The Life and Times of Abigail Joanne

Loving Daddy...

2009-02-16T21:41:00.000-08:00

Right now my favorite time of the week is Saturday afternoon. This is when Daddy usually comes in to snuggle me after I wake up from my naps. We giggle and tickle and play and I get to "ride" on Daddy. He says he likes it too because my big girl bed is so comfy. I also really like the sound of the garage door in the evening and then hearing the door open when he gets home from work. I love my Daddy...

Happy Valentine's Day!

2009-02-15T22:34:00.000-08:00

I'm just learning how to say "I love you"...but I sure know what it means. It means this special little Abby Cadabby card that Daddy got for me. I liked the card that Mommy got me too, but it just had flowers. (I can say the word "flowers"...but in my own special way that Mommy says "melts" her.) Anyway, I tried to take my special card in the bathtub with me but Mommy and Daddy wouldn't let me, and while they weren't thrilled with the idea, I did get to take it to bed with me. When Mommy and Daddy checked on me before they went to bed, the card was under my head, and I woke up in the morning with glitter on my cheeks. And the first thing I did...ask for the card again to hold and carry with me everywhere. :)

Home Sweet Home

2009-01-22T22:07:00.000-08:00

After a long three weeks of moving from our townhouse, to a new complex with three bedrooms, to another three bedroom unit in the same complex...we're finally home...in a house. :) No more noise...no more shared walls...no more shared floor/ceiling...no more slamming doors. Daddy found this special little house out in Livermore for us and I'm super excited to finally be settling down again. I have a big girl bed now, and plenty of space to play in the living room, kitchen, Mommy and Daddy's room, and even Annie's room. There is even a little boy across the street now that I like to play with. It just doesn't get any better than this...

Two more Christmas'...

2008-12-26T21:52:00.000-08:00

Because Mommy and Daddy's parents all live so close...I got three Christmas' all in one day. :) At Nana and Papa's, I got a special new kitchen to play with in my room. At Gram and Papa's house, I got two purses and some special books. I was really tired at the end of the day, but Mommy says I was an angel. But before we left, we took a special family picture together...don't we look good??

Christmas at our home...

2008-12-26T21:46:00.000-08:00

The most wonderful thing happened this morning when I got up! I was finally allowed to touch all the pretty packages under the Christmas tree! The most amazing thing I found was my new baby doll! She came with a cradle, a stroller and a carrier/carseat. She doesn't have a name, but I call her "baby" and we're having fun together. Then I helped Daddy open some more presents, and got all dressed up for the day. Something I don't really understand yet is that bump on Mommy's belly, but it looks pretty neat, doesn't it? :)

Christmas Eve

2008-12-26T21:20:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve we went to church and then to Candy's house for some food and fun. :) I got a neat phone from Candy, and Mommy and Daddy got a special ornament for the tree. You wouldn't believe all the wonderful food and presents they have. Certainly a Merry Christmas for them...

Shannon's Christmas Brunch!!

2008-12-20T20:53:00.000-08:00

All I can say is "Yummy"! I think this might be Daddy's favorite meal of the year. We all went to Shannon and Bruce's house for brunch and a gift exchange today. I sat in Gabbi's high chair and got to eat all kinds of yummy things. Then Gabbi and I played with toys and even went outside because it was such a nice day. I think it was a great morning...

Happy Birthday Daddy!

2008-12-07T21:05:00.000-08:00

These pictures are from Daddy's birthday. I know it doesn't look like it...because it was also the day that we went with Gram and Papa to get their Christmas tree. I had fun running around among the trees and playing with rocks in the mud. I think my Daddy looks great in red...

Mommy and Daddy

2008-11-29T18:00:00.000-08:00

Here's a good picture of what my Mommy and Daddy look like these days. :) After getting our Christmas tree all decorated, they went out for Mommy's 10 year H.S. reunion. Don't they look great? Almost as good as our tree...

Happy Thanksgiving!!

2008-11-27T20:48:00.000-08:00

Not a really exciting day for me, and I don't like the food much, but I had fun playing with Aunt Janell, and getting all dressed up. :)

Our Christmas Tree!!

2008-11-26T20:29:00.000-08:00

Today we got our Christmas Tree! Yes, a little early...but things are so busy we didn't have much choice. Mommy and Daddy have things to do all weekend, so we got the tree before Thanksgiving. Now we'll be able to decorate it when we have the time. It was rainy and cold, so I played in a fun little car while Mommy and Daddy found the tree. They got soaked, but I was the one who got upset about it all...oh well.

Someday they'll learn...

2008-11-02T21:49:00.000-08:00

If you can't hear me...you better find me. :) This morning Mommy got me out of my crib to let me play. She and Daddy stayed in bed to rest some more...big mistake. I found the refill bag of baby wipes and decided to take them all out. They're even better than a roll of toilet paper because they come apart so easy and I can lay them all over the floor like a rug. :)

Happy Halloween!!

2008-11-01T17:28:00.000-07:00

A pink poodle!!! This is the only picture where I'm not crying about being dressed up like an oversized, frilly rat. Mommy and Daddy were pretty sure that I wouldn't be excited about getting dressed up this year, and I sure wasn't. I don't understand what all the fuss is about and I'd much rather just be me...in my favorite jeans in Mama's chair. :)

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival!

2008-10-25T20:18:00.000-07:00

Another great annual trip out to HMB to walk the street and then look at all the great big pumpkins. I sat in my stroller almost the whole day until we got to the pumkin patch and maze later on. That was my favorite part. I got to run in a little corn field and try to pick up all the pumpkins I could find. I loved it when Mommy and Daddy chased me. I even got to play in the dirt a little...and that doesn't happen very often. ;-)

My First Hair Cut!!

