Our little ladybug is almost one...

Only 11 days to go! Our little kiddo is about to hit the one year mark, and it's gone by pretty quickly. This time last year, I was swollen, uncomfortable, and irritated at all the strangers who kept telling me I was "about to pop". It feels great to be on the other side of things!! I do miss the little tiny baby we brought home from the hospital; the one who slept ALL DAY and wouldn't kick or push away when you tried to cuddle with her. But, as I told Chris the other day, I'd much rather see her grow up than not! Here are a few pictures from the past month or so, including a little preview of Halloween!

What a cute little bug!

I think she likes her costume

Daddy and Abbey at the Rhame reunion

Abbey's first big girl shoes!

Check out that ponytail

So tough!

Abbey and Mimi

Abbey and Mommy

New polka dot outfit

Ten Months Ago...

I can't believe that ten months ago yesterday, we first met Abbey...she's growing up so fast! Luckily, we've caught most of it on camera, and want to share it with you! Along with crawling and pulling up, she has started to say a few words! She can say Mama, Dada, and uh-oh. We're not sure she knows what any of those things mean, but it's pretty funny to hear her say "Uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh," as she crawls around the house. She even said it this morning when I didn't give her the bottle fast enough! And even though she can't say it yet, she definitely knows what "no no" means!

Abbey's first big girl bath without the baby tub

Being cute for the camera

Grrrr...look at those teeth!

Looking out the window

Still looking...

Peek-a-boo!

Little butterfly

Hi, mommy!

This is pretty fun!

Just looking, not eating...

Can I change yet??

Ok, I'll just run away!

I'm good at pretending to love my carseat!

I'm so big, I'm helping Daddy lower my crib at Granna and Grandpa's!

Such a big girl

We'll keep you posted on any big events!

Abbey's first swim!

For Memorial Day weekend, we all went down to Houston to the Jacksons'. Abbey got to swim for the first time, and unlike her mommy, she was NOT afraid of that water! She had so much fun splashing and floating, I think we're going to have to get ourselves a pool! Well...a kiddy pool, anyway. Besides, mommy could use a tan! Here are some pictures from our weekend.

Abbey and Great Grandaddy

Abbey and Grandpa

All decked out- pacifier, shades, and sun hat!

Abbey and Mommy

Posing for the camera

Look at that baby swim!

All by herself

Check out the hat and shades!

Abbey with Uncle Penny and Uncle Ron in the background

Abbey and Aunt Amy are making the same face!

Aunt Amy thinks Abbey is going to eat her!

Abbey just being cute

Abbey and Daddy in the water- brrr!

Spencer graduated!!!

Hello, all! Here is the long-anticipated update, including new pictures! There have been lots of new landmarks in the past month. Abbey can now sit up on her own, spit raspberries on command, eat LOTS of solid food, grow teeth like there's no tomorrow, ALMOST say "Mama", sleep on her tummy without the swaddler every night, turn on her own crib night light, and she can definitely pose for the camera!

It's been a big month for us! Here is the proof...

Uncle Spencer graduated!! Congratulations!

Abbey and Keanu shopping at North Park

Mommy and Abbey at Spencer's graduation

Daddy and Abbey at graduation

Thanks for the shirt, Uncle Sam-o!

Abbey, Sienna, and Cason

She really sleeps like this! So cute!

Mmmm...look at that puff!

Bath time!

Abbey and Sienna

I don't know what this face means...

Abbey and Sienna again...trying to play together as much as possible before she moves back to Ireland!

Play group at our house, and Chapman doesn't look happy about having his picture taken!