Getting to know Gabriela!

Anna and Gabi after their morning shower.

We are having a great time getting to know Gabriela!

Here are some things we have learned so far:

Gabi is very small. She only weighs about 22 pounds and she wears size 2T.

Gabi is sweet and smiley and everything seems new and exciting to her.

Gabi loves music. She really enjoys it when we sing together at family devotions.

Gabi loves to try on everyone's shoes. She also likes to mimic anything you do.

Gabi is very ticklish. She can hardly stop laughing when her skin is touched.

Gabi is very particular about what she eats. So far we have found that she likes applesauce, veggie straws, and peanut butter and jelly. She also loves milk!

Gabi gets tired and out of breath easily (because of her heart condition). She can not run or be active very long without stopping to rest.

Gabi is not really verbal yet (in English or Spanish). So far the only words that she says are "papa" (which she says often) and "mama" (which she says sometimes).

Gabi is learning sign language quickly. So far she has learned to sign for "milk", "more", "please", "all done", "eat", and "diaper change". This is helping decrease her frustration greatly.

Gabi can have some pretty good tantrums! We are working with her to be gentle and trying to keep everyone safe.