2008-10-11T21:08:00.000-07:00

Auntie Kirsten gave me my first haircut today! I was starting to have a bit of a mullet...but I don't know what that is. Mommy said something about letting the top catch up with the bottom. She looked a little sad though and said something about my "precious little curls". I didn't mind the process too much...I got to eat graham crackers the entire time.

Pumpkin Patch Day!!!

2008-10-04T19:58:00.000-07:00

Today we went to Moore's Pumpkin Patch in Pleasanton!! I like the pumpkins and I'm trying really hard to say the word, but it may take me a while longer. I really liked the wagons they had and once I had one to drag around, I could hardly pay attention to anything else. But don't we make a cute little family??

Such a Big Girl!!

2008-10-02T14:19:00.000-07:00

Yum! I love In'N'Out!! I've recently discovered that I like burgers and I really like "fies"! This was one of my very first burgers to eat all by myself.

Serious or silly?

2008-09-24T19:46:00.000-07:00

I just can't decide who I am going to be...a serious student who loves books, or perhaps the class clown who likes to be a bit goofy?? Fancy Nancy is still one of my favorite books and I like having it read to me almost every day. And almost every day after my bath I like to run around upstairs naked and play in front of the mirror.

The Annual Elu Party

2008-09-20T21:25:00.000-07:00

It just wouldn't be September without a trip to Napa. This time Stephen and Michelle and Candi joined us, even though it was a really hot day. I just wanted to hide under my hat...and there was no way I was taking a nap...it was too much fun to be cute. :)

Happy Birthday Uncle Colin!

2008-08-24T20:31:00.000-07:00

Oh, but it is soooooooo hot!!!! We had a nice dinner and time with your friends today for your birthday and I'm so glad you're my uncle. Sorry I never looked at the camera and sorry about all the M&Ms under your sofa and sorry about all the baby proofing you had to do. But see...now you're ready to have a cousin for me! ;-)

Guess what???

2008-08-10T20:30:00.000-07:00

I'm going to be a big sister!!!!! So cool!! Mommy doesn't feel very good...but I'm excited!! :)

Time for Great-Grandma Corstorphine's Memorial

2008-08-09T21:22:00.000-07:00

I didn't get to go on this trip because the boat wasn't safe...but it was an important day for Mommy and for her family. These are all of Mommy's Aunts and Uncles (with Aunt Cecily missing) and of course my Grandpapa. This picture of Mommy kind of looks like maybe she has a secret too...what do you think???

Happy Birthday Pa-paw!

2008-07-05T19:40:00.000-07:00

Today was not just the Fourth of July, but Pa-Paw's birthday too!!! We had a quiet day at his house, now that we are all moved in to our new place in Pleasanton. I finally got more of Mommy and Daddy's attention than the boxes do. :) I liked Pa-Paw's cake too and had to try really hard not to put my hands in it.

All done!!!

2008-07-04T21:17:00.000-07:00

Here it is...our new place...and all moved in...just 2.5 days!!!!!! Go Mommy and Daddy!!!

Moving Day!!!!

2008-07-02T23:09:00.000-07:00

Ahhhhh...home sweet home...#32 at Pleasanton Place. :) I actually never saw it look this way because Mommy and Daddy didn't want me to get upset by the chaos and it being a strange new place... But look...my room was done first! :)

Moving Soon!!

2008-07-01T10:52:00.000-07:00

Today is my last day in the Shamrock House. This is where I came home from the hospital to, so it will always be my first home. I know the place is special to Daddy too because he lived here in college and Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa lived here for a very long time too. I think I'll miss my big yard...so I'll kiss it goodbye...

And just to show how much I've grown while I've lived here...here I am in Mommy's chair and showing off my new tooth! :)

Happy Birthday Gram!

2008-06-29T11:32:00.000-07:00

Its always fun to talk about how old ~I~ am...but not so fun to talk about how old Gram is. I don't understand that though...because nobody seems to believe how old she is anyway. We had her party at the Americana with GG and Uncle Bubba even came to take me swimming. We played in the water and had some food and then just played with my bubbles and sunscreen. :) What a good day...

More pictures of Newport Beach Trip

2008-06-28T14:06:00.000-07:00

Newport Beach Trip 2008

2008-06-27T11:49:00.000-07:00

Vacation!! Hurray! New things to see...new things to get into...

We played in the pool, we went for a walk on the beach, we went to a nice dinner at Il Forniao (Thanks Uncle Brian)...and it was fun!! I was really, really good in the car and being in a new place didn't really mess with my sleep at all. I had to learn all kinds of new "no-no's" and "don't touch"...but our place was nice and I had plenty of space to play with my toys. Overall, it was a good trip...but I'm glad to be back home...

Happy Father's Day Dada!

2008-06-15T13:27:00.000-07:00

For Father's Day I took Daddy to mexican food in Pleasanton and then ice cream. And then the next day, I took him to breakfast. We had good food all weekend and Mommy took this great picture of us on Sunday.

Happy Birthday Nana!

2008-06-13T11:34:00.000-07:00

This was a fun day! I got to see Nana and play with Uncle Brian and I didn't even have to take a nap! :) We had cake and ice cream and I got to help Nana open her presents.
Meg got her a beautiful scarf and Grandpa got her a Blu-Ray player. :) Such fun!!!

