As Promised...A Picture!

Two weeks ago Abbey had her 'first' haircut. It wasn't technically the first time she's had her haircut, but it was the first official cut to give her a new hairdo.

Where have I been?

Were you beginning to wonder where I've been? My blog has been more then neglected over the past month. The biggest news?

I'm pregnant!

I found out January 11th and for those of you that know our history leading up to the birth of Abbey know that I was surprised how quickly it happened and nervous about the possibility of a miscarriage. Now almost 12 weeks along, I'm excited and confident about the future.

I will post again soon...but the morning sickness and fatigue have meant that most of my free time is spent on the couch trying not to get sick and taking cat naps between Abbey's million different requests.

Abbey Says So

Abbey and I have both been feeling a little under the weather the past several days. This morning at breakfast I didn't realize I was sniffling until Abbey said:

"Mom, there's nothing to be sad about."

What a thoughtful little girl (who is obviously listening to what we're telling her even if it doesn't seem like she is)!

Happy Birthday Dad!

Yesterday was my dad's birthday and since he is in Peru and we can't really send him things easily, I decided I would try to get Abbey to sing him Happy Birthday. We've been sick here the past several days and the following was the best I could do. I love you Dad!

One Reason I LOVE Abbey

[There are a ton of reasons to love my beautiful little girl, but below is my current favorite.]

Tonight as a family we were watching a movie and eating popcorn [OK, more like Eric and I were watching a movie and Abbey was playing]. For no reason Abbey climbed up onto my lap, moved my bangs off my forehead and told me...

"You are prettery [pretty]."

Talk about melting my heart! That more then makes up for the 18 hours of labor, sleepless nights, temper tantrums and all the diaper blowouts. [Let's just hope it will one day make up for the teenage years!]

Quick Kitchen Update

Hasn't Eric done a great job! He's still got some work to do on the molding between the cabinets and the ceiling as well as the tile back splash, but it looks GREAT so far! I'm so impressed.

I love the new location of my dishwasher, it makes doing dishes so much easier! Once we get all the tools cleaned up I'll post more pictures.

2008 In Review

Below is a highlight of our year, month by month.

January

Abbey loves to dance and is learning new words.

At work I get a new shift and have to be at work at 4:30 in the morning.

February

At the end of February, Grandma and Grandpa Zimmerman come to visit. Abbey enjoys reading with Grandma.

Abbey learns two word phrases and the word pizza!

March

At the beginning of March, we visit Spokane WA with Scott and Bev. We visit the 'cat zoo' and go downtown to the river.

I turn 32.

April

I don't have any pictures or video from this month [might have something to do with my 4:30AM shift at work!] but the three of us begin our night time ritual of reading books together .

Abbey enjoys music and The Beatles song, "Drive My Car", is her favorite song.

May

Eric takes Abbey camping to Swan Lake. They also visit Glacier National Park and hike to Avalanche Lake.

I am promoted to Customer Care Manager.

June

Abbey turns 2! [See my blog from this month for a look back and Abbey and her fun little personality traits.]

July

We travel to Utah where we spend time with both sides of the family and have lots of fun: Eric takes Abbey to Hogal Zoo; I take her to 7 Peaks.

August

This is Abbey's last month at Tiny Bubbles Daycare.

Abbey begins to learn her ABCs using the Waterford Early Reading Program DVDs.

Eric and I celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary.

Eric replaces our dishwasher.

September

Abbey continues to enjoy dancing on the couch and is quickly learning more words and now speaks in sentances.

Eric's office moves and his comute is now about 5 minutes.

Eric replaces the furnace in our house.

I start The Runner's World 8-Week Beginning Runner's Training Program.

October

We travel to Utah again to see Grandma and Grandpa Zimmerman before they leave on their mission to Peru. Abbey enjoys time with her cousins.


Abbey is Elmo for Halloween

Eric turns 31.

I twist my ankle the day after I complete The Runner's World 8-Week Beginning Runner's Program [and can't jog comfortably again until December].


November

We enjoy a nice Thanksgiving in Lolo, just the three of us.

Eric starts our kitchen remodel.

I participate in National Blog Posting month and post a blog a day for 30 days.

December

The three of us enjoy a nice quite Christmas together and spend lots of time outside in the snow.

For even more highlights of the year, refer back to my blog posts from throughout the year.