Abby owns the popular Fisher Price puppy. Joe and I have been kicking ourselves since we bought it because it never stops singing and turns on at random times in the middle of the night. However, after seeing this and how much she loves it, we've decided it was well worth it. Even if it woke my mother-in-law up in the middle of the night while she was visiting. Sorry Grammy! ;)
It might be hard to see what she is doing because I tried to catch it at different points. Abby knows that if you push the dog's hand twice it plays "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes". Then, that's her trying to do the dance all by herself! Our friend Ashley is in the background and Joe fell asleep on the couch after a long day of graduations. Oh yeah...and that's Abby waking him up! As soon as the song would end, she'd run over to get it going again. ADORABLE!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Abby's First Pedicure
The time had come. After many beautiful flip flop wearing days, there was no better occasion than to give Abby her first pedicure. To start, we got dressed in matching denim skirts for our fun filled day of spring goodness and posed for the camera.
Side note: One of Abby's latest discoveries and consequently one of our newest challenges is her new found ability to climb up onto her futon all by herself. Most times it's sweet to walk around the corner and find her up there reading her books or kissing every stuffed animal she owns. The downside is that Abby has yet to learn the reality of the "edge", so there are times when she runs into her room, gets so excited to have climbed up like the big girl she is and then faceplants off the edge because she started jumping around like a wild woman! :) The tears and momentary shock of it all don't seem to be enough to make her cautious yet, but she is so proud! Just one more way Joe and I stay on our toes! I snapped this picture when I quickly came around the corner:
Now back to the toes. Our friend Ashley came over to be a part of the event (and be the official photographer). Abby's little step was the perfect place to do it.
Not that they needed it, but first I filed the little piggies...
Let the painting begin. Peachy Breeze...yes please! At first, she was intrigued and intently watching.
After five toes, she wasn't so sure anymore. You can see one of Abby's new expressions in this picture. Lately, she has amped up crying, by putting her hands to her mouth! It is adorable, hilarious and quite dramatic.
And the waterworks were over as soon as she could play with the nail file...
Abby, show everyone your pretty toes...
So cute. When asked where her pretty toes are, she is quick to point and show anyone who is willing to look!
Look at these!
My turn, Mommy!
Side note: One of Abby's latest discoveries and consequently one of our newest challenges is her new found ability to climb up onto her futon all by herself. Most times it's sweet to walk around the corner and find her up there reading her books or kissing every stuffed animal she owns. The downside is that Abby has yet to learn the reality of the "edge", so there are times when she runs into her room, gets so excited to have climbed up like the big girl she is and then faceplants off the edge because she started jumping around like a wild woman! :) The tears and momentary shock of it all don't seem to be enough to make her cautious yet, but she is so proud! Just one more way Joe and I stay on our toes! I snapped this picture when I quickly came around the corner:
Now back to the toes. Our friend Ashley came over to be a part of the event (and be the official photographer). Abby's little step was the perfect place to do it.
Not that they needed it, but first I filed the little piggies...
Let the painting begin. Peachy Breeze...yes please! At first, she was intrigued and intently watching.
After five toes, she wasn't so sure anymore. You can see one of Abby's new expressions in this picture. Lately, she has amped up crying, by putting her hands to her mouth! It is adorable, hilarious and quite dramatic.
And the waterworks were over as soon as she could play with the nail file...
Abby, show everyone your pretty toes...
So cute. When asked where her pretty toes are, she is quick to point and show anyone who is willing to look!
Look at these!
My turn, Mommy!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Mother's Day Weekend
On Saturday, we celebrated Mother's Day with my mom and Casey. Originally, we had plans for the Tulipfest, but for the second year in a row the weather was iffy at the the time we were going, so we opted out. Bummer! We'll definitely try again next year! Instead, we took some time to check out a potential house and then went out to lunch together. We had a nice day together!
Grandma & Abby
turned out to be a sunny day...most of the time!
Mom & Casey
driving the race car with Daddy
On Sunday, we spent quality family time outside at a great park, then had dinner at a friend's house. Perfect Mother's Day! I love my little family.
love being a mommy to my baby girl
BUT, even though she loved the sand, she was not a fan of getting dirt on her hands. She would hold her hands out and yell for us until we came over and cleaned the sand off!
Then, we took a walk around the duck pond. Abby waved at everyone who walked by and at the "Das" (or ducks) of course.
We checked out the fishies too...
Thank you God for the blessing of being a momma. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world!
Grandma & Abby 
turned out to be a sunny day...most of the time! 
