Alex in back yard

Move aside... I'm working on my license to drive!!!
so who was taking Alex for a ride? Bailey?

Alex and Matthew in Chattanooga

Kelly spent time with a college friend, Marina, while Corey was presenting at a conference (Society for Christian Psychology - a Division of AACC) this past weekend, and Alex spent time playing with Matthew, who is a month younger than him.

Deer in our backyard one cool brisk morning

Alex's First Halloween

Alex wearing his Santa suit for halloween at our Fall Festival 2006, Toccoa, GA.

Santa has gone out to the stables to check on the reindeer....

Alex walking holding on to basket

Adventures of the Gilberts

Today Corey (mua) went kayaking down Broad river -
6 miles of mild rapids and drops. It was so awesome. What an adventure.

This morning, Kelly saw 3 deer right out our front door.

She even got a picture, but it is kind of blury.

This evening we went to Tallulah Falls north of us and saw 2 bears!

They were in the Wal-Mart parking lot in the back of two guys' trucks feshly killed. They were both around 170 pounds. Kelly got to see them up close and personal. There was even a young boy about 9 or 10 years old actually sitting on top of the bear and petting it. How funny. That's us! :)

Alex Fake Coughing and standing

Alex in Tunnel

Alex Playing with ball

Alex & Kelly - Giggles

Hiking!

Today, Kelly, Alex and I hiked well over 6 miles up into the woods behind the college and back. It was so beautifuland serene... but now we hurt :)
Here are some pics.
Alex Sleeping while we hike!

Alex & Simon September 21, 2006

Alex & cousin Simon playing in Dallas last week at Aunt Amy and Uncle Matt's

Kayaking

Today a student babysat for us and Kelly and I hit Lake Hartwell (1 mile from our house) and went kayaking (or tried) :)

What a gorgeous Fall day here in the mountains of north Georgia... come and visit:)

oops, wrong pic, (ja, ja) it looked more like this...

Alex and Kelly return!

Alex and Kelly have been in Dallas this past week. What a long week for me (Corey). They had a great time and were able to see friends and family. I am just glad to have them back in Toccoa. :)

Pics and video coming soon.
Alex is begining to verbalize new sounds and pull up on everything. So beautiful.

Alex Playing Piano

Alex playing piano 090906

Alex Crawling and Standing 090906

Alex Crawling & Standing

Yesterday Alex debuted in Dr. Brock's Developmental Psychology at TFC as the developmental baby!!!! He was wondeful. Kelly took him to class and Alex crawled, stood by just holding fingers and smiled. He went to two classes with Kelly. They also Q&A'd Kelly regarding her pregnancy and the birth.

Pray for Alex today. He is a bit under the weather. He is so sweet and nice even when he does not feel well. WOW!!!

The Gilberts

Alex Crawling September 3rd

Alex crawling September 3rd

Alex Crawls

Alex crawls at 6 months, 2 weeks, and 1 day :)

Amazing Development!!!

Alex is 6 months, 2 weeks and 1 day old today

Alex has been sitting and doing all sorts of cool things. But he could not get himself off of his back... until today!!! Yeah... and his fans go wild!

And...

Today he finally got that motor running and began crawling. Wow. Our world (and his) expands... Just thought I'd let you in on our life adventure.

We are so blessed.

Corey (Kelly & Alex) G.

Alex and parents update

Today Corey (me) completed his first week on the job teaching here at Toccoa Falls College. It has been a great week. I am going to love it. God is so good.

This evening we went to Henderson Falls Park to a Married Student picnic. There were nearly 100 people. Some in my classes as well. We are beginning a married student Marriage Enrichment with some of the students on Sunday.

Alex has begun fighting going to sleep because he can quickly move from his tummy to sitting up. We had to quickly raise the side of his crib. How incredible. He is such an amazing little boy.

More later... oh, we were driving toward the college from out house on back roads and saw on the side of the road 8+ tukey of all ages together. Wow!

The Gilberts

Alex playing and talking on floor

Alex playing and talking on floor

Alex and Corey laughing

Alex and Corey laughing

Alex update :)

Around August 20th

Update on the Gilberts...

We are doing great! Today we ran up to Grandma Griffis' to say hi for an hour for her Birthday. Kelly has never been close enough to do that.

Classes began at Toccoa Falls College this week. Last week we had meetings aith all the faculty (preplanning). It was great to meet everyone. We are so excited about our ministry here at TFC and in Toccoa at Ebenezer BC.

Alex is getting so much more interactive. He is beautiful.

More to come...

Love you all, moms and dads, grandparents and siblings :)

Dr. G

Alex rocking on knees 081706

Alex rocking on knees

Alex on knees with Kelly's commentary

Alex on knees with Kelly's commentary

Alex on hand and knees rocking 081706

Alex almost ready to crawl... maybe ?!?!?!

