Who Needs Presents From Santa?

Well, maybe Santa just needs to skip our house this year, or maybe this is a sign abby needs new toys. Abby loves playing with these cups! She likes to stack them and then knock them down like bowling pins. This was too funny to watch!

Halloween

A few Halloween pics....

Pumpkin Carving and Fall Celebration at MMO

Here are a few pictures from Abby's fall celebration at school. This year they got to dress up, which was alot of fun for the kids. They had McDonalds for lunch and then they did a candy swap. She got sooo much candy. I am not sure we even need to go trick or treating tonight-HAHA!

When we got home, I attempted to carve a pumpkin. Abby was going to help until she realized how messy it was going to get. Don't laugh (or look too closely) at the pumpkin -It was freehanded! As you can see I am no artist! I will try to post some more pictures of tonight later this weekend. Abby will be dressed as Tinkerbell and is going trick or treating with her cousins.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Time for Fall!

Here are a few pictures of Abby on her field trip at Tate Farms. She had fun picking her own pumpkin, although I wish she could have picked a smaller one that she could have carried around!

Here lately, she has enjoyed having her picture taken. She asked me if I would take a picture of her "with the pumpkins". So, yesterday we went outside and snapped a few!

Abby's Birthday Party

Here are a few pictures from Abby's birthday party on Saturday. She had such a fun time!

Happy Birthday Abby

I just wanted to wish Abby a happy 3rd birthday! Since her party is not until next week we went ahead and let her open the presents from us. She got a Graco baby play set that came with a stroller, carrier, swing, and high chair-which she really loves. Yes, we have to make sure we take care of the babies. They go everywhere with us. They even get their own seat when we go out to eat. I am afraid that one day Abby is going to ask us to buy them a meal-HAHA!! She also got a sleeping bag which I thought was really cute, but she looked at it like "what is this?". It occurred to me that she has probably never seen a sleeping bag. But, I think she likes it because she is curled up on the couch in it. We also all got to eat princess cupcakes after dinner tonight. I hope she had a fun day and a happy birthday.

Future Alabama Cheerleader!!

Here are a few pictures of Abby getting ready for the Alabama game on Saturday. Roll Tide!!

This is for you Mandy!!!

1) What's your favorite salad dressing? Honey Mustard
2) Have you ever smoked heroin? no
3) Favorite holiday? Christmas
4) Favorite drinks at Sonic? Strawberry Slush
5) Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? sometimes
6) What do you think of hot dogs? I like them
7) Favorite Christmas song? Joy to the World
8) What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Milk/OJ
9) Can you do push ups? yes
10) Can you do a chin up? no
11) What's your favorite piece of jewelry? Wedding ring and my Diamond Earrings
12) Favorite hobby? playing with Abby and shopping online
13) Ever been in a car wreck? Yes
14) Do you have ADD? I don't think so
15) What's one thing that you love about yourself? being a wife and parent
16) Middle name? Denise
18) Name 3 things you bought yesterday? Hamburger meat, ketchup, and vitamins for Abby
19) Current worry? nothing
20) Current hate right now? Abby being 2 (Just kidding)
21) Favorite Restaurant? I guess Casa Blanca
22) How did you bring in the New Year? sleeping
23) Where would you like to go? Back to Disney World
24) What's your favorite food? Italian
25) What's something exciting in your life? Abby
26) What shirt are you wearing now? Green Shirt/Khaki shorts
27) Do you like to sleep on satin sheets? Don't know
28) Can you whistle? No
29) Favorite color? Pink
30) Would you be a pirate? What???
31) What songs do you sing in the shower? I try not to sing
32) Favorite girl's name? Abby
33) Favorite boy's name? HMMM...
34) What's in your pocket? nothing
35) Last thing that scared you? Abby falling off the barstool at the beach
36) Favorite TV show? 2 and a half men ( we watch the reruns every night 6:00-7:00)
38) Do you love where you live? yes
39) How many TVs do you have in your house/apartment? 2
40) Who is your loudest friend? Don't know
41) How many pets do you have? none
42) Do you have any tattoos or piercings? my ears are pierced
43) Whats your husband's/wife's name? Brandon
44) What is something you can't live without? Abby's MMO (just kidding), My family and the computer
45) What is your favorite candy? snickers
46) What's your favorite sport to watch? college football/Alabama
47) What were you doing at midnight last night? sleeping
48) What's your favorite store? target ( I'm there probably twice a week)
49) What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Wow, Abby do you have to wake up at 5:30 in the morning!!!!!!!!!!!!
50) What time is it? 3:00 p.m.

