five for not Friday

1. Last Saturday we ventured down to Provo to see Aunt Chelsie play in her softball game. Sadly, they lost, but it was great to see Chels and Mark and Spencer. Abbie wasn't super into the game, she was a lot more interested in playing with the tree behind where we were sitting ... She is one busy chica! 2. While in Provo (after Chelsie's game) we went to "J-Dawg's" for a yummy hot dog and were ever so disappointed when "Ella Good" was CLOSED!!! Of course we went to see Chelsie play, but i'll confess I was REALLY REALLY hoping i could try this yummy treat i've heard so much about - but it didn't happen and I am still upset...

3. Clark went to Vernal this past Thursday and Friday for work and then extended his trip thru Saturday to look for Elk at the Cabin, which left Abbie and I to fend for ourselves. We spent a lot of time at Grandma and Grandpa Anderson's (mostly at the pool). Abbie loves swimming and being outside, she looks forward to our daily walk(s) and anytime she can sit with her toes in the grass. Grandma and Grandpa took us out for mexican food on Friday night - yummy yummy. it's a small place downtown farmington and it was super tasty!

4. We went on Friday morning and had Abbie's 6 month pictures taken - they are all SO darling. I don't get them back until the 29th and that seems so far away! Here are a few of my favorite pictures that i've taken of her this past week - hopefully i'll be able to post some of the ones i ordered once i get them!

Abbie loves to play in rubbermade containers :) she especially loves her daddy to push her (or fly her) around the house.

It was after she had been hanging out in bin for a while that i found this sticker on the lid - haha, i laughed... how terrible of a mother am i

5. Last, but definitely not least. I have a hilarious, but maybe inappropriate story to share ... the other night abbie and i had just gone swimming and i wanted to hop in the shower before she went to bed so i put her on my bed to hang out while i showered and i laid my clean clothes out on the bed near her... i left my bathroom door open so i could peek on her during my shower-she just played happily. When i got out of the shower i found the funniest sight - abbie was in the process of pulling my sleep bra over her head! I rushed to find my camera and when i got back she was "wearing" the bra ... i don't remember the last time i laughed as hard as this - it was so super funny ... i dont' know, maybe you had to be there, but this little girl makes me smile

6 months old

I cannot believe that little Abbie is 6 months old. We had a little "party" on Saturday to celebrate ... We had a "6" party (lame i know, but i had to do something) we had ...
6 balloons
6 cupcakes
6 gifts
6 guests
and sixlets :)

and of course our 6 month old! It was more of a party for me rather than her - she couldn't have cared less about the gathering, except the cupcakes ... she loved those :) We were trying to get a picture of her with the cupcakes and she just dove in - crazy girl!
We had such a great time celebrating our little monkey - thanks for coming mom and dad and Chels and Brian! The past six months have been the greatest...who would have thought a little person could make you this happy!

FIVE FOR FRIDAY

1. Abbie is a rolling maniac. She has recently discovered that rolling actually gets her somewhere. It's so fun to watch her cruise around, but i think it's time to get some gates for our stairs seeing that our entire house is really one big staircase!

2. Abbie's hair is super straight like mine, but when it's wet it curls up ... in an effort to keep these curls i put some gel in her hair (for the first time EVER) and she had some crunchy curls atop her head. they were cute, but ended up kind of looking like a guy from the 80's ... you be the judge, but i don't know that i'm going to be doing again :)

3. Abbie has had a cold this past week so we spent a lot of time at home trying to get her feeling better. i feel so bad for her with her little runny nose. Anyway, she's feeling better and our humidifier really helps. Spending lots of time at home naturally equals random photo ops .... i don't think these qualify as child abuse ...I bought this container to store Abbie's toys in, but she seems to enjoy playing with it more than most of her toys :)Clark and i swaddled her up the other day - just for old times sake - she's our little muslim monkey :)

4. I really love Rod Works - it's a great home decor store. I went there this past week with my Mom and found a darling plate - they always have cute ideas and i can always find something to purchase there (which can be a bad thing) -- anyone who hasn't experienced Rod Works - you need to.

