Bookworm

Pops and Abby head for the library at Town Square. It is her new favorite place to hang out. She loves to pick out new books.
Turning in her old books

We had to find a Mickey book.Giving the librarian her cardGathering up her new books

Happy Birthday, Nonnie!

We celebrated my mom's birthday Friday night. Abby helped bake the cake and had been waiting all day to blow out the candles. It was everything she thought it would be.Abby was Nonnie's big helper opening presents. She would hand her a gift partially unwrapped and then grab another one and start ripping into it.

Caroline Time

When people are laughing at a joke or something, Abby does a big fake laugh like she knows what is funny.

Dinner Theater

We had front row seats to the best show in town the other night.

January Snapshots

Girls in their Animal HatsAbby does a fake smile and says "cheese."

Laptop Time with Daddy
An apple a day did not keep the doctor away. Caroline has her first cold.

This girl loves to bite her tongue.

Caroline slept through the New Year's Day party.

Abby and Thomas played kitchen.

Nonnie and Abby sewed some dolly blankets.

Abby checks herself out in the mirror while she rests on her princess potty in her safari hat.

She likes to look at the toy ads in the Sunday morning paper.

Bravo, Barney!

GiGi and PawPaw came this weekend to keep the girls while Brent and I went to the Cotton Bowl. Although the Ags didn't win, we had a fun time. I enjoyed our kid free outing and did not bother with the camera.

Abby had her big day on Saturday. GiGi, Paw Paw and Daddy took her to The Barney Show. They said Abby sat entranced with the show. She had to have this balloon at intermission.

Abby takes it all in.

"I think I'll chew on my hand a bit."

Abby's Serenade

I have tried and tried to get Abby singing some songs on video and she will not cooperate. I finally got her singing while she rolled around on the carpet. Enjoy!

Christmas Continued

After our Christmas Eve in Bay City, we went on to GiGi and PawPaw's in Spring. We stayed three nights and had more good company, food and present opening. I also had fun with Brent's sister, Haley, the day after Christmas. We went on our annual early morning shopping trip. I can't stay in bed when I know stores are open with bargains.

Dressed in their plaid and ready to open presents.

Abby served Brent's Aunt Lin food all day. She must have eaten 50 hotdogs.

Abby got a doctor kit from GiGi and PawPaw. She was funny checking everyone's heartbeat. She was listening to Caroline's leg in this pic. Abby-"Hello. Thank you Santa Claus. Bye."

We told her to call Santa and thank him for the presents and she did.

Aunt Haley made sure Caroline got a sheep pillow pet this year.

Abby and Caroline gave PawPaw princess fishing rods so they can fish in the neighborhood lake when they come to visit. Abby caught on fast and was good at reeling in the line by the last day of our visit.

She also got a cart for her people to ride in. Only the best for her crew.

Uncle Phil entertains Caroline.

The girls have fun in their new tent and tunnel.

Brent's Aunt Lin and Uncle Gary gave GiGi and PawPaw this trike to keep at their house. Abby had to give it a test run.

Aunt Lin made Abby this sundress out of Brent's Great Grandmother's pillowcase. Such a cool keepsake. A little big now, but will grow into it later. Abby is serving Gary pizza.

He ate it and she is trying to figure out where it went. She knows it can not really be in his tummy.
Say cheese!

Santa Claus

I was so focused on watching Abby's reaction and getting video on the video camera, I only got a few pics of Christmas morning. More pics to come later of Abby's "pink chichen." She was overwhelmed when she walked in the living room and saw everything. The rockin croc was definitely a hit.Caroline got a new doll.

Abby got a pink Minnie and Caroline got a red one. Anytime Abby gets Minnie, she always makes sure to find the red one and gives it to Caroline. It's sweet.

14 adults, 1 toddler, 1 baby and 2 dogs . . .

. . .equals a fun family get together. After having Christmas for two years in Southlake, my mom's side of the family decided to have it at Momo's again. It was like old times. People slept anywhere and everywhere, we played games and the guys built a fire outside one night. It was a good time. After church on Christmas Eve, we did the big family present opening. Caroline was very interested in her nursery rhyme bear and snowglobe Momo gave her.

Daddy, Caroline and Abby play with the new cupcake stand.

All dressed up to go to church on Christmas Eve!

Family picture with Momo

Abby really got into the present opening this year.

Abby counts to 10 while playing hide and seek with Pops.

She would shout, "Ready not, here I come."

"I know you are under there Pops. I see your feet."Caroline had fun with her playmate, Cousin Ashley.

The Fire-The guys wanted to build a fire on the beach, but the sand was too soft for us to drive on and there was no drift wood to burn. So they improvised and bought a fire pit at Walmart. I think they had just as much fun on the back patio. They were out there for hours.

Caroline loved all the extra attention. She is happy to be held by anyone.

The first night in Bay City, we exchanged gifts with my brother and parents. It was fun to spread out the present opening.Nonnie and Pops gave Caroline her own doll cradle and high chair.

The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse was a hit! Abby is in love with everything Mickey!

"Hey there, Champ."

Abby shows Caroline her ornaments for her tree.

All the guys at work on Abby's toys

Abby helps Pops with a present.

Hanging Out in the Walker

More Mickey Mouse!Stacking Santas