just playing

Abby and Karlie playing dress up

Reid and Abby acting silly

We have been so busy lately with moving details and starting MDO. Abby has been a trooper as I have taken her on many errands that she had no interest in at all. We have made time for friends and Abby has let loose, to say the least! Bo had his fantasy football draft weekend last weekend and we had a house full of kids and friends coming and going all weekend. It really was a fun time! We are so thankful for all of our bestest friends!!! : )

meet the teacher 2010

Meet the Teacher - 2009

Today was Meet the Teacher day at Abby's CLC. She was anxious, but relieved when she found out I was going to stay there with her the whole time and we weren't going to eat lunch or take a nap there today! We (me WAY more than Abs) are excited about the new year and can't wait to watch Abby grow and learn more every week. Mom is ready for Thursday!!

what we've been up to

Abby started taking dance classes by herself! She is loving them and it is really a huge deal for her. I am so excited that we found something that (for right now) she LOVES! She will go every Monday afternoon this fall and spring.

The ole tummy is getting a bit bigger. When I was getting dressed for church this morning, I realized my pants didn't fit as well as they used to. I am 17 weeks now and my next big appt. is Sept 14th! I am feeling MUCH better (Praise the LORD!) but still pretty tired. However, NO TIME to sit down because.....

We sold our house!! YAY! We put it on the market really not thinking it would sell this quickly or even at all. Interest rates are too good to pass up right now and we wanted a bit more room since this little one will be joining us soon. This time last Sunday, we were having a showing and the offer was made Monday! It's been a CRAZY week with trying to find a house, inspections, meetings, trying to schedule painters, carpet cleaners and starting to pack. We close on Sept. 8th and the moving begins.

Typing this and reading it over is making me tired, but there is lots to do. Oh! And...I am also in the middle of planning Abby's 3 year pics and her very small and casual bday party. Bring it on! : )

sweet family time

Love this special gift from God

Could my daughter be any whiter?

Sweet Zach

This bucket provided hours of entertainment

We made a special trip to the Duggar's house!

Cuddle time with the grandparents

A special time for a special girl

Happy Birthday Reese!

A special gift

TRUE family bonding

A cake for Reese

A cake for my Mom

Abby and I had a great time in Fayetteville this past week. We laughed a lot and we cried a bit too. It was a special week. Abby and I were so excited to meet sweet Colson for the first time. He is so precious and we loved every minute we got to love on him!! We took the kids to Jump Zone, Chuck -E- Cheese and they played in the evenings on the back porch and play set. Katie had scouted out where the Duggar's live and we made a trip by their house too in hopes of finding something exciting. The house was quiet and we wondered where everyone was.

Wednesday was a very special day. We celebrated Reese's first birthday and my Mom's 40th (ha!) birthday. Katie wanted it to be a day of celebration and it was. We went out to the Memorial Gardens and my precious Dad said a few words about Reese and her sweet life. He did an amazing job. Jason's dad led us in a prayer and then we released 100 pink, white and cream balloons. Katie wanted one red balloon mixed in and it was PERFECT. The whole thing was perfect. We then headed back to the house for lunch and did a little shopping as well. That night we celebrated my Mom's birthday as well with cake and ice cream after dinner.

Katie, the week was perfect. You hosted so many with grace and every detail including the cards, plants, flowers and food...it was all perfect. You are an amazing mom to THREE children and I love you so much. Your testimony is incredible and your witness is pointing so many to HIM. Happy Birthday, Reese. Happy one year in heaven. We love you, miss you and can't wait to see you one day! What a DAY of rejoicing that will be!!!

fairy birthday party

Today Abby and I went to a precious fairy birthday party. Tinkerbell herself came to the party and put make-up on the girls, read a story and helped the kids with a craft. Abby just sat and stared at Tinkerbell, watching her every move. We left with some pixie dust that Abby was anxious to sprinkle all in her hair! We may never get it all out, but we had a great time! Happy Birthday, Sophia!! Thanks for a fun party.

just because

dance camp

Could dancing be Abby's new love? I hope so! Since we know that any kind of contact "sport" for little ones is not Abby's thing, I decided to enroll her in a dance class with some of her friends that live in our neighborhood. Today was just the first day, but she LOVED it. She was actually pretty good and listened very well to her teacher. I hope the rest of the week goes as well as today. If so, I want to enroll her in a class for the fall. The whole hour she kept looking at me saying, "I love this, Mom!" I think she is ready for tomorrow already.

cousin camp 2010

Mimi, Papa and Abby

Races

All 5 cousins

Sack races

Anna Jane reading to her cousins

Picture day

Painting some pottery

Circus day

Abby watched this year, but it started out a bit loud

My Gym party

Last week, we were in Houston for Cousin Camp! Bo's parents planned a fun week for the cousins! Abby was so tired every day, she took 3 hour naps. Who was this child?? Abby had a great time with her cousins every day. They really played well together. Besides the planned activities, the kids swam every day and also had some fun cousin olympic games.

The first day was a trip to Old Macdonald's Farm outside of Houston. It was a bit too hot for this momma, so I opted out of this event, but everyone had a great time feeding animals, riding horses and swimming!

The second day, a photographer came over and took pictures of the kids. We have seen a few samples and they turned out so great! That afternoon, we went to a pottery place and painted a few things and then headed to Chuck-E-Cheese.

The third day was Circus Day! Abby had a great time this year! It started out a bit loud, but she warmed up and watched the whole show. Her favorite part was the puppies that came out in dresses and jumped around the stage. She laughed so hard! I loved it.

The fourth day, the kids went to a swimming place called Noah's Ark and then to Chick Fil A for lunch. Bo went with Abby to this event as well. It was a great way to cool off from the heat!

The last day, Mimi rented My Gym for the kids to have their own party. Abby was a bit worn out at this point (as you can imagine) and watched the others a bit, but enjoyed parts of it as well.

What a fun week at Mimi and Papa's house! Thank you both so much! We had a great time and after we catch up on some sleep...we will be ready for next year! : )