Our Growing Clarke Family

Boardwalk

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Smart Start

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Abigail took a intro to baseball class in the spring and loved it!!
Big hit!!
Ready to run
Patiently waiting her turn to bat again
Isaac's entertaining himself during the game

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It's Birthday Time for Isaac!!

This is what happens when you give an almost 1 year old free reign to eat cake with tons of icing on it!!

cousins!!It was love at first site for this truck

These outfits he loved too...see the video below :)

To the pond & the park

2008-05-06T13:47:00.002-04:00

Just a short walk from cChris's Mom & Dad's house is a pond with fish turtles, ducks & geese (some of which aren't so polite) that Abigail loves to ride in the wagon to. Here they are feeding the little critter

Waiting for Daddy

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The kids like to stare out the window and wait for Chris to come home. Abigail likes to call him and find out how many minutes away he is and then sit at the open window waiting. I don't think Isaac really knows what he is waiting for, but he sure does get excited when he sees Chris get out of the car.

"Big sister, is he home yet??"

Gardening

2008-04-11T10:14:00.003-04:00

I love this picture!!

Check out the eyelashes on this little girl!!

Abigail & Chris planted a small butterfly garden in the backyard & some herbs for me. Noi, she loved the tools you gave her & used them the whole time.

The Reason for the haircut...

2008-04-11T10:08:00.002-04:00

A birthday party

2008-04-11T10:01:00.002-04:00

You all know that Abigail has a VIVID imagination. Well it's now taken to new heights...birthday parties for her babies. She gathers some of her other babies, makes a little (imaginary) cake, sings Happy Birthday and even gathers a few decorations. What fun we have :)

Isaac's 1st Haircut

2008-04-11T09:41:00.002-04:00

Look at that hair down almost in his eyes...it wont be there long :) The 1st cut!
At this point Isaac was more interested in the lollipop than what Mrs. Townsend was doing! He did great, but got fidgety at the end. He kept bouncing as soon as she was about to cut. Look at how nice the front looks!!

This as from earlier in the day. Abigail loves to try on my shoes...these only had a 3 inch heel so you can imagine how funny this looked to see her wobbling in them. Loan, I am working on brainwashing her early to love heels!!

More birthday pictures

2008-04-01T16:45:00.002-04:00

We had yet another 3 day birthday weekend for Abigail. 3 cakes, 3 times singing & blowing out candles, 3 times opening presents...so much fun!! It's nice to be able to see her celebrate her birthday 3 times!!! I think it has ended up this way every birthday since she was born. She is going to expect this forever.

Isn't this how you eat cake?

Uncle Cody got Abigail Olivia forms a Band and Olivia Saves the Circus, making her Olivia book collection complete!! She goes to bed with at least 1 of her Olivia books every day

Abigail's 3rd Birthday

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waiting "patiently" to go out & find eggs!! I think the egg hunt was my favorite part of the whole party!!

the only time all the kids were quiet

don't you love how Abigail is wearing her hat?

"Wow! Look Mama!! A PARK!!"

Watching NASCAR

2008-03-12T10:16:00.007-04:00

Yes, most Sundays and often Saturdays NASCAR is on in our house. What can I say, we live in a town named Pittsville...did you expect anything else? SO this past Sunday Isaac woke up after a very short nap & decided to watch the race with Chris. He was loves to play with his cars & apparently loves watching them too!!

At Exactly 10 Months...

2008-03-08T08:10:00.003-05:00

Just pulled up and now...
he's dancing to the music the table makes. I wasn't fast enough to get a video so we'll have to settle for the mid-dance picture :)
Notice Abigail waiting, almost patiently, for Chris to finish his tower just so she can knock it down!!! Isaac was in my arms so that he didn't get there first. If he sees blocks higher than two tall, he will stop what he is doing, crawl quickly over there & whack it down with a quick swoop of the arm.

Where did our babies go??

2008-02-10T18:16:00.000-05:00

Just the other day, Chris looked at me and said, "Where did our babies go? Abigail wears panties 24 hours a day now & Isaac is crawling & pulling up to his knees!!"

I know that Isaac will be pulling up to his feet very soon and I have a feeling that cruising around the table will be very shortly after that. Its like he has realized the wonders of moving and he just wants to learn more as fast as he can. Abigail speaks in paragraphs, and has decided that she knows so many words that she will make her own imaginary words & tell stories. She started sleeping through the night in panties and now she has NO desire to ever wear a diaper again...good for my wallet!!!!!

They really aren't babies anymore. I sure do love them.

