Saturday, June 27, 2009
Alot can happen in a month!
So it has been a while since Joe and I have updated the blog with new information and new milestones for Abby.
Abby has turned 10 Months old! It has seriously flown by and every day it seems like she is doing something new.
1. First time in a pool - May 30th we took Abby to the pool that I visited everyday from about May til August! She loved it. I think she is going to be a fish. She wants to constantly stick her head in the water, so I am trying to find a class so I know what I can really do with a 10 month old! We also went to the water park on the 31st which again she loved. We went with Joes family because we were celebrating all of the June B-days. It was a lot of fun. I did not have a lot of expectations of the Chesapeake Water Park but it was actually really nice. They had a lazy river, two baby/kids pools, a bigger kids pool area with lots of small slides, two big slides and a bigger pool. Perfect for just about everyone!
2. 1st time at Gymboree - On June 6th, we went on a playdate with a woman I work with, Suzanne and her 10 month old Sophia. Sophia was about a head taller than Abby but hadn't quite gotten the nosey bug yet to start pulling up on stuff. Suzanne said after the playdate and after watch Abby pull up on stuff Sophia started too! It is amazing how quickly babies pick up stuff. Gymboree was so much fun! They had lots of new toys and climbing things that Abby had never seen before. 45minutes flew by. I also found out that Abby is not the only Bully in her daycare, Sophia is also the bully in her daycare. So it was like a match made in heaven. They just took each others toys and really completely fine with it. Abby really has gotten into her role as bully and will actually crawl head first into people.
Abby in the tunnel - She loved crawling through stuff!
Abby and Sophia (on the right) They both wore pink and they are both pretty much bald so it might be hard to tell =)
The two "bullys" getting adventurous together =)
3. 1st official steps - One June 12th Abby took 4 steps at Daycare. When I got to the daycare they asked me if I had ever given Abby Cheerios. I told them no because we still hadn't finished the can of Puffs. So they told me that Abby was playing on this bench and Olivia was in the high chair eating some cheerios behind Abby. Abby saw what Olivia was eating and walked over to grab a handful right off of the tray!! So the note home that day said, "Will walk for food". She has taken more steps at home so she could show us her stuff. It will not be long before she is running around =(
4. 1st time she said Mama! - (June 16th) This was what I had been waiting for, for 9 1/2 months! Abby finally said Mama =) Joe and I laugh because she says Mama when she needs something or is upset and Dada when she is excited and happy! Go figure but I will take it however it comes.
5. 1st time at the Beach - Even though we live at the beach we don't really count it as "the beach". On June 17th - 21st we went to Ocean City with some of Joe's family. We had a great time. Even though the weather wasn't totally great that weekend we still managed to find some sunny days to go out and enjoy the beach. Really overcast and rainy weather is my kind of beach weather! Joe and I got to go out to eat and celebrate our 5 year anniversary! I can't believe it has been 5 years already. We went out to Fagger's Island which is where we ate last year around this time, when I was 7 months pregnant. So it was bringing back a lot of memories =) Most of them wonderful but I am so glad that she is now residing outside of my body! Abby was not a huge fan of the sand or the ocean. The sand stuck to her and she is teething so she always wants to put her hands in her mouth, so she kept getting handfuls of sand in her mouth! The ocean was cold and I think its size and sound intimidates the little ones, so she wasn't totally sold on all of the hype.
Mommy and Abby playing in the condo.
Beautiful Clouds...
Crazy Clouds!...
Abby and Dada on the beach
Our anniversary shot!
Abby wasn't sure which sand toy to play with or stick in her mouth! Decisions, Decisions!
Two happy campers! Enjoying their own little beach. Dave, being the engineer that he is made a sand pool for the kids to enjoy!
Elsa got very attached to the jingle ant that Abby brought! She took it everywhere!
