Concentrating so hard on her masterpiece!
Yummy!
Yeah!!!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Water Colors
It rained off and on this past Tuesday, so Abby and I stayed in most of the day. I think we went through every toy, puzzle, book, and dvd, so I had to find something to occupy our afternoon. I found some water color paint in the closet and set up a little art station at the kitchen table. She had a lot of fun dipping the brush in the water and painting.
Concentrating so hard on her masterpiece!
Yummy!
Yeah!!!
Concentrating so hard on her masterpiece!
Yummy!
Yeah!!!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Chicago- Day 4
This was our last day in Chicago. We decided to leave a little earlier than planned so that we could make the drive in 2 days instead of 1. We learned our lesson the first time, and we did not want to make that mistake again! We ate breakfast in the hotel restaurant and went to the Children's Museum for the 2nd time- This time we bypassed the fountain and actually made it to the museum.
Abby starting her morning very slowly!
Finally made it to the Children's Museum. Here is Abby, to no one's surprise, playing in the WATER exhibit!
Abby driving the car
Peek-a-boo
Time for some lunch at Pizano's. Brandon loves deep dish pizza and theirs is fantastic. We were a little worried because it takes at least 30 minutes to make a pizza, and the night before we had to leave a restaurant because Abby would not sit in her seat! We ordered the biggest bowl of spaghetti you have ever seen, and let her go to town. She sat for over an hour eating everything we put in front of her, which gave Brandon an opportunity to enjoy his pizza! We were so happy!
Because she was so good at lunch, we gave Abby a little treat. We popped into More Cupcakes (just so happens to be Oprah's favorite) and got Abby a cupcake. She LOVED it!
After lunch and dessert we went back to the playground to burn off some steam before we got on the road. We were pretty sad to go- we had a lot of fun!
Talking about her skinned knee
Getting a smooch before we go. A great end to a great trip!
Abby starting her morning very slowly!
Finally made it to the Children's Museum. Here is Abby, to no one's surprise, playing in the WATER exhibit!
Abby driving the car
Peek-a-boo
Time for some lunch at Pizano's. Brandon loves deep dish pizza and theirs is fantastic. We were a little worried because it takes at least 30 minutes to make a pizza, and the night before we had to leave a restaurant because Abby would not sit in her seat! We ordered the biggest bowl of spaghetti you have ever seen, and let her go to town. She sat for over an hour eating everything we put in front of her, which gave Brandon an opportunity to enjoy his pizza! We were so happy!
Because she was so good at lunch, we gave Abby a little treat. We popped into More Cupcakes (just so happens to be Oprah's favorite) and got Abby a cupcake. She LOVED it!
After lunch and dessert we went back to the playground to burn off some steam before we got on the road. We were pretty sad to go- we had a lot of fun!
Talking about her skinned knee
Getting a smooch before we go. A great end to a great trip!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Chicago- Day 3
We started our day with room service so that Abby could just hang out for a little bit before we got out and about. Here she is enjoying her pancakes.
After breakfast we went to a place called the Little Bean Cafe. We had so much fun and I wish that they would open one in Memphis. It is just a large room with several play houses, toys, blocks, cars, books, hula hoops and anything else you could imagine for your child to play with. There is an area where the parents can sit and eat or drink coffee and the kids go and play. It was so nice to be able to hang out and talk without having to worry about Abby.
Our next purchase- a pink cozy coupe!
We played for an hour more until it was time for Abby to take a nap. While she slept in the car We drove around the city and through some of the neighborhoods. Chicago really is a neat place! When she woke up we went to Wrigley Field- Daddy's favorite! Brandon made sure that Abby had some Cubs gear, so he bought her a hat and t-shirt. What a great way to spend Father's Day!
After we left Wrigley Field we went back to the hotel- I think all of the running around caught up with Abby because she started to run a fever. After a nap and some tylenol we were out the door again and heading to the Disney Store.
We managed to buy only a pair of pink light up Princess jelly shoes. They are a little big, but she will be in them sooner than later!
Petting a horse for the first time. Abby didn't really care for the horse which is one of the first times I have ever really seen her uncomfortable. She was clinging on pretty tight here.
Brandon rode this escalator probably 20 times so that I could go buy a purse I had been eyeing since we got there. What a nice Daddy!
We attempted dinner at the Cheesecake Factory, but it was just too much for her, so we got our food to go and had dinner back at the hotel. It was nice to go home and relax for a little bit.
Abby after her bath...
Day 3 was so much fun! Day 4 to come...
After breakfast we went to a place called the Little Bean Cafe. We had so much fun and I wish that they would open one in Memphis. It is just a large room with several play houses, toys, blocks, cars, books, hula hoops and anything else you could imagine for your child to play with. There is an area where the parents can sit and eat or drink coffee and the kids go and play. It was so nice to be able to hang out and talk without having to worry about Abby.