Pool Time!!! (sort-of)

2008-06-08T23:10:00.000-07:00

So this is me and my Jungle Safari Pool and its probably my favorite thing ever. I climb in and out and I walk around in it. And then I chew on the rings and I climb in and out again. And then I look at my belly and wonder where all the water is dripping from by my feet. And then I wander around the yard and put my grassy, muddy feet back in the pool. When the water is turned off my froggy friend joins me and then sticks around and "ribbits" all night long outside Mommy and Daddy's window. I would love to stay in the water forever...but when my lips start turning blue...Mommy says its time to get out.

Time for a comparison...

2008-05-29T17:48:00.000-07:00

Me in Mama's chair at 10 months...
Me in Mama's chair at 12 months

My Jungle Safari!!!

2008-05-17T18:17:00.000-07:00

Look at this thing!!! Its huge!!! Its going to be so much fun for me...when it gets warmer again that is. Mommy and Daddy spent over an hour between the two of them blowing it up today, and now the temperature is going to be too cold out for a while and I won't get to use it. :( I had fun watching them work so hard though...I clapped and laughed and cheered when it started standing up right. I fell on top of the sides and I bounced on it while Mommy tried to blow air into it. And then when they turned the water on it...the water was sooooooooo cold I started to cry and then fell down. :( I think it will be more fun on a hot day...what do you think??

Auntie Kirstie's Birthday!!!

2008-05-14T15:10:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Auntie Kirstie!! We ordered up the hot weather just for you! :) We wanted to make sure it'd be nice enough outside for a BBQ! I think we got what we ordered...how about you? I like it when you come over to visit and especially when Mommy makes yummy things for you to eat...I like that ice cream sandwich cake. :) Have a happy year! (well, starting tomorrow)

Crying Over Spilled Milk...

2008-05-05T20:04:00.000-07:00

This is what happens when I shake my sippy cup. I think its funny when I do it with water, but spilled milk is no laughing matter. I'm definitely learning cause and effect these days, and I don't like the "effect" this milk has on me...

If You Can't Hear Me...

2008-04-20T21:58:00.000-07:00

You better find me! :) Need I say more???

Time to PARTY!!!!

2008-04-12T21:37:00.000-07:00

Today we had my birthday party and it was HOT! I don't know why I threw up last night and again this morning, so I didn't feel to well most of the day, but I made it through. I napped a little, but I was too excited to figure out what Mommy and Daddy were doing by moving furniture around and hanging things on the wall and then they put BALLOONS in the house! Just like at the grocery store where I can stare at them from the shopping cart! Anyway, I got to play a little and then we had cake, and I even got my own. They sang a song that I don't know and it kind of scared me a little. I didn't know what to do with the cake so I stuck my fingers in it and it felt kinda funny. I didn't really like it... After cake we opened presents and I was super excited to get this Jungle Safari Play Pool!!! It was too heavy for me to pick up, but I can't wait to see Mommy and Daddy blow it up for me! Overall, it was a great day. Lots of food, lots of friends...what more could a girl want? :)

It's My Birthday and I'll Do What I Want To!!!

2008-04-11T22:28:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to ME!!!!!! Mommy was trying to take her usual picture of me in her rocking chair and I wasn't in the mood. I wanted to PARTY!!!!

I went to daycare today and I had fun playing with all the toys and then I came home for a nap. After my nap we went to dinner at Sweet Tomatoes. Mommy and Daddy like that place because there are so many different things that I can try to eat...and its free for me, so it doesn't matter if I don't like it...they just try something else. I even got to have some ice cream and a little bit of Daddy's brownie. Then we went home and I got to stay up a little later because of the sugar high I was on. Its good to be the birthday girl!

Teeth, teeth, teeth, and one more tooth!!

2008-04-03T17:58:00.000-07:00

Guess what!? I just got four more! And they all came in at once over a short two week period! It wasn't any fun and I'm pretty sure that Mommy didn't appreciate getting up in the middle of the night with me again. But they're all here now and I'm learning a few new things. Like not to bite my thumb, not to bite Mommy and Daddy's shoulders, and how to bite a piece off of something. Wanna know the most interesting thing?? My thumb has delayed one of those four top teeth a little and it hasn't come all the way down yet like the others. Hmmmm...

An Old Soul...

2008-03-28T14:53:00.000-07:00

Well, maybe I'm not yet an "old soul", but I can certainly look like an old man. This is what happens when I drink the bathtub water out of my favorite red bath cup. Hahahahaha!

My First Easter Sunday!

2008-03-24T14:19:00.000-07:00

So today was my very first Easter Sunday. I'm not sure what it means, but I liked the singing in church and it was fun to see all of my family. We went to church in Pleasanton with Nana and Grandpa and I had a really hard time sitting still. I wasn't feeling really well so that made it hard to be a good girl. Nana gave me a really pretty bunny and took this great picture of me with Mommy and Daddy. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I wasn't getting really, really sick again...

Hippity Hoppity Easter's on its way!!!

2008-03-19T17:13:00.000-07:00

Easter is almost here and that means my birthday is coming soon too...

Ms. Loretta at my daycare gave me these little eggs with DUCKIES inside!!! They're little squirty duckies and I can't wait to take them in the bath with me!!

Walking!

2008-03-11T18:59:00.000-07:00

I'm doing it! I've finally figured out that walking thing and I'm doing it! I'm not really good at it, but I can get around okay. I'm eleven months old today too, so its extra special. I've heard there's something even better that I'll try to learn next...I think they said it was "running"??

My weekend with Nana...

