It's Wake Up Time

I was still in bed at the late hour of 7:30 yesterday. Josey climbed in bed with me and said, "Mom, don't you see the sun? It's wake-up time." Wowza...you'd think it was 12:00, the way she was totally exasperated with me.

Baby Abby Update

She's rolling over, sitting up, and getting up on her knees (but not crawling yet).
She knows what she wants and is not shy in demanding it.

She already throws temper tantrums (she throws her head back when she is upset).

She started sitting in a high chair this week.

She also pulled herself to a standing position in her crib this week.

She's kind of a ninja. She will stealthily grab anything she can get her hands on (hair, necklace, earrings), create a vice grip with her hands, and yank. Yikes. She has already made Josey and Asher cry because of her hair pulling.

She smiles (almost all of the time).

She loves to pose for the camera.

She laughs like crazy at her siblings.

I just can't believe how fast she is growing up.

He does this all the time.

We arrive at my dad's house. Shortly after that, my dad disappears for a few minutes. When he returns, he is dressed exactly like one of the kids. This time, it was Eden's turn (in honor of Eden's 10th BDay). It is seriously hilarious. I can't wait until the kids are older and it totally embarasses them.

I miss him.

He passed peacefully from earth to eternity on December 8, 2011. He lived a full life and left quite a legacy. I will miss his visits and his phone calls. I will miss hearing him say, "Well hey there girl, how ya doin'?" and "This is real livin'!" I will miss his presence and his optimistic outlook on life. He was a great man whose love, joy, sense of humor, and generosity touched all who came into contact with him. I love you grandpa.

Decorating for Christmas

Every year. The day after Thanksgiving. It's our tradition and it gets us into the holiday spirit. This year, the kids enjoyed going through their yearly ornaments. Last year, I finally got around to making a picture ornament for each year of their lives. They loved seeing how they looked as they got older. My favorite comment was Asher's indignant, "How come Eden has more than me?" I tried not to laugh as I explained that Eden is older, so he has had more Christmases. He wasn't convinced and still seemed irritated, as though I was being unfair. Sheesh, that boy is hilarious!!

She has teeth!

Abigail got her 2 bottom teeth in this month. She's got that cute, goofy, partial-teeth smile now.

Nights like these.....

make me so grateful I have a big, crazy family (and that I live close to my brother and his big, crazy family).

And yes, those are underwear over Asher's shorts...in case you were wondering.