Our next purchase- a pink cozy coupe!
We played for an hour more until it was time for Abby to take a nap. While she slept in the car We drove around the city and through some of the neighborhoods. Chicago really is a neat place! When she woke up we went to Wrigley Field- Daddy's favorite! Brandon made sure that Abby had some Cubs gear, so he bought her a hat and t-shirt. What a great way to spend Father's Day!
After we left Wrigley Field we went back to the hotel- I think all of the running around caught up with Abby because she started to run a fever. After a nap and some tylenol we were out the door again and heading to the Disney Store.
We managed to buy only a pair of pink light up Princess jelly shoes. They are a little big, but she will be in them sooner than later!
Petting a horse for the first time. Abby didn't really care for the horse which is one of the first times I have ever really seen her uncomfortable. She was clinging on pretty tight here.
Brandon rode this escalator probably 20 times so that I could go buy a purse I had been eyeing since we got there. What a nice Daddy!
We attempted dinner at the Cheesecake Factory, but it was just too much for her, so we got our food to go and had dinner back at the hotel. It was nice to go home and relax for a little bit.
Abby after her bath...
Day 3 was so much fun! Day 4 to come...
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Chicago- Day 2
After Abby woke up from her marathon of sleep we went down to Michigan Avenue to eat breakfast. It took us forever to get Abby out the door. Here she is sassing her Mom and Dad and refusing to wear pants and a diaper.
We found a small little cafe and she chowed down on a blueberry muffin and a red pepper quiche- quite the combo. She was in the best mood, and entertained the other people eating by walking up to their table and yelling, "hi," followed with a,"bye." She thought she was something else!
Pucker up, Abby.
After breakfast we found a park with a swing set and let Abby play. She loved it!
Abby and her Daddy
Getting so big
After the playground we went to the American Girl Doll and let Abby pick out a Bitty Baby. I wanted to wait and get her a big American Girl Doll when she is old enough to pick out the one she wants, and is old enough to understand what the doll is all about. When we handed her the Bitty Baby she started to clap, squeal, and put the doll in her mouth to give her a "kiss." It was adorable. I hate that we did not get the initial reaction on video or in a picture because it was priceless. Once the novelty wore off, she tossed the new doll on the floor, ran over to the racks of American Girl Doll t-shirts and started to play with the hangers.
Leaving her baby on the floor-
Mommy and Abby with her new Bitty Baby
From here we went back to the hotel so that Abby could take a nap. When she woke up we headed to the Children's Museum and the Navy Pier. We never made it to the museum because Abby was distracted by the fountain! The fountain was so cool and squirted water probably 10 feet into the air. We were not prepared for her to get soaking wet, but if you could have seen how much fun she was having it was impossible to take her away from the water.
"Hold this Daddy. I need to go play."
Getting closer and closer to the water.
There she goes...
Soaking wet, but loving every minute! My favorite picture of them all. She had so much fun!
In her diaper playing with all the big kids! They would laugh about the baby in the diaper!
Eating a hot dog wearing a onesie we bought from one of the stores.
Back at the hotel playing with her Bitty Baby.
Time to go to bed!
Day 3 to come later...
We found a small little cafe and she chowed down on a blueberry muffin and a red pepper quiche- quite the combo. She was in the best mood, and entertained the other people eating by walking up to their table and yelling, "hi," followed with a,"bye." She thought she was something else!
Pucker up, Abby.
After breakfast we found a park with a swing set and let Abby play. She loved it!
Abby and her Daddy
Getting so big
After the playground we went to the American Girl Doll and let Abby pick out a Bitty Baby. I wanted to wait and get her a big American Girl Doll when she is old enough to pick out the one she wants, and is old enough to understand what the doll is all about. When we handed her the Bitty Baby she started to clap, squeal, and put the doll in her mouth to give her a "kiss." It was adorable. I hate that we did not get the initial reaction on video or in a picture because it was priceless. Once the novelty wore off, she tossed the new doll on the floor, ran over to the racks of American Girl Doll t-shirts and started to play with the hangers.
Leaving her baby on the floor-
Mommy and Abby with her new Bitty Baby
From here we went back to the hotel so that Abby could take a nap. When she woke up we headed to the Children's Museum and the Navy Pier. We never made it to the museum because Abby was distracted by the fountain! The fountain was so cool and squirted water probably 10 feet into the air. We were not prepared for her to get soaking wet, but if you could have seen how much fun she was having it was impossible to take her away from the water.
"Hold this Daddy. I need to go play."
Getting closer and closer to the water.
There she goes...
Soaking wet, but loving every minute! My favorite picture of them all. She had so much fun!
In her diaper playing with all the big kids! They would laugh about the baby in the diaper!
Eating a hot dog wearing a onesie we bought from one of the stores.
Back at the hotel playing with her Bitty Baby.
Time to go to bed!
Day 3 to come later...
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