(sorry no pictures this time...just a post)

This post is for you, Pops!!!

2008-02-08T13:06:00.000-05:00

Every time we have talked to Pops since before Christmas, he has asked, "Is Isaac crawling yet?" I can finally answer YES!!!! He is now crawling to get his toys, get people everything!!! Wow...in the last 2 weeks, Isaac has started crawling, clapping, waving, throwing kisses, consistently pulling up to his knees (he's trying to get to his feet) and being even more vocal (much to my ear's dismay...he is LOUD & SHRILL).

This is Isaac's new favorite place to play...the tupperware cabinet. He will spend 1/2 hour just pulling everything out, talking into the bowls, and scooting everything around the floor.

Isaac is on the Move

2008-02-07T17:54:00.001-05:00

It's not the best video of him crawling...he's really just scooting in this one. Better ones are coming!! He is moving on his on though...that's how he maneuvered himself under the chair :) He really is learning to crawl. sometimes it's just a scoot other times he's all the way up on his knees.

Isaac's New Eating Face

2008-01-22T18:51:00.000-05:00

Today at dinner we had corn muffins, and Isaac discovered his love at corn muffins at Famous Dave's on Saturday. This is what happened today :)

It's better in the video, but I like the stills too, of course I do...I'm his Mama!!!

My brother the photographer

2008-01-22T10:06:00.000-05:00

Here are some wonderful pictures that Jeremy took while he & Constance were home for Christmas. He must have taken 500+ pictures, and this is just a few of the great ones!!

3 of my favorites!!

Christmas morning at the Brooks house

Family Lunch date in downtown Fredericksburg
Abigail staring at the glowing rotating fish

Just a normal day

2008-01-15T20:57:00.000-05:00

So we discovered that Isaac LOVES the Jumperoo!!

Abigail loves to run up & get Isaac when he wakes up from his nap. Isaac wills top fussing as soon as he hears Abigail running up the stairs to get him.

2008-01-15T20:50:00.000-05:00

Yep, Abigail dressed herself...right down to the rain boots. I changed her t-shrit & pants before we went to visit Chris at his office for lunch, but she wouldn't budge on wearing the rain bootswith her jeans tucked into them!!

And yes, I know, it's way past time for me to post Christmas pictures. I will, I will!!

Abigail and Digger

2008-01-03T18:23:00.000-05:00

Abigail loves when Uncle Casey and Aunt Katie bring Digger to visit.

She runs around all day calling for Dig-gah.

Reading is Very Important in Our Family!

2007-12-29T13:21:00.000-05:00

Chris and Cody (trying to) calm Abigail and Riley down after decorating the Christmas tree at Noi and Pop's house. Abigail only decorated one corner of the tree, so there are about ten ornaments on one branch :) !

Isaac's grown... Some hair

2007-12-28T12:47:00.000-05:00

Abigail in Stockings

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Cody got Abigail dressed this morning in her Christmas best :) They will be all the rage in Paris next Christmas.

2007-12-22T07:46:00.000-05:00

Check this out. Garnett created this for us. It's our elf family...and we dance!!

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1591420805

Only 3 days until Christmas...woo-hoo!!

2007-12-21T17:53:00.000-05:00

This video is too dark too see anything, but it's Abigail singing Away in the Manger. She rode to run errands with Cody & Noi and apparently she sang the WHOLE WAY!!!!

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HO, HO, HO MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Daddy's buddy

Helping Mommy with the Christmas baking in my chef coat.
Do Uncle Casey & Aunt Katie get this messy too?

GO HOKIES!!!

Isaac was just a little bit hungry

Abigail's 1st Haircut

2007-11-15T10:18:00.000-05:00

Yep, at 2 years 8 months, Abigail finally got her 1st haircut!! Andrea at Bangz in Fredericksburg did a great job. How did a very squirmy little girl ever sit still?? A bag of lollipops!! I don't think we'll be waiting quite that long with Isaac. I bet he'll have his first haircut before his 1st birthday.Last shot of her long hair

The before for both of us

Lollipop #1

The 1st cut is made! Does Abigail care...Nope! Lollipop in place!

After!! We both love out new haircuts

More Pictures!!!

2007-11-15T09:30:00.000-05:00

Yep, so I'm posting just a FEW pictures, but what can I say?? My kids have been super photogenic the last few weeks :) Just imagine the # of pictures if I actually had a really good camera...EEK!!

