbed me and that was really no big deal, but then when she put the stuff in my arm- OUCH!!! Now I have to wait until Monday and go back to have her "read" the results. She said it like it was a pregnancy test or something. If there one pink line it's negative, if there's two, well then now you're in trouble! (just kidding) Yeah, so anyway- I'm being a big wuss about the TB thing-

I should get back to studying, (PRAXIS test ya know!)
I'll write more later. -Kari

What a dapper little dude!

What else can I say? He just looks so darn suave in his suit & tie. -Kari

WHAT A CUTIE!!

Hey it's Spidey!

SPIDERMAN!!

HE WOULDN'T STOP CRACKING UP AT ME! I SWEAR, I'M NOT ALWAYS TRYING TO BE GOOFY- BUT OUR SON SURE THINKS I'M A GOOF BALL!

It's a bit chilly out today, only getting in the mid 50's but Gabe had a ton of fun at the "Fall Festival" at school.
We haven't decided yet about taking him to some of the parties over the weekend and next week. We were thinking it might be a nice way to meet some of the people around here especially since our complex is having one.
It really depends on the weather- on if we're actually going anywhere, but we wanted to make sure and share our photo's of the little webslinger!!

Our Little Spiderman!

"Isn't he just adorable!!" (totally busted flirting with Mom!)

He is such a good little guy- and what a ham!
He's cracking up and shooting webs everywhere!
POOSSSSSHHH - SWOOOOSSHHHH!!... let the webs fly Spidey!!

Up and running...

I think it's all set now. I'm pretty sure all the links are going and everything is up and running. If anyone runs into problems view photo's or videos.... email me karidanderson@comcast.net and I will fix it ASAP! I hope you all enjoy! It's my plan to try and post at least 2-3 times a week and keep everyone filled in on our daily goings on. Hope you all like it! -Kari

Studying and Studying....

I've been studying for my PRAXIS test the last few weeks. I have my test on November 18th. You know there's a part of me that is really annoyed by this process. I understand they need to make sure I know my stuff- but I did take the MTTC test, and I did receive TWO degrees. You would think that may count for something! (whew, I feel much better now- I really needed to vent about that!)
Anyway, I'm studying because in all honestly I'm a little bit scared! Since we've moved I've been sorting, cleaning, doing dishes, laundry, and taking care of Gabriel- therapies and school, you know etc, etc, etc- But I really haven't thought much about Earth Science or Social Studies. I know I'll be fine, and I know that I do actually know this stuff- but there's a small part of me that is like "Oh my God! What if I don't pass the stupid Pennsylvania version of the test" Anyway, thanks for listening- I really needed to get that off my chest! Back to weather... I'm reviewing my clouds: Cirrus, Stratus, Cumulus, Nimbus...wish me luck!!-Kari