6. 1st Fathers Day! - Jayna made everyone breakfast and then after breakfast Joe and I took Abby down to the boardwalk. It was our last day at Ocean City and Joe has to go at least once down to the boardwalk. It was a fairly nice day, there were scattered thundershowers but most of the time they only lasted a few minutes. Abby gave her dada a card and a picture frame for work that talks. I tried multiple times to get her to say dada really loud but it was always after I had stopped pressing the button that she would scream it! So luckily we can record over and over again =)
7. 1st time she officially helped me turn the pages in her night-night book - June 21st, the day we got back from the beach we were reading our bedtime stories in the rocking chair and Abby would turn the pages for me. It was really cute!
8. 1st time she ate cheese - June 22nd She loves cheese and I probably held out on her for a little too long. She kept wanting more! She has since tried Cantelope and Watermelon and is a big fan of both. I love all of the summer fruits!
9. 1st time at Lil Gym - June 23rd - This time Dada got to go with us. It was fun, it was just a little bit crazy/hectic. There were about 15 kids under the age of 1 1/2 there so it was a little out of control. And Abby was one of the youngest there and pretty much the only one that wasn't completely walking. She had fun, but she had to get adjusted.
10. 1st real birthday party - June 27th - One of the little girls in her sunday school class was turning 1 so we went to her party. It was really cute. The theme was Mickey Mouse Beach Bash. She enjoyed playing with all of Ava's toys. I think it is very exciting for kids to go to other kids houses and play with all of their stuff.
Ava - Birthday Girl!
So you see, a lot can happen in a month when you have a little one! Sorry it has been so long since we have posted! I think I put it off because I feel the need to post pics at the same time. But I will learn to get over that and edit the pics in later!
Abby has turned 10 Months old! It has seriously flown by and every day it seems like she is doing something new.
1. First time in a pool - May 30th we took Abby to the pool that I visited everyday from about May til August! She loved it. I think she is going to be a fish. She wants to constantly stick her head in the water, so I am trying to find a class so I know what I can really do with a 10 month old! We also went to the water park on the 31st which again she loved. We went with Joes family because we were celebrating all of the June B-days. It was a lot of fun. I did not have a lot of expectations of the Chesapeake Water Park but it was actually really nice. They had a lazy river, two baby/kids pools, a bigger kids pool area with lots of small slides, two big slides and a bigger pool. Perfect for just about everyone!
2. 1st time at Gymboree - On June 6th, we went on a playdate with a woman I work with, Suzanne and her 10 month old Sophia. Sophia was about a head taller than Abby but hadn't quite gotten the nosey bug yet to start pulling up on stuff. Suzanne said after the playdate and after watch Abby pull up on stuff Sophia started too! It is amazing how quickly babies pick up stuff. Gymboree was so much fun! They had lots of new toys and climbing things that Abby had never seen before. 45minutes flew by. I also found out that Abby is not the only Bully in her daycare, Sophia is also the bully in her daycare. So it was like a match made in heaven. They just took each others toys and really completely fine with it. Abby really has gotten into her role as bully and will actually crawl head first into people.
Abby in the tunnel - She loved crawling through stuff!
Abby and Sophia (on the right) They both wore pink and they are both pretty much bald so it might be hard to tell =)
The two "bullys" getting adventurous together =)
3. 1st official steps - One June 12th Abby took 4 steps at Daycare. When I got to the daycare they asked me if I had ever given Abby Cheerios. I told them no because we still hadn't finished the can of Puffs. So they told me that Abby was playing on this bench and Olivia was in the high chair eating some cheerios behind Abby. Abby saw what Olivia was eating and walked over to grab a handful right off of the tray!! So the note home that day said, "Will walk for food". She has taken more steps at home so she could show us her stuff. It will not be long before she is running around =(
4. 1st time she said Mama! - (June 16th) This was what I had been waiting for, for 9 1/2 months! Abby finally said Mama =) Joe and I laugh because she says Mama when she needs something or is upset and Dada when she is excited and happy! Go figure but I will take it however it comes.