Mom & Casey 
driving the race car with Daddy 
On Sunday, we spent quality family time outside at a great park, then had dinner at a friend's house. Perfect Mother's Day! I love my little family.
love being a mommy to my baby girl Abby had never seen a sandbox. When we took her out of her stroller and let her walk, it was the first thing she headed for. Forget the slides, swings and steering wheels, she wanted to get sandy and play with all the fun toys.
BUT, even though she loved the sand, she was not a fan of getting dirt on her hands. She would hold her hands out and yell for us until we came over and cleaned the sand off!
Then, we took a walk around the duck pond. Abby waved at everyone who walked by and at the "Das" (or ducks) of course.
We checked out the fishies too...
Thank you God for the blessing of being a momma. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Loads of fun
Last Saturday was tons of fun for our family. The weather was beautiful and we spent so much of it outside with lots of great people.
Our day started with my college roommate, Jenn, stopping by for a quick visit that morning. We caught up for a bit over some homemade chocolate chip cookies! Abby climbed right up into her lap and hung out too.
Then, Joe, Abby and I headed to our Real Life End of the Year Party where we spent time with lots of students and celebrated all that God has done this year!
Abby playing with Joyce and Claire
Abby & Will
staff ladies
Abby hanging out with the girls
Abby & Olivia
When we prayed before the meal Abby reached for Olivia's hand and they held hands through the prayer. Two adorable girls! Then, the whole way home Abby kept calling "Yivia".
Perfect way to end our Saturday!
Our day started with my college roommate, Jenn, stopping by for a quick visit that morning. We caught up for a bit over some homemade chocolate chip cookies! Abby climbed right up into her lap and hung out too.
Then, Joe, Abby and I headed to our Real Life End of the Year Party where we spent time with lots of students and celebrated all that God has done this year!
Abby playing with Joyce and Claire
Abby & Will 
staff ladies 
Abby hanging out with the girlsThe fun didn't stop there. After the party, we met up with our friends and their daughter for a summer dinner and ice cream.
Abby & Olivia Perfect way to end our Saturday!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
15 month highlights
15 months old - every month seems to be an even better age than the last. It seems like there is something new to celebrate everyday...a new word, a new level of understanding, a new dance move or just a genuinely sweet moment that I wish I could make stand still and never forget. But, that's what this blog is for: capturing the sweet memories. I'm really so thankful! I love thinking about sharing all of these entries with Abby as she grows.
Tonight, I'll share with you some of our recent highlights. And I will refrain from saying "Amazing!" after every story for your sake, but you know what I'm really thinking!
1. the garbage and the hamper: Abby has learned the purpose of both and is very quick to use them. Today, she woke up, went into the living room with Daddy to have some milk and saw a piece of paper sitting on the living room table. She picked it up, gave it a quick "read" and then walked into the kitchen and put it in the garbage. After my shower, she walked into the bathroom, picked my clothes up off the floor and dragged them into her bedroom where she put them all into her hamper. Thanks Abby for cleaning up after Mommy!
2. We went to the doctor for her 15 month visit. This might have been the hardest visit so far. It was the first time, Abby knew she definitely did not want people touching her with weird things or putting on purple gloves to poke her with needles. Phew! Glad when that one was over. Abby was a trooper after the shots and she took a really nice long nap that afternoon. This is a picture of her after she woke up from her 1.5 hour nap and fell back to sleep for another hour on my shoulder. I took the opportunity to rest myself! :)
3. First pigtails! Or really first ponytail of any kind. This also marks a big girlie breakthrough because Abby now allows and even invites bows in her hair. These probably only stayed in for 30 minutes or so, but we're getting there. Her hair is getting so long and she loves when we brush and style it.
4. With the season change comes fun new foods. I don't know about you, but when the temps hit the 70's this week, we were ready to break out the corn on the cob (and have an obligatory hotdog/pasta salad night of course)! Abby loved every minute of it. She mastered the corn like a pro. I think it's a new favorite.
5. Some of Abby's new words are:
6. Abby's favorite book at the moment is Moo Baa La La La by Sandra Boynton. The story goes like this (oh yes, I can recite it from memory!):
Mommy reads: A cow says Moo.
Daddy reads: A sheep says Baa.
Mommy reads: Three singing pigs say.....
Abby reads: Ya Ya Ya = La La La
7. New fascination: running into a room and closing the door. Thankful she can't reach any locks yet. When she has something she shouldn't and she doesn't want anyone to see, she does what any rebellious teenager would think to do. Oh you know, she goes in her room and shuts the door in my face. Good thing she is really just a sweet little girl who thinks it's funny and likes me to chase her around. We have had many good laughs over this one. This morning, she did this to Joe. She didn't have anything she shouldn't, but she went into the bathroom and shut the door behind her. Joe followed with the camera. I think the video speaks for itself. A girl needs her privacy.
