Life With Our Little Ladies

Friday, July 1, 2011

Week # 2

Week in review:

Two mommas working on our core! Just one of the many perks of living with one of my friends for six weeks: a live in workout buddy. We encourage and challenge each other. Abs at night and some form of intentional exercise during the day. It's been really fun and helpful. Today, Kim and I took our first Zumba class. We might need to keep building up our core strength since having babies, but we can still shake our hips!

Oh and I should just mention how our husbands get a kick out of this! Which really...who wouldn't? We are just hanging out watching our shows and doing our planks and leg lifts.

Before Abby got sick this week, we were able to visit this splash park. OAC ladies-if there were one of these at home, we would be there all summer! Just check out the backdrop for this playground and splash park. Breathtaking!

Abby is just thrilled to play in the water and she got a kick out of the surprise spouts that would get her when she least expected it.

There were even spots for little Emma to enjoy!

Did I say I'm in awe of the beauty of this town?

Abby got sick at the beginning of the week and got a big bruise on her cheek in the church nursery. So...it was kind of a rough week with little sleep (but lots of snuggles). She is well on the road to recovery though and just about back to her self.

She still enjoyed playing on the patio.

AND she really enjoyed naps in Mommy and Daddy's bed, which only happens when she isn't feeling well.

(When did my baby girl get so long and grownup?)

Yesterday, we met a friend for frozen yogurt. Not just frozen yogurt, but frozen yogurt that you can top with almost anything you want. I definitely topped mine with Cap'n Crunch and Fruity Pebbles. I'm not ashamed! The little girl inside of me suddenly wanted a taste of all the sugary "not good for you" cereals of my youth. They make delish ice cream toppings. Abby became a fro-yo fan too!

just sitting and hanging with the girls

Abby's hair is finally long enough for her first pigtails! Yay! Abby did not think it was as exciting. Actually, she was SO mad that I tried to gather her hair and hold her still in the process, like "big tears and yelling" angry. I promise I wasn't pulling her hair either.

Oh, but the end result was worth it!

They didn't stay in for very long. One minute she was playing in our room with her little pigtails and the next I turn around to see she decided to take them out and put on my sports bra instead.

Joe taught Emma some new dance moves.

Here's a video of Abby just being Abby on the patio.

You might remember a while back how I shared that one of Abby's favorite books is Moo Baa La La La by Sandra Boynton. Now, she pretty much reads it to us!

In other news...Abby might be addicted to raisins. Once she starts, she can't stop. When she's finished, she yells at me to get her more. When I refuse (after her third handful), she runs into the kitchen and intently points at the cabinet. The other day when I was eating a handful of trail mix, Abby ran over, pulled my hand down to her level, picked out all the raisins and popped them into her mouth one by one. I guess there are worse things she could be eating. At least she gets lots of iron AND they serve as pretty sneaky decoy for getting her to LOVE black beans too!

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Family Sunday

Today was a great and much needed family day. We were missing Joe after his busy week of classes and homework. This morning, we visited a wonderful local church and left basking in the truth of God's grace. It was refreshing and so full of worship. Thank you Jesus!

When we were getting ready to leave this morning, we put Abby's shoes on and then proceeded to gather everything before walking out the door. When I turned around, she was standing at the front door and reaching for the doorknob, but the kicker was HER SUNGLASSES POSITIONED ON TOP OF HER HEAD! Seriously? It was beyond adorable. She propped them up there just like we would before we walk out into the sun. Precious! (and they were upside down!)

After church, we relaxed at home while Abby napped...and Joe took some time to play with sweet Emma!

Our trip downtown started with the perfect combination: enjoying Ben & Jerry's on a shaded bench outside of the ice cream shop while live music was playing.

Then, we went over to the water sprinklers and let Abby go to town! She really LOVES water. She had a blast and got completely soaked. Carefree and loving life!

Abby & Livy: From the Beginning

Week # 1

Week in review:

Daddy's new ride to class everyday.

Abby and I take a morning walk everyday and even get the treat of walking with friends some mornings.

When Abby wakes up in the morning, the first person she looks for is Emma. She runs around the house calling for her and "Gigi". AND as soon as Abby can get near Emma that's exactly what she does....as close as she can. We have had to stop Abby from sitting on her lap. But, most of the time she is just snuggling up close and giving hugs.

Yay for swimming in the afternoon! My little fish loves the water and so does her Momma. So, after her nap on the afternoons we are free we enjoy the pool with friends.

New pastime: climbing in the laundry basket and hanging out with Baby.

Bubbles!

Pop! Pop! Pop!

Another perk: visiting with great friends throughout the week. The last time we saw Brandon and Megan was two years ago. Abby was the size of a strawberry in my belly. It was a special moment when they met. Abby warmed up to them within minutes and after the babies were in bed the six of us hung out and talked for hours!

Daddies and their daughters

Last night, we spent time with friends again. Fun times and delicious dinner. Our girls are only two months apart, so it was really the first time we watched Abby play with someone almost exactly her age. Abby and Livy had lots of fun together. They chased each other around the apartment, shared toys, emptied the kitchen cabinets and hid in the bedrooms.