June 2012 Trip #1

When Abbygale was about 9 1/2 months old (in mid-June 2012) we took 6 days off to hang out as a family and see some Texas hotspots.  We started our vacation by going to West Columbia to see Granbette.  We love Granbette so much and don't get to see her as often as we should so we really enjoyed every minute of it.  One day from West Columbia we went to Galveston and walked along the beach, went to the Rainforest Cafe, and went to Moody Gardens.  Abby enjoyed every second!  She loved the Moody Garden Aquarium and loved watching the fish, penguins, seals, etc.  We had such a fun day and made so many memories.  It was an absolute blast and Mommy and Daddy enjoyed hanging out and having lots of fun with Abby.  We will definitely go back to Galveston in the future!

Abby's Artwork at 9 1/2 Months

Abby makes a beautiful picture on Aunt Melissa's iPad at 9 1/2 months.

Abby Can Be Mean

Abby loves her Mommy and Daddy to pieces.  To show how much she loves us, she:

1) bites.
2) pulls hair.
3) pokes your eyes out.
4) tries to pull your nose off.
5) slaps at you.

Every now and then she will give you a "oh so sweet sugar" but most of the time it is #1-#5 above!  Little Turkey!!

Abby's 1st Trip - Allen, Texas

Abby took her first trip at 9 months old to Allen, Texas.  Allen is where Aunt Rikki, Uncle Adriel, and Cousin Preston live.  We traveled the four hours to visit and celebrate Preston's third birthday party.  Abby did wonderful on the ride up to Allen.  We played, she slept, we played, she slept, she ate, she listened to music, etc.  She really didn't complain very much at all.  When we got there on Saturday we went to Aunt Rikki's for Preston's birthday (see prior entry).  Then we went to the hotel and checked in.  We stayed at the Courtyard Marriott and had a great time!  We went swimming at the indoor pool, shopped at the outlets, shopped at the strip mall by the hotel, and visited with family.  Mawmaw and Pawpaw were in Allen too so Abby really enjoyed seeing them.  She won't see them again for three months since they are taking a trip to Kansas and Colorado.  Good for them but boo for us!  We were so lucky to have Granny come with us and enjoyed all of her help and enjoyed the visit.  Abbygale sure loves to play with her Granny!  It was a great two night/three day vacation and we all had lots of fun!

However....

Monday morning Abby woke up throwing up and got sick every couple of hours on our way home.  She woke up and got sick and then slept.  This cycle continued for a good 24 hours.  We took her to the doctor on Tuesday and they said it was a stomach bug and just give her pedialite/water.  Then Abby gave the bug to Mommy and Granny and Daddy (a smaller dose).  Abby got sick early Monday morning and we have all been sick sense (Monday-Thursday).  We are all done throwing up but still very unstable.  We are hoping to go back to our non-sick routine starting Friday, June 1st.

We ended the trip on a sour note but overall had a very good, memorable, and fun 1st vacation!  We will definitely be back to Allen before long!

 Abbygale sick sleeping when we got home :(

Preston's 3rd Birthday Party

Preston turned 3 years old and boy was it loads of fun!  We celebrated in Allen on Saturday, May 26th (even though his birthday is May 28th).  He had two pools, a bouncy house, crafts to paint, and ice cream cake.  Abby got in the baby pool four times on Saturday and by the end of the day she was absolutely pooped!  She had so much fun!  Preston had a blast and got tons of cool boy toys!  I think he is set for awhile!  We hope you had a great birthday Preston!

Abby's First Toe Nail Polish

Abby is such a girly-girl and you know what that means?  Our toe nails must be painted.  Mommy painted Abbygale's toe nails for the first time before our big trip to Allen to visit with Aunt Rikki, Uncle Adriel, and Cousin Preston.  At nine months Mommy thought that was old enough to color those toes.  Can you guess the polish color?  PINK, of course!  Abby sat pretty well and watched.  She is going to like pedicures with Mommy before long!  Daddy needs to start a girly-girl fund for us!?! :)

Abby's 9 Month Photo Session

Abby was all glamorous and beautiful for her nine month photo shoot.  She is the most beautiful 9 month old!!  She has such a great personality and really enjoyed sitting in the bench for her glamour shots!