Haircut/10 month pictures

Let me begin by stating that I have NEVER cut girl hair before other than a little trim across the back of Abby. So for me to give Abby a full blown haircut was a challenge. Especially since the girl doesn't sit still! Alas, here is the product of my work. She hasn't worn it down for a couple of months, so it was exciting to have a change from the pigtails.

Today we went to Picture People to get her 10 month shots. Can you believe my little doll is 10 months? I can't. I scanned the pictures I purchased, but it is slightly cut off, but in the last two shots Abby was showered with rose petals. I thought they were cute and candid. Enjoy!

Notice her hands are perfectly folded! She is such a young lady!

Ah, if only life really did rain rose petals...

Tea Party

Tea, Tea, Tea for two

Would you like to pour?

Tip the pot into the cup

and then we'll have some more!

(to the tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat)

Abby can sit and play with this set for a very long time. I love how girly she is already!

She loves to nibble on the treats. She will even chew after she takes a pretend bite and say, "mmmmm". Then she'll take her cup by the handle and sip!


Her favorite thing to do though, is dance along with the teapot.

Happy New Year!

We had special visitors at our home to ring in the new year. Grammy and Pa Levengood made the ten hour journey from Pennsylvania to visit their youngest grandchild. Abby loved playing with her grandparents and showing off her new talents and latest toys. It was a great visit, and we were sad to see them go!

(Grape juice)

Snuggling with Grammy

Showing off her standing skills

"Welcome to my learning farm, Pa, there's so much to show you."

Christmas Day

Around 2:30 my family arrived to PARTY! We enjoyed delicious appetizers consisting of shrimp coctail and my mom's homemade artichoke dip before we exchanged gifts. Abby hit the motherload. She got a new pony, tea set, piano, sentimental books, bath toys, and adorable outfits! We then had a delicious turkey dinner followed by a Hoosier classic, sugar cream pie. It was a wonderful time of food, family and fellowship. It was by far the best Christmas ever!!!

Waiting for the family to arrive.


Mother/Daughter aprons
"Holiday Hostess" and "Hostess in Training"

"Hi Mommy, I am riding one handed!"

A short rest on Nina before gifts.

Playing with Uncle Erich

I really hate that you can't see how pretty it was by candlelight.

She finished the evening with one last ride on her horsey.

Good Christmas Morning!

Abby's doll's name is Abby!

Taking a little break.

Wait, Daddy gets Christmas presents too?

Seeing what Santa brought

Why is it that Abby seemed annoyed by the doll's name?

Christmas Eve

Christmas eve day Abby and I stayed at home preparing the house for Christmas. That isn't to say that there wasn't any action going on at our place. While I was busying myself with tasks that needed to be completed, Abby apparently dialed 911 twice. I received a phone call stating that there were two incomplete calls from our home. I apologized explaining that my 9 month old was playing with the phone and dialed by mistake. Ten minutes later there was a knock at the door from the Noblesville Police. I guess they had to check and make sure that everything was okay. It was pretty embarrassing...

After our exciting afternoon, the family got ready and went to the candlelight Christmas service at our church. We then went out to dinner at our favorite Chinese restaurant. I guess a lot of people associate Christmas eve with Chinese food because the place was packed out! Because we were in no rush for December 24th to end, we waited and enjoyed every moment of the evening. When we got home Abby opened one gift and was sent to bed. She must have known that there was something magical about this night because she woke up at 3:30 in the morning full of energy and excitement. Adam and I put her in our bed, and she crawled all over us giggling and squealing. We were tempted to have our Christmas morning at 4, but an hour later she fell asleep and did not wake again until we got her up.

Remembering the true meaning of Christmas.

Heading up to bed so that Santa can come!

Iron Skillet Christmas Dinner

One of our favorite Christmas traditions is the family Christmas meal at the Iron Skillet. This year was extra special because little Abby was able to sample some of the feast. She enjoyed cottage cheese, biscuits and apple butter, and mashed potatoes. The girl ate like a queen. After the meal we drove around and looked at Christmas lights.