Sunday, May 23, 2010

Abby is 6 months old!



Abby turned 6 months a couple of weeks ago and had her 6 month check-up. Mac decided he should come since he missed the past couple appointments. I was grateful so he could share in the burden of seeing our daughter cry out in pain after the shots that were given. She did well, but again it broke my heart because she was all smiles and giggles right before the nurse pricked her with these shots and then her cries are so much worse. I know she's thinking, "What did I do to you?" Breaks my heart every time.
Abby is eating solids now and her favorites include carrots and squash (we think). She also just got her bottom two teeth to pop through today!

Here are her stats:
14 lbs 11 oz (20%)
26" (55%)

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

They call me, "Mommy."

I've been feeling so thankful lately for my wonderful kids. They certainly fill my day with lots of laughter, love, entertainment, and adventure! Connor is so full of life, loves to be moving, learning, and asking lots of questions. He has such a sweet spirit and I just love it when he gives me the chance to just hold him in my lap and read to him his favorite books. He loves to read, but seems to already prefer to sit next to me, not in my lap. I can't believe how fast he's already growing up. There are days when I have to remind myself to try to enjoy the different stages because they pass so quickly. This cute little boy knows how to push his mommy's buttons already, but it just takes me looking into his bright blue eyes to smile and soon all the discontent, cries, screams, disappear. He's such a thoughtful kid and thinks of others all the time. Any time he sees someone hurt or crying he offers to "kiss it better." He's loving his new bike and has started pedaling by himself now and is loving it! I love him*

Wearing his rain boots, pj's, bike lock around the waist, and a tape measure....he's got style!
Love to be part of the big boys...and he's growing up to be such a big boy!

Our precious little Abigail is a dream. She's my angel. Her sweet spirit is exactly what we needed for our family and just the right time. I'm so grateful and privileged to call her my daughter. She has a very laid back personality and loves to watch everything and take it all in. She's 6 months now and rolls over when she wants to, but really is quite content to just hang out except if I put her on her tummy. Still not a huge fan of tummy time. Her favorite thing right now has to be her jumperoo! She loves to jump....20-40 mins a time! I think she's working on her hops for volleyball already! We are all in love with our Abby girl! Connor calls her Abby girl instead of Abigail...too cute! Both kids have bonding time together during our nightly and sometimes daily "dance parties!" Both kids just giggle the whole time to the music, their favorite is Carrie Underwood. We have a good time!*
She's all smiles and giggles these days.
Connor loves playing in the dirt with his excavators and dump trucks!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Stuffed Animals


So, here's a little project I've been doing today...I think they turned out pretty cute! I hope Abby has fun with them! I found the tutorial here: (in case you want to try em out!)

http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/04/stuffed-animal-part-ii.html

Calving!

We love this time of year! Love to go help/play at Uncle Lynn's farm! Connor definitely got into character with the help of his Uncle Coy's bandana. Such a cute kid!*

Cousins

Let the photo shoots begin! Aunt Jill bought all three cousins matching outfits for their first photo shoot together...thanks Jill! You can already see personalities coming out! I'm so excited to see them grow up together and become such good friends!
Abigail, Addilyn, and Grace!
Abby found her toes!
Addilyn was a good little ro-model for our Abby with tummy time!
And....we're done!

Auntie Em and Addilyn come Visit!

Abby loved having a swing partner at the park...Connor is a little too big to fit in the swing with her!
Grandma Burton with her grandkids.
My kids love their Auntie Em!
Me with my sweet niece, Addilyn, and Connor.
Splish, Splash, we're taking a BATH!