Our trip to Minneapolis, MN for Commencement

Cindy (Kelly's friend from China), Kelly & Alex in Minneapolis, MN
The Gilberts in Minneapolis, Minnesota
August 12th, 2006

Corey J. Gilbert, PhD

Alex and Eddie at Edisto Island

Funny - Alex talking...

Alex Reaching for bear

Alex reaching and squealing

Gilbert Update

We are back in Toccoa. We are excited about what is to come here.

Corey's new job begins August 1st.

We will be going to Minneapolis, Minnesota August 10th - 13th for Corey's PhD Graduation ceremony.

Alex is beginning to eat new foods, sitting up (almost) by himself, and laughing. It is so adorable.

Love you all,
Corey, Kelly, and Alex

Alex on the Beach

Alex @ Edisto Island Beach

Alex in the Atlantic Ocean!

Alex napping in Pendleton, South Carolina

Alex napping at Grandparents house in Pendleton, SC last week.

Alex and Scooby

Alex sleeping being guarded by Scooby, Grandma Kelly's dog in Cartersville, GA.

We are in Toccoa, Georgia!

This is our backyard... We have arrived and are doing well. Getting settled in our cute home in the woods and preparing for what is ahead. Thanks for everyone's love and prayers. We still do not have a phone as of yet. We will get contact info out soon. Love you.

Corey (Kelly & Alex)

Alex at almost 4 months

We are heading to Toccoa, GA this Sunday

Here is Alex cooing on our drive back from Oklahoma a few weeks ago.

Que Hermoso... How Beautiful!

Alex is 3 months old! Wow how time flies.......

We are moving to Georgia in July.
Corey (Dr. G) will be teaching at Toccoa Falls College and has completed his doctorate.
What a relief and joy it is.

What a handsome DUDE!!!

More pics found at
www.HealingLives.com/ALEX

April 4th, 2006

Pictures of Alex

More pics have been added to

http://www.HealingLives.com/ALEX

Enjoy!

Sunday February 26th

Alex crashes after Hometeam on papi. How precious.

Alex on his way to Church for the first time! Isn't he handsome...

Alex at One Week (yesterday - Thursday)

Alex is 9 days old.. what a miracle

Yeah! Pictures Are Here!

go to http://www.HealingLives.com/ALEX (not case sensitive) to see more of our world.

God is so good.

Corey

Sorry about the website... working on it...

Still working on it. Will be up soon. We arrived home today, Sunday, February 18th at 5pm or so. Kelly is doing incredibly well considering what she has been through. Alex is so increibly beautiful. God is so good.

More to come!

Corey

For more pictures, go to...

GO TO:


www.HealingLives.com/ALEX (not case sensitive)

to see pics of our favorite little boy :)


Corey (proud papi)

Alex is Here!

Yesterday, Thursday, February 16th, 2006 at 1324 (1:24pm)

Alex Chandler Gilbert made his debut.

Kelly is recovering and up and walking as of an hour or so ago.

Baby is healthy and weighed in at 7 pounds and 4 ounces and measured 19 inches in length.

God is good. Thank you everyone for your prayers and love and support.

Corey (proud papi)

Ken, Ginger and Kelly...

Almost there...

Kelly @ 9:30am the day of...

Off we go...

Today's the Day!

We are off to the hospital in an hour.

What a day! God is so good!

Pray :)

Tomorrow Afternoon

It's Almost Here! Kelly is doing great.

Kelly's parents Ken and Ginger arrived this evening.

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY @ 1pm.

Thanks for all your prayers.

Kelly the morning before the birth

8:20am February 15th, 2006

Kelly (and Alex) on the bay Valentine's Day 2006

Kelly @ 6pm on Tuesday before Alex's Birth

Tuesday February 14th, 2006

Corey & Kelly on the bay - Valentine's Day

2 Days Until Alex's Debut!

4 Days Until Alex's Debut

Alex's Bed

It's Official

Alex Chandler Gilbert will DEBUT

this Thursday February 16th @ 1pm.

Pray for Kelly (c-section) and our little guy!

Yesterday, Wednesday February 1st, Kelly and I went to the doctor and Alex is still breech. We will be scheduling a C-section for a few weeks from now. How exciting. Keep Kelly and Alex in your prayers as his debut approaches soon. :)

Corey

Kelly at the piano @ 35 1/2 weeks

Picture from back in December in Corpus Christi, TX

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Kelly and I made this for Alex's Room!

:)

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Picture Kelly and I made for our baby boy's room -

"Oh, the Places You'll Go!"

Kelly and Alex - 4-6 weeks to go in Pregnancy :)