God bless little girls!!

That's her new friend "Mowwwgan" w/ the goggles on her head

Yesterday was so fun. Abigail is turning out to be quite the socialite. She's making friends as fast as her little toddler self and limited vocabulary will allow. We went to the pool yesterday and two little girls came bounding up to her cheering "hey Abigail!". Surprising to me since I had no idea who they were. But they were pool regulars and had met her on a daddy day and befriended her. Little "Mowwwgan" as the Bit lovingly calls her and her friend asked if they could swim w/ her for a while. It was heavenly. I sat very relaxed and motherly watching from the side of the pool while they took her around to show her off and help her swim. She was all giggles and toothy smiles getting to play w/ the big girls. They drug her baby butt all over the place and sometimes pulled her under the surface but she never complained. In her little heart she was a 9 yr old for a day. And again her sleepy thoughts as I rocked her to sleep last night was "payyying,.....Mowwgan.....Kiyyds.....wa-wa" .......and back to "Lilly" again before she drifted off. I know, I know, she desparately needs a little sister/brother to play w/. Soon enough little baby soon enough. Maybe we'll work on that for a 3rd b-day present. :)

Horsheyzzz!

Last night we had a great time just checking out some local equestrian goodness here. Abigail was all into the horshey's as she ate her PB&J and her "BAPP!" (that's popcorn). I couldn't believe she sat there content that long but she was facinated. We had great seats. A man from Bri's connections through work hooked us up w/ box seats. Close enough to get some dirt kicked up from a horse every now and then. Mostly we only got to see the hunt seat class, I was hoping for the exciting barrel racing but by 9 o'clock they were only starting the fancy Saddlebreds (missed you Ame, you used to be so fun to watch). It was a great night and I was SOOOOO proud of my yankee man for sitting through a good old horse show. :)

Zoo Choo!!

"Piddy Ciddy!"

she has such a great look of "mommy, who's that man taking our picture!?"
I love this picture, she was more interested in the other kids instead of the animals for a while. I caught her here poking this poor boy for no good reason other then her baby curiosity.

Little Katie and Natalie


Well it was a specail day when I took the Bit to her very first Zoo excursion. It's a tiny little zoo here but it was plenty to entertain her senses. It was an absolutely gorgeous day almost fall like w/ no humidity so we could see all around town. Little Katie and Miss Natalie joined us for a while but little Katie wasn't feeling well so they headed home pretty early on. It was ok cause Abigail and I had a special mommy-baby date for the rest of the morning together. Her favorite part by far was the zoo-choo. After we got off she begged and begged for "choo mommy gain BEASE!!!" So sweet! After the zoo we headed up the mountain to the infamouse star for some photos and to admire God's beautiful mountains around my city. We had a blessed time together and got some great Kodak moments to remember it all forever!

pool dayz..

getting to be better and better buds for sure, such sweet girls!!!
my friend "Groshhhoooshski", who very reluctantly let me take a picture of her. :)
the baby pooch contest.... Lilly won today, she did a much better job of inhaling her PB&J sandwich! The Bit wouldn't sit still long enough, eventually we gave it to miss Lilly who finished it off. :)

Wild man Zabien! He's so shy can't you tell!

We went to the pool Tuesday w/ our buddies Madeline (from my work) and her 2 little one's Zabien and Lilly. So much fun!! It was a wee bit chilly since it was only about 78 degrees that day but you know kids, their little jaws just chattered through their little smiles anyway. Abigail has a new found buddy in little Lilly, she's been asking for her (very loudly and bossily) all week since. :)

fun in VA Beach!

keeping herself busy on the car ride. She did so good!

making herself at home with all the animals
sweet kisses for mommy's sweet friend!
the Bit and Mr. Matt had a blast together....well at least according to Abigail!

Ok here's the little new angel addition to the family, miss Madeline Ann, Isn't she beautiful!?!?
yes, she did just have a baby 6 wks ago. Nothing slows this woman down. And look how happy Dave is to have that hot chick on his bike!

yes, there they are all on the motorcycle, I promise they only went up the street w/o helmets.

my big girl, and by big kid hubby having a good time
Abigail was really taken w/ the baby
Mr. Hamilton was less then thrilled when his mommy drove away on the motorcycle, so we walked around to find them together.

so fun to catch up w/ my wild Sue
Abigail wasn't sure about Alexander's driving skills yet

Alexander was thrilled that cool uncle Brian knew how to play his game
these two trouble makers were at it pretty quick. partners in crime for sure
meeting my sweet niece for the first time, oh she was a love!!!!!!!

I think she was actually trying to kiss it
She loved all the "pishies!"

Best seat in the house

Abigail loved the nature walk!
imagine that, Bri finds a fish tank! I know dear...soon baby soon!

ok I know this looks like child abuse but he just accidently dinged her head on the way into the fish. kinda funny though, it just made her mad for a minute. :(

Well we just had such a great time in our mini-vacation last week in Va Beach. We headed down Tuesday night to my friend Amanda's house who luckily only lives 20 minutes from my Sue! We hit the aquarium early Wednesday morning. Abigail and Brian were all about the 'Pishies'! Abigail is going to know all about coral reefs and shrimp soon when they show up in her living room. She'll be able to teach those other kindergardeners a thing or 2 about the ocean by then. She's getting to be quite the expert. After that we were off to Sue's that night for a quick baby squeeze and some burgers. It was such a good time. The kids had fun playing together. Meeting little Madeline was so great, she is such a love!! Hamilton and Alexander are just growing up too darn fast but they are such sweet boys. Abigail is facinated by them all but I think this trip felt safest hanging out w/ Madeline. She was a little tired from the long day and those boys move fast!! Amanda and Matt (and kitties in toe) were great hosts and it was so good to relax at their house for some good catching up. Abigail really took to 'Mr. Matt' and followed him around everywhere. He was soooo sweet to let her do and to show her 'tuurr tuurr' over and over again (their pet turtle). I wish we could have stayed a week and played more with everyone but duty called back at home. It was well worth the trip though to get out of town and get some new thoughts for a change. Bri just liked not being a work for a few days. It was a good week and here are some pictures.

"Wa-Wa....Beeeeeeeeease"

Which translates...."may we go to the water please". Ok, this kid gets it honest from her mommy and daddy but she is one serious water bug!! The pool is officially open for the season and we hit it daily! As requested above she begs and begs for the 'wa-wa'. And the days we get to go w/ daddy are even more fun!!! She shows no fear when he's around and we all have a blast together. She's making friends and trying desperately to keep up w/ the big kids in the water, she'll be swimming in another couple months. She's got the doggy paddle down but she can't quite keep her own self afloat yet, but not for lack of practice! Her favorite games are the 'sthairs' as she calls the ladder and jumps off into our arms....and as daddy showed she can do ....letting her plunge below the serface and kick back up. She eats it up though, obviously. Another skill we thank her Mi-Mi and Ba-Ba for, she has spent a lot of time at the lake w/ a certain oversized golden retriever named Elle. Who has shown her the adorable act of shaking her little booty evertime she gets out of the water like a dog to get the water off. It's so stupid cute!! She giggles and shakes her whole body we love it! This week should be fun. We're headed to VA Beach for a very quick visit of my sweet new niece Maddie-Anne. I promise pictures! Always kodak moments to be had!