Happy Halloween

Abigail and I stopped by Ted's office this afternoon to participate in his company's Halloween festivities.  I wasn't planning on it, but his coworkers convinced us to enter her into the costume contest.

Picture #1: Getting Abigail dressed for the costume contest.  Note Tina Turner and Popeye in the background.
Picture #2:  The costume contest judging.
Picture #3: Ted and Abigail.
Picture #4: Abigail placed 3rd in the costume contest.  She also got to pick out a book at the library this morning since she wore her costume to story hour.

Stroller Time

Abigail looks so little in her stroller but she loves riding in it and being able to see where we are going. 

Errands With Mom

Abigail was a great sport today while we were out running errands.

Alumni Review

Abigail's birth announcement is in this issue of my college Alumni Review.  Yea Abigail.

And The Winner Is...

Abigail!  She won first prize in the costume contest for the 2 and younger age group at the Halloween party yesterday. Here she is checking out her prize pumpkin and its contents.  Yea Abigail!

Halloween Fun

Abigail and I attended our MOMS Club Halloween party/potluck this morning.  The kids were adorable and the food was yummy.  We both had a really nice time.  Unfortunately I did not get any pictures of Abigail in her costume at the party.

Picture #1: I asked Mariah to watch Abigail while I went to the car to get our food and candy.  She took the assingment very seriously.
Picture #2: Kids and moms eating delicious treats. 
Picture #3: Lucas (Batman), Mariah (Minnie Mouse), and Skylar (Tinkerbell) ready to trick-or-treat.
Picture #4: Halloween is Nicole's favorite holiday and she dressed up for the party.  She is a very fun mom.

Umbrella Stroller

I wanted to share two last pictures from our trip to NC.  Both pictures are of Abigail in the umbrella stroller we borrowed from my sister.  She absolutely loved being in this stroller.  I think it made her feel like such a big girl.

Picture #1 was taken on 10/6/2012.
Picture #2 was taken on 10/7/2012.

Nine Month Checkup

Abigail and Ted at Abigail's nine month checkup.  Abigail gained three pounds and grew two inches since her six month appointment.  No vaccinations at this appointment but she did get her flu shot.

*This picture was taken on 10/22/2012.

Second Try

Now that Abigail is bigger we tried out the shopping cart cover again.  She loved sitting up and being able to see people and things as we passed them.

Grandma's Girl

Abigail having fun with her grandmother (my mom).

*These pictures were taken on 10/7/2012.

Grandpa's Girl

Abigail is definitely Granpa's Girl. 

Pictures #1-3: Abigail with her grandfather (my dad).

*These pictures were taken on 10/7/2012.

Two Beautiful Girls

Abigail had a play date this morning with Charlotte and Ilaria.  Abigail had a wonderful time playing with all of their fun toys and I had a great time catching up with my good friend Carolyn.  We look forward to seeing them again soon.

Avila Valley Barn

My Moms Group went on an outing to Avila Valley Barn this morning to go pumpkin picking.  It was a hot day but we had a lot of fun.

Pictures #1-2: Posing in front of big pumpkins.
Picture #3: Abigail's first hay ride.
Picture #3: Group photo on the hay ride.

Happy Birthday, Ted

Tuesday was Ted's birthday and Abigail and I took him out to lunch at E-Bar. 

Picture #1: Abigail and Ted at lunch.
Picture #2: Apparently this is how Abigail sits in her highchair.
Picture #3: Abigail at Mandarin Touch Chinese restaurant in Solvang picking up chow mien for Ted's birthday dinner.

*These pictures were taken on 10/16/2012/

Giraffe

Abigail is a giraffe!

*This picture was taken on 10/16/2012.

9 Months Old

Abigail is 9 months old!

Pilot Mountain

While we were visiting my family we decided to go hiking at Pilot Mountain which is 30 minutes away from where my parents live.  It was an overcast afternoon which turned out to be perfect weather for our hike.

Picture #1: The beginning of our hike.
Pictures #2-3: Family pictures.
Pictures #4-5: Sleepy girl at the end of our hike.
Picture #6: Beautiful vista.

*These pictures were taken on 10/6/2012.

Abigail Meets Her Cousins

On thing I was really excited about in regards to our trip to NC was the opportunity to introduce Abigail to her cousins Nicholas and Emiah.  Abigail was amazed at the number of books and toys they had, and I think they all hit it off pretty well.

Picture #1: Nicholas quarantined himself to behind the baby gate.
Picture #2: Emiah and Abigail at play.
Picture #3: Abigail playing the piano for Aunt Suzie.
Picture #4: Nicholas taking all of they books off the bookshelf.

*These pictures were taken on 10/5/2012.

New Toys

This is what happens when daddy takes Abigail to Walmart without mommy.

Hanging On

What a cutie pie Abigail is hanging on to the side of her pack-n-play.

*This picture was taken on 10/10/2012.

Me-Maw And Abigail Meet

Abigail met her great-grandmother Friday afternoon.  It was a very special moment for me.  

*These pictures were taken on 10/5/2012.

Story Hour

We had another fun time at story hour this morning.

Pictures #1-2: Abigail playing after story hour.
Picture #3: Picture in a funny mirror.
Picture #4: Beth, Abigail, and Lilly.  Lilly is a little girl who attends story hour.  She loves Abigail and always wants to sit right next to her.  She saw us taking pictures and wanted to be in a picture with us.