9 month check-up

Today we had Abby's 9 month appointment.  She weighed in at 17.12 pounds and is 29 inches long!   She is 25% weight and 90% height!  She is a BAIN for sure.  She is just about to crawl. She practiced all weekend long.  It was hilarious.  During her appointment, she had only one shot.  I did get to talk to the dr. about her lack of eating food because of gagging and throwing it up.  He said to keep trying, she might outgrow it, but if not, he would refer us to a feeding specialist when she turns one!   Only Abby!!!  On the way home, she was exhausted from all the excitement and craziness!  I can't believe Abigail is 9 months old.  Praise God for every month!

9 months old!

Abigail is 9 months old today!  Her doctor appt. isn't until next week, so I have no idea how much she weighs, etc.  but she is growing way too fast.  However, she still doesn't eat very well. She does not like much of anything and she gags or throws up any time you give her any amount of table food at all. I just keep telling myself that she won't go to first grade eating baby food and formula.  She has a few new tricks and she is just about to crawl.  I love to watch her practice crawling while she is in bed.  I watch her on the monitor after naps or in the morning before I go get her.  She is still looking just like her daddy and adores him!  Still takes 30 minute naps.  Maybe that will change once she gets mobile..  That would be nice!  She loves to clap and throw her hands up when you ask how big she is.  She is a joy and I love her more than I could have ever imagined.

happy father's day!

To all my main men.....Happy Father's Day!  I love you soooooo much!   Abigail

soooo big!!!

attached much?

Abigail LOVES the bumpers on her bed.  When you put her in her bed, she will look at her mobile, for about 5 seconds and then go straight for her bumper.  I don't know why her arm doesn't fall asleep and bother her all night, but it doesn't ever seem to.  When we travel, we take her bumpers with us so she will sleep all night.  Spoiled much?  She might just be taking them to kindergarten one day for her nap time.  If that's what it takes, right?

more swimming

Well, we went swimming again on Friday. We met some new friends from the neighborhood at the pool. When we got there, Abby decided she would take a 30 minute nap and then she was ready to play.  It's a great pool and we had a great time.    This was the third time this week we went swimming. I know this is all I have posted about lately, but that is because all we did this week was swim!  It's too hot to go do much else around here these days!  Will do more exciting things next week....

fun swim date

It's too hot in Texas so what better way to celebrate summer than pool parties!  Abby had a great time swimming in a pool other than her pool in the backyard.  She wasn't too sure what to think at first, but warmed up and loved it.  Of course, the pool was heated, so it wasn't the least bit cold, but it was still refreshing!  Thanks, Michelle, for having us over.  We loved it and I am serious about moving into your back yard for the summer.

crazy Sunday morning

This morning, we found Abby like this taking her nap.  Seriously, she was sound asleep! 

Also,we took Abby to the church nursery for the first time today!  I know, it sounds horrible that she is 8 months old and hasn't gone to church yet, but I wanted to wait until winter was over....and yes, now that it's JUNE,  I think I had more of a separation issue than Abby did! Anyway, I think she had a great time and smelled like the sweet older ladies that kept her when she got home.   

nothing sweeter

Just a sweet picture of my girl tonight.  After a non-eventful day, she loves her bath and bed!

train wreck

While in Houston a couple of weeks ago, we thought it would be fun to take the cousins to get their picture made together.  Well, let's just say it was quite an experience!  This one is the best.  I laugh because Ally (on the left) would not let us comb her hair, Abby wasn't thrilled with any of it, Anna Jane (oldest) was loving every minute of posing for the camera, and Charlie wasn't too sure what to think with all these emotional women!    When things got really bad, we were asked to get in the picture with the kids.  HA!   None of us were ready for our picture to be taken.  It all just makes me laugh.  Fun memories!  

padunkadunk

Does this swimsuit make my butt look big?

humble child

Abby loves to see pictures of herself. She cracks up and starts "dancing". I wanted to see if I could post a video, so here is a video of Abby looking at a picture of herself on the computer.

just a swimmin

I bought Abby a swimming pool yesterday at Babies R Us.  It has been the best $15 I have spent on her so far!  She LOVES the water and LOVED being outside in the pool!  She would not let me bring her inside.  We will be spending lots of time at the pool this summer I can tell.

8 months old

Abigail is 8 months old!  I honestly never thought the day would come and I really didn't think that I would ever sleep again.  She loves to eat veggies and she loves dill pickles!  Go figure.   I still can't get her to eat much fruit and she hates rice cereal.  I honestly don't blame her on that one.  She throws up any time I give her table food, so we are staying away from that for now.  I am not sure of her weight, but I do know that 25% of it has to be in her cheeks!!  She is precious and more fun every day.....well, when she isn't teething!

fun in houston

Bo, Abby and I went down to Houston last weekend.   Bo had to work out of Houston, so Abby and I spent a few days there playing with cousins, aunts, uncles, Mimi and Papa.  We had a great time!  

busy week, no pics

It's been a pretty busy week around here.  Monday was my birthday.  Poor Bo - had my first Mother's Day and my birthday back to back.  However, he did not disappoint!  We had a play group on Monday at Chloe's house, some friends over for lunch on Tuesday, Rosey came over for dinner, and we met friends at the mall and the park on Wednesday!  However, I was a slacker and didn't take any pictures of these fun events.  BUT Abigail has discovered her hands this week and loves to clap! That's been the fun new trick of the week.  She still loves to be outside so we go out as often as we can. Today we weren't as social and just hung out together!  I love my sweet girl!!

love at first sight

Ever since Abigail was 2 days old, she has had her eyes on a Lohrding boy.  Last night, it was Samuel that made her smile.   Some days, it is Luke.  We had a great time hanging out with friends last night.   Abby loved seeing her big brother too!  We don't get to see Rosey often enough.  Thanks, Lohrdings, for having the Baylor gang over.

pics from the week

Abby and Zach playing in the balloons from the party

Best friends

Abigail and I had a great week in Arkansas.  My sister and her son, Zach, stayed and played with us.  Zach is only 9 weeks younger than Abby.  Too bad we don't live any closer!  They are so fun together.  

a trip to arkansas

Abby and her cousin Zach 

The Fam

We went to Arkansas this past weekend to celebrate my dad's 60th bday.   We had a surprise dinner for him and it was so much fun!  Any time my family gets together, we have a blast.  The cousins love each other and the crazy dog adds to the excitement!  Abby loved every minute of the craziness!!

all dressed up

Bo had a work function tonight that required him to wear a tux.  After he got dressed, he looked so handsome that  I had to put a dress on Abby to get her picture with him!   She loved that - especially since she is SO fun at 5:30 in the evening!  I am sure she was wondering why I wasn't putting on her pjs instead, but who knows, the next time he wears a tux could just be her wedding!