Can You Say Stinker?

Nicholas was helping me clean by picking up all the magnet letters.  Abby thought she'd help out...

Abby's 1st Haircut

It's been a while since I've posted a picture of Abby.  So you can only imagine just how long her "bangs" had gotten.  They were halfway down her nose, which wouldn't be so bad if she would let me put a clip in her hair.  Futile I say.  While we were in TX a few weeks back, I took her with Scott's mom to trim her hair at the beauty parlor (that's for you, Beth.)  As expected, she did not go down without a fight.  But she got over it quickly.  I texted a picture to my friend Heidi and asked, "what's up w/ my kids and haircuts?"  She wrote back, "apparently they don't like them."  Duh.

I think it suits her perfectly.

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It cracks me up how quickly her expression changes.  Still so stinkin cute, I wanna bite her.

Fayetteville Square

Lights of the Ozark.  Nicholas loved looking at the lights.  It's such a nice little tradition to have every year.


Not sure what to think about the reindeer.



Pictures with Santa!

We were on top of it this year. We got the kids' picture w/ Santa early so that we could use them as our Christmas card. We've cut it very close on our visits previous years, waiting until a few days before Christmas.  Abby wasn't too thrilled about the whole situation. If you look closely you can see the tears welling up in her eyes.

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.

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.

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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