Where does the time go!

​A big part of me wants to beat myself up for not keeping up with this. So much I could have, should have captured along the way. Taking a deep breath, going easy with myself and see what I can do moving forward. 

Summer 2026 in Alabama was wonderful. Jumps in the lake, story time on the porch, trash pandas game and all the treats. 

One year check-up!

20 lbs. 30 ins. It was a tough visit with 6 shots, and with big bro and sis getting their flu shot too, but we did it! You're growing fast our little Abba!

Perfect Labor Day weekend!

Happy Birthday Dear Abigail!

Abigail, my little may-may, my sweet Abba, our sweet little Abby girl! Today you are one! I can't believe it. I can't believe I have a third, completely wonderful, totally delightful child! You are the sweetest icing on the cake, Abby! Everyone is always commenting on what a happy baby you are, and they are so right. You are the happiest! You love, love, love your daddy and your little face lights up whenever you see him. You love to laugh at and watch your brother and sister, and swat them away when you've had about enough of their shenanigans. You are always smiling and making others laugh and smile with you. I am incredibly grateful for you. Being your mommy fills my heart with bursting joy! Grow slow, sweet baby...

Stand up!

Abby, yesterday while playing on the floor in your brother and sis's room, you let go of a toy you we you using to balance and stood (unassisted) for a few seconds! We all exploded in cheer and clapping. At first, our excitement was a little scary for you but you caught on and clapped your hands and had the widest grin. You are doing it! You are growing up, you little toot!

Freeze...

Shopping at Walmart is made completely enjoyable with a sweet sleeping baby snuggled up right to you! 

This!

This is my table. Three beautiful babies. I can't believe it sometimes. 

Goodbye/Hello House!

Today is a BIG day! We sign papers on our new house. The house you will, more than likely, spend the rest is your childhood days in. This will be the house that  Abby will learn to walk and talk in. Owen and Paige, it'll be the house where you learn to ride your bikes, watch your first scary movie, have your first slumber party in. Tomorrow we say hello to our new home and I can't wait. I can't wait to see you guys run through it and explore. 

Sex Ed!

Paige "mom, boys have peanuts and girls have chinas."

Owen "no mom, girls have two butts."

Bataan 2015

Papaw, uncle Jon, and Katie did the half death march this year. Mama got a little bummed watching, wishing I'd got it together to join in, but it just wasn't happening. You guys sure did love finishing up the race with them. It was a great day and weekend! 

Spring Break 2015!

New Digs!

Abigail, tonight mommy's heart is a little heavy. We have decided it's time to move you to your crib in your own room. Up til now, you have slept right next to me. I could reach out and stroke your sweet fuzzy little head anytime. It also made nursing super easy. I'm gonna miss it. I'm sure you will be joining us every morning early to snuggle with us back in our bed so that should help me adjust to this new normal. I love you my sweet Abby May. I love you and will watch you sleep ALL night long;)

Throw back Thursday!

Talk about throw back. This was my vest when I was just a wee one. Paige you were sporting it with lots of cheeeese! 

5 months!

Big brother...

This morning while snuggling all 3 of my chickens in bed, Owen listed all the things he was going to teach his sister. It went something like this. "I'm gonna teach Abigail to... eat, sleep, open the blinds, go potty" and my favorite, "I'm gonna teach Abigail to sniff flowers". 

Packing heat!

Pretty sure I could walk around all day, every day, with this baby attached to me. It's something I couldn't do a lot with O and P. It feels SOOO good! 

Tooooth!

Here it is! In all its sharp little glory. I'm still a little shocked you got one this early. You haven't been extra fussy but for the past few weeks you have not been the champion sleeper I grew extremely fond of that first couple months of your life. Could be teething related, or you just know mama is right next to you ready to cater to your every need. Yes, I fully admit I'm a total sucker when it comes to you sweet Abby! 

First food, First tooth!

What a night! Abby had her first taste of real food, mama found she has her first tooth coming in (bottom), and dads is having the 3rd annual burning of the Christmas tree. Owen and Paige, you guys were so excited to give Abigail her first bites! Pretty sure she wore more of the oatmeal than she ate but it sure was fun! 

Shots!

Yesterday was 'Everybody Gets Shots' Wednesday! Dada had to do some wrestling but it wasn't completely tragic. Eye of the tiger came on the radio right when we were called back. Talk about timing! Abby now has a low-grade fever that we suspect is related to the shots. Good thing baby girl gets a two month break from them and O and P get a 7 year break! Dada better start lifting some weights is all I gotta say! 

Do you wanna build a snow man!

Owen and dada tested positive for strep yesterday and with today's snow, it only made sense that we all stay home. We built a snow man and plan on making snow ice cream (a first). Yay for snow days!