New Niece

My brother and his wife welcomed their first child, a cute baby girl, into the world Monday May 4th! Abby is so excited to have a new cousin!

Ava Lei

8lbs even 19 in.

We can't wait to meet her soon!

Beach Day

I have so many cute pictures that I've wanted to post, but just not as much time as I'd like. Over a week ago, Abby & I drove up north to go to the beach with our friends. The weather was spectacular! I was smart enough to get sunblock on Abby, but somehow missed myself. I was totally fried for a couple of days.....now I'm just peeling ewww gross.

The kids started the trip with a picnic lunch of Chicken McNuggets and fries.

(I know super-nutritious.)

This is Liam. Abby LOVES him! They snuck away with the fries.

Digging away! Who knew a dollar store bucket and shovel could be so much fun!

The whole gang!
Beach days are too much fun! We can't wait 'till the next great day comes around.

Bubbles

Abby is an outdoor kid all the way.....At night the only way to bribe her back into the house is with a bath. Lately, her favorite outdoor activity is blowing bubbles. And yes, miss independent wants to do it herself!

Dress Up

Easter

Our Easter was wonderful. We were able to have a fun dinner with lots of family, with an indoor easter-egg hunt. (well, it was POURING outside) Here are a few of my favorite pics....

The weekend before Easter.....I wanted to practice a bit with my new camera. This is one of her Easter dresses. (No pics in the red one mom sorry.....soon.)
Abby had a really great time picking up the eggs and filling her basket.

She had to show me her basket.....

And all of her eggs.........yes I have 15 more of these shots with every single egg.

Gerritt snapped this picture the day after Easter while I was trying to get a smile out of our cute girl. I'll post some of these soon!