Overnight Visit To Nana & Pop Pop's

We recently headed up to Bethlehem for the weekend and stayed with Nana and Pop Pop.  It was a nice lil' low-key visit! 

Most of the time we sit and stare/play with Abby but we did manage to get some Yocco's (yes, yes I know it's not Pott's), enjoyed some Nick's Italian (soo good; initially was gonna have Bethlehem Brew Works but the wait was too long), ichatted with Chris and Jennifer, ate some Zoup, took Sophers for a walk and I even got a little shopping in.

Per usual, here are some photos:

About to get lunch:

Playtime:

Hello everyone!

Ooohhh, shiny camera:

Crazy baby!!

Nappy time on Pop Pop:

Close up (love those lashes):

iChatting with Uncle Chris and Aunt Jennifer!

Sitting Pretty

I'm a little behind here, but I did want to point out that Abby IS sitting very well these days.  It took her a little while but she can now sit on the floor, in her crib, on our bed, etc. with no problem.  She started doing this around mid-January probably.  As you might recall, she would always make her legs really stiff and refuse when we'd try to sit her down.  She seems to really like it as she probably realizes the view is much better and she can play with a lot more this way! 

Here are a few pics from a Mommy / Daughter day:



Happy Groundhog's Day!

Abby is very excited that Phil did not see his shadow ~ bring on spring! 



Random Picture Update

Abby standing on Pop  Pop's lap during a visit:

About to get din-din:







Bad Blogger

I have become a bad blogger lately!

I need to add more recent pictures from my camera onto the computer and then I'll update more with pictures.  Who wants to read words anyway, it's all about the cute pictures of Abby.  ;)

Things that have happened lately:  Abby's 7 mo. check-up at the Dr., Daddy's 33rd birthday, Uncle Alan's 22nd birthday, Aunt Jessie's 25th birthday, lots and lots and lots of daddy/daughter time since Peter is on furlough, a trip out to Ephrata for Kelly's baby shower (Abby's future friend!), family get-togethers, Abby jumping like crazy in her jumper, Abby finally sitting unsupported on her own, Abby not liking her bottles as much, etc.

She really is a pleasant, smiley little girl.  Speaking of, when do they go from "babies" to "girls"?  At the 1 year mark?  Or truly, she will always always be my "baby" no matter what age.

More to come soon hopefully!



Happy New Year!

Happy New Year bloggy friends!

Abby partied it up in style for the ending of 2010 / beginning of 2011.  Actually, Peter, Abicus, and I went to dinner at Chilli's and then "chilled" at home together.  Of course, Abby was asleep when the year changed over but thanks to some awesome friends, we had some fun beforehand.  Laura and Todd sneakily dropped off a bag of New Years goodies since we couldn't make it to their party.  So nice of them! 

Life sure does change once you have a baby - it's funny to think back on some of our pre-baby New Years Eve events.

Happy 2011 everyone!  We are looking forward to more Abigail milestones this year and much happiness and good health!

 

Santa Baby

Abby's first Christmas came and went!  We all had a great time, although quite exhausting going from place to place. 

We went up to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve and attended service at Edgeboro Moravian Church - Abby's first candle service!  She was a cutie in her dress.  She did really well during the 1 hour on my lap and at the end with the Morning Star soloist I just took her towards the back of the church so she wouldn't cry out and interupt the child's solo - plus it was packed and there were lots and lots of candles so it was a bit safer and roomier in the back. 

Then we drove on Sunset Dr. to see the crazy Christmas lights display on the house that decorates to the max each year.

On Christmas day we first went to the Stauffers house (Granma and Grandad), then to Groovy Grampy's where Santa was in attendance, then to the Rhines's for dinner (Nana and Pop Pop), and then home to our house.  Whew!  It was a whirlwind.  Abby had another Christmas dress on and of course was adorable.  The next day we got about 8" of snow but before it got too bad, Nana and Pop Pop and Uncle Chris and Aunt Jennifer came down for lunch and our gift exchange.   

Abigail got to see lots of her family and got lots of nice things for her very first Christmas on this earth.  She got a nice mix of clothes, toys, books, stuffed animals, and other useful baby things.  She got a nice bouncer/jumper from Uncle Chris and Aunt Jennifer and it comes in handy and she loves it!  For now we stick a photo album under her feet since she's short but she does love to bounce crazily in it and play with all the doodads attached to it.  Maybe I can post a video to my blog to share.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas holiday!  Here are some pics from the Maugle Christmas: