These Feet Were Made for Walking

For the past 2 weeks or so Abigail has been taking a step here and then some more steps there. We finally caught it on camera.

July in (lots of) Pictures

July started out rough with an infection on Abigail's cheek.

But it got better as we welcomed our first tomato!!

Right before we left for Utah, I was called to serve as the Primary President in our ward. (Primary is the children's organization in our church. Our primary has around 80 kids).

U came, U saw, Utah

After a 3 hour delay in Denver, we finally made it to Utah. (without any luggage)
Unfortunately for her, Abigail wasn't allowed to have any of the goodness from the Sweet Tooth Fairy. Fortunately, we did!

It was a busy trip --visiting family (on both sides), trying to see as many friends as possible (sorry to everyone we didn't get to see), and going to Tyler's family reunion.

4 generations: My grandmother, My Mom (who happened to be in Utah for 1 of the days we were), Abigial and I.
Abigail with Uncle Spence (Rachael's brother and soon to be dental student...well, next year)

Abigail with Grandpa Ned (Tyler's Dad)
Abigail swinging with Grandma Beverly (Tyler's Mom)

Abigail with Gavan, Michelle, and Trevor. (Tyler's brother Eric's kids).

Visiting Friends Alicia holding Bri (daughters of friends Ryan and Meg)
dear Vienna traveling friend Sarah with daughter Madeline
OES teaching friend, Amber BYU roommates Kimber and Jen

and, last but not least, the

Family Reunion

Cousin Jack with son Jackson (just a few days apart in age from Abigail) and Abigail and Tyler
Abigail was beyond happy anytime we came near the river which ran in the back of the campgrounds and cabins
What would a campfire be with "The Princess Pat"Abigail with Great-GrandmaAbigail with Aunt Heidi (Tyler's sister)Just hanging out

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.