2008-03-10T21:40:00.000-07:00

So this weekend, my Mommy and Daddy took a trip all by themselves to Napa for two whole days. They brought me to Nana's house and Aunt Janell was there waiting to play with me too! Mommy wrote three whole pages of instructions for Nana about how to take care of me and then Nana even still had ~more~ questions for Mommy. :) She showed Nana how to do a few things for me and then off to bed I went. Daddy and Mommy drove to Napa after I was asleep and they had a great time. I got to go to the Farmer's Market and the mall with Nana and Aunt Janell on Saturday and then on Sunday I got to go get pretty pictures taken of me in a new dress that Nana gave me. I was so excited to see Mommy and Daddy when they came home but boy was my weekend with Nana fun. These are pictures of Daddy and Mommy from Napa at the Oakville Grocery...my pictures in my new dress are copyrighted and can't be posted. :(

"Curled up with a good book"

2008-02-25T20:38:00.000-08:00

I never really liked my swing much, but the good news is that the seat becomes my own little chair! It doesn't rock like Mommy's chair, but it fits me just right. This is my favorite book, and we all know I can't read yet, but I like the colors and all the objects. It'll be fun when I can tell ~you~ what all the pictures are. :)

Poor sick little Abby :(

2008-02-14T19:28:00.000-08:00

Ooooooooo...sooooooooo sick! This week has been no picnic folks...I'm sick and miserable. I went to the doctor on Tuesday and I still have an ear infection and a really bad cold. Its so bad I curled up on Mommy's lap with my head on the Boppy, and crashed. She had to get up, so she shifted me onto the ottomon, where I slept for another 20 minutes. Today was the worst and I think I might have ruined Valentine's Day. (good thing Mommy and Daddy are going out on Saturday night instead) I'm feeling pretty bad and crying is making me feel a little better. Daddy says its time to start the 3rd round of antibiotics and start praying that I don't have to have tubes put in my ears.

10 Months!!!

2008-02-11T21:13:00.000-08:00

I'm ten months old now and going strong! I'm not quite walking, but I take a couple daring steps here and there. I still only have two teeth on the bottom, but my doctor says I've got some coming on top soon. I've had a long series of antibiotics for my ear infections and they still aren't quite clear yet. I've also had my first fat lip too! I like rocking in Mommy's chair, but it will be a while before I can get up there all by myself... But I'm a pretty big girl...look at me when I was 4 months old and NOT slouching like I am now...

Just hanging around...

2008-01-23T21:02:00.000-08:00

Nothing much going on in January now, so I'm hanging out at home with Mommy and Daddy. I'm working on my crawling and getting around on these funny things on the end of my legs. I'm outgrowing most of my clothes and discovering "new" toys in Daddy's office. (toys that I used to play with, but am too old for, but I remember how to push the buttons)

Big Girl Carseat!!

2008-01-19T20:49:00.000-08:00

This is my new carseat and I LOVE it! Its got padded straps and the clips are
plastic, so they won't burn me in the summer. It sits up a little higher,
so now I can see what's going on as we drive. Mommy wasn't crazy
about the flowers, but I like them, and I think they're growing on her.

My First Wedding!

2008-01-13T12:56:00.000-08:00

What a beautiful day! For the last two weeks its been really stormy and rainy, but the sun came out today, just to shine on Uncle Colin and Auntie Jen's wedding day! This was my first wedding and I was such a good girl everyone said. I was quiet during the entire ceremony and then even took a nap in Mommy's arms at the reception. I ate squash and pears for dinner, but everyone else had Mexican food, horchata, and sangria.

Doesn't my Uncle Colin look so happy?? And isn't my Auntie Jen so beautiful??

9 Months Old!!!

2008-01-03T17:10:00.000-08:00

So, this is just a little early, but I had my 9 month check-up a little early and Dr. DeVilliers says I'm doing GREAT! I now weigh 18lbs, 10oz, and I'm 27 1/8 inches. My "ticker" as Daddy calls it, is doing great and I'm meeting all my milestones...sometimes a little early. The Dr. says I should be getting some new teeth soon too. And...because I'm getting to be such a big girl, I'm getting a new carseat soon! :)

Christmas Day!!! Twice!!

2007-12-29T14:38:00.000-08:00

Christmas morning I woke up earlier than normal and got Mommy and Daddy hoppin' right away! I got new books and yummy food in my stocking, but I couldn't figure out that squishy orange ball in the toe, and then some clothes and another book of old nursery rhymes. Mommy got a new knife for the kitchen and Daddy got a wine chiller and a pillow! We had fun...until Mommy put me in a box...I didn't like it much.

Later on we went to Nanna and Grandpa's house where I got my Discovery Dome, my first dolly and some special clothes from Aunt Janell. At the end of the day, I was soooooo tired...but I had fun.
Then the next day we went to Gram and Grandpa's house in Reno for ANOTHER Christmas! That's where I discovered Mommy's new toothbrush and got some bath toys and books from Gram and Auntie Kirstie.

Christmas Eve 2007

2007-12-24T23:33:00.000-08:00

My First Christmas!
Today was a fun day for me. I slept in, I went shopping with Mommy and Daddy, and then we got all dressed up! Look at my pretty dress! Daddy tried to buy it big enough but its just a little snug...can you believe I'm so tall?? I had to start the classic little girl move and lift my dress up to show everyone my tights and isn't that some great "cheese" Mommy is giving the camera?? I got really tired later on in my jammies, but I didn't want to go to bed. With a big bow like this, how could I?

Yeeeee-haaaaaa Ya'll!!!

