Look what I can do!

We have been teaching Abby how to eat with a spoon, and now she has succeeded! The down side? She now doesn't really want to eat anything she doesn't feed herself.And, she would much rather use a "big girl" spoon.

This is why we don't let Abby watch too much TV. She is transfixed. Right now she only really does this for Sesame Street but I try not to watch too much tv because I don't want her to be like this all day. She really likes Elmo!

Bed Head

And here is Abby in her church dress last sunday. Yes she is holding a diaper. I had to give her something to get her stay somewhat still for this picture.

Also, I have to apologize. I have noticed that in pretty much every picture I take there are tons of toys on the floor in the background. I have come to accept that this is just part of having a young child and I just have to pick it up at the end of the day. It is still a little too early for her to comprehend picking up after herself.

Unfortunately, I forgot my camera when we went out for Jason's birthday last week but we did have lots of fun. It is always good to eat great food and see friends. Thank you all for the birthday wishes that came his way.

I'm feelin' crafty!

So today I was watching Studio 5 (a local morning show here) and they had the coolest craft idea that I can't wait to get started on!! I have decided that I should watch this show more often because they always have some pretty sweet crafts that I want to try out (I am one of those people that is very uncreative. I can't come up with something on my own but once you show me how to do it, I'm all over it! ) So I know I have some very crafty sister-in-laws out there who may be interested in this one. Check it out at www.houseofsmiths.blogspot.com. Todays post talks about the show and at the bottom you can link to the tutorial. The are crepe paper roses that you can attach to styrofoam balls. I'm totally going to make some for Abby's room and maybe some to use as centerpiece for our dining room table!! If I get it done anytime in the near future, I will post pictures. CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

S-U-C-C-E-S-S and a BIRTHDAY!

So today is Jason's birthday. Hooray! Can I just say that I am so thankful I married such a wonderful man (who I have to add is the greatest father to our little munchkin).For his sake, I shall not share with you how old he is. We are planning to go out to dinner with some friends to celebrate tonight. Nothing too big but that is just the way

he likes it, low key and with good friends.

Below is a picture of Jason and Ryan on his birthday 4 years ago. Coincidentally, we are going to the exact same restaurant that we did that night (Gotta love the free birthday meal at Tucano's). I will post pictures later of his birthday fun.

So along with Jase's birthday comes my deadline for weight loss goal #1 and I have to say I am pretty darn close. Instead of making one large weight loss goal, I have made small one's. Lose so much by Jason's birthday, by my birthday and then by our anniversary. Right now I am just 1 pound above where I wanted to be by today. Hooray! I also have to say that I am officially one clothing size smaller and 10 pounds less than when I got pregnant. Yes, I know this is bragging but I am pretty excited. I still have a bit of a way to go but at least I know I am making progress!

New Hobby

So the little hooligan has a new hobby. She loves to throw everything down the stairs. Here she is in action. We are hoping that she moves on to something new soon. It is quite embarrassing when somebody stops by and there are toys everywhere. Also, we have to make sure that we don't slip and fall if we step on one.

Other things Abby does lately:

makes monkey noises "oo oo aa aa" so cute!

she loves to hide things, we are constantly finding stuff in random places like toys in kitchen drawers and cupboards and shoes shoved in the door below the sink

she is a fabulous block stacker

she can put the rings on a ring tower

she loves to sing and dance!

Now, here are just a few of the fabulous pictures Allison took!