Tushie Time
Saturday, Sept. 9: For his first Gator game at home Gabe decided to show his colors on his tush. It works, don't you think? Dad doesn't seem to.
9/15/06
9/9/06
Time for School
Tuesday, September 5: Now that summer is winding down, it's time to put those white shoes away and head back to school. Well, for Gabe at least. Today he went to his first day at his new daycare, and he loved it! He made himself comfortable on the froggy mat right away, and his teachers are all great. They keep calling him "handsome," so we know they're honest. Plus Gabe is making all kinds of new friends with the other kids in his class. So far they all seem really nice, and it seems like all of them are just as easy going as Gabe. There is so much to do there and all kinds of fun games and music. Plus, Gabe has his own cubby. Very lucky boy.
HHHEEEERRRRE Comes Gabe!
Monday, September 4: Mom, Dad and Pops took Gabe to see The Swamp before we had to come back to NYC. We took a look at the Miller brick on the Gator Walk and then met the alligator out in front before coming in to see the field itself. All Gabe could say was WOW. Oh, that and "Go Gators!"
Happy Engagement Uncle Ben and Aunt Rachel!
Sunday, September 3: What a great party for one of our favorite couples! At the end of the day Uncle Ben and Aunt Rachel put on these silly hats that Nechama made for them from all the wrapping paper and ribbons they got with their gifts. Gabe isn't so sure he likes the hats, but he was definitely happy to help celebrate! For more pictures from this great weekend in G'ville, click here.
Gator Gabe Goes to G'ville.
Saturday, Sept. 2: Gabe hit Gainesville today for the second time, but this time was special. Not only was he here to celebrate the engagement of his Uncle Ben and Aunt-to-be Rachel with tons of friends and family, it was the season opener at The Swamp. Gabe wasn't up for the game (he decided he'd rather hang out at home with Suzki and Nechama, among others), but like any good Gator he was ready with the colors.
What a day!
Friday, September 1: Today, Grammy came to take care of Gabe while Mom was at work and dad was taking care of some stuff. What a fun treat for everyone!
Grammy and GG in the House.
Thursday, August 31: Grammy and GG came to visit today, along with cousins Suzy, Alex and Matty. Everyone had a great time. (Mom was at work so she was having fun there, but missed seeing everyone.) Plus, thanks to Grammy and GG, Mom/MIM and Dad/Dan got to go to some bars, but this time at night and without Gabe.
8/28/06
Pinch Hitter
Monday, August 28: Today was Mom/MIM's first day back at work. To help us ease into this big and exciting transition we brought in the big guns: Suzki. She helped us get organized over the weekend and then got Mom/MIM off to her first day with a smile.
Nora-iffic!
Sunday, August 27: Mom, Dad and Suzki headed to New Jersey tonight to help our cousin, Sandy, celebrate her birthday. Boy was she surprised! And holding down the home front was Nora. Gabe handled his first night away from us all with characteristic good cheer. He can't stop talking about how much fun he had playing with a pro like Nora!
Holy Cheeks
Thursday, August 24: To celebrate Grampa's birthday Gabe, Mom and Dan went out for a snack and a drink. Gabe is still "the man" and his cheeks get bigger and more squeezable every day.
8/23/06
Ruby Wednesday
Wednesday, August 23: Gabe got to hang out with his friend Ruby today. They went to Cobble Hill park with their moms and had a great time just enjoying the nice weather and hanging out with the other moms and babies. We were especially excited to see Ruby today because she's grown so much while she was away on vacation. Plus she's got quite a smile!
8/21/06
14 pounds, 6 ounces
Monday, August 21: Gabe had his three-month check-up today, and is now up to a whopping 14 pounds, 6 ounces. He also grew another 1/2 inch. Wow. He also got some more shots. Dad looked away just in time (that Dr. Dehovitz has got a quick trigger finger). In true Gabe fashion, though, Gabe barely even cried. Then he laughed at Dad for looking away.
Little Helper.
Sunday, August 20: Gabe put on his "Little Helper" t-shirt today (the one with all the tools) for his first trip to the hardware store. Everyone really thought Pops would be the one to take him, but MIM/Mom convinced Dad/Dad and Gabe that Pops would understand, and that it would be totally different when Pops took him anyway because Pops actually knows his way around these places. Anyhow, Gabe really was a little helper, making friends with pretty much everyone who works at the Brooklyn Lowes and sleeping for the whole walk home.
Playground Time
Saturday, August 19: Gabe got to hang out with his friends Alec, Julie and Marc today at the playground. Gabe really wanted to go down the slide himself like Alec does, but unfortunately he's got a few months before that's happening.
