Happy Anniversary to my husband. It was has been a fabulous 5 years ... I am so blessed to have such an incredible man in my life. He is an amazing dad to our little Abbie and my very best friend. Thanks for 5 great years Clark!
December 20, 2010
5 YEARS
Happy Anniversary to my husband. It was has been a fabulous 5 years ... I am so blessed to have such an incredible man in my life. He is an amazing dad to our little Abbie and my very best friend. Thanks for 5 great years Clark!
December 17, 2010
Dance Recital
Abbie had her first (of many i'm sure) dance recital last week. It was extremely entertaining! She did great - i'll have to figure out how to post a video of her performances. She was in 2 dances and she loved every minute. We're so proud of our little dancer
Waiting backstage
Christmas Trees
November 20, 2010
Conversations with Abigail
Yesterday Abbie and I were driving in the car and this is part of the conversation we had:
Me: "Abbie what do you think we should name baby sister?"
Abbie: "ummmm, how 'bout Briar Rose"
looks like this girl has been reading a bit too many princess books
(Halloween 2010)
Me: "Abbie what do you think we should name baby sister?"
Abbie: "ummmm, how 'bout Briar Rose"
looks like this girl has been reading a bit too many princess books
(Halloween 2010)
November 16, 2010
Grandpa Great
My sweet Grandpa passed away this past Saturday and I've been unsure how to tell Abbie about it. She adores her Grandpa Great and loves visiting his farm ... tonight we had this conversation before bed
I handed her this photo
and said "Whose in this picture?"
Abbie: "You, me, Grandpa Dan and Grandpa Great. I love Grandpa Great on his farm"
Me: "Sweetheart Grandpa Great isn't going to be at the farm when we go visit anymore"
Abbie: with a sad face "Why?"
Me: "He went to live in Heaven with Jesus"
Abbie: "oh no, mom I love Grandpa Great"
Me: "I know, and he loves you too - we'll get to see him again"
Abbie: "okay. cause i like him"
It was such a tender conversation, one that put me in tears. My Granpa was a sweet man who is one of the greatest examples I have of genuine love. I am so glad that Abbie was able to get to know him.
I handed her this photo
and said "Whose in this picture?"Abbie: "You, me, Grandpa Dan and Grandpa Great. I love Grandpa Great on his farm"
Me: "Sweetheart Grandpa Great isn't going to be at the farm when we go visit anymore"
Abbie: with a sad face "Why?"
Me: "He went to live in Heaven with Jesus"
Abbie: "oh no, mom I love Grandpa Great"
Me: "I know, and he loves you too - we'll get to see him again"
Abbie: "okay. cause i like him"
It was such a tender conversation, one that put me in tears. My Granpa was a sweet man who is one of the greatest examples I have of genuine love. I am so glad that Abbie was able to get to know him.
October 20, 2010
today's dance class
Abbie has been loving her weekly dance class - and it is pure entertainment for me too. The little girlies are so darling and hilarious to watch. They have been doing some really cute dances during the month of October where they have broomsticks and witches hats - love it. Can't wait for the Christmas recital!
stirring the witches brew
teddy bear dance
boogieing - love the pointer fingers
i love her riding the broomstick backwards. haha
quick funny story. A few weeks ago the teacher was having the girls do a dance where she has them dance like they are happy, sad, mad, silly, etc. (and the music changes accordingly) I was sitting out in the waiting area and I heard the teacher tell the girls to dance like they're mad and she asked "have you ever been mad?" and i hear abbie's little voice say "my mama gets mad!"
stirring the witches brew
teddy bear dance
boogieing - love the pointer fingers
i love her riding the broomstick backwards. haha
quick funny story. A few weeks ago the teacher was having the girls do a dance where she has them dance like they are happy, sad, mad, silly, etc. (and the music changes accordingly) I was sitting out in the waiting area and I heard the teacher tell the girls to dance like they're mad and she asked "have you ever been mad?" and i hear abbie's little voice say "my mama gets mad!"
October 5, 2010
Conversations with Abigail
Our Abbie is a talker - the girl talks from the moment she gets up to the moment she goes to bed. She is in that phase where she says really random yet sincere and honest things...
a few days ago:
A(bigail): i love you dad
D(ad): i love you too Abbie. who else do you love?
A: i love mama and baby sister. i am going to teach my baby sister how to dance
(oh yeah btw, we're having another girl)
tonight when i got home from the gym:
A: did the gym make you happy mama?
M(om): yes, it did
A: oh i am so excited for you (with a big hug for me)
tonight while i was getting her dressed in her jammies:
A: mama, you have a big belly
M: oh - thanks Abbie
A: you're welcome (with a giggle)
yesterday:
A: (pointing at my stomach) that's a baby brother
M: No sweetie, it's a baby sister
A: well, we need some more then
a few days ago while jumping on the trampoline:
M: blah blah
A: you hear that sound mama?
M: what sound?
A: imitating the sound - blah blah
M: maybe it came from over there (pointing in the opposite direction)
A: looks the other way
M: blah blah
A: turns around to face me - oh, mama - you make me laugh
Our little girl really is pure entertainment (exhausting, but entertaining) we love her and think she's going to be the best big sister!
a few days ago:
A(bigail): i love you dad
D(ad): i love you too Abbie. who else do you love?
A: i love mama and baby sister. i am going to teach my baby sister how to dance
(oh yeah btw, we're having another girl)
tonight when i got home from the gym:
A: did the gym make you happy mama?
