6 Months

Shelby is 6 months old today. Many of her new talents include getting up on her knees and rocking, scooting on her belly in circles, eating more food at one sitting, annoying her brother by touching anything that belongs to him and much, much more. She has begun to get more of an attitude and cries now when she is left alone in her bed. Her naps are still not air tight, one day she takes 2 long naps, the next day it's 3 short ones. The other morning she was up at 5:45 and this morning she didn't make a sound until 7. But thankfully her night sleeping has not changed at all. Shelby weighs sixteen pounds now, but still seems so small. I guess she is going to be a petite girl. When I look at Shelby I see so much joy and happiness in her. I cannot wait to see what she begins doing next.

AAAGGGHHHH

So, we still have not gotten a confirmation on the day the movers will be here next week. At least we have a place to live in San Antonio. We are slowly packing but will probably do a marathon this weekend. We have a family photo shoot Saturday afternoon and then I am seeing my cousin Eileen Sunday. I hope to see Debbie and Keith over the weekend as well. My car has had problems the past few days and Jeremy's truck has been out of commission for a few weeks now. Shelby is either teething or has a yucky cold and Gabe is still having some problems with the whole poop thing. I would like to see my friends one more time before we set off, so hopefully the car will be up and running by Friday. Thank goodness Jeremy's co-worker lives close by and can give him a ride to Biloxi. The kids and I have been taking lots of walks and staying busy with hide and seek and play-doh.

Needless to say, we are staying super busy and will not stop until we reach Texas.

Gabe's Continued Obsession

I think Gabe is going to do something in the art world when he gets older. The child is truly in love with Play-Doh. every chance he gets he is sitting at the table making animals, people, boats, whatever. It is a great wat to pass the time for him and myself. Although many times I get roped into making an animal that doesn't look remotely like it should. But Gabe is happy with the outcome so that's all that matters. He even sleeps with an animal he makes or a can of the doh. It's cute to see him holding onto it so tight while he takes his afternoon naps.

Shelby's Girly Pose

Shelby is so freakin' hilarious when she gets on her belly. She will scoot herself in a complete circle to try and get to something she wants. There have been some moments where she has gotten on her knees, but no crawling yet. But she has begun to strike this "girly pose" whenever she wants to see what is beside her or behind her. Jeremy and I laugh everytime she does it because it just looks so funny. She's showing off her first model pose (look out Baby GAP).

Just Some Cute Pictures

And no, Shelby's hair is not red. I think it's just the lights in the bathroom that make her hair seem different. She is still ash blond, although the back is getting darker.

Last Dinner

Last Friday night the Castleman, Blanco and Culbertson families joined together for our last get together. Scott made some truly amazing burgers and we enjoyed just hanging out. There were some tears shed and laughter as well. Arianna and the kids left for Miami the following Sunday and are now awaiting the arrival of Baby Blanco #3. We move in about 2 weeks so Rebecca will be in Gulfport without us (although I am sure she will survive). I cannot imagine our lives not mixing on a regular basis anymore. These two women have helped me so much and are truly wonderful friends. I will miss them both dearly.

I Swear It's A Dinosaur

Jeremy and Gabe decided to do some cloud watching the other week. I could hear them outside laughing and yelling so I grabbed the camera and snuck up on the. They were laying in the backyard and just laughing at the sky. I heard Gabe say several times, "No Daddy, I swear it's a....". He kept naming all these different animals. It was so hilarious to hear him excitedly correct Jeremy. Here are a few pics. Also, check out Gabe's lovely black socks and orange shorts. He is a stylist in the making-yeah right.

Confusion

Last night the ladies got together for a night out at a new place in Gulfport called Confusion. It reminded me of a place the gals from Sex And The City would go (well, as close as you can get in Gulfport, MS). The specialty drinks were so yummy and the food was amazing. We enjoyed a bottle of champagne and stayed for almost 3 hours. The staff was so ready for us to leave. It was so wonderful to get out and have some fun adult conversation. We all dressed up and everyone looked fantastic. I will miss these women so much when we move.

Moving

Well, we have been told by Jeremy's new company that they need him in Texas in 30 days. I can't believe it. I am so sad and excited at the same time. I don't think I'll really believe we are leaving until the moving truck is hauling our things away. We are more than likely going into another apartment-ugghh. But, at least San Antonio has lots to do and we can get out and enjoy the sites. So, the Culbertson family will soon be off on another adeventure. Hopefully, this will be the last one for a while. Well, an adventure that has to do with moving. We hope to travel a lot once getting there and settled. I have never been out west to vacation am anxious to see the grand canyon and the rockies. But all in good time.

Bathin'

Oh, how Gabriel loves his baths. The child can sit in a tub for hours if we let him. Even if the water becomes cold, he does not care. The other evening Jeremy decided to let him play with some bath paints. He had used them before but never like this.