Beach

We went to the beach last week and had a great time, even though 2 days were spoiled due to Tropical Storm Fay. We went to Margaritaville one night to eat and a guy on stilts made Abby a balloon hat, which she wore all night. We love the beach and can't wait to go back, just not when there is a tropical storm to deal with.

Back to School

Abby started school on Monday. She is going three days a week this year. She done very well her first day. I think she was ready to go back. Most of the kids in her class were in her class last year. They are also in the new building this year which is very nice and much like a little school!

Joel, Lura, and little Ian came over and hung out for a little while on Friday night. As you can see Abby would not leave Ian alone. I am afraid they will never bring him back-HAHA!!

Picture Time

Well, I finally had pictures of Abby made about a week ago. I love taking pictures of her at home, but haven't had her pictures taken professionally since before she turned two. Of course, I had to choose the hottest day of summer. We did them outside, so poor little Abby's natural curly hair frizzed up the moment we got out of the car. And, yes I had taken the time to blow dry it straight-which I never do. Amanda Dumas done the pictures and they turned out so good. Check out her blog and scroll down a little to see a sneak peek.
reflectionsbyamanda.blogspot.com

Fun in the Sun

We got such a kick out of watching Abby play in this pool. She has not been use to swimming in a kiddie pool. She kept wanting to run and jump in holding her nose. We were afraid she was going to get hurt, but it was so funny we couldn't stop her from doing it a few times.

So Busy

So much has been going on lately. We finally got moved into our new house. WE LOVE IT!! It is so roomy and we are able to spread out. Abby has moved to a big girl bed which she really likes and until another little bundle of joy comes along, she also has her own playroom. I love having all the space, but not sure how much I will love cleaning it.

We also had 4th of July at Daniel and Angela's house. We ate, shot fireworks and all the kids played. And, Abby is finally potty trained (I think). So, for her treat we made a trip to Libby Lu!

Princess Abigail

For the past few weeks Abby has been wearing "big girl underwear" and has been doing so good on the potty. I didn't use any incentive to try to get her to go to the potty except to tell her we would go back to Libby Lu (she went one other time and LOVED it). So, last Thursday we went and she had so much fun. She even had to sleep with her Libby Lu bag and all her goodies!

4th of July

Here are a few pictures of Abby and Emalee on the 4th of July. I'm not really sure why they both had their mouth open in the first picture. They have so much fun playing together!

House Update

Well after this week our house will finally be finished. We have plans to move the weekend of July 4th. We are so ready to get out of the apartment. I didn't know when we started all of this how much we would miss having a house. I am looking forward to having a garage to park my car and a laundry room that is separate from the kitchen (yes, the little things). I know Abby is looking forward to playing outside. We have promised her when we get settled we will get her a swing set for back yard. And, I think Brandon is even looking forward to yard work once again!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Happy Father's Day Brandon!

We Love You!!!

Abby has recently discovered painting with water and LOVES it!! We have almost gone through an entire book this weekend. I am ready to go and buy another because it has keep her so busy.

Here is a picture of Abby and her teachers, Ms. Melanie and Ms. Stephanie at LLBC. School ended last week- BOO-HOO!! I thought I would snap a picture since we missed the class picture. Abby really enjoyed school. She learned so much throughout the year. We can't wait till next year!!

Under Construction....

As most of you know, we are building a new house. We are about 4-5 weeks away from it being completed -Thank Goodness! Of all the rooms in the house, Abby's room has been the most stressful. In the last week her room has been 2 different colors. It is still the wrong color! I guess I am going to have to paint it before we move in. I have also had to send back 2 sets of bedding for her room, and I have now ordered the third set. Maybe it will work. I have had a hard time finding bedding that I am happy with and getting a wall color to match the bedding and look good with our trim. Brandon tells me I am too picky, but I can't help it!

Disney World!!

We just got back from Disney World. We had such a great time. We are already trying to figure out when we can go back. I have to admit we were a little nervous about taking Abby at such a young age, but boy was she a trooper! I don't think there was anything that we didn't get to do (except go on the adult rides). She was able to meet all the Disney characters and the princesses. We were also able to spend a day at Seaworld. I am ready to go back!!

Our Disney Vacation