Christmas Eve (Preview)

Does this look like a girl who had a great Xmas or what????

*All the Xmas pics will be up...just too late to start tonight!
Just a preview of what's to come!!!!

Abigail's 2nd Birthday, Part 1

Abigail had a great 2nd birthday!  To celebrate the big day, she got to pick out a fish.  She got the cutest little pink Beta fish, who she named Abbi Dabbi (her pronounciation of Abby Caddaby).  She loves Abbi Dabbi and talks to her all day!

Abigail and Abbi Dabbi

We'll have to practice blowing out the candles!

(Sorry for the lack of pictures....I'm still trying to figure out our new computer.)

What's the Hold Up Already???

I know I know...where are the Xmas and birthday pictures??? Soon...very soon! For Xmas, Rob and I decided to buy a new computer as our gift to each other..and the timing couldn't be better.  We've had our Dell since 2003 and it's been a great computer.  I'm actually very attached to it..it sound odd, but it's the computer I made our wedding guest list on, the computer that I used for grad school, and the computer that downloaded all the pictures of our two girls!  But it's also the computer that has no space left and runs so slow it's as annoying as the Chicago Bears this year (and yes, I'm watching the game and some how they let Minnesota tie the game and go to overtime).  So tomorrow I will be picking up our brand new computer...we went with a Toshiba this time, we'll see!  And I can't wait to download the pictures on our brand new computer and do a post!!!!  So tomorrow you can see all the fun that we had at Xmas!!!!

Happy Birthday, Abigail Grace!

Dear Abigail,
Happy Birthday, Baby!!!! For the past 2 years, you have made everyday better than the one before! You are such a sweet, funny, loving, smart girl! A lot has happened in the past year; you learned to walk, you learned to talk, and you became a big sister! What an amazing year it has been with you! Mommy and Daddy love you so much and are so proud of you! We hope that the next year is even better than the last. Thank you for bringing so much joy to our lives...you are one of the 2 greatest gifts we ever received! Happy, Happy 2nd Birthday!!!! We love you!
Love, Mommy and Daddy

Last Day of School

Thursday was my last day of Panther Playschool. Not only did my mommy and Caitlin come with me to school, but Papa got to come too! I couldn't wait to show them all the things I love about my classroom!


See all the great things in the kitchen, Papa? It's my favorite part of the classroom!



In the kitchen, I always put on my Chef's outfit first. The teacher told my mom that I wear this the whole time I'm in school. When my mommy was there, some high school teachers even stopped in to see their "favorite chef".



These are my 3 high school teachers. I really love them...they always give me the best hugs!



I love art projects at school. Today, I did a painting project with shaving cream and paint.



TaDa! Here's my certificate! What a great time I had in Panther Playschool! I learned a lot and grew a lot too. When I started, I would cry and my mommy had to come with me to school. At the end, when my teacher came to my car to get me, I would say "Bye Bye Mommy" and go with my teacher as happy as could be. When I got back to the car, I would talk and talk to mommy about all the things I did (friends, play, sand, picture, color, paint, kitchen, etc.) The teachers really love me and all of my friends. They did so many nice things, like send home a Xmas card with a picture of all my new friends! I am so happy I went to Panther Playschool. I can go back next year for the whole year if I want....I can't wait to see my teachers and friends again!

St. Nick...Princess Style!

I forgot to post pictures from Abigail's visit from St. Nick. Growing up, St. Nick always visited our house. We had to leave our shoe outside our room when we went to bed and when we woke up, he had left us little presents! So, I told Abigail to pick a shoe for St. Nick. You can see below the shoe she picked out! What a princess!!!


St. Nick left gifts in a pink and purple pump! Gotta love that girl!!!!


Abigail finding her gifts.



That's all, Abigail...no more! (She was checking under everything for more gifts).



Caitlin was very excited for St. Nick's visit

Just a cute pic of Abigail...it was the day of the 1st snow and in between diaper changes (hence the no clothes) we heard the snow plows outside. Abigail got her stool (not sure why??) and watched out the window. She was entertained for a good 15 minutes by that plow...god bless that plow!!!!

Holiday Excitement

We've been very busy the last week getting ready for the holidays...and enjoying all the activities too! Usually our December is full of events and it seems as if we don't get to enjoy the holidays, but having Caitlin this year has been a extra blessing because we have been home a lot more and able to enjoy this time!

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First, we'll start with how Caitlin is doing. She had a few rough weeks of crying. I guess I sort of just got used to the crying all day and night...and the not sleeping all night. But having other's notice the crying made me realize we really needed to do something. I thought it was just colic, but the dr said it's much more crying than a colic baby....nice! The dr thinks it's reflux (Abigail had it too) and we started her on medication. The dr is still playing around with the dosage, timing, etc, but the medicine seems to be beginning to making a difference. She is still having some crying and she still has the reflux noise, as well as her voice has now began to go hoarse, so we may have to try something else to help her. We really hope the medication continues to help because the last two days, we have begun to see a different baby...so much happier and observant! It would be nice to have the problem taken care of before the holidays...or we'll be putting earplugs in everyone's stocking.


Caitlin needed to be held ALL the time...so she practically lived in the sling! It helps with the reflux because she's upright more.


Abigail put the sling on all by herself and had her doll inside...She's my little mini-me!

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On Friday night, we took the girls to a winter carnival at the Bloomingdale Park District. Abigail really loved the train ride! However, she did NOT love Santa...well, she loved him from afar but not up close...so no pics with Santa this year!



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On Saturday, we decorated our Xmas tree!!!!!

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Who can resist a sister picture? Not this mama!

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On Sunday, Rob and I went to the Bears/Packer game with Bill and Katie. While the game left something to be desired, we had such a wonderful day. It was so great to catch up with friends in "old school" fashion. We used to watch all the Bears games with Bill and Katie at Morgan's bar, so we started there..and even brought back our Tequila tradition! Then, after the game, Rob and I headed back to pick up the girls at my parents...and were treated to Lou's pizza! It was a wonderful day out for us...and look what Abigail and Grandpa made!

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for the Bears tickets..and for watching the girls!

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And one more sister picture (oh yeah, matching pajamas, it brings me so much joy)...this is the Caitlin we know and LOVE!!!

Happy Holidays!!!!! We are getting ready for two big events next week...the big 2 for Abigail and Caitlin's 1st X-mas! Life is great!!!!