What's happening lately?

With the beautiful (and unseasonal) spring weather we've been blessed with in the middle of March, we've been so busy I've nearly forgotten to take out my camera. We've spent lots of time being in the moment and soaking up life. Here's a glimpse at some of the latest happenings around here.

We have become VERY aware recently that Abby studies our every moves. What a humbling thing to have your little toddler mirror YOU (and all your words, attitudes and actions). I'm reminded in a new way what a wonderful (and large) responsibility it is to shape our little girl for Jesus. I'm thankful.

One of my favorite things to see is Abby being a "mommy" to her babies. The other day, Abby had gone into my room, taken the monitor and my book off the nightstand, put the baby into her crib for bed and turned the noise machine on. When I walked around the corner, Abby was walking out of her bedroom, closing the door behind her and setting up in the hallway. Monitor ready. Book in hand. I've been doing that on the nights when Abby is really struggling to fall back to sleep because of her molars trying to pop through. When I walked around the corner, Abby quickly "shushed" me and told me the baby was sleeping.  I snuck into my room to peek around the corner and watch Abby as she flipped through my book and continually checked the monitor!

little mommy

Our friend Zakiya came to visit. We loved having her here and were so thankful she made the trip up from NYC for the day. It took a whole lot to convince Abby that Zakiya couldn't stay in Abby's room the whole time playing. Abby just didn't want to let her go. I mean who would...Abby got lessons on boys, economics, fashion and self defense within the first hour!

fellow bookworms

After Abby's nap, we went with Zakiya to TCBY for some dessert. I decided I would just share an ice cream with Abby. Note to self: If you want any ice cream, it's time to get your own. Abby is very capable of enjoying a whole cup all by herself!

 Thanks for coming! Now it's our turn to visit you....CA maybe? :)

What a treat!

Abby has been loving her rainboots.  Fully clothed....or not!

Abby called me into the kitchen to show me her words. 

 Abby (while pointing to the blue letters) : Mommy, I spelled Daddy! 

Yay Abby! :) 

toppled over right out of her toybox and she thought it was hysterical

 

 We've loved spending so much time outside. Yesterday we were outside for three hours straight and I wore out way before Abby. The sun is so refreshing. We took lots of walks with her baby, had a picnic in the front yard and played in the backyard for a while. To sweeten the deal even further, we got to eat dinner outside when Daddy came home.

 We've spent lots of mornings, afternoons and evenings with our neighbors. Playing, bbqing, walking and watching the kids soak each other in the hose. It's so much fun to have friends right down the street.

Abby and Isaiah playing in the water

I'll leave you with a little song to start your day.

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