Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Meet Baby Abby

I have been wanting to get these posted for a long time...finally, here they are!  I am so excited for my first niece!  Here she is...Abigail Marie.  
She was born on Thursday March 1st.  Because of Seth's work schedule and weekends, etc.  we decided to go down Friday night.  It worked out well, but I was dying for that first day...I couldn't wait to get there.  We got to Beth and Adams house late...and then I drove to the hospital.  Beth's nurse was great to let me come in after visiting hours.  It was kinda nice to be there when it was quiet and no children with me.  I was able to sit and talk with my sister and cuddle my new little niece.  You can tell from the pic that it's late and I'd been traveling...but my sis looks great doesn't she?!  How I loved getting to be there with her! 

Here's little Abby...I think she looks like her big brother. 
me and my niece  :)
I love her! 
The next morning,  Seth and I came back with the kids.  This time, they actually got to come into the room.  When Ethan was born, we took turns with Hannah in the waiting room because of the H191 scare.  
They were so excited to meet Abby. 
Isaac LOVES babies..and was thrilled to get to see "Abby"
More love for cousin Abby 
Isaac was so excited to hold her 
Hannah too...she had a runny nose, so she wore a mask. 
Aunt Becky gets more snuggles 
cuddle time with Uncle Seth too. 
Abby's going home outfit
safe in Momma's arms 
Beautiful momma and her baby girl
Thank you God, for growing our family..thank you for the blessing of sweet Abigail Marie.  May she grow to know you, love you and serve you with her life. 


Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Hannah's 4th Birthday

For Hannah's actual birthday...she got gifts from Mom and Dad.  Then we headed off to see Auntie Beth and Uncle Adam and meet the newest member of our family, Abigail.  Hannah chose Taco Bell for her birthday dinner stop.  

Hannah got this dry erase activity center.  She LOVES it.  It's great for writing practice and for our home school preschool work.  
Hannah got her first big girl bike...she was so surprised!  


Daddy even helped her ride around the circle in the house :)  
our big 4 year old!  

Monday, April 9, 2012

Celebrating the First Day of Spring

We celebrated the first day of spring (which was a warm and beautiful day) with a picnic, playtime at the park, and FREE ice cream at Dairy Queen.  We are blessed with wonderful friends,  which made the day even better!  :)


Friday, March 16, 2012

Hannah's 4th Birthday

After much back and forth...Hannah decided to have a Hello Kitty birthday party.  It ended up being very pink and girlie and lots of fun!  
Can't believe my baby girl is 4 years old!!  
Decorations and goodie bags.  
bummed that I missed the cute pink and white balloons that we hung from the ceiling.  
Craft all set and ready to go
Friends arrive and put on their kitty ears  


working on their craft...hello kitty placemats  

each one looked a little bit different :)  




Game time!  Hello kitty hot potato  

and pin the bow on Hello Kitty  
Hello Kitty Cake 
Strawberry chip cake with vanilla frosting  
I learned this trick from my awesome sister in law...ice cream in muffin cups  
Hannah and her cake


friends  
Time for gifts  
Polly pocket  
She got lots of cute headbands  
Auntie Erica made her a guess who game with pics of her friends and family  
Papa and Grandma got her Hello Kitty everything including the gift bag
Hello Kitty shoes  
and a game  
A good time was had by all!  Hannah is blessed to have so many wonderful people in her life!  


I love you Gracie :)