5. 1st time at the Beach - Even though we live at the beach we don't really count it as "the beach". On June 17th - 21st we went to Ocean City with some of Joe's family. We had a great time. Even though the weather wasn't totally great that weekend we still managed to find some sunny days to go out and enjoy the beach. Really overcast and rainy weather is my kind of beach weather! Joe and I got to go out to eat and celebrate our 5 year anniversary! I can't believe it has been 5 years already. We went out to Fagger's Island which is where we ate last year around this time, when I was 7 months pregnant. So it was bringing back a lot of memories =) Most of them wonderful but I am so glad that she is now residing outside of my body! Abby was not a huge fan of the sand or the ocean. The sand stuck to her and she is teething so she always wants to put her hands in her mouth, so she kept getting handfuls of sand in her mouth! The ocean was cold and I think its size and sound intimidates the little ones, so she wasn't totally sold on all of the hype.
Mommy and Abby playing in the condo.
Beautiful Clouds...
Crazy Clouds!...
Abby and Dada on the beach
Our anniversary shot!
Abby wasn't sure which sand toy to play with or stick in her mouth! Decisions, Decisions!
Two happy campers! Enjoying their own little beach. Dave, being the engineer that he is made a sand pool for the kids to enjoy!
Elsa got very attached to the jingle ant that Abby brought! She took it everywhere!
6. 1st Fathers Day! - Jayna made everyone breakfast and then after breakfast Joe and I took Abby down to the boardwalk. It was our last day at Ocean City and Joe has to go at least once down to the boardwalk. It was a fairly nice day, there were scattered thundershowers but most of the time they only lasted a few minutes. Abby gave her dada a card and a picture frame for work that talks. I tried multiple times to get her to say dada really loud but it was always after I had stopped pressing the button that she would scream it! So luckily we can record over and over again =)
7. 1st time she officially helped me turn the pages in her night-night book - June 21st, the day we got back from the beach we were reading our bedtime stories in the rocking chair and Abby would turn the pages for me. It was really cute!
8. 1st time she ate cheese - June 22nd She loves cheese and I probably held out on her for a little too long. She kept wanting more! She has since tried Cantelope and Watermelon and is a big fan of both. I love all of the summer fruits!
9. 1st time at Lil Gym - June 23rd - This time Dada got to go with us. It was fun, it was just a little bit crazy/hectic. There were about 15 kids under the age of 1 1/2 there so it was a little out of control. And Abby was one of the youngest there and pretty much the only one that wasn't completely walking. She had fun, but she had to get adjusted.
10. 1st real birthday party - June 27th - One of the little girls in her sunday school class was turning 1 so we went to her party. It was really cute. The theme was Mickey Mouse Beach Bash. She enjoyed playing with all of Ava's toys. I think it is very exciting for kids to go to other kids houses and play with all of their stuff.
Ava - Birthday Girl!
So you see, a lot can happen in a month when you have a little one! Sorry it has been so long since we have posted! I think I put it off because I feel the need to post pics at the same time. But I will learn to get over that and edit the pics in later!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Free At Last, Free At Last, Thank God I Am Free AT LAST!
Well,
Today is my official last day with my company. Let's just say that my close friends know how long I have been dreaming about this. I can say all the bad/good things that have happened the time I was there, but I am not going to complain anymore.
This post is dedicated to all the people that helped keep me going throughout my time here when I felt down and completely exhausted. I can not thank you all so much for everything you all have done.
Most of all, there are no words that I can type or express my undying love for my wife Christina. She has been my rock, the hugger when I really needed it, my advice giver, the bright spot in my day, everything, everything, everything to me. I can definitely say that bc of her, I was able to not make dumb decisions that I would have regretted and kept me goal oriented in time. She keeps me centered when I go all horizontal in my head, and she always, I mean ALWAYS, makes sure that I keep true to my walk with God.
I love this woman more than anything else in the world, well, I love our little stinker too at home, she is the bestest as well.
