The Fourth of July

Our 4th this year was so much fun! We started out super early and went down to watch the hot air balloons fill up and take off it was so fun to watch Abe, watching the balloons! He was such a good sport, even if we did get him up at 5:30 a.m. to go...

Trying to get out of bed....but still wanting to sleep...I felt so bad :(

The whole Fam at the balloons

Abe and Nick

Such a good little guy!

After the balloons we went to Jim's Family restaurant for some yummy breakfast!! Abe got to have his first pancake, and if you can't tell...it was a hit...we might have to try making some of my mom's homemade pancakes on our own one day....when we get all the right ingredients.

Then we went to Dustin and Amy's for some swimming, but sadly, I didn't get a picture of Abe in his cute 4th of July swimmin suit...I'll try to get one later this month, and post...He was so cute! And he played so well with all the kids in the kiddie pool! Then we went over to Grandpa Craig's to have a bbq, and shoot off the fireworks! It was a lot of fun!

Abe and Bridgette playing at Grandpa's. Aren't the so cute all dressed up in their patriotic colors!
Some boy's never grow up....Nick is pulling Dustin...Those silly Palmers
Getting ready for some fireworks
Abe starting to fall asleep after watching the Stadium of Fire.
The only bad part about the day was that the wind picked up right while we were trying to light off our fireworks. We only had done a few when we decided it was too windy to light anymore. We then packed up and went back to Dustin and Amy's to wait for 2 hours for the Stadium of Fire to start their display....wasted time, and by the time the fireworks started some of the kids were asleep, and some were just plain uninterested. Sad....but they were awesome, and we went back after and lit off a few more of our own to feel better about the day! All in All it was an awesome 4th, and I love spending the time with my family! I hope your's was equally wonderful!

Abraham is 7 months old!

As of June 26th, 2008 Abraham is 7 months old! My how time flies when you have a little one... Before we know it, he will be a big boy, and even more destuctive...just like his daddy :)

What a cute little guy....

Doing his favorite thing...climbing up the rocking chair....

and then falling down....

We Love that Abey Baby!!

First Oreo

Aunt Hollie gave Abe his first Oreo last sunday...it was awesome, and hilarious to watch Abe eat it....What a mess!

Abe and Hollie

Playing with Dad

Wait....am I in trouble??? TOO CUTE!!!
(stupid date)

Father's Day 2008

Sorry I am a little behind...my internet has been acting up the past few weeks...I only get a few minutes a day of real internet time. So, bare with me as I catch up. Today's Post, Fathers Day!

Abe was so helpful on Father's Day! He helped Dad open up his presents!

This one is from Abe, and he was pretty proud of it!

Nick and Abe

Is the fun over???

I love tissue paper!! Father's day is awesome!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY NICK!!!!

This one's for you Abe

Warning...This one is long, so scroll down to the pics if you want to....LOL

I have been having a lot of Mom moments lately....I am sure this sounds like old news to you veteran moms, but for me, a first timer, I am enjoying each and every one of them. I know there are a few people who I love to tell, and who love to hear them...but maybe you would all love to hear about them...and maybe realize you too are having your own moments...

I was driving down the street when I came to a Red light. I stopped, and a woman walked past my car. She was about my age, maybe a little younger, and was pushing a stroller. Now, I don't know what this woman was doing, or where she was going, but she looked upset. I don't know why she was upset, maybe it was just because it was warm outside...I don't know, but for me it was a moment. Watching this woman walk aross the street, pushing her stroller, I realized I couldn't see the baby. I didn't see her look at the baby... Then it came...this is why you didn't want children before...(p.s. I didn't want kids untill after Nick and I were married) In this picture, the stroller was an accesory, what was inside was an accessory, and a crying baby, would be a pretty annoying accesory. Maybe that is why some moms think their kids are getting in the way of their own lives.....So that was it....My Mom Moment. Not just because I realized why it took me so long to want to have kids, but because I know that I love Abe for the person he is. He has his own attitude, which I have to deal with every day! He is such a HUGE part of my life.

So this one is for you Abe....

Thank you for becoming the happy baby that you are today! I know we had a few rough months when you first came to this life, but we made it through!

Thank you for your curiousity! I love that you are an explorer of all things right now!
Thank you for being entertained by handy manny! It helps Mom get some things done during the day!

Thanks for puting up with a mom like me...who loves to be close to you...even though you are the type that needs his space....LOL!

My beautiful boy! Thank you for being you, with all your ups and downs, you have made this life of mine more enjoyable than I ever thought possible! I love you! Thanks for everything!

Happy 26th Tallie!

Yesterday was my 26th birthday! It was a great day! We first went swimming with our friends Karen, Max, Cole, Ashley, and Mylie. Sadly we ave no pictures of that, but it was a real good time! Then Abe and I had some quality time till Dad came home, it was nice. We went to dinner at Red Lobster...YUMMY! Here are some pictures of our evening there.

Then Nick gave me my presents, which, way to go Baby..you did Awesome! And we watched P.S. I Love You, which he gave me, I cried...but it was well worth it! I loved the movie! I did have a family party on Sunday, and Monday some friends went out to dinner with us at Tepanyaki, with Cake and Ice cream after! It was a great year for me! Thanks for a Fantastic birthday everyone!!

Abraham is 6 months old!!!

Our little Abe is 6 months old as of 5/26/08!

We are so happy to have this funny guy in our lives!! He now smiles whenever Nick comes in the room, and cries when his Daddy leaves him...so sad, and yet so cute! He is getting more and more communicative every day, and likes to show us all his emotions! Finally can sit by himself, and also is weeks away from crawling! He gets so close...it's frustrating for all of us!

The stats are in....

06/02/08

Weight : 18 lbs 14 oz (75%)

Height : 26 and 3/4 in (75%)

Head: 42 and 1/2 cm (25%)

p.s. I weighed him after the nurse left, when he was dressed...and he was 19 lbs 5 oz....more like what I thought he would be.... so close to being out of his infant carrier...scary!

This is from today. So smiley, even after his shots! We are so lucky to have this sweet boy!

WE LOVE OUR ABE!