As you can see, the Garbage Can sustained no significant injuries.
An unfortunate loss but look out next time Garbage Can, she'll be bigger and more agile.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Garbage Can vs Abby
The match that took place on August 4, 2008 between Abby Paige Beal and The Bathroom Garbage Can was described as brutal by onlookers located at the Beal Township. It was a quick match which could have been worse but definitely left tears and scrapes on the young competitor Ms. Beal. The injury sustained was a long time coming but, a facial injury occurring after 1 year-of-age is a pretty good record. Final score; Garbage Can - 1, Abby Beal - 0.
As you can see, the Garbage Can sustained no significant injuries.
An unfortunate loss but look out next time Garbage Can, she'll be bigger and more agile.
As you can see, the Garbage Can sustained no significant injuries.
An unfortunate loss but look out next time Garbage Can, she'll be bigger and more agile.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Picture Time
After many weeks of no pictures, here they are!
Abby and her first taste of cake, she loved it!
Abby and her first taste of cake, she loved it!
Julie and I never would have guessed she would be so excited to open presents.
Our DVDs are no longer safe.
A few sizes too big, but those Crocs still look good on her.
The two most important women in my life.1 year update
Sorry for waiting so long to update. This blog is probably not going to be the best blog we've done since there will be no pictures but people have been asking us to update so here's a little something to satiate your "blogger appetite."
Yes, Abby has turned 1 officially! It was a pretty exciting day! Abby did such a great job opening presents, ooh-ing and aah-ing over every box, toy and clothing article. We also showed a quick slide show of her growth over the last year which daddy made. Abby danced to the music in her party dress and everyone else seemed to like to see how much she's grown. Later on we had cake and sang "Happy Birthday" to her. This was the first time she had really ever had cake and she knew exactly what to do with it. She got 85% in her mouth, 10% in her hair and arms and left the other 5% on the tray. After a quick rinse in the sink and new clothes, it was almost bed time so I (Julie) took her home and put her to bed. Throughout the entire day she was great entertainment.
After Abby had gone to bed, Jason and I spent a good 2 hours sifting through all the toys trying to decide which old toys to pack up and which new toys needed to be put together. It felt a little like Christmas.
All-in-all, a good day. Although, the reason we haven't had a chance to post any blogs recently has been because on the same day of Abby's party we got a letter in the mail from our Day-care provider saying she was no longer going to be providing Day-care. I don't think the severity of the situation really hit me till the day after the party and we've been very busy interviewing new providers. Abby is so attached to Vickie (our current provider), she's such a wonderful person and Abby loves the kids, it's really going to be a difficult transition to a new Day-care. However, we do think we have found someone who lives close to our home in Minnetonka that we hope will fill Vickie's shoes. We realize no one will be exactly the same or as excellent as Vickie but she will be similar and have different strengths than Vickie. Through all of this, Jason and I remind ourselves that we need to stay positive and that the challenges in life are definately what make us stronger.
Pictures to come soon!
Yes, Abby has turned 1 officially! It was a pretty exciting day! Abby did such a great job opening presents, ooh-ing and aah-ing over every box, toy and clothing article. We also showed a quick slide show of her growth over the last year which daddy made. Abby danced to the music in her party dress and everyone else seemed to like to see how much she's grown. Later on we had cake and sang "Happy Birthday" to her. This was the first time she had really ever had cake and she knew exactly what to do with it. She got 85% in her mouth, 10% in her hair and arms and left the other 5% on the tray. After a quick rinse in the sink and new clothes, it was almost bed time so I (Julie) took her home and put her to bed. Throughout the entire day she was great entertainment.
After Abby had gone to bed, Jason and I spent a good 2 hours sifting through all the toys trying to decide which old toys to pack up and which new toys needed to be put together. It felt a little like Christmas.
All-in-all, a good day. Although, the reason we haven't had a chance to post any blogs recently has been because on the same day of Abby's party we got a letter in the mail from our Day-care provider saying she was no longer going to be providing Day-care. I don't think the severity of the situation really hit me till the day after the party and we've been very busy interviewing new providers. Abby is so attached to Vickie (our current provider), she's such a wonderful person and Abby loves the kids, it's really going to be a difficult transition to a new Day-care. However, we do think we have found someone who lives close to our home in Minnetonka that we hope will fill Vickie's shoes. We realize no one will be exactly the same or as excellent as Vickie but she will be similar and have different strengths than Vickie. Through all of this, Jason and I remind ourselves that we need to stay positive and that the challenges in life are definately what make us stronger.
Pictures to come soon!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Almost 1, but not quite!
So, it's about that time to update the blog again. We've had several people asking about it so since I'm (Julie) home on Mondays I thought I'd be productive while Abby is napping and give our audience an update.
Recently we've had a rather crabby-Abby on our hands, not to mention lots of biting and drooling. (Gross, I always told myself I'd never have a drooly kid, boy was I wrong.) There's nothing we can really do about it, the drool keeps coming and coming. So, the other day I decided to daringly put my fingers in her mouth and check things out and sure enough, Abby is getting her first molars. (So, that means at least 10 teeth total.) I could only keep my finger in her mouth long enough to inspect the bottom molars so, we're not sure if they're coming in the top as well but there's definitely two on the bottom. That explains the massive amount of drool, biting and crabby-ness for sure!
Despite the bothersome new teeth, Abby is doing well. Her new favorite thing to do is read/look at books. Her sign language is coming along well and she's even saying a few words such as DaDa, MaMa, BaBa and Ball (sounds like Baa but close enough.)