Just a little static after jumping on the trampoline

Spinning with Riley
I did not do this to his hair. It was like this for 2 straight days

Let's see -- after Abigail had her 1st bath, she decided to put Vick's Baby Rub on by herself. She put about 1/4 of the container, so onto the 2nd bath. Then this picture happened. She decided to experiment with shaving cream while I was drying her hair.

Playing in the garden at while Daddy & Pops talked about basketball...boring!!!
I just couldn't resist posting this grin

Playing with dishes and cups & Noi's house

Trick or Treating!!

2007-11-15T09:11:00.000-05:00

Abigail had a blast Trick or Treating! She was very nervous for the 1st couple houses, but after that, she settled into a routine of me ringing the doorbell & me saying trick or treat. She would say Trick or Treat while we were still in the street, but not up at the house. When we got to the end of the street, Abigail said "More houses!! More Houses!!" But then, when we got back to the house, she was just as happy to pass out candy. She gave out handfuls of lollipops at a time and would yell for the kids to come up to her house - "KIDS, KIDS!!! I HAVE LOLLIPOPS FOR YOU!!!"

Abigail's friend Will. Doesn't this look like one of those old black & white photos where the girl is playing hard to get?

Isaac "kissing" Mommy...looks more like he's trying to gouge out my eyes, but nope it's a kiss.

2007-11-14T11:00:00.000-05:00

Abigail & Chris carved Abigail very first pumpkin the night before Halloween. She was in charge of drawing the face & scooping out the insides. Good thing Abigail loves to get messy :)

Halloween Party

2007-11-14T09:56:00.000-05:00

These are from the Halloween party at Chris's work. Abigail was so excited to go ( as you can see)!! She had a great time and was so patient even though there were almost 500 people there & she had to wait in line. It must have been the desire for candy that made her so patient. She loved playing the games & at every chance to pick candy chose a lollipop. We must have 100 lollipops now.

Getting a pumpkin

2007-10-13T20:43:00.000-04:00

This morning we went to Wright's Market to get pumpkins and it was an absolute blast. Tonight before bed, Abigail said, "I had a FUN day!!" Wright's reminds me a little bit of going to Belvedere when I was little and working there as a teen. It's not as big though, but it has a neat market, hayrides, goats that you can pet, & a mini maze for kids. Abigail loved the mini maze (it was made out of hay bales)! She came running out of it saying, "It did it! I did it!!" She was so proud of herself.

What a cheese ball standing in front of the big ruler. Guess we'll see how big she is next year.

This was Abigail's favorite part of the morning, feeding the baby goats. She didn't want anything to do with feeding the big goats, so Chris would distract the big goats so that Abigail could feed the babies.

On the hayride with Mama. Isaac slept through the hayride but that was good thing...he was pooped! Abigail thought the hayride was fun at first, but then after 15 min on th hayride, she said, "This is not fun." She had a good time though.

Isaac was trying to eat the hay, fortunately big sister was near by to keep him from doing that.

Then tonight we went to a picnic, although a cold picnic, with a small group of people from church & Abigail spent the whole time on a trampoline. What a fun Saturday :)

Isaac's 1st Solid Foods

2007-10-07T22:05:00.000-04:00

Isaac tried rice cereal for the 1st time on Wednesday. He's still not to sure about it, but he LOVES the spoon!

What Fun

2007-10-07T21:50:00.000-04:00

Here's a little glimpse into our night tonight. Abigail & Isaac were playing after dinner. Make sure you note Abigail cheesing it up for the camera and what she says she's doing to Isaac. Sorry it's so dark, but it's worth it. Make sure you have the sound on so you can hear Isaac laughing at his sister & Dad.

My great kids!!

2007-10-07T20:45:00.000-04:00

Thanks Aunt Bess & Uncle Jonathan for the hedgehog. It surprises me every time it shakes.

Chris thought maybe we should make Isaac Oscar the Grouch for Halloween since he's so comfortable in the trash can. Don't worry, it's actually the paper recycling bin...we didn't put him in the dirty diaper bin or anything :)

Yep, it's been awhile since I posted anything, so here are some pictures from our last month. What's new? Isaac is getting bigger as expected. He weighed 15.1 lbs and was 24.75 in at his 4 1/2 month dr appt. He is an absolute joy and has the biggest most infectious smile. He loves to play with and smile at Abigail. We started him on rice cereal last week, which he is still tryign to decide if he likes. He can roll over both ways and it wont be long until he sits on his own.

