Before and After

While home in Merced, Mom and I hit the projects.

Before:

and

After:

Caught in the Act

side note: this is Abigail's favorite sitting position.

Open + Anything = Happy Abigail

Abigail's latest love is to open anything that has anything she can pull out. It may make a mess, but more importantly, it makes a happy baby girl.

Happiness Is...

this little girl.

A Visit to Yosemite

We spent the morning and afternoon in Yosemite National Park. We were in awe by the sights. The tourists were smitten with Abigail. She was perfect---literally---never cried once--including, but not limited to, the drive up to Yosemite, a walk around the fields and to the little chapel, the hour long lunch in the Ahwahnee, another long walk afterwards to Mirror Lake, and the drive back. The weather was perfect, Abigail was perfect, the time with my mom was perfect, it was a perfect "girls only" outing.

A Most Wonderful Weekend

Abigail in the backyard at the beach house.

At our favorite garden shop, "The Garden Shed."

Walking on the ranch.

Fun on the rocks.

My favorite picture of the trip.

Despite the uncertain face, Abigail LOVED the rocks, ocean, and exploring around.

Who wouldn't be happy in such a perfect place?

Busy exploring the tide pools.

It was a practically perfect in every weekend indeed, and could have only been made more perfect had Tyler been able to have come along.

Abigail Cuteness from California

Tyler is scoutmaster for the boys in our ward. Tyler has scout camp. Abigail and I (well, mostly I) didn't want to be alone while he is away---so we packed up, flew (4 1/2 hours with a squirmy baby girl actually went pretty well, mostly because she took a 1 1/2 hour nap) to California to spend time with my parents. We miss Tyler---but are thankful for parents taking care of me and the baby girl while he is away (and then some....scout camp is only 1 week, we will be away for 3). And thus, this is the first of many "we miss you daddy" posts with picture updates of Abigail. Yes, we have skype, but no, Abigail does not hold still long enough for the camera to catch her all that often. We love you Tyler!!

Abigail with Grandpa at the beach house.

Abigail played with the mirror for quite a while---so much to explore at Grandma's and Grandpa's house!

Don't worry Dad--I'm eating all my fruits and vegetables....especially the freshly picked strawberries.