First Taste of Solids

Abby had her first taste of solids in December. She wasn't sure what to think of it at first, but she's loving it now.









Yum!









She wanted to grab the spoon and feed herself. Miss independent!

Home for the Holidays!

We had a wonderful Christmas season! A big part of December was spent with family and friends out West. Abby had a great time with all of the love and attention she received throughout the trip. We were able to visit both the Ashtons and the Hamiltons while we were there. The holiday was full of parties, gingerbread contests, tree hunting, Santa visits, candy bar games, white elephants, Guitar Hero, shopping, snow, Mom's good cooking and one great football game! Abby even hit a few milestones with sitting up for the first time, and trying her first few bites of rice cereal...yum! Thanks for a great Christmas! We LoVe you!
Abby made her first visit to Santa. Here she is whispering in his hear. :)












Who is this guy? Abby always has to check things out. After Santa the girls did some quick shopping and the boys found a nice foot massage chair. I guess you could say that they used their time effectively while we shopped.












Piano lessons with Aunt Suppy!












Alissa's graduation...Congrats!












Watching her first snow storm. It snowed almost every day in Utah, it was a beautiful winter wonderland, we loved it!









Christmas tree shopping...Dad led the crowd through the snow to find the perfect tree. :)









Dave, Alissa and Suppy FREEZING!

Gingerbread MaNiA!









Ben and Lizzy designed a U of U house...good times. Go Utes!












Dave, Alissa and Suppy's house won the grand prize. There was also some minor 'lifting'.













Visiting grandparents in Bountiful. Abby was happy to see them.

Christmas morning Abby got to break through the traditional wrapping paper wall. She loved all her presents but her favorite thing was the boxes and wrapping paper, of course.









Opening presents with Pops and reading with great grandma.










Penguin OBSESSION! Laura was given a penguin for Christmas and she let Abby play with it. Well, Abby LOVED the penguin and wanted to play with it the rest of the trip. Poor Laura now has a wet penguin from all of the baby Abby kisses it received. Thanks for letting Abby enjoy the penguin Suppy!









Christmas in Colorado. Abby had a great time with grandparents and cousins. Sienna and Abby bonded. :)









The dangerous Candy Bar Game. It was a battle for the 3 Muskateer Mint. :)












Grandma Peggy and Uncle Don with Abby.












Bath time!









Abby loved playing with her cousin Haley! They were given matching outfits for Christmas.









Sharing toys. Abby wanted to be a big girl like Haley and she tried to drink out of a sippy cup.







Cute Haley!














While we were back in Utah, we were able to see my cousin Michelle and her cute boy Jaxson.
We also watched the BIG win between U of U and Alabama...it was a good game! Abby loved watching it with Pops. She loves football!









Face masks with Suppy! Lovin' it!










Lunch with my best friend, Shanno.







Saying 'goodbyes'.












Abby could definitely be considered a 'frequent flyer'. On the way back to DC she got her own seat and was lovin' it.
Thanks for a great time guys! We miss you already!
A few last videos...


For your entertainment...Dad playing Rock Band.