Big Sister Knows Best

  

  We're happy.

I'm a good big sister. I hold Ab-gail in my lap.

 Oh, it's okay. No cry. No cry.

 Mom... she needs a nap!

2 Months Old

Our baby's two months old! She can enjoy a bath, as pictured above. She is such a sweet baby; it makes me sad to go to work and leave her. Of course I miss Lydia's adorable face as well.

Abigail's sitting up a bit better in the chair than last month. You also might notice she has bubbles coming out of her mouth from the more active drooling that's going on.
 

This big girl is 10 lbs, 12 oz and 22 inches long! That's right at the 50th percentiles. Woohoo!

 

I tried to capture some baby sounds from Abigail from the bouncer that I put her in while I get ready in the morning. You can ignore my sounds.

Welcome to God's Family, Abigail!

We had a wonderful baptism celebration this weekend. Family came from near and far. We were privileged to have Great Aunt Diane come and were surprised with Great Grandma Pulley's arrival, but missed Kaitlyn who is just a little too far right now in Germany.

 

 Here we are with godparents Sarah and Dan, and the pastor. Abigail slept the whole time (just like Lydia did for hers), and barely even flinched with the splash.

   

 Abigail wore the same dress made from my wedding gown by Grandma Jan.

She got a new baby cross necklace from Great Grandma Doris that she's wearing.

 With godparents and Lydia too.

 Grandma Jan & Grandpa Bruce

 Sarah, Grandma Linda, Stacy, Aaliyah & Greg

 Kathy, Grandpa Pulley, Great Grandma Pulley & Addie

 Sarah can't contain her smile while holding her goddaughter

 Grandma Linda holding Abigail in the chapel

 

Great Grandma Pulley holding Abigail at the party

 

 Family hanging out on the deck while Ben grilled brats and hamburgers to perfection

 Great Aunt Diane, Stacy, Aaliyah & Grandma Jan mingling

 Diane, Abigail & Bruce chatting and admiring Abigail

 

 Uncle "Egg," Aunt Sarah & Matt reviewing camera class notes and sharing tips

 Abigail's laughing! It's always fun to see how these three will react when pushed together on a couch.

Jesus said, "Let the children come to Me... For the kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children." Matthew 19:14

 "Whoever believes and is baptized shall be saved..." Mark 16:16

Thanks to all those who came! Abigail got some really nice gifts too.

Easter 2012

 Let the hunt begin!

Good Hiding (S)Pot

Then we sat down and opened them. Pink jelly bean!

Little toddler hands :)

The Easter Bunny left a few eggs for Abigail too ;)

Meet Some Fam.

Abigail.

Meet  Grandpa Pulley.

Meet Kathy.

Meet Great Grandma Doris.

Lydia got to blow out more candles! It was Great Grandma Doris' birthday. 

Oh, how Lydia loves blowing out candles!

Go Valpo

Lydia:  OPLAV? …oh, VALPO! That’s cool.

Abigail:  C’mon Lydia. I have things to do, diapers to pee. Tell me when you’re ready to look at mommy.

Caption courtesy of Aunt Sarah!

We don't know if they'll go to Valpo like Mom and Dad did (would sure be great!) but at least they can look good cheering the university on in the meantime.