Gabe at Work
Friday, August 18: Gabe came with MIM/Mom to work today to do a final clean-up and say some goodbyes. As you can see, he's already working harder that MIM/Mom ever did at this desk. And doesn't he look handsome in his business-casual?
With Special Guest Star...
Thursday, August 17: Tonight Gabe had a guest star appear on his nighttime show. Mom's friend Kristin stopped by for a quick hello. She helped get Gabe off to dreamland then enjoyed a little dinner with us. What a huge treat... we think it's Emmy-worthy!
8/16/06
Holy Crap, he's 3 (months)!
Wednesday, August 16: Today is a big milestone for Gabe. He is officially 3 months old. It might be a bigger milestone for Mom/MIM and Dad/Dan, who absolutely cannot believe the time has flown by so quickly. Realizing how fast this kid is growing is usually pretty overwhelming for us, but today all we can talk about is how lucky we have been to get to spend so much time together as a family, and with our extended families over the past few months. Gabe is an unbelievably sweet and chill kid (yeah, yeah, yeah - we get that that is hard to believe knowing his parents). For the past few weeks he has been smiling a ton. And you all have probably gotten to see him laugh on the video posted a week ago or so. He's also "found his voice" recently, and isn't afraid to use it. This kid's got pipes, and we love to hear him use them, even when it's to express his displeasure.
His Father's Son.
Tuesday, August 15: More and more people are noticing that Gabe looks a lot like his dad. He's got some of each of his parents in him for sure, but we thought this picture really pushes the needle in Dad's direction. It's not just the chin, but the way he holds his remote! Oh, and for those of you dialing ACS as you read this, we don't actually let Gabe watch T.V. Not until he can appreciate why the only acceptable C.S.I. is the original, and agrees that the Miami version is unwatchable.
8/14/06
Gabe Meets AP
Sunday, August 13: Today, we got a visit from one of our favorite friends, Alexis Palmer, who got her first chance to meet Gabe, and we think he's got a little crush on her!
Brunch
Saturday, August 12: Gabe, Margery and Dan went out for brunch to a great place in Carroll Gardens -- a new instant favorite. Gabe was sporting his cool tank-top he got from his friends Lilianna and Luc Brown from Austin, Texas. "Love" is right!
Aunt Emily Visits!
Friday, August 11: Aunt Emily came to town to visit, bringing Dave, another of Gabe's biggest fans. (As you can see, Gabe is a fan of both, and Dave was a good sport letting Gabe smack his nose.) After hanging around the apartment, we took advantage of a gorgeous day to eat outside in Brooklyn Heights. More visits, please!
8/10/06
Snip Trip.
Wednesday, August 9: Marc was such a trooper! The bris was beautiful, and we were all so thrilled to be there and share in Marc's special day. In particular, Gabe was thrilled that he was off the hook for this one. This picture is from after the "snippy" portion of the festivities, so everyone involved is noticably more relaxed, especially Marc! We have lots more great pictures of the bris on Gabe's Flickr site.
Luke, we missed seeing your father.
Tuesday, August 8: After lunch we went to see Mom's friend Jill and her new baby, Luke. It was so fun to see them and to meet Luke, but we did miss seeing Luke's Dad, Clayton (who we believe will get the tortured reference in the post's title). Hopefully we'll see them all soon. Oh, and Gabe wants to know if Luke's going to be a Gator fan.
Legal Seafood
Tuesday, August 8: After working up quite an appetite walking around Cambridge and Allston, we brought Gabe to a Boston favorite, Legal Seafood. He slept through most of it, but woke up just in time for Pops and Auntie P to show him the yummy fish. Always a treat to have that Chowda, but an even bigger treat to get to see Auntie!
Number 10,001
Tuesday, August 8: Today Gabe visited his Mom and Dad's alma matter, Harvard. He was very excited to see where Dad lived while in Business School, and also got the chance to touch John Harvard's foot (it's supposed to be good luck, so we'll see how that goes). Oh, and for those of you that don't get the title of this post, Harvard's "fight" song is called 10,000 Men of Harvard. We're not sure, but we think Gabe has a great shot at being number 10,001 someday.
Gabe's New Cousin: Marc Aaron Sussman
Monday, August 7: Today Gabe, Mom and Dad headed to Boston (well, Waltham, MA to be exact) to meet Gabe's new cousin, Marc Aaron. He's awfully cute, and Gabe is so excited to have a cousin so close in age.
Take Your Gabe to Work Day.
