My Big Girl

Dare I say it - but Abby is starting to potty train.  She's gone a few times at our house, and now she's starting to go at school.  Yesterday she asked her teachers twice to go sit on the potty - and she went both times.  I told her she didn't need to try and grow up so fast, but she's determined.  :)  We are going to take it slow and not rush her in to anything.

Where did my little baby girl go????

Trike!

Abby is finally getting the hang of pedaling while riding her tricycle.  Between the new jeep (video to come), the new bike and this tricycle we are outside a lot these days!

Here is a video of her first starting to get comfortable pedaling...

And here is where she's really getting the hang of it - and going faster!

Starbucks

Everyone should take time for coffee and a good laugh with your best friend every now and then. :)

Snow!

Well - sort of....

The Hill Country Galleria brought in snow on Saturday for kids to play in.  We got there at the end and most had melted...but Abby got to see it and walk around on it for a bit.  She wasn't so sure she liked it. :)

Santa Claus!

Daddy to Abby: Tell Santa what you want for Christmas

Abby to Santa: Candy Cane (in her softest, sweetest little girl voice)

*And this is where Mommy's heart melts and wants to run out and buy her 100 candy canes!

Holidays at the Guggenheims

Christmas is my favorite time of year...and I think Abby is really starting to get into it also. :)  We had a great weekend...see it below in pictures!

Making gifts for the doggies in our family

"I don't think there is enough in Lacey's box"

Getting cozy with Mommy by the fireplace

Pulling ornaments off the tree - a favorite pastime

The Gingerbread House display at the Four Seasons Austin

"Gingerbread" State Capital at the Four Seasons

The start of our Gingerbread House masterpiece

Getting some help from Mommy...

And Daddy...

And..."hey, what does this one taste like?"

The finished product!*

*Our country club held a gingerbread house making affair today.  I'm not sure who was more excited, Abby or Mommy!  The house is fully edible, but each piece may or may not have been pre-licked by a 2 year old. :)

Abby's got some moves...

Christmas ornaments...

Happy 2nd Birthday Sweet Girl

TWO YEARS OLD!

I can't believe how time flies.  I can't believe you are already two years old.  I love to see your personality now, you're a little stinker most of the time, but sure can turn on the charm.  But most of all, you are so much fun.  We love you more each and every day.

Today we had so much fun at the park, and the bounce houses and playing with Aunt Heather.   Daddy is in London but is here with us in spirit!

Happy Birthday baby girl.

Abby's 2nd birthday party!

We decided to celebrate Abby's party a week early this year and to do it in Ennis at Great Grandpa Abram's house.  We had such a good day!  The theme was Dalmatian and we had lots of pizza and cake and presents!  Abby is so blessed to have so many people that love her and were able to celebrate her birthday with her.  She got tons of gifts, everything from clothes to puzzles to stuffed animals to food for her new play kitchen.  She's one lucky little girl.