November Post

We have lots of new picts of Gabe! Our little guy is a celebrity in Germany. The local newspaper in Manuel's home town contacted Manuel's mom and wrote a page article about Gabe with his picture. The reason being is that he is the first child to be made from the sister city relationship of Hof, Germany and Ogden, Utah. The relationship has existed since the 60's and Gabe is the first result of the benefits of that relationship. There will be an open house for him this December when we are in Germany. After the article was printed several people have contacted Manuel's mom and want to meet Gabe. We're excited!

Manuel starts playing soccer again this month. He is in an indoor league in Ogden. It will be the first time Gabe gets to see his dad play!

Gabe enjoyed Halloween. He went trick-or-treating to one house but he had fun. I let him taste a lolly pop, but just one lick! He started speaking in sentences this month. He says momma, da-da, and ba ba and a few other words but he now has the tones down. It sounds like he's asking questions and then answering himself. Its really cute!

Well....we hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!!!!

Lindsey

October Posting

Stacey recommended that we start a blog for our family, and after looking at theirs we thought it was a great idea! Thanks Stacey!

October is our favorite month! Halloween is my favorite holiday and Manuel's birthday is the 30th. We are really enjoying our little family. Gabe will be 5 months on the 20th. He is already 18 lbs. He's fitting into his 9 month old clothes but they are still a little big. The doctor says he is the perfect size and height for his age and has the perfect head circumference. We love him!

I'm watching 2 other little babies right now but after this week I'll just have one. It's been nice to stay at home and be with Gabe and its good for him to have friends. Manuel and I started our own business RIEMA USA LLC. The web site will be finished at the end of this month and we will post the URL next month so you all can visit our web site. We are working in the import/export business and have 2 contracts with construction cutting tools and ATVs. We anticipate that within the next couple of years or sooner Manuel can quit his job and do this full time. Right now I am working the business since I am at home. We love it!!

We hope everyone is doing well and that you all have a Happy Halloween!!!

Love,

Lindsey & Manuel