Abigail is learning so much. She recognizes probably 1/3 of the alphabet looks like & the sounds they make. She can fly on her tricycle and is going to be sad when the time changes and it becomes dark outside so early. She loves Sunday School and comes home singing whatever songs they sang. Wish you could hear her sing. She wont do it on demand, you have to catch her singing. She sings anything!!!

So to sum up, I am a blessed woman with two wonderful kids who continually bring so much joy into my life. I LOVE BEING A MOM!!! BEST JOB EVER!!!

Look & Listen

2007-09-07T22:00:00.000-04:00

I hung out with some friends from work tonight and Isaac was in a great mood. He was talking to a little dog that was there. He followed the dog all around the room with his eyes and would reach out for Pickle, the dog, as soon as he got close. After a short nap in the van on the way home, this is the talkative little boy that I brought home! What fun!

Reading Time

2007-09-07T10:02:00.000-04:00

Everyone knows that Abigail loves to read & be read to, but so does Isaac. I started laying him down in Abigail's bed when I read to Abigail before nap and you can see him looking at the pictures and he will try to talk to the books too.

All Boy

2007-09-07T09:53:00.000-04:00

In the laundry

Look at me, I'm a big boy!

What a personality

At the Boardwalk with Noi, Pops & Cody

2007-09-07T09:28:00.000-04:00

Noi, Pops & Cody came down 2 weekends ago and we all went to the Ocean City Boardwalk. I'm not sure what Abigail liked more, riding in the car or eating caramel corn, italian ice and all other kinds of yummies!!!

Just a few more pictures

2007-08-24T10:22:00.000-04:00

First good rain in a LONG time

I swear she didn't learn this from Chris or me!!

Little guy all dressed up for church

Isaac's New Toy

2007-08-24T10:08:00.000-04:00

Chris and Abigail put together Isaac exersaucer for him last night & he loved it!! He started reaching for the toys right away. Make sure you look at his legs in the pictures. He loves to try to stand now. He has gotten so big since many of you have seen him. He is full of personality and a smiley little boy.

Funny thing - we pulled out a picture of Abigail at roughly the same age. They don't look as different as we originally thought they did!! They both have the same round cheeks & bright blue eyes.

At the Beach

2007-08-15T10:36:00.000-04:00

Here's a few from our trip to the Outer Banks. I think Abigail's' favorite thing was the pool, but she wasn't a big fan of the beach. She would run as the tide came in b/c she was worried the water was going to get her. It was hard because a couple days the surf was really rough & loud and I think it scared her.

Going crabbing with Pops
More to come later

Look at the little Mama

2007-08-15T10:17:00.000-04:00

Abigail asked to wear th Baby Bjorn (Abigail says B-yorn, huge emphasis on the B) the other day. She is doing great with her letters & the sounds they make. Hopefully I can get a video of her telling us what sounds a letter makes. Her other new thing, singing!!! She sings on the potty, in bed, along with movies & more!!

2 New Videos

2007-08-15T10:03:00.000-04:00

Check out out happy boy!! He loves to play on his playmat with his big sister & star at everything while we eat dinner.

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Pictures of my boys

2007-07-24T10:16:00.000-04:00

Here are a couple misc pictures of Isaac. he's gotten so big recently. He's up to 11 1/4lbs & 23.5 inches. His new thing is to hold onto something while he naps and he also loves his "Isaac" blanket. Thanks Noi!

Abigail's Sunday morning ritual

2007-07-24T10:08:00.000-04:00

Every Sunday morning Abigail goes through the same ritual -- digging through Chris's sock drawer in our closet, trying 2 of them on, and then walking around our bedroom with the socks pulled up to her thighs & a pair of his shoes on. Just thought you would like a peak at our Sunday morning routine!!

Isaac's 1st WEdding

2007-07-24T10:02:00.000-04:00

This weekend Chris & I went to Linnea & Ben Taylor's wedding. Abigail stayed with my dear friend Andrea so Chris, Isaac & I could have a night out. The wedding was set at Dr. Taylor's home on the Nanticoke River and it was just beautiful. Isaac did great at the wedding too!!

My Little Baker

2007-07-24T09:48:00.000-04:00

Abigail were making muffins to take to the beach this upcoming week and I put on my apron. chris thought she needed an apron too, so he cut up 1 of his old t-shirts to make her one. I call it the "Redneck Apron." Notice how it ties in the back too...Chris didn't leave out any details

2007-07-17T16:53:00.000-04:00

Isaac was baptized on Sunday and we had a house full of people all day Sunday. It was so nice to have our Clarke & Brooks families here to celebrate this day with Isaac & us. Isaac wore the same baptism gown that Mom Brooks made and that Abigail & Constance wore also.

