Monday, August 9, 2010

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

Three years ago today Little Miss "C" was welcomed into our family.  She was knit together by our Father's hands and all of her days have been ordained by Him even before one of them came to be.  We are honored to be given the opportunity to spend each day with her.
You are loved, baby girl.  Happy Birthday!

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Little Miss Independent

Little Miss "C" had a swimming lesson this morning at our community pool, which is a quarter mile or so from our home.  As we were getting in the car, she decided getting in wasn't an option for her.  So I pulled the 'ole reverse psychology and told her, "Okay. Then don't get in.  Do you want to walk home?" 

"YES!" she said.  Of course. As I backed out of the parking space she was smiling and waving, "goodbye Mom!" 

I drove about 10 feet ahead of her and kept my eye on her behind me, on the side of the street (with many prompts from my car window), and that little darling walked all the way back to our house....happily.  A concerned neighbor even asked her if she was lost, not knowing I was in the car piddling down our street (glad to see we have some observant neighbors!), so I had to explain what was going on.

Should have known....she pulled the same thing back in July or August and wanted to walk home from the neighborhood next door.

My Dad reminded me that she "gets it honest."  When he was a boy he was telling my grandmother how much he loved his friend's house.  She finally told him that if he loved it so much, maybe he should live there.  So he packed up his things and walked down the street.  Funny.

One more funny (Gran, hope you enjoy reading this!) that happend last night when a teacher friend of mine was visiting with us.  She was trying to find a game to play with Little Miss "C" and asked, "do you have Go Fish?"  To which Little Miss "C" replied, "Yes, we have chocolate goldfish and cracker goldfish."

Ben, you're next buddy.  Mommy will share some of your 1 year photos that we finally had done - right before the HFM (more to come).

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Ohio

Last week we took off on our 1st long road trip!  Nana, Papa, Mommy, Little Miss "C" and Ben braved the open road for 7 days to visit family in Louisville, KY and friends in Mansfield, OH. 

We ate frozen custard on the way....OH YUM!
We sat on an awesome back porch swing...
and looked out at the pond of a 5 acre farm every day.
We drifted on a Tom Sawyer raft...
and got up close with Alpacas down the street.
We rode a gorgeous carousel...
and ate the most delicious (and nutritious) food thanks to our gracious hostess and host!
Let me just tell you that low temperatures and humidity made it THAT much better!!!

Friday, July 9, 2010

For You, Gran!

We are pleased to send this fine Happy Birthday with to our Gran today.  Much love to you!
Also thought you might like to see these photos from our visit "down South" a few weeks ago:
Ben's Haircut
Little Miss "C" and her Birthday Hat
Ben wearing his Birthday cupcake
Watching cartoons in bed so we don't wake Pop & Gran
Is she cool?
Riding in his big truck and loving it!

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Hey Pop - Happy Birthday!

In true Abney fashion, we are continuing our Summer Birthday series. This one goes out to Pop Abney in south Georgia. We're glad we got to celebrate with you a few weeks ago and wish you a wonderful day!!!

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Mom's Turn

So I've snapped a few photos lately that every Mom can relate to. It's all about trying to keep your house in order - only to be quietly thwarted by little ones who mean absolutely no harm.

First, while I was cleaning and cleaning the kitchen & house getting ready for Ben's birthday party Little Miss "C" wanted to make a birthday "place" for everyone to eat their cake. So one by one my cloth napkins were laid down the hall, each accompanied by a plate and a spoon!


Later, I was trying to unload the dishwasher....and so was Ben.


Then the other day Little Miss "C" thought the pantry was the wrong place to keep milk boxes, so she conveniently placed them on the playroom shelves.


Oh the joys.....yet the two photos below are truly joys! A beautiful daughter and her proud face riding her "big girl bike" on the street.


More to come soon....still have to post photos from Gran & Pop's house!

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Happy Birthday to My Daddy

(If anyone out there can enlighten me on how to get the video upright, I welcome the comment!)