2007-12-23T14:18:00.000-08:00

Mommy, Daddy and I just got back from a trip to the great state of Texas!!! Home of the Alamo and the state where Daddy was born. We flew in on December the 15th and stayed all the way until December 22nd. We went to Rudy's, Texas Roadhouse, The Salt Lick, Austin Land and Cattle, H.E.B, San Antonio's Riverwalk and the Alamo, the Apple campus, the mall, the capital building, the Trail of Lights, Best Buy, Whole Foods and Mommy went on two ride-alongs with Rob in his police car. It was a fun trip and I was really good most of the time. My schedule was all messed up, but I liked the puppies Kimber has and I learned to slide off the sofa feet first, rather than diving off head first. I also started to "cruise" around the coffee table when the puppies weren't trying to lick me. Mommy hopes to go back in a couple years...maybe I'll go too...

Happy 30th Birthday Daddy!!!

2007-12-08T11:21:00.000-08:00

December 7th was Daddy's 30th birthday...and oh what a weekend it was! Friday I got to hang out with Nanna all day and even into the night when Daddy and Mommy went to Haps Steakhouse for a nice dinner. Then Saturday, we celebrated with Nanna and Grandpa at their house in Pleasanton. Doesn't Daddy look good in that sweater...and ooooo...that cake looks yummy too!!!!

The last part of the weekend celebration was a party at our house with family, friends and neighbors galore. I got to play with everyone and stay up for most of the afternoon when I should have been napping. I had extra fun because Claudia played with me and later my friend Gabbi came too. Aren't we cute in our matching outfits??

Tradition...

2007-12-01T20:46:00.000-08:00

So I guess the story is

that every year, Mommy and Daddy
go to San Francisco to see the lighting
of the Christmas Tree in Union Square.
Well, this year, because
I'm so little still,
they decided not to go.
But Daddy couldn't resist going
to see the tree a week later.
So here I am with Mommy in front of
the tree and doesn't it look
great all lit up like that??
Pretty!!!

Ready for Santa...

2007-11-26T20:40:00.000-08:00

I'm all ready for Santa!!! Our tree is up...
but I didn't help. I took a great nap and
Mommy and Daddy did all the work. :)
I think it looks pretty good, and it sure
is big compared to me. The "leaves" are
kind of pokey, so I don't think I'll touch
them anymore, but that ribbon sure
looks inviting...hehehe.

Starting the Season...

2007-11-25T21:25:00.000-08:00

With cutting down our family Christmas tree. We drove and drove and drove way up in the mountains and went to the Norquist's house and cut down our tree. It was chilly cold, and that's why I look like a bear again. We cut our tree and then took some pictures...I liked looking at Sammy more than anything else, so this was the best picture. We spent the rest of the day with Nanna and Grandpa at their house decorating...well...they decorated and I slept. Everyone seemed to think I would attack the tree in their house...but I don't much care to thank you very much. I think it looks nice just as it is, so I leave it alone.

4 Generations of Women!

2007-11-24T17:15:00.000-08:00

This is my Great-Grandma, my Mommy, me and my Grandma on Thanksgiving. I guess its not often that there are four generations living, so Mommy tries to take a picture of us all as often as she can. Sorry I didn't smile...

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

2007-11-23T16:56:00.000-08:00

What a day! I got up early and had my breakfast and then a nap. Family started coming over at noon and we had a great time! I slept while everyone ate and then I got to come down and try my great-grandma's yams! I didn't like them, but please don't tell her. :( Then later my new Auntie Jen gave me a bottle...until I figured out she wasn't my Mommy. We watched a movie too and had pie for dessert. I finally went to bed at 8:30 and Mommy and Daddy say they "crashed" at 9:30. I think it was a good day...

Look! I'm standing!

2007-11-14T21:36:00.000-08:00

I'm such a big girl now!!! I've been crawling for a month now, pulling up on things here and there but tonight I surprised Mommy by crawling over to the couch and pulling up on the sofa, all by myself. Now this is a special trick because the sofa isn't that easy to hold on to...so Mommy was excited for me. Ms. Laura, my daycare lady, thinks I might be walking by Christmas...we'll see...

I STILL love bath time!

2007-11-12T21:28:00.000-08:00

When we were in Windsor...
I got to take a bath in the big bathtub all by myself. And Daddy was being silly and put the bubbles from my bubble bath on top of my head but Mommy and I had to admit it was a little funny. So Daddy grabbed the camera, and here I am!

My First Trip to Windsor!

2007-11-11T21:06:00.000-08:00

This weekend I got to go with Mommy and Daddy to Windsor, which is north of Santa Rosa, but not quite to the redwoods (not that I know what those are yet, but oh well.) We left Friday evening after bathtime and got there in just a couple of hours and got right to bed. Then Saturday, I got up with Mommy and we let Daddy sleep a while longer. I ate, and played and then took a nap while Mommy and Daddy got to enjoy spending some time together. Then we left and went to a little country market for lunch and then some wineries. This picture was taken at Ferrari-Carrano, the winery with the best gardens. Isn't it beautiful?? (Can you see Mommy's "tail"?? Hehe! She forgot it was there!) It was rainy and cold but I know Daddy had a really good time. :) And then when we left, we got a little "lost" and made our way over to Korbel which was nice too because they had a big fireplace where I could sit with Mommy. :) Then we went back to the timeshare that Gram and Grandpapa let us stay at (Thank you!) and I got another good nap and we just spent the time together under warm blankets and in front of the fireplace. I had my Daddy and my Mommy all to myself the whole weekend!!! It was great!!

TEETH!!!!!

