Paci the Monkey

This was how we got rid of Abby's pacifier. She stuffed it inside her new Build-A-Bear Monkey (aptly named "Paci the Monkey"). She's not even super attached to it, she's even kicked her out of the crib some nights.

Walking Sparky

Abby looked pretty hip in her scarf so I took this shot and dear Sparky even made it in!

Catching up

I'm finally catching up, its literally been 2 wks since my last post so here I go back-dating stuff.
This is actually pictures from the weekend so not too bad.

Thanks again Auntie Jenny & Uncle Abe. Abby loves her wagon and her little Miss Sunshine shirt! I asked her who was coming over the other day and she said "Jenny and Abe" repeatedly so we had to call them. She obviously doesn't understand they are in the UK.


Hanging out in the screened-in porch



Self-portrait :)



Abby loves her new crocs but also loves to take them off even more.


Horrible picture but just wanted to show how much she really likes to pull the wagon "all by myself"!

Coloring Easter Eggs

I really didn't want to color Easter eggs. Nick gave me a bit of a hard time so when I saw the Easter aisle at the weekly grocery trip, Abby and I picked one up. I just don't like it b/c its such a mess and I don't like stains (note my blue gloves and both of our apron/smocks during this whole process!) Aside from that we had fun! Abby was so proud of her colored creations.

With the egg dipper in hand, she is ready!!

Showing off her pretty eggs

Pretty red tulips

chillin' with the pretty tulips and daffodils in our front lawn...

Happy Tunnel Vision

if I recall correctly these pictures were taken a few months ago at daycare. I only remember because this was the day I was pretty upset. Abby got bit in the back going through the new tunnel toy. At least she was enjoying it before the little biter got to her...

there were multiple kids going through the tunnel at once (uhhm not sure why) and apparently Abby wasn't going fast enough, then CHOMP! got bit

on a brighter note, at least these pictures are nice

More birthday pictures

Playing with her new toy. She had just opened gifts from Uncle Abe & Aunt Jenny. They left her gifts before they moved to the UK in July '08. Plus they mailed her some sweet shirts (bottom left corner).

Abby opening her very pretty dresses from Uncle Scott & Auntie Jayne. (Care Bear from her friend Mirin, see her blog here.)



more pictures from her birthday party
-opening gifts
-having tea party
-guest appearance by Sparky :)
-& our very own police presence at the wild & crazy party. Or as Abby always likes to say "Mr. Jeff is nice". Its cute, we'll see a police car and Abby says "Mr. Jeff... is nice"

Abby's Elmo Birthday Party

We had Abby's 2nd Birthday Party today. Thanks to all our friends & family! & to those that were not able to share the day with us, we missed you!!

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*Abby in her new party dress - complements of Mom-Mom (Grandmom Gregory).

*Centerpiece - ABBY cookies with Elmo

*Amy reading to Abby and Thompson

*Hannah & Sydney playing outside

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*super awesome Elmo cake - complements of Pop-Pop and Mom-Mom

*Nick & Abby eyeing her balloon bouquet!

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*Baby Emma & her mom Pia, in matching white outfits, so cute!

*Abby hugging her big Elmo balloon (he's taller than her)
*Abby blowing out her "2" candle and opening presents

*Abby eating her letter "A" cookie-on-a-stick (they were the party favors). Don't mess with this girl and her cookies...

Happy 2nd Birthday

Happy 2nd Birthday Abby!!!!!

March 23rd fell on a Monday this year. Nick & I had a typical day at work and Abby at daycare. Abby shared more cupcakes with her new 2's class. After dinner we had a (very) small cake to practice blowing out candles. Not to mention, Abby loves cake.

Abby had a rough day (she was constipated all day), that is why the bottom right picture she is grimacing. Her birthday finally got better after a long awaited trip to the potty. We had presents, dinner, cake and more presents!! Abby got packages from Ms. Jessica and Auntie Jenny & Uncle Abe that came in the mail on the 23rd.

This girl loves to be BLUE

I took cupcakes to Abby's school to celebrate her 2nd birthday (March 23rd). She shared cupcakes with the Toddler class since she just moved up to the 2's this week. I am sooo very sorry for getting the cupcakes w/the funky colors. I was truly looking for the white icing (they didn't have any). Next time, I'll go to another store to get away from the crazy icing.

Abby is still pooping blue. TMI?