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.

First Friday - Toyland

 Nicholas was quick to remind me that this Friday was another First Friday.  It was the last one of the year and the theme was Toyland, so of course we had to go.  The weather was cold and blustery, but we bucked up.  We decided to take a couple of pictures while no one was around during lunch.  We came back later that night to check everything out.  The toy suppliers were showing off all their new toys for the holiday season, as well as giving away free samples.  It was crazy busy, but kinda neat.  We didn't stay long.  Did I mention it was COLD?

Our favorite exhibit was Lego.  How cool is this?











I seriously considered using this for our Xmas cards this year.

 

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Trying out her new cowboy boots.

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Bookworm

It pains me to admit that we have not been as committed reading to Abby as we were with Nick, especially at this age.  But she has developed a love for books despite our poor parenting.  She understands when we tell her to go get a book.  She will bring back one and then back her little bottom up to us so she can sit on our laps.  It is just the cutest thing.  Here she is "reading" her favorite book.  I adore the sound of her sweet little voice.

Halloween

Nicholas really liked Halloween last year. This year he LOVED it. The first couple of times, he was a little hesitant and asked me to be close by. Once he got the hang of things, he told me to stay back, that he could do it all by himself. We were so proud, we only had to remind him to say thank you just a couple of times. He had the routine down. A few times he stood there unsure of what to do because the homeowners didn't say, "you're welcome" after he said thank you.

Abby started off in the wagon, and looked like she enjoyed herself. For a while. But after watching big brother walking around, she could take it no more, opting to dive head first out of the wagon. Thank goodness Scott was there to catch her. I'm sure the whole subdivision heard my scream. She put many kid miles on her little feet that night.

With their cousins, Matthew, Nicholas and Megan.

 



Walking Trail

We took a walk on the trail at Crystal Bridges so we could check out the museum's progress.  If you've never been out there before, go.  That place is going to be amazing once it's finished.  In the meantime, the walk is short but lovely, especially w/ the fall foliage.  Nicholas had so much fun collecting rocks and leaves along the trail.

Weekend Visitors

Scott's parents came for a visit over the weekend.  Nicholas was positively giddy.  He went trick or treating that afternoon at his Uncle Joe's office w/ his cousins, but kept asking what time it was.  When it was 5pm, he demanded asked ever so nicely that his Auntie Hai take him home.  He wanted to be there to greet his grandparents.  Thank you for taking him and putting up w/ his demanding ways, Hai!

Here we are killing time.  I also thought I should put Abby's costume on her to see if it would actually fit.  It's Nick's old costume when he was about 8mos. 


This is how she smiles now when I say cheese.

 

Just look at those beautiful brown eyes!

 

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Pajama Day at school.  He was the only kid with a robe.

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They both thought this was amusing.