Just to clarify: You might be wondering why Joe asked Abby for a hamsteak. It's a little weird, but we started calling her a ham and then once I said, "Are you my little hamsteak?" Now, when we say the word "hamsteak", Abby cheeses up with her cute smile! Inside joke I guess. :)
I can't wait to see how she responds when we break out the nailpolish! hehe
Tonight, I'll share with you some of our recent highlights. And I will refrain from saying "Amazing!" after every story for your sake, but you know what I'm really thinking!
1. the garbage and the hamper: Abby has learned the purpose of both and is very quick to use them. Today, she woke up, went into the living room with Daddy to have some milk and saw a piece of paper sitting on the living room table. She picked it up, gave it a quick "read" and then walked into the kitchen and put it in the garbage. After my shower, she walked into the bathroom, picked my clothes up off the floor and dragged them into her bedroom where she put them all into her hamper. Thanks Abby for cleaning up after Mommy!
2. We went to the doctor for her 15 month visit. This might have been the hardest visit so far. It was the first time, Abby knew she definitely did not want people touching her with weird things or putting on purple gloves to poke her with needles. Phew! Glad when that one was over. Abby was a trooper after the shots and she took a really nice long nap that afternoon. This is a picture of her after she woke up from her 1.5 hour nap and fell back to sleep for another hour on my shoulder. I took the opportunity to rest myself! :)
3. First pigtails! Or really first ponytail of any kind. This also marks a big girlie breakthrough because Abby now allows and even invites bows in her hair. These probably only stayed in for 30 minutes or so, but we're getting there. Her hair is getting so long and she loves when we brush and style it.
4. With the season change comes fun new foods. I don't know about you, but when the temps hit the 70's this week, we were ready to break out the corn on the cob (and have an obligatory hotdog/pasta salad night of course)! Abby loved every minute of it. She mastered the corn like a pro. I think it's a new favorite.
5. Some of Abby's new words are:
- Mohhh (accompanied by her sign language) = more
- Sahhhhh = sock
- Nana = banana, also used for corn on the cob which she thinks is a banana as well.
- Ba-Be = baby
6. Abby's favorite book at the moment is Moo Baa La La La by Sandra Boynton. The story goes like this (oh yes, I can recite it from memory!):
Mommy reads: A cow says Moo.
Daddy reads: A sheep says Baa.
Mommy reads: Three singing pigs say.....
Abby reads: Ya Ya Ya = La La La
7. New fascination: running into a room and closing the door. Thankful she can't reach any locks yet. When she has something she shouldn't and she doesn't want anyone to see, she does what any rebellious teenager would think to do. Oh you know, she goes in her room and shuts the door in my face. Good thing she is really just a sweet little girl who thinks it's funny and likes me to chase her around. We have had many good laughs over this one. This morning, she did this to Joe. She didn't have anything she shouldn't, but she went into the bathroom and shut the door behind her. Joe followed with the camera. I think the video speaks for itself. A girl needs her privacy.
Just to clarify: You might be wondering why Joe asked Abby for a hamsteak. It's a little weird, but we started calling her a ham and then once I said, "Are you my little hamsteak?" Now, when we say the word "hamsteak", Abby cheeses up with her cute smile! Inside joke I guess. :)
8. Lastly, I've noticed Abby sitting and watching me put on my makeup or do my hair for a while now. But, within the last couple of weeks, she has stood there and begged me to pick her up to see and be a part of it. I decided to sit her up on my dresser, so she could watch. She took my makeup brush like a natural and tried herself! Don't worry there was nothing on it. When she pulled the lip gloss out, she tried to apply to her lips. What a observant little girl. It reminded me of how important it is for me to pray for her feminine heart as she grows and shepherd her to embrace true beauty from a very young age.
Baby girl, you are beautiful! May you know from the very beginning of your life that your worth and beauty come from the Lord. You are His masterpiece and you are fearfully and wonderfully made. I'm thankful for every single way the Lord made you uniquely in His image!
Baby girl, you are beautiful! May you know from the very beginning of your life that your worth and beauty come from the Lord. You are His masterpiece and you are fearfully and wonderfully made. I'm thankful for every single way the Lord made you uniquely in His image!
I can't wait to see how she responds when we break out the nailpolish! hehe
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