Aunt Bess & Isaac dancing in the kitchen! On Saturday night, Bethany & Jonathan made us all Eggplant & Chicken Parmesan to celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary. It was so YUMMY!!!

Look at my kids!

2007-07-12T11:32:00.000-04:00

A few pictures from before our trip to Fredericksburg. Yep, I'm still slow in posting.

What a strong Daddy
Pigtails for church

Abigail's 1st time fingerpainting

Whew...that was a tiring diaper change

Weekend in Fredericksburg

2007-07-12T10:59:00.000-04:00

Sleeping in until 7 am...Woo-hoo

Grandma bought the girls a little pool & they loved it!

Uncle Jeremy & Isaac

We spent the weekend at my Mom's house visiting Jeremy & Constance. It was a great time! Abigail & Constance played the whole time, took turns being the boss and argued over whose Mommy I was ("My Mommy!" "No, My Mommy") and whose baby brother Isaac was. Yep that got old quickly. We had such a wonderful visit.and don't get to see Jeremy & Constance nearly enough. We all miss you!!

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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The Itsy Bitsy Spider

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I can post videos now!!

2007-06-24T22:18:00.000-04:00

An "I Love Mommy" kind-of day

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An "I Love Mommy" kind of day Playing on his playmat for the 1st time

Abigail's way of "helping" me change Isaac's diaper

Happy 1month Birthday Isaac

2007-06-08T11:00:00.000-04:00

Happy 1 month Birthay, Isaac

A Few of Abigail

2007-05-29T10:09:00.001-04:00

Is there something on my face??

Ready for my pool. Happy Memorial Day!!

One of Abigail's favorite things to do...help Mommy or Gramma make miffins & cookies!!

What a monkey!!

Abigail is a great big sister & a huge help!! She is growing very fast and is 36 inches tall!!! With the weather warming up, all Abigail wants to do is play outside & build sandcastles with Daddy.

Isaac is 3 weeks old

2007-05-29T09:22:00.000-04:00

After his 1st real bath - 2 1/2 weeks
Swinging - 2 1/2 weeks

1 week old

After a sponge bath

1st trip to the zoo as 4

Lounging with Daddy - 2 weeks

Isaac is 3 weeks old today. At the doctor last Monday he weighed 7lbs 5 oz and 21 inches long, and the doctor said he was doing great!! He is super skinny still & looking more like his Daddy everyday. He is an okay sleeper, and is usually pretty content. He has been pretty upset & fussy for the last couple days, but we are hoping that he is going through a growth spurt instead of signs of things to come.

Isaac Christopher Clarke

2007-05-29T09:10:00.000-04:00

May 7, 2007 5:37 pm 7 lbs 3 oz

I know, I know...

2007-05-29T09:08:00.000-04:00

I know it's been forever since I posted anything, but I'll try to do better now :-)

Christmas at Noi & Pops' House

2007-01-22T15:42:00.000-05:00

What a loved little girl!!! She has so many people love her so much...thanks for everything Brooks & Clarke families!! We got more action shots on Christmas morning. You'll see that Abigail especially wanted to help her cousin Riley. Riley wasn't opening fast enough for Abigail.

Skates from Uncle Casey & Aunt Katie!

"Here Riley, open it like this!"

Opening with Mama

Christmas at Noi & Pops' House

2007-01-22T15:20:00.000-05:00

Present from Leanne

Opening her stocking

"Is it time to open presents?"

"what's this"

"Taking a break"

Christmas at Gramma & Pa-pa's

2007-01-22T14:59:00.000-05:00

Yes I realize that these pictures were taken now almost a month ago, but at least I am finally getting around to posting them!!! We had such an amazing Christmas Season. Abigail reminded us frequently why we celebrate Christmas, "JESUS....BORN!!!" She had a blast opening Christmas cards, decorating the tree, "helping" wrap presents, and then of course opening them!!!

Cousin Constance...

2007-01-19T15:53:00.000-05:00

January 4-6 Cousin Constance and Uncle Jeremy came home to Fredericksburg for a visit. We had a great time playing with them, especially Constance.

Check out these pictures...

Long time, no updates...

2007-01-19T15:39:00.000-05:00

Abigail wanted to post an update today.

She found her sunglasses last week and started wearing them for everything. She even wore them during church on the 14th. Here they are at breakfast. I guess the kitchen light was a little too bright.

