More fun with Mackenzie and Kim!

Abby and Mackenzie had fun getting to know eachother, while their Mommy's caught up and chatted! It was so nice to have them here - it felt like they where always here and we where just all hanging out on a Sunday afternoon!

Mackenzie Baptism

I am honored to be Chris and Kim's daughter Mackenzie's Godmother! We went to Yankton for her baptism, both Mackenzie and Abby did well - Mackenzie getting baptized and Abby sitting during church with her Mommy up in front!!

Christmas Day at Pat & Toms

Christmas Day was lots of fun for Abby playing with all her cousins and all the new toys they all got! Todd had came down with a stomach bug that morning, so he didn't have much fun - but he stayed and rested downstairs most of the day so that Abby could still be there and play with her cousins!

Christmas Eve at Robin's!

After Christmas Eve service we went over to Robin's house!! This year Robin and Kevin made a "not so traditional" Christmas eve meal - which was awesome, as we have had a lot of ham and turkey!! They made Ribs, loaded bake potatoes, corn, bakes beans, and all the fixings!! It was super yummy.

Our Gingerbread house!

We can't forget pictures of all of our hard work!!! This gingerbread house proved to be a challenge for us - but we had lots of fun in the process, and it turned out pretty darn cute if you ask any of us!!!

Christmas at Gandma's house!

We celebrated Christmas at my Mom's this year with Justin, Holly, Dave, Matthew, KC & Josh. Abby was especially excited when she opened her present from Grandma - her animal train!!! We all ate way to much (including several batches of Mom's homemade buns out of the oven -yummy!!!) and had tons of fun opening presents (of course!!!)

Christmas Baking 2007!

This year Tiffani and I baked some Holiday goodies like we have done the last few years! We have had lots of fun starting this tradition. We where a little more tired than in years past (before babies) so I think we where a little more goofy!!! We had lots of fun trying a new recipe - making reindeer cookies - they didn't exactly turn out like the ones in the magazine - but they where pretty darn cute - in their own way, and tasty too!

Do I even need to say anything......

Abby & Amalee celebrate Christmas!

We had our first Christmas celebration of the season with Mandee and Amalee this week. The girls had lots of fun opening, playing and even standing on the gifts!!

Abby & her best buddy Amalee

I just thought this pic was too cute to not share!

Just so cute!

Just some cute pics of Abby!!! her with the "I didn't do it" grin, and her with her new sweater and hat, and Abby walking around with her purse, that she carries so lady like on her arm!

Abby in the SNOW!!

We took Abby out this weekend for her first time really "playing" in the snow!! We got her all bundled up and she could hardly walk - but she had a good time!! Her favorite part was the rides in her sled!!

Abby graduates from Village Kindermusik!

Abby had her last day of the Village session of Kindermusik - and it was a fun party!! Even Grandma Pat came along and got to see what fun Abby has at Kindermusik. The next session of Kindermusik we will try to get into she has to be 18 months - so we will have a little break, and I am sure she will miss it lots. She has learned so much - just ask her to keep a steady beat - it's so cute!!! She loves to sing and dance, so these classes have been great for her!

Abby's Kindermusik friends and teacher (Mrs. Becky)

Happy Birthday to me!!!

The 18th was my Birthday!!!


I turned 28 (I can't believe how fast time flies after you have a baby!!!) Anyways - it's been a great Birthday so far..

.My Mom took me out to dinner to one of my favorite places - and she gave me an awesome digital picture frame!!

My awesome friend Amantha (aka Mandee) and I went out for drinks and appetizers and had a GREAT time - it's awesome to have found a friend I can really talk with (even if I talk to much sometimes!)

My friends Tiffani and Robin took me out to Spezia's and I even go to order wine!!!...Than Tiffani and I went shopping afterwards - it was so cool to be at the Mall without a stroller!!

Todd took me out to dinner to get my favorite meal at Chili's (Cajun chicken pasta - yummy!!!) and than when we got home he had a VERY sweet, nice card for me and a gift - super sweet!

It's been a week of Birthday celebrations - and I feel so blessed!!! Just had to share!

Abby& Santa

Abby did pretty well seeing Santa - I was a little worried she would be scared, but she just looked at him, touched his beard and then put her arms out for me to get her. So all in all - it went well!!! I still can't believe last year when she went to see Santa she was only a month old..