Tummy Time

Abigail is getting better and better at tummy time. She used to really hate being on her tummy. Now, she tolerates it quite well, and might even enjoy it just a little bit. . . at first. . .

Beach Bound?

Well, we have no plans to go to the beach, but Abigial is ready! She had to try on her swimsuit and sunglasses!

No more photos, please!

First Story time

On Wednesday, July 20th, Abby went to her first story time at her MiMi's library! Abby's MiMi, (Joy), is head of the Children's department at her library and each Wednesday morning, she does story time. This was a very exciting time for Mimi. She was very proud to show off her grand daughter to her co-workers. This Wednesday the theme was "the ocean". Abby was a very good girl, she sat and listened to MiMi tell several stories about walking on the beach and swimming with dolphins. Then she made her first craft - a paper plate clam! Well, I might have helped a little bit. . .

Smiley Girl!

After a grill out with friends Sunday night, we spent some time hanging out with Abigail on the couch. Rich read her The Cat in the Hat, and we made it all the way through (that's a long book for a 3 month old!). She has actually been quite smiley all day today, (mostly with Daddy). Here are some cute smiles we caught on tape! We can't wait for that first laugh!

Abigail Reads!

We know she's advanced for her age, but reading already?!?! Watch Abigail turn the page.

Playdate!

Abigail and Caroline met for their 2nd play date! Their first play date, we just laid them beside each other and they rolled away from each other. This time we put the girls beside each other and they reached over and held hands all on their own!





Abby is quite content with fingers in mouth and ring in hand.

4th of July

Abby's First Independence Day! We already know baby girl is quite the independent woman since she's been sleeping soundly night after night in her big girl bed since week 2! She also has moments where she prefers to be on her mat playing by herself than being held! (sad!)Baby girl is growing up! Anyhow, this 4th we celebrated our country's independence by getting dressed up in a cute red, white, and blue dress, posing by the flag, visiting MiMi and PaPa, then going downtown to Daddy's office to watch the fireworks from a VERY close proximity. Daddy's office is on the 30th floor of the L&C tower, right beside the river where the fireworks were being shot off. We had a front row view! Abby was actually sleeping soundly in her pack n play in a back room when the 9:30pm fireworks show started. We had a great time!

1 month, 2 months, 3 Months Old!

1 Month Old



2 Months Old


3 Months Old

Here is baby girl at 3 months old!

Gardening!

Mom and Dad, (Grandmama & Grandaddy) came into town for visit #4. Ever since Abby came along, we are finding that Memphis just isn't all that far away! These grandparents are smitten and will drive hundreds of miles to see this little girl! Abby is always #1, however, this trip Mom and Dad spent some time helping Rich and me start our garden. Rich and I have been wanting to get a garden started out back, and thanks to Mom and Dad and their green thumbs, we did it! We weeded one weekend, then Rich laid the garden border the next, then planted plants the next weekend.

There were a lot of weeds to dig up.


Mom helped out a lot!


Rich puts in the border.


Look at this border - Great job Rich!


Lantana, tropical dwarf canna, knockout roses, and herbs!

Father's Day

Father's Day weekend for Rich started out on Saturday with a big omelet breakfast and coffee out of his new "Super Dad" mug. Abby surprised Dad with her "I Love Daddy" shirt and a book with pictures of just her and Daddy for his first Father's Day. The rest of the day was spent playing with Abigail. Sunday, actual Father's Day, was Abigail's first trip to church. She had fun in the nursery while mom and dad sat nervously in the pew during the service wondering if everything would be alright! It would have been perfect if she slept from 11-12, right through the service. However, when we went to pick her up the caregiver told us, "she's been asleep for five minutes". Great! So, the rest of the day didn't run so smoothly since she missed her morning nap, but nevertheless, we were glad to get back to church. Next week was better - she slept 30 minutes!







Here is a video of Abigail playing on her play mat.

They see me rollin'

With such a clever title, see if you can figure out what's about to happen in this video.





Abby loves playing on her play mat. She often reaches up and grabs monkey. There is another toy right beside this one and she likes to reach up and grab both at the same time. She has also found her hands and likes to hold them together as you see in this 2nd shot. She also loves putting her hands in her mouth, as many fingers as she can get!