M(om): yes, it did
A: oh i am so excited for you (with a big hug for me)
tonight while i was getting her dressed in her jammies:
A: mama, you have a big belly
M: oh - thanks Abbie
A: you're welcome (with a giggle)
yesterday:
A: (pointing at my stomach) that's a baby brother
M: No sweetie, it's a baby sister
A: well, we need some more then
a few days ago while jumping on the trampoline:
M: blah blah
A: you hear that sound mama?
M: what sound?
A: imitating the sound - blah blah
M: maybe it came from over there (pointing in the opposite direction)
A: looks the other way
M: blah blah
A: turns around to face me - oh, mama - you make me laugh
Our little girl really is pure entertainment (exhausting, but entertaining) we love her and think she's going to be the best big sister!
September 16, 2010
September 11, 2010
Labor Day
We spent Labor Day weekend up at the Caldwell's cabin. It was great! The weather was cool and Abbie had so much fun going for four-wheeler rides, playing on the swing set and throwing rocks in the lake. We wish we lived closer so we could get up there more often!
four-wheeler ride with uncle Garett
four-wheeler ride with uncle Garett
August 28, 2010
too big too fast
My baby girl is sleeping in her new BIG GIRL bed tonight. how did this happen? how did she get to be a big girl? It is so exciting to watch her grow up and experience things, but it was bitter sweet to haul out the crib/toddler bed and haul in the twin size mattress that seems so HUGE compared to my little big girl.
before bed.
after bed.
doesn't she look so small in her new bed... This sleigh bed was actually mine when I was younger
before bed.
after bed.doesn't she look so small in her new bed... This sleigh bed was actually mine when I was younger
August 22, 2010
My little Dancer
Abbie started a dance class 2 weeks ago. She's in a pre-ballet/tap class and i'm pretty sure it's the highlight of her week :) I know it sounds silly, but I was such a proud mom taking her into Pat's Dancewear (where I grew up getting my ballet attire) and getting her fitted for her first ballet shoes and leotards. Her class only has 5 girls in it and they are extremely entertaining to watch ... can't wait for her recitals!
Before her first day of class
Tip toeing around the chair
her plie (so cute!)
*I took video of her, but i am having hard time getting it uploaded to the blog - i'll try and figure it out
Before her first day of class
Tip toeing around the chair
her plie (so cute!)
*I took video of her, but i am having hard time getting it uploaded to the blog - i'll try and figure it out
August 10, 2010
Long time coming....
We took a trip to the Oregon Coast last month and had such a great time. Abbie LOVED the ocean (even though it was freezing) We had a wonderful time with family, we didn't want to come home!
July 1, 2010
June 8, 2010
Week in Review
Our past week was full of FUN. (lots of pictures - beware)
Memorial Day: We traveled up to Logan to visit Grandpa Great on the farm and the Cemeteries to put flowers on the grave ... and of course have lunch at Fredricos and ice cream at Aggies! It was such a great day - we had a nice visit with Grandpa Great and Abbie was in heaven in the chicken coop with the chickens and bunnies .. this girl was born to live on a farm :) she even found a stray cat that she wasn't afraid to pick up (mama wasn't super excited about this)
(4 generations!)
after a great day in Logan we had a nice hot dog/smores fire in the backyard! so much fun. we're just sad that Dad had to work all day...
Thursday/Friday: Clark had 2 days in a row off of work (never happens) so we ran for the hills. We went up to Clark's parent's cabin in Scofield and had such a great time with our little family. Abbie had her first fishing experience with her daddy - it was definitely a highlight! Abbie kept putting her arms around both Clark and me and saying "my family" ... loved it.
We also got to meet Abbie's new cousin Rozlyn - she is A DOLL. Abbie adores her and talks about baby Rozy all the time now!
Saturday: Abbie and I ventured down to Orem to check out the Bijou Market and it was fabulous! I found some fun little treasures and if nothing else got some great ideas for some crafty things to try out. Then later in the afternoon we spent an hour at the pool - Abbie is a fish. We are definitely going to be spending a majority of our summer in the pool!
Sunday: We spent the afternoon in Springville with Clark's family - Abbie adores her cousins and had so much fun chasing and playing.
We had a busy week, but so much fun - it was nice to have a little get-away, we need to do it more often
Memorial Day: We traveled up to Logan to visit Grandpa Great on the farm and the Cemeteries to put flowers on the grave ... and of course have lunch at Fredricos and ice cream at Aggies! It was such a great day - we had a nice visit with Grandpa Great and Abbie was in heaven in the chicken coop with the chickens and bunnies .. this girl was born to live on a farm :) she even found a stray cat that she wasn't afraid to pick up (mama wasn't super excited about this)
(4 generations!)
after a great day in Logan we had a nice hot dog/smores fire in the backyard! so much fun. we're just sad that Dad had to work all day...
Thursday/Friday: Clark had 2 days in a row off of work (never happens) so we ran for the hills. We went up to Clark's parent's cabin in Scofield and had such a great time with our little family. Abbie had her first fishing experience with her daddy - it was definitely a highlight! Abbie kept putting her arms around both Clark and me and saying "my family" ... loved it.
We also got to meet Abbie's new cousin Rozlyn - she is A DOLL. Abbie adores her and talks about baby Rozy all the time now!
Saturday: Abbie and I ventured down to Orem to check out the Bijou Market and it was fabulous! I found some fun little treasures and if nothing else got some great ideas for some crafty things to try out. Then later in the afternoon we spent an hour at the pool - Abbie is a fish. We are definitely going to be spending a majority of our summer in the pool!
Sunday: We spent the afternoon in Springville with Clark's family - Abbie adores her cousins and had so much fun chasing and playing.
We had a busy week, but so much fun - it was nice to have a little get-away, we need to do it more often
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