Granny & Grandpa

We had surprise visitors when Granny (my Grandma) and Grandpa (my Dad) came into to Austin to stay with us for a couple of nights!  I never thought I'd get her down here, so we were very excited!  I was able to get a couple great photos too. Abby is still talking about "Granny"!

Catch up post

I was going through my iPhone pictures and found these from Abby's school holiday party.  I totally forgot I took them, but they are so cute I had to post.  The little girl is Kiera, Abby's BFF. :)

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...