Happy Mother's Day!! I can't believe I am enjoying my second mother's day. I would have to say first I am just more in love with my child then I was a year ago. I love the curls, the smile, the attitude and the fact that she is my daughter forever. This weekend was perfect with 70 degree weather, sunshine and a yard to play in it was everything I could hope for. Abby and I worked in the yard and it was pretty fun, we went to The Depot and found some fun flowers. She sat in the cart and turned around to pull all the buds off the plants we found. I also found some new pots and as we check out she waved at all the people coming in and leaving. She was like the 'official' greeter at 'The Depot' the young women checking us out was not sure what to think... or at least that was my observation. When we got home we worked in the garden Uncle Ty tilled for us. I walked away to put some flowers in the new pots and when I got back Abby's face was covered in dirt but just so happy. I gave her a smaller pot to work in and it kept her busy for at least an hour. This also included the gardening shovel but I held strong when it came down to my gardening gloves... this girl knows what she wants. It was a great weekend and I am so proud to be this little girls mother. We also made memories I hope to carry with me forever and if I could get a picture of it, THE SMILE! Love,Mom

"Stop making that noise!"

This is something said often. My sweet little girl can make a noise so horrible it could make anyone lose there mind. It starts in the morning with the diaper change and then during the wrestling match, others would call getting dressed. Then every time you take away something she can't have... Then nap time (Finally) and then it continues until bed time. It seems to get worse when she is tired and it makes me say things to her like 'stop making that noise' or 'I can't think while you make that noise.' I feel like a bad mom until other people start saying the same things. I have been told and continue to remind myself that some day she will grow out of this. Until then I would say that riding in the car with Abby is as dangerous as texting while driving some times... AND PLEASE STOP MAKING THAT NOISE!!!

Haven't been here in awhile...

Life has been crazy and not sure where to start... first I GOT A NEW JOB! Oh and I love it... The babe is now 11 months with a lot of opinions and walking everywhere. She can tell me what a monkey says and how big she is... it is amazing how you go from enjoying that baby you bring home with you to fighting over changing that stinky diaper she is sitting in. She has officially learned how to work over my touch screen phone and I am excited to get a new one in a few months. Morgan (our dog)has officially gained anywhere from 5-10 lbs since the babe started eating table food. We love and hate this. Joe is enjoying fatherhood by teaching Abby how to be tough and that scary things are funny... well only if your not tired. I have been focusing on running and so far it has been going good. It takes time away from my family but it is worth it and I am determined to not buy all new clothes.