Hemangiomas...

Since our last post Jack pointed out to me that Gabi's facial hemangioma looked and felt like it was growing under the skin too. I called up the dermatologist right away to see if we could get in to see him ASAP. He was able to get us in three days later...on 8/10.

Dr. Halmi looked at it and agreed with what we had discovered. Gabi now has a mixed hemangioma (superficial and deep). That means it is growing above and BELOW the skin. The one below is a LOT larger than the one above. He wrote a prescription for a cream called Aldara 5%. It was originally formulated for use in genital warts (eww...) It has also found success in treating cancerous lesions and stopping the growth of hemangiomas. We are using a VERY small amount on Gabi once a day for about two weeks and then we will see the Dr. again. If the medication really starts to irritate the skin then we are supposed to stop. (We we're not supposed to let the area scab.) We are not looking for this to make the hemangioma go away, just to make it stop growing so it will go away on its own. Wish us luck.

Moseying with the Malones

Our last day in UT we visited with the Malones!


Lois having fun with Gabi.

Jim in love with Gabi.

Andrew and Annie and Gabi.

By the end of the trip Gabi wanted OUT of her carseat!

Visiting the Vincents

We took some time to visit the Vincents.....

Aunt Chelise holding Gabi.

Aunt Marlayna and Gabi.

Great Grandma Vincent and Gabi.

The new Grandpa Jack and Gabi.

Grandma Wendy and Aunt Katie

Four generations... Gabriela Dorothy Vincent, Jack A. Vincent, Jack W. Vincent, and Jack L. Vincent

Rytting and friends with Gabi

Finally, we went to Utah to visit family/friends in Lehi and Salt Lake.

Jack's buddies and their wives. From Left to Right:
Jennifer, Josh, Callin, Jack, Gabi, Me, and Chrisanne.
Lyndi (Travis' wife) was also there but came late :(

We all had so much fun talking we were
all up until 1AM and yes, Gabi was still awake!

Chrisanne in love with Gabi.

Aunt Tessa and a sleepy Gabi

Great Grammy and her first Great Grandchild.

Aunt Danne and Gabi.

Uncle Easton and Gabi.

Proud Grandpa Mike holding his first Grandbaby!

Grandma Diana in love!!

Hiking up in the Uintas...

We took some time to enjoy some of God's beautiful creations! The day after the blessing we took a short hike on a trail in Christmas Meadows.

At the beginning of the trail...

The rest of the gang. Stan, Martha, Olivia, Alicia, Aja, and Xan.

Gabi is all ready for her first hike!

The beautiful Christmas trees at Christmas Meadows!

Mom and Dad having some fun...


Sisterly love (Jack's little sisters Aja and Olivia)...


Gabi needed to nurse while we were out hiking....
we call this picture "Happy Feet".
She also needed a diaper change!


Big...

Bigger...
Biggest...
Needless to say Dad got his workout for the day.


Gabi was awake for the hike back.
She really enjoyed looking around!


This totally looks fake but as we were driving back
to the cabin we literally ran into a flock of sheep! (Note the dead pine trees in the background. Like Arizona, the bark beetle has hit this region pretty hard. In some areas it looks like 1 of every 4 trees is dying.)

"I caught you a delicious...TROUT?!?"
This is the beautiful cutthroat trout that Jack caught outside the cabin.
All of the fish in this part of the Bear River are wild and it is rare for them to get this big.

A cool shot of one of the many humming birds we watched from the cabin.


They really loved that sugar water!!

Gabi's Blessing

We found time to bring our families together to spend a few days at the family cabin on the north slope of the Uinta Mountains. Here are some pics of the main event, Gabi's blessing!

Our little family.

Proud mama with Gabi.

We LOVE our little girl!

Our little angel!

Proud papa.

Another beautiful family portrait!

St. George!

After California, we left for St. George to visit Great Grandma Rytting and JD. We stayed overnight before driving the rest of the way to Lehi, UT.

On this side Gabi is the third great grandchild (and the first girl)!

Gabi learned to smile while we were on our long trip.
This is the only picture where we were able to catch her!
She smiles the biggest for mommy! :D

A catch of a partial smile.

We like to call this inquisitive Gabi...

She still has her moments... :(

Our trip to California!

Jack and I took a long trip after the bar to show off the baby to family and friends! We started our travels in San Bernadino, California to visit Annie's family.

We started it out with a bath! This time Gabi cried after being dried off! :)

Daddy driving to CA at the beginning of our trip.

Gabi in the car. She was an EXCELLENT little traveler!

Mama in the back seat with Gabi.

Great Grandma Nani
Gabi is the 31st Great Grandchild!

Four generations....
Me (Annie Villalobos Vincent), Martha Lilly Villalobos,
Gabriela Dorothy Vincent, Maria Consuelo Zepeda.

Gabi in the moby wrap at the party.

The family just talking and having a good time.

Xan, Mom, Alicia just hanging out...