A Big Day at the Office

A couple of weeks ago Nonnie and I took the girls to visit Pops at work. He had a blast showing them off. Abby gets down to business and getting herself a drink. She liked sitting at the big desk.

Abby was shy for the bigger crowds.

Proud Pops holds them both at the same time.

We certainly made the rounds. I don't think anyone in the office escaped without seeing these granddaughters. We even interrupted a meeting to introduce Caroline to more co-workers.

Happy Birthday to You!

In the last few weeks we celebrated Josh's and Jake's birthdays. Of course, Abby enjoyed the celebrations because one of her favorite things to eat is cake! Josh is really 22. We just had the number 7 handy. Abby waits patiently for her cake. "Please hurry and blow out those candles."

Abby has so much fun on the hammock at Bubba and Mary's house.Bubba Jr. treats her to a ride on it.Aunt Lynn gets Caroline to stop fussing by holding her in this special position. Way to go!

Aunt Mary and Bubba Sr. play with Caroline.

"Yum! Biz" (biscuit)

Farewell to 659 Daingerfield Street

This past weekend we made the trip to Pittsburg, Texas to visit my Grandmother in her house for the last time. My Grandmother and Granddaddy built this house the year I was born. I have fond memories of spending holidays there and playing with my cousins for hours in the "toy closet." Grandmother is moving in with my aunt and uncle who are relocating to Lindale. It was sad to say goodbye to this house we all grew up visiting, but I know Grandmother will be happy and able to relax in her new home. Caroline gets time with her great grandmother in this picture. I'm glad she got to visit this house before the big move! Abby had fun on the trampoline.

She also had fun playing with these necklaces Grandmother got in Hawaii. We went through lots of keepsakes this weekend. Grandmother let Abby have these for playing dress up.

Pops entertains Garrett and Abby.

Abby and Bubba draw their names for the Christmas gift exchange this year. Lots of quilts are in these pictures. Each grandchild got to pick one. They were made by our great, great grandmothers.

The battle is over . . .

. . . and she won. As many of you know, Abby crawled out of her crib the night of July 4th and had to be moved into her toddler bed. The grin on her face is due to the fact that Brent and I have given in to our struggles with keeping her in her big girl bed. She now sleeps with us most of the night. I am more exhausted than I have ever been in my life due to this little toddler popping up at all hours of the night. No more sleeping on the floor by her toddler bed. I give up! I must get some sleep. "I'm so comfy here. I don't know why they want me to sleep in that little bed all by myself. This suits me much better."

1-2-3, Look at Me!

"My sister is always on the go and can do lots of things, but I can do some pretty cool stuff too." "I can hang out in my room with my rocking lamb. I can't wait to ride that thing one day."

"I can visit my friends in the rainforest." "Hey, Mr. Giraffe."

"I like to have tummy time. I practice lifting my head. "

"Whoa! Here she comes for another kiss!"

"I love to stretch out and watch my bear mobile."

"I can swing and when I don't fall asleep in it, I like to reach for the fish."

"I can sit in my boppy and talk in my sweet baby talk."

"This is my coolest trick. I can wink and chew on my arm at the same time. I really like to suck on my hand and arms right now. Pacifiers are not for me."

Counting Sheep

I am happy to report that Caroline is awake and counting these sheep during the day and sleeping at night. Yeah! She eats around 10:00 and sleeps until about 4 or 5. After she eats, she gets swaddled and jiggled back to sleep.

"Those sheep are way up there, but I'm going to try and reach them."

Who's Got Me Now?

Caroline has had quite a few visitors since she arrived. I've tried to be good with my camera and get a pic of everyone holding her. I goofed and didn't get a picture of my Aunt Lynn from Tyler when she came, but I did get some shots of the girls in these coordinating dresses she brought them.


"Hi, Aunt Haley!"

Aunt Mary and Josh get some Caroline time.

Brent's Aunt Lin and Uncle Gary cuddle with Caroline.