Abby-isms

Last night my parents took Abby and Ashlynn for the day to decorate cookies, go to dinner and then look at Christmas lights.  While they were at my parents house each girl was able to open one present.  Abby got a holster and to little guns.  Its pretty cute when she puts it on.  She is John Wayne when she wears them.  Anyway....today as she is playing with them she was calling the holsters "toasters".  Mom I can't get my gun in my toaster!

Abby's 4th Birthday!

December 18th was Abby's 4th birthday!  I can't believe she is already 4!  She chose a Strawberry Shortcake theme.  It turned out really cute.

I covered our coffee table with paper ( like in Italian Restaurants) and then made copies of Strawberry Shortcake pictures.  The kids had a lot of fun coloring on the table and the pictures.  

 I have no clue what these two are doing.  I think she was looking at something on her face, not picking her nose.

 I made cupcakes again this year.  We has strawberry cake with green frosting and pink sprinkles and white cake colored green with pink frosting and green sprinkles.

When Abby opened these she said "John Wayne boots!"  She loves him!

 Abby's Uncle Mathew and Auntie Lauren gave her a game called Angry Birds!  The funny thing was she loves this game on my phone.  So perfect!

 The three beauties.

 We had one melt down.  I think it was overwhelming and a lot going on.  But she recovered quickly.

 Happy Birthday my little girl!

This is just a small glance at the aftermath!

Abby had a great birthday.  Thank you to our parents for helping with ice cream and balloons.  Here is a list ( for her memories sake) of the wonderful gifts she received:

Grandma and Grandpa Brown:  Took her shopping at the Disney Store.  She had a blast and came home with a plush Rapunzel doll, a beautiful Arial doll, Bambi, and Lucky from 101 Dalmatians.

Grandma-ma and Papa Lee:  gave her a much wanted Princess scooter and Belle pajamas.

Rick, Amy and Micheal: A Furry Frenzies play set

The Pelinga's: Princess Roller skates/blades

Ryan, Kyla and Ashlynn: A Tag reader and two books

Kyle, Katie and Colin: A white Fur-real Cat.  It moves, purrs, licks its paw, and rolls over so you can scratch it's tummy!

Lindsey, Josh and Brooke: Rain Boots!

Jodi, Ian, Gabby and Mailey: Disney Princesses, lip gloss, Arial pencil and a picture from Gabby

Grammy Twitchell:  a baby that acts like a real one

Matthew and Lauren: Angry Birds game

Auntie Eloise: A purple pony

Camille, Dan and Brevin: Cute Purse, and chap stick

Tim, Becky, and Riley: Play-Doh

Mom and Dad: Bath Belle, and a Strawberry Shortcake remote control car

After the big party we had pizza with some great friends and fell into a deep sleep!  :)

God is Good....

WORK IT GIRLS!


What a great three weeks of maternity leave I have had. It has flown by so fast though. I am going to be so sad when its time to go back to work. Some great things have happened while I have had the chance to spend time with my babies.

First of all Daniel got a job yesterday! We are so happy and proud of him. He will be working at the Oregon Gardens here in Silverton. He will be doing maintenance and grounds work. What a great job for him. I think he will be really happy there and that is what is important.

My mom's best friend Debie makes adorable tutu's for little girls. She has spoiled our girls a number of times with these cute creations. Ruby has 3 tutu's now and looks so cute in all of them. I will be posting more pictures later of the girls in them. Thanks a ton Debie! We love them!

Dec. 3rd was the annual Silverton tree lighting. We went to the fire station ahead of time to see Santa. Abby loves him. She would not stop talking to him and asking him questions. Ruby also seemed to like him. She smiled at him the whole time. Maybe we will have two girls not scared of the Jolly Old Guy!

This Santa was a fire fighter back in the day. Very sweet man!

Monday the 12th we went and got our tree. Abby was so excited! I love the picture of the two of them watering the tree. She had a blast getting the tree with dad. Ruby and I went back to the car soon after Daniel cut it down. We were cold and done! :) I love decorating the tree. Each ornament means something different, and special in our lives. This year I bought Abby ballet slippers to put on the tree to represent her dance classes. Ruby will get a 1st Christmas ornament.

Ruby is growing by leaps and bounds! I can't believe she will be 5 months this month! She amazes me each day with all she can do. She is starting to play in her little bouncy seat. She is also a pro at raspberries and this little growling sound she makes....its pretty funny. She loves her big girl food and can't wait for it to get into her mouth. She dive bombs the spoons! She is always happy unless she is hungry, tired or poopy. Other than that there is always a smile on her face. I try so hard to memorize the feel, sounds, and time I have with her. I totally understand why last children are spoiled....he he he .

It has been a blessing for me to have the time and stay home with both of my girls.

GOD IS GOOD!

Quotes of the Day

Abby had a lot to say today. Most of the time it was "Why?" We are in the "why" phase of life and its driving me nuts. :)

Here are a few things she said today.

About her dad changing a light bulb: "He is so cool!"

While looking at movies at BI-Mart: " OH DADDY LOOK! John Wayne!!" She found a movie with his face on the front and freaked!

Ok here is one I am not proud of, but secretly laughed on the inside. The Salvation Army was out ringing their bell when we went in to BI- Mart. When Daniel got change to give her as we left they were gone. Here is Abby's quote: "Where did they fing go" She didn't say the word....she said F-ing. I smacked her dad....HARD! Again one more reason to watch what we say. I am just praying she does not say these things at school. But I think I am asking too much!

My quote of the day: "Yes Abby you can play Angry Birds (she calls the game Red Bird) but don't download anything!" Which she did last night. Thank goodness it was a free game.

Much more to share, but I am tired and have presents to wrap!