5. Yesterday Grandpa Anderson took Abbie swimming and she loved it. She is a natural little swimmer, she was even kicking her legs! Thanks grandpa for teaching her how to swim laps - she wants to come and go again soon

Five for Friday - sorry, Holiday Weekend

1. On Tuesday we ventured to Abbie's first cultural experience (and possibly her last). Ali, Grandma, and I took the kids to the Monet to Picasso Exhibit at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. I must say it wasn't quite as neat as i had hoped, but that could be partly because Spencer and Abbie made it a super quick visit. Abbie and her cousin loved the echoing sound their voices made in the museum so they "chatted" the entire time. I thought it was darling, but one of the security guards wasn't impressed. She actually asked me to give Abigail a pacifier so she'd be quiet. HELLO! i realize they were probably distracting the other people in the exhibit, but if you don't want children (doing what children do) in the museum then don't allow them! grrrr, i was irritated, but we made it through and the kids actually enjoyed sitting on the grass outside the museum more - probably the worst 15 bucks i ever spent.





2. Abbie and I have started going on a walk every morning before her morning nap... It's the coolest time of the day and she loves to be outside. I'm sure my neighbors think we're weirdos because we're usually both in jammies :)



3. We spent our holiday weekend up at the Caldwell's cabin in Scofield. It was definitely nice to get away, but abbie struggled with sleeping. We had to sleep in the same room and she is used to being in her own room ... needless to say we got very little sleep and i went home a day early so she could get some good rest, which she did. Other than the lack of sleep we had a great time relaxing and enjoying the beautifulness that is Scofield. Abbie got to play with her cousins, which she loves.



4. Abigail went for her first fourwheeler ride at the cabin. Clark and i took her for a short ride and she thought it was great, i'm sure they'll be many many more to come.

5. We celebrated Clark's 26th birthday on July 4th. He's such an old man! I just want him to know that i think he is fabulous. He is the greatest father to our little monkey and a super husband. Abbie and i are so lucky have him in our life. We love you clark and Happy late Birthday :)

I love these pictures of Abbie and her dad on the lawn mower ... i had to share!

Five for Friday

1. I'm quite embarassed to admit that i am a "Bachelorette" viewer. I know it's smut, but i find it entertaining. Anyway, this past week Graham got sent home and it was so sad. He was my favorite pick, and it is still bothering me. Oh well - i think i'll survive :)

2. Abbie and i spent an hour or so playing in the shade the other day. She loves being outside. She even had her first taste of grass, yes abbie licked grass. We had a photo shoot and i got some good smiles out of her. I think we'll definitely be spening lots of time outside this summer!

3. Clark and i have been playing "ticket to ride" a lot lately. it's such a fun game - for all those who have not played you must. Abbie goes to bed around 6:30 or 7 so we have been enjoying our evenings together

4. I finally went back to visit the people i used to work at The Boyer Company - it was so good to see them and it was fun to show off my darling daughter. I miss the people i worked with a lot, but i wouldn't trade my new job for the world! On our visit to The Boyer Company we did some major shopping at the Gateway - Abbie enjoyed shopping with her Grandma and Aunt Chelsie. She wore this darling hat to keep the sunshine off her baby skin.

5. I recently discovered a new favorite snack (thank you Caldwells) ... it's this glorious popped corn, not popcorn or corn nuts, but a fantastic mixture of the two - apparently they can only be found at gas stations ... i recommend you trying them.

Five for Friday on a Saturday .... ummm on a Sunday

How pathetic am I ... it's only my second week doing "five for Friday" and it's Saturday. Struggle. Now i'm majorly pathetic - i started this post saturday and it's now sunday evening. yikes - this might be more difficult than i thought.

1. Abbie had her first outdoor swim experience on Thursday. Ali and I took our little ones to the pool in my Mom's neighborhood. Abbie absolutely loved it. she loved to splash and kick her legs, I think we have a future swimmer on our hands. Although I think she was embarrassed of her mother - I made her wear a tshirt over her swim suit :)

2. Grandpa Anderson bought a new motorcycle and Abbie got to sit on it for a bit - it will be QUITE some time before she will be going for a ride (if ever). It's a super nice bike -we're excited for his new toy.

3. Abbie had her first hot tubbing experience this last week as well (it was a week of firsts for this girl i guess) She sported her new swim suit and Grandpa dipped her toes in - she loved it and can't wait til she can go for a soak.

4. My cute sister Tara is going to Jerusalem for Summer Term ... she leaves this Tuesday! We are so excited for her and are going to miss her lots. Her and Abbie had a photo shoot yesterdaty afternoon while we were doing Tara's laundry and helping her get ready to go. Abigail is going to miss you Tara! Enjoy the Holy Land and live it up.

5. Clark recently started a new job as a Salesman for Advanced Hardware. He is really enjoying it and I haven't seen him this excited about work in a long time. Hooray for the new job. Although Abbie doesn't get to see him some days because she gets up after he leaves and is in bed before he gets home, we are glad that he is happy with the change.