Abigail & the Phone

While it doesn't catch her at her peak of loudness or conversational skills, it gives you a pretty good idea of what Abigail sees me doing a lot of the time.

Pictures of the Celebration

Pictures, pictures, and more pictures of the celebration day.

The celebrating began at the fountains. Abigail adores water and was a very happy camper (even though I forgot her swimsuit).

We were all happy with Five Guys Burgers and Fries afterwards.

The birthday dinner: taco salad, watermelon, and corn bread.

The party guests.


Best for last: the cake. YUMMY. Abigail got her very own "mess" cake--and make a mess of it she did. The adults got their own cake as well, complete with delicious fudge icing.

Abigail Meets Cake

For a long while, our whole pregnancy, we didn't have a name for Abigail--so, she was always affectionately referred to as, "baby girl". Well, our baby girl turned ONE today.

It was a happy day for a happy baby girl and her happy parents.

More pictures to come.

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.