She Started Talking

Abby started talking just a few days ago. The first time we heard a distinguishable word was when she was upset and said, "mom" and "dad". I can't remember which came first. Then, yesterday, she started repeating words. She said , "da da" and "Leila" (my cousin-we're spending the week in Lake Charles). It's amazing. It seems so early for her to actually be able to repeat us.

Happy New Year 2012

Happy New Year 2012. As you can see, we had a wild night!

Hellooooo New Orleans

Shrimp Po Boys, Beignets, and Cafe Au Lait. Our bellies are happy!

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.