14 months old

My baby is 14 months old!

Some fun highlights from the last month have been:

• When we sing Old MacDonald, Abby sings Ay-yo-Ay-yo-ooo
• Two more molars have broken the surface
• Abby is breaking in her first real pair of sneakers and enjoying being outside.
• When she wants to go outside, she brings me her sneakers, walks over to the door and waits.
• She reminds us when it is time to brush her teeth after breakfast and before bed. She walks into the bathroom and shouts for us until we come and help her brush her teeth!
  
• When I tell Abby it's time to blow-dry, she goes into the bathroom, opens the cabinet and points to my hairdryer. She has her very own Little Tykes hairdryer, so she dries with me. (Check her out in the above picture blowdrying her hair!)
  
• Abby loves keys! She carried the keys over to the door and reaches up to the knob trying to "unlock" it.

love.

Abby's First Trip to the Museum

While my mom and brother were here visiting last weekend, we took a trip to the New York State Museum. We had a lot of fun together and as always took lots of pictures. Abby had a great time. I wasn't sure how long she would last, but from the Sesame Street exhibit to her very first ride on the Merry-go-round, she didn't have a chance to be bored. She loved roaming around all by herself. There was so much room to wander and she took full advantage of it. My first trip to the NYS Museum was in the 2nd grade. Every time I visit I remember how much I've always loved NYS history! I think it's a place worth checking out if you haven't been.

Abby and Uncle Cory

Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?

Hey Big Bird!

Excuse me...do you know where Elmo is? I know he lives on Sesame Street, but I can't find him.

checking out the old fire engines

my mom & I

good old train ride?

"Where are we headed, Uncle C?"

longhouse

exploring

"Are those the Iroquois? C'mon guys!"

loving her first ride on the Merry-go-round.

taking in all the sights

"Thanks for taking me on the best ride ever, Mommy!"

The guys are wiped. Joe had just gotten home from work and Cory had just gotten back from the museum.

cooking with Grandma. Abby hung out and "cooked" on her little kitchen while my Mom made dinner.

Spring is in the air!

Yesterday, we went for a walk to enjoy the beautiful weather. We didn't take the stroller this time. Abby wanted to try out her new sneaks. She loves walking and loves her new found freedom outside in the spring air.

Hey Soul Sister

This is by far Abby's favorite new video. Whenever this comes on, she starts dancing and clapping with a big smile on her face. My little soul sister. I'm not gonna lie...it's mine and Joe's favorite Sesame Street clip of the moment too.

Just Dance

When my brother comes to visit, we all play the Wii a lot. A family favorite is Just Dance. We got Cory going this time and though he promised to never talk to me again if I took a video and posted it to any social networking site, he actually encouraged me to take this one. If you look closely you will see Abby dancing with him! PRECIOUS!

Staying Healthy

This healthy girl loves taking her vitamins. She even reminds us in the morning when we forget by walking over to the counter and pointing after breakfast.

Delish!

Recently, Abby has been getting a little pickier with the things she wants to eat. She has always been a good eater, but as her tastes continue to develop she has definitely made more decisions about preferences. Tonight was a favorite! She couldn't get it in her mouth fast enough and she kept wanting more. All that to say, I thought the recipe was worth sharing because Joe and I enjoyed it too.

Pork, Apple and Cheddar Meatballs with Egg Noodles