Half a Year!

Yesterday was full of celebration!  

The day began with story time with our PEPS friends where I picked up a few DVD's and books on baby sign language (our next learning feat).  Afterwards we headed to Cafe Bonjore at Greenlake for lunch, then walked around the lake.  Abigail decided half way around that she was done for the day...so I switched between the stroller, holding her, and stopping to nurse...it was interesting.  Note to self: 11am-4pm baby outings are not a good idea!

We headed home to rest up before Mamie, Papa, Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Victor, and Uncle Mike came over for dinner at Gorditos.  Since it was such a nice day, we decided to walk to dinner and stopped along the way for Abigail's first swing ride- she loved it!

Even the Grandpa's joined in the fun!

Anne, Ian, and the kids met us at Gorditos.  So much fun having the whole family together to celebrate Abigail's half birthday.  John and Carolyn, you were missed- so move here already!

A surprised birthday girl!

Chuck and Gail- best baby friends!

We printed an 8x10 of her baby vs. burrito picture to frame at the restaurant, and of course, a comparison picture to see how she's grown.

And for a quick side-by-side comparison:

My dearest Abigail, the past month you have grown so much.  As Dad and I like to say, you've grown from a baby to a teenager right before our eyes!  You've become so active, aware, engaging, and happy...  a blessing beyond anything we could have imagined.

We love you, Abigail

(aka: Aberdoodles, Abers, Abagoo, Bitz, Lits, Bo-Bitz, Spidoors, Spiedi, Turkeyface, Turks Caicos, Starbucks, Funny Money, Pope Monkey)

Happy Birthday!