2007-11-04T20:48:00.000-08:00

Holy moley people!!! You could have warned me that this wasn't going to be much fun! It all started the other day when my gums started getting really puffy, and I was drooling like a faucet, and then there was this strange sensation in my mouth...Daddy says it was called "pain", same as when they give me shots. I didn't sleep much Halloween night because it was all bothering me so much, so instead I slept alot the day after. Then Mommy was gone for a couple of days and my mouth was hurting more and more, but I was really good for Daddy and let him sleep at night. Friday night, the 2nd, I didn't let Mommy sleep much because I was getting her up every four hours to give me more Tylenol for my little teeth to stop hurting. And then finally today...there they were...two little white things in the bottom of my mouth. Amazing! Now if only I could figure out how to stop biting my own fingers and thumb and making myself cry, that would be ~really~ amazing. :)

Aaawwwwwwww Moooooooooooom!

2007-11-03T20:23:00.000-07:00

See! This is what happens when you're in a hurry and you take my special bibs off wrong. I'm covered in sweet potatoes, but I'd much rather have my tummy full of them. Guess we just need to take our time a little more often, don't we Mommy? :) Hehehe...

My First Halloween!!

2007-10-31T22:27:00.000-07:00

Look! There's me! No silly! The ladybug...right next
to the little pumpkin and diagonal from the little
Tigger and right in front of the big Tigger. I know
I don't look thrilled...but really this buggy thing is
cramping my style. My wings are squished...
the Pumpkin keeps screaming because he can't see...
the little Tigger is flopping over...and big Tigger
keeps kicking my seat. I'm just gonna sit here and
suck my thumb until all you crazy people quit
flashing lights in my eyes and get me outta here!!!
Mommy says no candy for me this year, but I'm
really just interested in a bottle and a nap.
Can someone help me out with that?? Oh, and by
the way, that nice lady wearing the vest...that's
Ms. Laura...she takes really good care of me while
Mommy and Daddy are at work everyday. We have
fun together. :)

Guess who's CRAWLING?????!!!!!!!

2007-10-27T20:56:00.000-07:00

IT'S ME!!!!! This is so great! I can get across the floor to get my toys...I can touch the "no-no" by the coffee table...and the "no-no Abby" on the coffee table. I can follow Mommy into the kitchen and suck on the floor...I can...wait...what's that room? Oooooo...a step and something called an "office". Hey, wait...what's this white thing Mommy just put in my way? Oh, no...its a gate. I guess I can't go in there. But what else can I do...let's see...ooooooo...what's this skinny black thing with buttons on it? Oh...this ones a "no-no Abigail". Alright...back to my play mat and my favorite toy...a free rattle from the top of a present. :)

Houston's...three years later

2007-10-20T22:59:00.000-07:00

Today we went to Houston's Restaurant in San Francisco to celebrate three years since Mommy and Daddy's first date. They thought it would be nice to take me too, but I taught them a lesson or two. Because I'm such a busy body right now I didn't want to sit still and be at the table, so Mommy and Daddy had to take turns taking me to see the great open kitchen and the water fountains outside. They didn't get to sit together for more than a couple minutes the whole night...and I don't think that's how they wanted to celebrate the day...but I'm little and I just don't know better. But Mommy and Daddy know better now and they say that next year I don't get to go. I think that's okay with me.

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival

2007-10-13T21:24:00.000-07:00

Today we went to the pumpkin festival with Stephen and Michelle and then on to the Ritz for snacks and pictures. I took a nap at home first, then had a bottle in the car and when we got there...uh-oh...Mommy had forgotten my hat. So Daddy bought me this new one and I'm a little unsure about it, but at least it keeps the sun out of my eyes. I didn't nap the whole day while we were out, so boy was I relieved to finally get back in the car and sleep the whole way home. Overall, I think it was fun, but it'll be better when I'm older.

Time for a 6 month check-up!

2007-10-11T11:41:00.000-07:00

Today we went to go see Dr. DeVilliers again...and that lady Nurse Charlotte who gives the shots. (I'm not sure I like her much...) Anyway, I'm still healthy as can be. :) 75th%ile for height, 50th%ile for weight, and my head is totally normal too. (Hard to believe with my parents, I know!) I'm doing everything I'm supposed to do and more! Dr.DV says I should get my teeth soon...I don't know what that means, but I guess I'll find out soon. I get to start more "solid" food now, and Mommy learned a trick to get the food in my mouth over my thrusting tongue, so it'll be much easier. And guess what, I don't have to go back and get more shots for three whole months!!! Hooray!!!!

Happy Birthday Mommy!!!

2007-10-09T21:53:00.000-07:00

Today was Mommy's birthday and we went to
Buca Di Beppo's for dinner. I didn't have good naps today, so I was kind of fussy, but I got to play with Grandpa's mustache, Uncle Colin's "handles" again, and suck on Auntie Kirsten's spoon. :) Gram held me too and gave me lots of kisses. Mommy's 28 now...but I have a feeling she'll be 28 again. ;-)

Shopping time!!!

2007-10-08T19:42:00.000-07:00

I'm big enough for the cart now!!! I sit-up okay...but I have to hold on or I slip sideways. I went to Target with Mommy and Daddy today and we got formula and birthday cards. Riding in the cart is fun, but Mommy says I have to learn not to suck on the bars. ;-)

Look! I'm a bear in Tahoe!!!

2007-10-07T20:30:00.000-07:00

And my arms won't even go down because I'm hanging on Mommy. :) This is my bear coat and it came in really handy when we went to South Lake Tahoe this weekend. :) We stayed at the Marriott Timberlodge Resort and got to rest and eat good food. I didn't get to see the snow that had fallen because I slept the whole way there and it melted too fast. I practiced my crawling a little bit in the room, but mostly I just cried and wanted to be held because I was still sick with a cold that I had for 3 weeks. I feel a little better now, so I'm going to get back to working on my crawling.