That's about it for now, enjoy the pictures!
Abby got a play cell phone and she loves it!
Mommy's mean and had to take a picture because Abby had a noodle in her hair and didn't know it. Ha Ha!
Abby playing with her alphabet magnets on the new fridge.
This picture was taken specifically for Doug and Kathy so they could see the new kitchen tile back splash. Looks nice eh?! Also notice the newly refaced cupboards and new counter top.
Abby playing peek-a-boo in mommy and daddy's closet. Where's Abby?
Here's Abby pushing her cart around the kitchen.
Recently we've had a rather crabby-Abby on our hands, not to mention lots of biting and drooling. (Gross, I always told myself I'd never have a drooly kid, boy was I wrong.) There's nothing we can really do about it, the drool keeps coming and coming. So, the other day I decided to daringly put my fingers in her mouth and check things out and sure enough, Abby is getting her first molars. (So, that means at least 10 teeth total.) I could only keep my finger in her mouth long enough to inspect the bottom molars so, we're not sure if they're coming in the top as well but there's definitely two on the bottom. That explains the massive amount of drool, biting and crabby-ness for sure!
Despite the bothersome new teeth, Abby is doing well. Her new favorite thing to do is read/look at books. Her sign language is coming along well and she's even saying a few words such as DaDa, MaMa, BaBa and Ball (sounds like Baa but close enough.)
That's about it for now, enjoy the pictures!
Abby got a play cell phone and she loves it!
Mommy's mean and had to take a picture because Abby had a noodle in her hair and didn't know it. Ha Ha!
Abby playing with her alphabet magnets on the new fridge.
This picture was taken specifically for Doug and Kathy so they could see the new kitchen tile back splash. Looks nice eh?! Also notice the newly refaced cupboards and new counter top.
Abby playing peek-a-boo in mommy and daddy's closet. Where's Abby?
Here's Abby pushing her cart around the kitchen.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Fun time in the summer!
We are all loving the sunny days we have been getting lately and Abby can't get enough time outside. She loves to pick up every rock she sees and pull every blade of grass she can get her hands on. She has traded in her walking shoes for running shoes these days and she is getting pretty quick. One of her knew favorite games is to peak around a corner and when she sees Julie or I she will squeal and run and hide. It is really funny and of course adorable. For father's day Abby and Julie got me a new Timex Ironman watch as well as a kit to make a hand print mold which Abby and I put our hands in this weekend. Other then that things are about same, Abby still make us laugh everyday and it is great to watch her learn and grow.
Don't worry she crawled in there and closed the door herself, just look at that grin.
Playing outside with some water and toys, this was Julie's idea and Abby loved it.
Here is a video of her getting all wet and getting some sun.
Wearing her summer jump suit and ready to get outside in the sun.
Don't worry she crawled in there and closed the door herself, just look at that grin.
Playing outside with some water and toys, this was Julie's idea and Abby loved it.Here is a video of her getting all wet and getting some sun.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Fast and Furious Update!
Abby is changing so rapidly that we've decided it's time for another update. This may be a shorter blog but the content will be high quality with several adorable pictures as always.
First of all, through this entire blog, not once have we mentioned that we've been teaching Abby how to do some baby sign language. So far she's mastered "ba ba" (bottle), "food," "teddy" (her favorite stuffed animal), "bath" and "ball." A few that we're working on are; sippy/water, kitty and dog.
Recently at daycare she's been trying to give her pal Zoe (the next oldest kid at daycare) hugs and kisses. The daycare provider (Vickie) says it is adorable.
Abby has also decided she no longer likes to eat baby food. Although she will still drink 6-8 oz of bottle in a sitting, baby food is not on her menu these days. She eats several solid foods, including her favorite - peas, and we're trying to maintain a healthy diet but adding some sweet things so her tummy will be able to tolerate a little bit of birthday cake soon.
PS, this blog is free but comments are quite the encouragement to post new stuff! (wink-wink)
Everyone's gotta love a naked baby! Abby being a cheeseball in the kitchen.
Funny faces!! She's really good at this one.
Quick dodge to the right! She was almost too quick to catch her in this picture.
This evening she was in rare form. She likes to get naked and run around once in a while. Jason said she was getting back to her "tribal roots." (Are there even tribes in Scandinavia? )
First of all, through this entire blog, not once have we mentioned that we've been teaching Abby how to do some baby sign language. So far she's mastered "ba ba" (bottle), "food," "teddy" (her favorite stuffed animal), "bath" and "ball." A few that we're working on are; sippy/water, kitty and dog.
Recently at daycare she's been trying to give her pal Zoe (the next oldest kid at daycare) hugs and kisses. The daycare provider (Vickie) says it is adorable.
Abby has also decided she no longer likes to eat baby food. Although she will still drink 6-8 oz of bottle in a sitting, baby food is not on her menu these days. She eats several solid foods, including her favorite - peas, and we're trying to maintain a healthy diet but adding some sweet things so her tummy will be able to tolerate a little bit of birthday cake soon.
PS, this blog is free but comments are quite the encouragement to post new stuff! (wink-wink)
Everyone's gotta love a naked baby! Abby being a cheeseball in the kitchen.
Funny faces!! She's really good at this one.
Quick dodge to the right! She was almost too quick to catch her in this picture.
Precious moments with dad.
This evening she was in rare form. She likes to get naked and run around once in a while. Jason said she was getting back to her "tribal roots." (Are there even tribes in Scandinavia? )
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