Monday, August 7: Today Mom/MIM had to stop by Davis Polk to check in on some things and so Gabe came along to see the office he spent so much time in while Mom was pregnant. He was very happy to finally meet the other Dan in Mom's life (her officemate, whose voice Gabe seemed to know right away). Gabe also got to meet some of Mom's friends on the 27th Floor, but since Mom was running late there were lots of people we didn't get to see. Guess that means a return visit very soon!
8/1/06
What a view.
Tuesday, August 1: Many a family photo has been taken on this balcony overlooking the Atlantic. We figured our family should be no exception. This is the view from Suzki and Pops' beach house, where we've been lucky enough to hang out for the past week. It's one of Mom/MIM's favorite places in the whole world, and Dad/Dan and Gabe seem to like it an awful lot too.
Yee Haw.
Tuesday, August 1: Tonight we brought Gabe to dinner at a local favorite called Saltwater Cowboys. It's located on a salt marsh and is really one of the most beautiful places in the area. Plus, the food is delish. Gabe loved the traditional "cracker" fish camp look AND the beautiful views.
7/31/06
Mmm...Dairy Queen
Monday, July 31: On the road back from Gainesville to St. Augustine, we stopped in Palatka for Dairy Queen. Dan and Margery split a Heath Bar Blizzard. Gabe enjoyed a Blizzard of his own, from the reigning Dairy Queen of the Shanoff household. Mmm! Needless to say, that's not something just anyone can order off the menu.
Gator Gabe in G'ville
Monday, July 31: Gabe took his first trip to Gainesville this afternoon. MIM/Mom was SO excited to show him the house she grew up in. No Gator sightings, but Gabe enjoyed staring at the many ceiling fans around the house, thanks to a guided tour by Pops.
The Sea Was Angry that Day, My Friends...
...Like an Old Man Sending Back Soup in a Deli. Gabe wasn't about to have any Costanza-style "Is anyone here a marine biologist?" moments on the beach, but he did dip his toes into the water with Mom. No whale sightings, alas.
Hi Jeremy and Lauren
Sunday, July 30: Cousins Jeremy and Lauren came to visit tonight. Between the good company and the delicious BBQ, everyone was glad to be here.
Ribbit
Sunday, July 30: Gabe was back in the pool, and this time he had some gear: His very own froggy-float. Note the special palm tree umbrella. Very luxe.
7/29/06
In the Swim.
Saturday, July 29: On a trip full of many firsts, today was a biggie: Gabe's first swim. Those of you who know his Mom can truly appreciate how much she was hoping he'd love it. And love it he did! He's a natural in the pool, though getting some help from Pops certainly made it all the more fun. With this first taken care of, who knows what tomorrow will hold!
7/28/06
Beachside Dining
Friday, July 28: After a day out in the sun, Gabe, Mom and Dad went to one of our favorite beachside restaurants for dinner. There was a great breeze and some delicious fried seafood. What could be better?
Up Up and Away!
Thursday, July 27: Today Gabe took his first trip on an airplane. Not surprisingly (to us at least; the rest of the plane couldn't belive it), Gabe was a total star. He barely made a peep, and really seemed to love all the new sights and sounds. Thank goodness, because we sure love coming to visit Suzki and Pops in Florida! Oh, and a big shout-out to jetBlue and its flight attendants. They were so great; we have a new favorite way of getting to the beach.
7/27/06
Ready to Go!
Wednesday, July 26: Gabe is so excited about his first trip in an airplane that he could barely sleep. At least he's still got a smile on his face.
Don't Mess With...
Tuesday, July 25: Today, Gabe got to meet his friends Kevin, Corinne, Lili and Luc. They came to visit from Austin, TX. Gabe had a great time, and despite lots of attempts by Luc to bring Gabe over to Longhorn fandom, he's still a Gator. Was there ever a question?
7/24/06
All Smiles
Sunday, July 23: Gabe now loves to chat with us and smiles so much more than he used to! Sometimes he even laughs. Dad must have said something particularly funny here.
On the Bridge
Sunday, July 23: Today we decided that Gabe was big enough for his stroller seat (rather than the bassinet). That means he can sit up a little and see all the sights. He loved it! There is certainly a lot to see on the Brooklyn Bridge.
Meet the Cousins
Saturday, July 22: Today Gabe went with Mom, Dad, Grammy and GG to see his cousins in their new house in NJ. He loved meeting Alex and Matty and seeing Suzy and Eric again (and Aunt Annie). Plus, he's really looking forward to more visits when he can actually use that awesome playroom!
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