Look! Its got handles!!

2007-10-04T21:21:00.000-07:00

Hahahaha!! Uncle Colin lifted me up high and I found handles way up here! They're fluffy and squishy and feel funny in my fingers. But they work really well. :) I don't think he'll be putting me up here on his shoulders again any time soon...

What in the world is that???

2007-09-30T16:04:00.000-07:00

Its hard. Its orange. It doesn't smell. P...p...pu...pump...pumpkin. Hmmmm...pumpkin. But Mommy calls me her little pumpkin...so how is this orange thing a pumpkin too?? I don't get it but this little one is mine. Mommy picked it out and I tasted the stem just to make sure it was okay. It didn't taste good, but since I could hold it all by myself, I kept it. Then the nice pumpkin lady took this picture of me and Daddy and Mommy. :) What a cute little family!

St. Supery!

2007-09-29T21:50:00.000-07:00

This is me sitting in my stroller at St. Supery with Mommy and Daddy and Stephen and Michelle. We had a nice lunch together at Mustards and then we went the the party at St. Supery. The weather was perfect and we all had a good time. I played with leaves that fell on my blankie and the grass that poked through too. Napping was out of the question because I didn't want to miss anything. :) So I slept all the way home instead. :)

BBQ at Nanna and Grandpa's house

2007-09-16T20:33:00.000-07:00

Today we had a BBQ at Nanna and Grandpa's house and Auntie Shannon came with Bruce and my friend Gabby. Gabby snuggled with her Mommy most of the day, but she got to hang out with me and my Mommy too and I got to play with Grandpa. The good news is that I've gotten much better at napping when we go to Nanna's, but Mommy says I still have a long way to go. I'm getting to be a big girl though...I'm gonna figure it out soon...

Happy Birthday Aunt Janell!!

2007-09-09T22:26:00.000-07:00

Okay, well...Happy Birthday a little early. We celebrated Aunt Janell's birthday today because she is in town now and won't be on her actual birthday. We couldn't quite work together well enough to both be looking at the camera, so Mommy picked this picture where we're both not looking. :) Can you believe that Aunt Janell is 25 years old on my 6 month birthday??

Whadda ya want??

2007-09-09T21:02:00.000-07:00

Can't you tell I'm busy?? I've got some swingin' to do and I've got to look cute doin' it!

Oh! The drama!

2007-09-02T21:57:00.000-07:00

Oh! My life is so tough! I sleep...I eat...I wet...I cry...I sleep...I eat...I poop...I sleep...and on it goes. When it all becomes too much for me, I just cover my eyes and shut the whole world out. Nothing but me and my bottle...ahhhhh...much better.

Clean baby!

2007-08-30T20:39:00.000-07:00

I love bath time!!!! I like to be in my little bath tub with the warm water. It feels good on my belly and the soap makes me smell so good! I don't play much but I have a rubber ducky who tells me if my water is too hot. Maybe Mommy will be crazy enough to get me some of those squirting fish soon...

My Uncle Bubba!

2007-08-29T18:12:00.000-07:00

Look at my Uncle Bubba! His name is really John and he's Mommy's baby brother. He's big and strong and has this funny, scratchy thing on his chin. He finally came to visit from Florida and played with me for a whole day with Auntie Kirstie while Mommy was at work. I like his big strong arms... :)

Big Girls go to Daycare

2007-08-27T22:18:00.000-07:00

This is me on my very first day of daycare. Mommy was chicken and made Daddy take me and drop me off. Mommy went to my daycare first with my sheets, blankets, and toys and then went to work. She cried all the way to work. Daddy dropped me off and he cried a little too when he left. My teacher's name is Ms. Laura and she feeds me my bottle, picks me up when I cry and takes us on "buggy" rides. I like The Good Samaritan Preschool, but I'm always glad to see Mommy come in the door...

My First "Food"

2007-08-26T22:04:00.000-07:00

What are you looking at?? Yes...I'm wearing my first food...what's it to ya?? Look at me in my own big high chair...looks just like my carseat. :) I don't like the food Mommy gave me, but I didn't cry and I actually ate some anyway. I'm four and a half months old and I still have a funny tongue thrusting thing that I do, so Mommy is going to wait a little longer before really starting me on solids for good. I don't mind...rice cereal is gross.

Happy Birthday Uncle Colin!

2007-08-21T21:56:00.001-07:00

This is me and Uncle Colin on his birthday. It was a hot day, so Mommy stripped me down and gave me a wet napkin to try and cool me down. Then I got to ride Uncle Colin's motorcycle/lap. He and Auntie Jen can't wait to take me on a real ride...but Mommy says "No". So I cried most of the evening...

Time for a 4 month check-up

2007-08-14T22:05:00.000-07:00

Today I went to the Dr. with Mommy. My pediatrician is Dr. Margaret DeVilliers and she's got a funny accent...she's from South Africa. She and Mommy talked for a while about me and then she poked me and played with me and listened to my heart. I weigh 13lbs, 9 oz, and I'm 24.5 inches tall. I'm in the 50th percentile for everything and as Dr. DV says...I'm "beautifully healthy". Look I'm a big girl...the first picture was take on June 10th (1 day before 2 months old) and the second picture was taken August 13th (two days after 4 months old) I've got a super cute bib too, don't I? :)

Party!!!