But thank you all again for all the support and encouragement. I am about to begin another journey in life, and I am more than excited about it.
-Joe of Garner
Today is my official last day with my company. Let's just say that my close friends know how long I have been dreaming about this. I can say all the bad/good things that have happened the time I was there, but I am not going to complain anymore.
This post is dedicated to all the people that helped keep me going throughout my time here when I felt down and completely exhausted. I can not thank you all so much for everything you all have done.
Most of all, there are no words that I can type or express my undying love for my wife Christina. She has been my rock, the hugger when I really needed it, my advice giver, the bright spot in my day, everything, everything, everything to me. I can definitely say that bc of her, I was able to not make dumb decisions that I would have regretted and kept me goal oriented in time. She keeps me centered when I go all horizontal in my head, and she always, I mean ALWAYS, makes sure that I keep true to my walk with God.
I love this woman more than anything else in the world, well, I love our little stinker too at home, she is the bestest as well.
But thank you all again for all the support and encouragement. I am about to begin another journey in life, and I am more than excited about it.
-Joe of Garner
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
JC Penny Photo Shoot
Here are a couple of the shots of Declan and Abby that we had taken while they were together in NC.
Declan with his cute "What?" face
Abby "the little monster" Garner crawling away.
Smile =)
Abby and Declan - I am blaming it on the teeth =)
Grumpy and Cutie
Look at the little angel!
Wardrobe Change
Declan can sit up and look at the curls!
Declan with his cute "What?" face
Abby "the little monster" Garner crawling away.
Smile =)
Abby and Declan - I am blaming it on the teeth =)
Grumpy and Cutie
Look at the little angel!
Wardrobe Change
Declan can sit up and look at the curls!
Classic Abby!
Abby has started standing up in her crib and we had to put it on the lowest setting bc our little girl is an explorer. Christina and I both love our Saturdays bc Abby gets to sleep past 5:30 a.m. and when she wakes up for the day, she is so happy and this is what we get to see.
Does this picture remind you of anything? Look at the 3rd frame in the comic strip:
Does this picture remind you of anything? Look at the 3rd frame in the comic strip:
Laura and Allan's Wedding
Christina, Abby, and I drove down to Greensboro, NC this past weeked for her cousin Laura's wedding. It was a beautiful wedding. They did lots of very unique things that I am sure they will cherish later on. They did a slideshow of all of the people who had passed, they did an open invitation where the guests were able to share stories of either the bride and groom (during the ceremony), Laura and her mom hand made the programs which turned into fans, they left the church in an antique covertible and the list could go on.
We had a great time hanging out with Aunt Jennifer, cousin Declan, Grandma, and Grandpa the night before. Saturday morning we took the kids to JCPenny to try and get their pictures made together. I will say that Declan cooperated and was the most photogenic baby ever that day! Abby on the other hand was not ready for her photo op nor did she have any interest in Declan so the ones of them together are funny, not cute. So we will have to keep trying...
Christina and I have learned that if we drive home right after Abby takes her 5:30 a.m. bottle, then we will pretty much get a enjoyable car ride home that only takes 5 1/2 hrs as opposed to 7 hours +
Abby and Grandma
Uncle Steven being Silly!
Wedding Shots
Family Shot
Cousins
We had a great time hanging out with Aunt Jennifer, cousin Declan, Grandma, and Grandpa the night before. Saturday morning we took the kids to JCPenny to try and get their pictures made together. I will say that Declan cooperated and was the most photogenic baby ever that day! Abby on the other hand was not ready for her photo op nor did she have any interest in Declan so the ones of them together are funny, not cute. So we will have to keep trying...
Christina and I have learned that if we drive home right after Abby takes her 5:30 a.m. bottle, then we will pretty much get a enjoyable car ride home that only takes 5 1/2 hrs as opposed to 7 hours +
Abby and Grandma
Uncle Steven being Silly!
Wedding Shots
Family Shot
Cousins
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