Abbygale must have been REALLY REALLY good for her very first Christmas because Santa Claus treated her very well. She even received a call from Mr. Santa and was so very excited to listen to him. Christmas morning we woke up to see what Santa brought Abby and boy did he bring her some good stuff. She already has TONS and TONS of toys so didn't really need too much more but she got even more! She got a really cute bag with her name on it for car toys, a lunch tote with her name on it, a cinch bag with her initials on it, bibs, clothes (6-9 months and 12 months and 18 months), socks, Playskool Poppin Park, and a piano exercauser toy.

We hung out and played with all the new toys and then got dressed to go to Grandma and Grandpa's (Bryan's parents). We had dinner with the family (Eva, Mackey, Clayton, Kristen, Colton, Mommy, Daddy, and Abby). After our ham feast Abby got to open even more presents. She got a Dino Ball Bouncy, her name in pink glittery letters, Alphabet Caterpillar, a baby doll, diapers, and more! Our child has way more toys than she can probably even play with!

Daddy making faces!

Aunt Kristen and Colton

Our Little Angel...So Cute!

Abby is four month’s old (on December 23, 2011) and gearing up for her very first Christmas. She is getting so big, learning new things everyday, and is ‘playing’ more and more. She started to giggle around 3 ½ months old. I can kiss her tummy and she thinks that is so funny. She also laughs when you tickle her neck. She has also started to have hyper fits. They are hysterical. I cannot even express how much I love my little girl.

She pushes buttons on her toys now and really focuses on the lights. When there is music I guarantee she is kicking her feet and swinging her arms. She is one moving little girl. She still likes the swing, bouncy, our bed, her bed with music playing (the piano), and really likes all her toys now. She is a reader—she loves to read. She looks so big now because when you read her a story she looks at the pages and waits for you to turn the page to see what is next. It is amazing!

I went to work for seven days this month and Mawmaw kept Abby. She learned so much during the week I was working. It was so hard for me because by the time I got home, I was tired, she was tired and the day was almost gone. It is really sad how our society works: we work all day to come home and sleep and then do it again. I really wish we were off 5 days and worked 2 days. That would be great for me and Miss Abby. I missed her terribly when I was working but she had fun playing with Mawmaw.

Abby is changing so much these days. She is at the beginning stages where you can really play with her and she smiles and giggles in her, oh so cute, little voice. She has very good control of her head now but still doesn’t like tummy time. What Abby really likes these days is the television. I am pretty sure we watch too much tv as Abby is just fascinated in commercial and shows.

Her eyes are still a dark blue but looks green some days. She is still in a size 2 diaper but should be moving on up to size 3 soon. Abby is still in 3-6 month clothing but I bet in another month she will be in 6-9 month clothing. She is still wearing newborn size shoes. Yes, she has small feet!

Abbygale is pretty much still sleeping through the night. She is still sleeping in the bassinet beside our bed but slowly starting to outgrow her little bed. It is almost time for the transfer to the crib (frown). She cries in her sleep around 5 am and wants to be moved to our bed to lay with us. She goes to bed anywhere from 8:30-9:30 and wakes up in the morning around 7:00-8:00. Abby is drinking 5-6 ounce bottles throughout the day roughly every 3 hours, but doesn’t drink any bottles at night. I give her a little water now, especially when she has hickups.

Abby does take naps throughout the day now where as before you never really knew if she would take a nap. She still just likes her cat naps if she can help it but seems to bemore tired lately. She must be growing. She puts herself to sleep in the swing from time to time and has really been wanting to take more naps in Mommy’s arms throughout the day. Poor baby is so tired! When she is really tired she puts her hand over her eyes to cover up the sun/light. It’s adorable!

Abby’s favorite place to be is on her changing table. We call this the ‘happy mat’ because she loves it! When she is a little fussy we lay her on her changing table and her mood really does turn around. I am pretty sure she feels safe and likes to look at herself in the big mirror.

Abby loves baths and chews on her hands while we are giving her a bath. She kicks her legs some too to hear the water splash. She is so calm and happy in the tub on her red ladybug body sponge.

Abby is a talker these days. She has found her voice and started talking and talking more and more. She is very aware and will follow you around with her eyes. She also has started looking up and behind her when she hears your voice. She is just getting too big for her britches!!

Abby is such a joy and is really a great baby. She can pitch a fit when she wants to (mad or tired) but really is an angel. I couldn’t have asked for a better baby. She is pretty easy going and loves to be out and about. She is a good rider, a great shopper, and really does well with other kids. She likes to see different things and really takes everything in. I know I say this in every blog but Abbygale Kate really is just perfect. She is everything to me. She is so much fun, so sweet, and so very lovable. I am really cherishing every moment with her.