2007-08-13T20:57:00.000-07:00

After they dedicated me at the church, we went home and had a big party. These are two special pictures from the party. Who would have thought my two great grandmas could become such fast friends??? And look at me and my Mommy...aren't we sweet together?? I didn't get to see many other people because I was napping almost the entire time...but I'm so glad there were so many people there who love me and my Mommy and Daddy. If you want to see more pictures....you can go to http://gallery.mac.com/stephenr#100015
where you can download and print copies for yourself. :)

I belong to God.

2007-08-12T21:51:00.000-07:00

Today at church Mommy and Daddy gave me back to Jesus (not literally) and promised to teach me all about Him and to raise me to love and honor God, because children are a gift from God. All my Grandparents were there, plus Great Grandma List, Uncle Colin and Auntie Jen, and Auntie Kirstie. Mommy and Daddy's special friends Steve and Wanda were there too and helped take these great pictures. Pastor John (the same one who married Mommy and Daddy) gave me a special Bible that Mommy and Daddy can read to me too. When we got up on the stage I gave everyone a big smile and I didn't cry once...Mommy was so proud. Maybe that was because Pastor John had on a great plaid tie that kept me occupied...

Happy Anniversary!!!

2007-08-06T22:53:00.000-07:00

Look at my Mommy and Daddy!!! They ~actually~ went away for their 2nd anniversary and left me behind!!! (not far...just SF...not long...not even 24 hours) It was great though because I got to hang out with their good friend Candy who took super good care of me. Mommy only cried one time while they were gone...but don't they look so happy in this picture at the restaurant?? I think I'd be okay if they went away once in a while...they spoil me when they come home! ;-)

My New Friend

2007-08-03T16:43:00.000-07:00

This is my new friend Waddles. He's a stuffed animal...a rattle...and a teether all in one special friend. He goes places with me in the car and plays with me on the floor. He gives me special kisses when Mommy is around and he even lets me suck on his hat. :) We had a rough day out on the road...so this is us taking a little nap together.

My Friend Gabby

2007-08-02T20:59:00.000-07:00

Ohhhhhhhhh...isn't she so cute!!?? This is my new friend Gabby. Hahaha! Get it?? Abby and Gabby??? :) Her Mommy Shannon is one of Nanna's very best friends...so ~she's~ gonna be ~mine~. She was just a little smaller than I was when she was born...can you believe I was so small???

Hmmmmmm...I don't know about that...

2007-08-01T20:38:00.000-07:00

Are you sure??? I just don't know about that. This swinging thing is comfy and all...when its NOT moving...but are you sure you want to turn it on??? Does it ~have~ to move??? Okay... I guess so. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! :) Thanks for turning it back off again! :)

Neener, neener, neeeeener!!

2007-07-25T14:34:00.000-07:00

I've got my Daddy!!!! (in neener, neener, neener voice) And you don't! Oh my tummy is soooo full and its so great over here on Daddy's lap!!! We're just hanging out and having a good time. So there!!!! Oh...but wait...um...am I gonna get it trouble for sticking out my tongue at you??

My Friend Brandon

2007-07-24T20:48:00.000-07:00

This is my friend Brandon on his 5th birthday. He loves fish, so I gave him a shark for his birthday. It was a warm day so they had a bounce house with a water slide!! And lucky me...I got to hang out with my Daddy allllll day long. It was super fun because he help me for 3 hours and I made his arms sore!!!

I win!!!!

2007-07-23T21:27:00.000-07:00

NOW the fight is over...and I won! Hahaha! Mommy thought she won!! Haha! It turns out I was justified in my nursing strike because Mommy wasn't able to give me enough milk. Sooooo...she gave me a bottle for a few days and it was so much faster and easier...and guess what? Now I get a bottle all the time. :) Its still the good stuff from Mommy...but I get it the way that ~I~ want it now. Besides...this is how I'll get it when I go to daycare, so why not start it early and get used to it?? :)

Can you find my toes???

2007-07-20T17:21:00.000-07:00

Mommy took this picture while I was sleeping one day because she just thought it was too funny. I was sleeping with my toes tucked under the edge of the bumper because it was too hot for a blanket, but my toes were a little chilly. I'm just discovering my toes now for myself when I'm sitting up...and they are much more interesting than I thought...Mommy plays with them too to get the fuzzies off them.

Hehe!

2007-07-18T20:15:00.000-07:00

Yup...I'm up to no good...but don't I look cute doing it?? This is just a picture of me sitting in my chair talking to Mommy and sucking on my fingers. They are sooooooo yummy...I try to share them with Mommy but she doesn't suck on them like I do. So I just smile and take them back. Someday I won't share them at all...but I will share whats going on in my diaper...

Mommy wins!!!

2007-07-16T14:59:00.000-07:00

So remember I told you about my nursing strike...yea, well...my mommy is more stubborn than I am. I give up!!! I'll do it her way...she keeps saying its the best anyway. And I figure its better not to make her cry so much when she's trying to feed me. So why am I really giving up?? I've finally gotten so hungry I figure it'd be better to just eat and quit throwing fits and try to put some "more meat on my bones". Its much easier for everyone when I just lay quietly and wiggle my toes. Mommy likes that...

Me and My Daddy

2007-07-10T21:30:00.000-07:00

This is my Daddy and me...just hanging out... Everyday when he comes home...he plays with me and holds me funny ways so my Mommy can make dinner. He tickles my tummy and my feet...and I think I'm supposed to do something...but I haven't totally figured it out yet. Just yesterday, this funny noise came out of me and Mommy got all excited...something about a "laugh". Daddy was there too but he missed it and I haven't yet figured out how to do it again for him. I'm workin' on it though...and I'm gonna get it soon...I'm sure of it...