Taking Time to Stop and Smell...

The tulips! The Arboretum is so pretty in the spring. We went on a special date with Mommy and Grandma Pat. And as an extra bonus, Aunt E and Parker met us there too! I know it's hard to see the pretty flowers when I am in a picture:), but you can try!

Our attempt at a cousin picture. Parker is still little, so he makes it hard. Abbie and I ALWAYS cooperate.
Sweet sisters!

Me and Grandma Pat!

Abbie and Grandma Pat!

Check out my "smelling" face.

Reproduction at it's Best

So, a big chunk of the work was done by one of the gretches (you know who you are), but they all have done their part:). There are 10, and counting, baby gretches in training. Mommy wanted to add that she is not the one carrying the 11th. Mommy LOVES thes girls and I feel so lucky to have all of thier kids as my friends!

Kid Fish '09

Abbie entered the annual Kid Fish Tournament in our neighborhood last Saturday. Since I was sick, I had to stay home with my Meme (but we still had lots of fun). Abbie, Mommy, and Grandaddy headed out to the pond early in the morning.

Here she is, looking all official with her contestant #40 bib on her back, her Disney Princess tackle box (filled with snacks and gummy worms), and her Barbie fishing pole (thanks, Santa!).
Here is the expression on her face after mommy helped her reel in the first catch of the day. She was NOT feeling it. I think the hook through the side of the fish face and the blood gushing out the mouth turned her off to fishing. She wouldn't even stand by it for a picture.

And here is Mr. Fish, going back into the water, to let his booboo heal up. Sorry, little guy!

After that, Abbie decided it would be more fun, and eco friendly, to just toss leaves and sticks into the pond.

Thanks, Grandaddy, for teaching Abbie the sport of trout fishing. Maybe we can try it again sometime. Maybe when we are hungry for fish sticks?

FOUND!

Yep, mommy's camera has been found! We are so excited because the old one wasn't measuring up. Happy, happy, Monday!!!

19 months ago...

Mommy is feeling a bit sentimental, so she made me post these pictures:).

Mommy kind of misses the "built in table" she had when I was in her tummy.





Can you believe Abbie was the same age as I am right now when I was born (19 months)? Mommy loves this picture of her sweet sister girls:)!
Coming soon...Fishing! Abbie entered a fishing contest today in our neighborhood and she had the best teacher ever. Her great Grandaddy! Story and pictures coming soon!

Cinnamon Toast

Our favorite breakfast is cinnamon toast. We eat it a lot. Abbie loves to help mommy butter the bread and sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar on. It is delish!
Oh, and did you notice my new table spot? Yep, the high chair is a distant memory. Mommy said that I will be getting a cool new big girl chair just like Abbie's, soon. I love being at the table with the rest of the family!