*Genetics Game: Part 2*

Here are some fun photos for you! I was having a good time going through some of these... funny how similar our kids are to us in some ways!



*Pumpking Carving, Teeth, and Hair 2011*

We had a fabulous time carving pumpkins this year! I had originally wanted to paint them, but we never did get around to getting some paint, so last night I figured we best get these pumpkins carved before Halloween comes and goes! Once we got into it, I remembered that it is Abby's first Halloween, so I'm glad we got to carve a pumpkin for my little pumpkin. She loved the experience, she even kept trying to eat the pumpkin guts, seeds, anything she could get her hands on... but there was a secret reason she wanted to chew (I'll tell you about that in a bit). Hunter carved a spider, Dad carved a ghost, and Abby carved a one toothed smiley pumpkin. I don't have a photo of the pumpkins completed, as we put them outside and I was so stinking cold I couldn't stand to!

Now for the surprise, if you are my facebook friend, you know that Abby has gotten her first tooth as of this past week. Here is the photo: (keep reading below)

Want to know the big secret though???? She has a second tooth already! Time to break out the tooth brush, she is eating steak! Kidding of course, but I'm shocked at how quickly they came in for her not being whiny or spiking a fever like Hunter always did. I'm excited to see these teeth come in, and they are coming in quickly already. The first tooth you can see pretty good now when you look at it. Not quite as small as what it was here in the photo, which was the first day it popped through.

Now to finish with some more wonderful moments. I had bought these pajamas for $4.50 each at the end of last season from Children's Place. I was certain after this summer that Hunter wasn't even going to wear footie pajamas because he would think he is too old, but he loves to wear his footie pajamas! I have two matching sets for the kids, these red ones and some white snowman ones. I had to take a photo, I might just have to use it for the Christmas card this year! So adorable... oh and check out Miss Abigail's hair... pretty soon she will be able to use that brush for more than a teether!

*Dancing to Disney*

One of my favorite times with my kids is when we turn the music on and dance. Hunter is finally getting to the point that he will dance with me! Abby, well, she just loves just about anything that is exciting, and dancing is exciting! Enjoy the videos, I enjoyed the dance!!

*Watermelon Sneak Peek*

I'm not sure if this is a sneak peek or a full on launch of the costume... but I figure that posting on here will at least make it a bit more difficult for everyone to see on Facebook! Here is Abby's Halloween costume! I made it all myself, I crotchet the top, straps, part of the headband and put all of the tulle and sequin band on. I'm so proud of myself! It even fits her, and she doesn't mind wearing it! That is until she starts trying to crawl, but on Halloween I'll have to tie the tulle up when she is moving. She will have red pants on for Halloween (and for the rest of the moms out there... a sweater/coat as well when we are outside!).

I even got a photo of my new favorite face! This is her stink face! I love it!!!

I do have to tell you the story of Hunter being Spider Man though! We had decided that Spider Man is what he was going to be. I saw the costume on sale the other week at Wal Mart so I decided we would go one Saturday to pick it up. Hunter kept asking if we were going to get it and that he was going to fly. I didn't really respond to the fly part, I would just ask him "Oh yeah?". He was SO excited when we purchased it and to get it home to put it on. Again, reiterating that he was going to go home and be able to fly when he put it on. Well, we got home and immediately put it on. And after about a moment or two wearing it, realizing that the costume carried no super powers, he was done and wanted it off. Quite disappointing to him!

In other news, Abby is blowing my mind... she thinks she is capable of standing on her own (last night she just kept letting go... and kept falling back), she waves bye bye (Amy was right!), she will reach up to be picked up, and she knows how to kiss! What a smart girl!!!

*Pretty Perfect Day*





Wow what a wonderful day we had! It started out at Hoffman Hills (a State Recreation area by Menomonie). We hiked up to the tower at the top of the hill. We were joined by Nana and Papa. Boy did we have a great time! Abby enjoyed her walk in the stroller, although it was a bit bumpy! Hunter was a big boy and walked probably 2 miles of the whole journey today! Hunter really loved just getting out and walking. He seemed to just enjoy it and didn't really ask where we were going, just enjoyed being outside. It was just a perfect walk! Afterwards we all enjoyed a delicious Culvers lunch. The kids took a nice nap and then we headed out to the pumpkin patch to meet some friends. Jeremy and Amy were there with their son Casey. Casey will be 1 at the end of this month. We had a fabulous time! We went on a tractor/wagon ride, Hunter 'drove' a large tractor, they saw the animals, it just was all around perfect. Afterwards we went out to dinner with them. Anytime I can compare the weather to Denver, you know that it is a beautiful day out and today was definately a 'Denver' weather day! I'm now feeling spoiled and really don't want the cold to set in!

After our long and wonderful day, we all came home and joined in the family band. Hunter starring on the drums and Abby on the maracas. It was wonderful.

And now, after a long day. I'm tired. Good night!

*7 Months*

Can you believe it! I can't! She is over half way to one year old. She sure is acting like it though! She has grown so much in the past month... I hope I can remember everything so I can write it here!

Abigail at 7 months:

• Crawling up on all fours, belly up, and going everywhere!
• Eats around 4-6 jars of food a day
• Starting to introduce puffs (a soft palatable baby food) she is intrigued but not sold on the idea!
• Loves to be on her knees hanging onto the couch or toy box
• Her legs aren't strong enough to stand for long periods of time... she is working on it though!
• Doesn't get what the jumperoo is for... she doesn't jump, just plays with the toys and they whines to get out
• She loves to talk and jabber a lot!




7 months old! (please disregard the dirty shirt... she IS a MESSY eater!!! Even with a bib on!)


• Her big brother can get the biggest belly laugh out of her
• Is starting to crawl all around the house and chase me down if I'm busy
• Size 6-9 clothes
• Size 3 shoes (I know you really wanted to know that...)
• She does have the CUTEST pair of nikes though...
• Size 3 diapers, I do still buy the swaddlers though, I can't bring myself to get the cruisers
• Goes to sleep at 8pm and wakes up around 6am or 7am
• Can sit herself up from a crawling position (although still falls back sometimes!)

This is by far my favorite part of being a parent, she is getting to be her own person and really showing her personality. She loves to make people laugh and loves being silly. I think she is going to be a little comedian.