On Tuesday, Grammy came to Wildwood for the day. We had lunch and dinner together and some good hang out time in between.

We went to lunch at Stewart's, which is one of my favorite boardwalk lunch spots. Classic cheeseburgers, a root beer float and 50's music playing. Good times! During lunch we sat Abby right up in between Grammy and her Daddy. She looks like such a big girl baby! I can't believe it.

I love that the camera captured for you a little of what we get to experience every day! Look at her fun little personality coming out...

When Abby sits on my lap, especially during a meal, she now reaches for everything in sight. If I turn for a minute and she reaches far enough for my plate, part of my dinner ends up in my lap. (that has happened every night this week) When I lift my glass to take a drink, she reaches for my glass with both hands. When I let her have it (with my assitance), she brings it right to her mouth and tries to suck the straw. Smart little one! SO...all that to say, when we were at dinner we thought it would be funny to see what she would do when we gave her a taste of the lemon. I think the pictures say it all! :)

tasting her first lemon...

What is that?!

Ugh, mom, get that away from me. Gross!

Sleeping in...

Class of 2010!

This past weekend, we traveled to Wappingers to celebrate Cory's high school graduation! It was a great time. I can't believe Cory is done with high school, starting college and on the path to become a police officer. So proud of him!

Class of 2010

can't believe 7 years have already gone by since I was walking across that stage!

Abby had lots of fun playing with her daddy during the ceremony.

my loves.

I love this man!

My "not so little" little brother!

Our next graduate? :P

looking cute as ever in Uncle Cory's cap.

More Uncle love!

My brother-in-law Tommy came to spend the afternoon with us. Abby kept staring at him. I think he looks a lot like her dad!

Visit with Grandma and Uncle Cory

On Thursday, my mom and brother came to visit for the day. Abby got to spend some time with her Grandma and Uncle Cory. We spent the day on the boardwalk and enjoyed a relaxing lunch together on our front porch. Joe was even able to join us during his quick lunch break. (definitely an added bonus!)

Trying Chipstix on the boardwalk

Cory and my mom gave in to the man and decided to try his game....they make it look SO easy!

kisses from grandma

5 months old!

Abby turned 5 months old on Thursday!

(compare this picture to the previous monthly pictures. It is amazing to me.)
Thank you Aunt Zee for my beautiful dress!

What's new?

Four weeks over already and only three more to go. Our days in Wildwood are going by so quickly!

What's new?

Abby is sitting up better and better with support. When she is laying on my lap, she even lifts her head up. Crunches already?! She has some strong little ab muscles.

I noticed the other day that when she gets a hold of my water bottle, she puts it right up to her mouth and tries to suck on it. So, I went to the store and bought her a sippy cup made for 6 month olds. It has a soft top (like a bottle) and two handles. I figured she could play with it and practice putting it in her mouth. I put a little water in it and she loved it! She put it right in her mouth, tilted up a little and tried sucking.

I am convinced there is no better sound in the world than belly laughs. The other day, for the first time, Abby cracked up without me trying really hard to get her to laugh. Usually, I have to really get her going before she laughs, but today the cold wipe touched her belly and she cracked up! Such a joy-filled moment! She is ticklish, which makes playtime that much more fun.

When Abby wakes up in the morning and we are still in bed, Joe will go get her and bring her in to our bed for me to feed her. After I feed her, I put her down in between Joe and I. By then, Joe is usually turned over and drifting back into dreamland, but that doesn't stop Abby from trying to get her Daddy's attention. She turns her whole body and hits him on the back or grabs his shirt and pulls it until he turns over. When he turns over, she smiles from ear to ear. Mission Accomplished!

One more sidenote: Abby put her foot in her mouth today for the first time! Funny how things that would be totally gross as an adult is the cutest thing when babies do them!


Here are some pictures from our recent days:

Abby visiting her new friend Mikala
(Mikala was hungry and ready for a nap)

Napping on Mommy and Daddy's bed

Supporting the Phillies in her first Phillies t-shirt.

Grammy, Daddy and Abby

Look at her cute swimsuit. Adorable! (Thank you Studt family!)

Abby & Anna Kate
Can't wait to dip her in the big pool when we get home.

Time for a nap

One of Abby's favorite ways to soothe herself to sleep:

For Grammy...

Popping her collar like Grammy!

out for lunch

Today, Grammy and Granddaddy came for a visit and took us out to lunch on the boardwalk. We ate a a fun new place called Captain Jack's. I forgot my camera, but I got a few good shots on my phone.


It was great having some quality time with Joe too. With a busy project schedule, we haven't had much time to spend together this week. This afternoon was a treat. :)

They matched! I didn't realize until I saw Joe that afternoon.