2006-12-11T18:23:00.000-05:00

Hey there!! I know it has been over a month since I updated our blog, sorry. But hopefully I'l make up for it around the holidays!! I promise lots of pictures of Abigail as she celebrates with family!!

We started by getting a tree this past weekend & decorating. We have had 2 ornament casualties, but I think 1 of them can be repaired.

2006-11-03T13:07:00.000-05:00

Here is your favorite blondie searching for pumpkins at my work's Halloween party. She got a little frustrated that they were hidden in rose bushes with thorns and couldn't stick her hand all the way in. We got them out & re-hid them for her though. I think she is going to expect pumpkins to be hidden everytime she goes there now.

2006-11-03T12:31:00.000-05:00

On Sunday we took Abigail to another Halloween event & Abigail was in heaven. More bouncing, a petting zoo that took her awhile to warm up to, snacks & juice...all for FREE!!!! Life is good!!

Saturday Halloween Fun

2006-10-30T08:38:00.000-05:00

My company hosted a huge Halloween event at our new property and Chris, Abigail & I went. Abigail was having so much fun that she didn't want to leave. Her new favoirte activity, bouncing in one of those bouncy houses!!!

Casey & Katie - the chef jacket you gave her was the biggest hit!! Everyone stopped us and wanted to tell us how cute she was...she was the only chef there. Everyone was impressed that it was embroidered with her name and everything!!!!

New Winter Coat for Abigail

2006-10-27T18:58:00.000-04:00

Abigail is making her modeling debut in her new fancy winter coat.

You gotta love this face

2006-10-26T20:04:00.000-04:00

If it isn't completely obvious we had spaghetti & meanballs for dinner. Of course Abigail loved it and wanted more & more & more!!

After her bath I put pigtails in her hair for the very first time. They were tiny, but so cute. Too bad they didn't last long enough for me to get a picture of them. She liked them when she was looking in the mirror, but they didn't last through her getting her pjs on. I'll try again soon!!

Big Baby News!!!

2006-10-14T20:24:00.000-04:00

WE ARE GOING TO HAVE ANOTHER BABY!!

Yep, that's right...Abigail is going to be a big sister. I am about 10 weeks along and due on May 13th. We saw the doctor on Tuesday and he told us that the baby looks great. And yes, I am sick as can be again this time around. Nevertheless, we are all very excited about this upcoming addition to our family!

Love you all!!

Can your strainer do this?

2006-10-04T19:57:00.000-04:00

This is Abigail's new "hat." She has been wearing this "hat" for the last couple days and started doing it all on her own. What a silly girl!!

Abigail's cool new shoes.

2006-09-28T18:26:00.000-04:00

Check out my new shoes.

There is Elmo, KeyKey (Cookie), and Doey (Zoe).

My new shoes light up when I walk!

Do you like my shoes?

See there's Elmo and Keykey and Doey again!!!

Go Hokies! Beat Duke!

2006-09-16T21:21:00.000-04:00

Abigail had a great time today wearing her "Tek Hoke" jersey! Of course, she didn't watch much of the game, but she did cheer everytime Daddy said, "Touchdown!"

1st Trip to Jolly Roger

2006-09-14T17:57:00.000-04:00

Last weekend, we took Abigail to Jolly Roger. The Town of OC purchases passes for all employees & their families, Chris included. Fully catered & free!!! What a day!! Abigail loved that the pool had slides, built in toys, and was just the right depth that she could walk in it.

First Real Boo-Boo

2006-09-14T09:52:00.000-04:00

Yesterday, Abigail fell outside in the driveway & scraped her lip. It's still swollen this morning...poor little girl!! She such a trooper though!

PONYTAIL!!!

2006-08-31T17:12:00.000-04:00

I think the pictures speak for themselves!

The Zoo!!!

2006-08-31T16:52:00.000-04:00

Saturday the 26th we went to the Salisbury Zoo. While the zoo is small compared to, well any other zoo, but it was perfect for the hour or so we spent there. Here are some pictures from our trip.

New Favorite Snack

2006-08-26T11:09:00.000-04:00

On Sunday Abigail discoved peanut butter and crackers...Pop-Pop Brooks, aren't you proud!!! We had never even given them to her before, so I don't know where it came from, but now she asks for "bu-er" and "crackers" all the time.

Playing in the rain

2006-08-26T10:00:00.000-04:00

It started raining while I was grilling burgers on Thursday. Abigail did not want to come back inside. Playing in the rain was too much fun! Then after dinner we went back out to play in more rain, after which the sun cam out and we sat on the deck to dry out.