My "Surprise" Party

Nicholas threw me a "surprise" birthday party w/ the help of his Magi.  And it was still a good surprise despite the fact he talked to me about it nonstop.  She took him to Walmart and the Dollar Store where he picked out my cake, decorations and presents.  One of those insightful gifts was a huge bottle of bleach.  He told the cashier that his mom liked to clean.  Not sure where he got that one.  He actually did a really fantastic job.  I loved everything, including my bottle of bleach.  Much thanks to his Magi for indulging him.  You could tell he had a good time planning my party.

Helping clean up before the party

This had nothing to do w/ the party, but it was just too pitiful to leave out.

Magi making it all better.

He insisted that we all wear party hats.

Thanksgiving '10

Once again, we set forth on our annual trek to TX for Thanksgiving.  Scott and I were dreading the drive.  Abby really isn't the best traveler.  She goes on sleep and hunger strikes when she's away from home.  So we crossed our fingers, and the kiddos actually pulled through for us.  At one point, both kids were asleep in the car!  Bliss. 

As always, I missed my family and wished there was a way I could see them as well.  But it was a fantastic Thanksgiving, with lots of food, fun, laughter, and ...pictures.

Thanks for the head piece Aunt Jill

Not really sure what he's doing, but it made me laugh.

I think this says it all...



Emma was really good w/ Abby.  It was nice have a little babysitter for the day!



YaYa, Aunt Jill's parrot.  Nicholas was quite fascinated w/ him.

YaYa showing off some of his skills.  Nicholas really love playing w/ him.

I think this picture says it all as well!

Bird whisperer

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Playing with the doll her Magi gave her

Tea Time With The Von Robinsons

It's a known fact that Nicholas loves to sing and dance. Looks like Abby's taking after her big brother, at least in the dancing department. The Von Trapps got nothing on us. I'd post videos of me and Scott singing, but it would become an internet sensation and our lives would forever change. Alright then.


This first video is of Nicholas on his harmonica and Abby's interpretive dance.

This one is Nick teaching Abby some new dance moves.

This one is Abby getting down. Yes that is Tootsie Roll playing. What's your point?

I taught Nick the teapot song and he has been singing it nonstop, in a falsetto voice. I hear it in my sleep sometimes. I'm posting 3 videos because I want you to have it in your head all day, too. I love the last one w/ Abby in the background.

The Jacket

I like to fancy myself a crafty person.  And by crafty, I mean arts and craft.  But really, I'm all talk and no walk.  But that's okay.  I've got lots of crafty friends I live through vicariously.  My friend Shannon is one of them, she's the real deal.  We went to lunch one day and she made the mistake of showing me a jacket she had made for her little girl Avery (who is so stinking cute btw).  It's no lie, I pestered and harassed her enough that she agree to make one for Abby.  Seriously now, it is the cutest thing ever.  I love it.  Not only that, she also made Abby a reversible kimono dress.  I know, right?  The jacket is a little big for Abby right now, but that didn't stop her from strutting around in it.  I didn't take a picture of her in it, doh!, but will snap it when I get a chance.

Thank you, Shannon!  You rock!!  Let me know if I can ever staple, glue or holepunch anything for you!

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At the Razorback basketball game.

School Pictures

School pictures are finally back. I asked Nicholas on picture day if he smiled for the photographer. He said, "Yes. I smiled liked a pig."  Okay then.

Table Manners

This is why she's so little.  All the food ends up on her and the floor.

Lately...

It seems as if Abby does something new everyday.  They're little things, but you know it's always the little things you love and often quickly forget when they grow up so fast.   While I can't capture everything on video, I try my best.  She's just got the funniest personality.  It suits her perfectly.

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Chillin' with Daddy watching the Hogs play.

Uncle Huy and Aunt Shannon

We got to spend some time w/ Huy and Shannon over the weekend.  Yay!  Shannon was in town house sitting.  Huy flew in on his birthday to surprise her.  She and some friends were singing happy birthday to him on Skype.  He played along, the whole time he was hiding in the other room.  Everyone was shocked and started laughing, including Shannon.  Except she thought that they were laughing because they had lost the feed.  She didn't even notice he was the one that blew out the candles.  Her expression when she realized it was him was just priceless.

Nick and Abby had a good time w/ their aunt and uncle.  They earned extra points w/ Nick when let him play on their Ipad.  Angry Birds on the Ipad, Nick was in heaven. 

We are so glad we got to spend some time w/ you!  We miss you guys and hope you decide to move back here soon.  The kids miss you, with or without the Ipad, but hopefully with.  Can't wait to see you all at Christmas.

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Her hair is cracking me up.