We've seen a lot of this lately. We think someone is having a growth spurt.

I'm scouring the internet for a microphone small enough to fit in her hand. For now she will just have to pretend.

Brooke and Gemma come home today. I'm excited.

Brooke and Gemma are headed to Arizona.

Patriotic Gemma.

This is Gemma just after a massage. She loved it!

This photo was taken on election night. Fun times, it feels like a few years have elapsed since then.

Its OK Gemma, sometimes I get caught starring at beer cans too.

Gemma ready to go to a baby shower.

Dog shirt #2.

Someone is excited.

This must be the hottest January ever. We were contemplating using the AC last night. Gemma is prepared of course. I think she has more clothes than I do, definitely more shoes.

Hopefully she will be as happy after she gets her shots.

Austin, Dillon and Gemma

Gemma with Lions

Gemma and Brooke

Gemma prepped for her first trip to the zoo. Stay tuned for some pics of the grody animals. Brooke has promised a picture of the green polar bear.

Gemma in stylish lemon grass Le Creuset.

Gemma doing her Joe Cocker impersonation.

Brooke asked me to be sure to point out the matching hair clips from Nana.

Gemma is pictured wearing a hand crafted dress made by Brooke. I'm trying to be as supportive as possible without suggesting we quit our jobs and start an Etsy page.

This is Gemma prior to entering the Gomez Steam Room dressed in her pink robe complete with matching slippers.

Note from Brooke: Still a liitle sicky poo but okay enough for a photo shoot. Running a low fever, but she is in a much better mood today.

It happened. We've officially hit our first of many bumps in the road of parenting. Nonna has been called in to assist.

Brooke had some pictures of Gemma taken at JC Penny yesterday. I was disappointed when I heard we wouldn't be able to see the prints we ordered until next week. Stupid Penny's doesn't offer digital files. They are living in the 80's, totally. So Brooke setup a mini studio in the house to hold us over. As you can see, the set design is fantastic! Now we just need a little softer light on the flash and we'll never have to deal with antiquated JC Penny again.

This is Gemma all set for a day at Santa Anita race track. She had a fun day of betting on the ponies.

Happy New Year to all! This holiday season has been wonderful, but now its back to the grind in '09. Gemma has found a reason to smile though and I'm hoping it rubs off on me.