Around the World in a Day!

For the past 2 years, one of our friends has organized a World Fest here in town bringing together many different cultures from around the world. We haven't been able to go in the past, but this year we made the trek out to Wolf Pen to attend the festivities.

I cannot wait until Abby is a little older because she will love all the different activities they have for kids. We had gyros and brats (I know..interesting combo)! They were super yummy.

However...even with all the entertainment, Abby's favorite part was the live camels they had here. She just got a huge kick out of them. She blew bubbles to them and each time she went to pet them she giggled uncontrollably.

Day at the Park

This past Tuesday was a much needed day off for me. With Jamie gone to Las Vegas and Grammy Joyce bowling, someone needed to watch Abby and I happily volunteered :). It was kind of a bad day and I knew I would want some alone time. Tuesday, November 3rd, was the 4th anniversary of my mom's death...and while I should be over it, I always seem to cry at some point during the day. So, it was good for me to be off.

Abby and I started off the day with some snuggling and playing. Then we went and looked at a couple of preschools and then nap time for the Abbster while I worked out, did laundry and took a shower. We then ran some errands and then came back for more naps. After naps we went to the play park at the front of our subdivison. It was about the time Tracy got off work and he met us out there. I put her on the slide for the first time by herself and she loved it. We even did the swings for awhile and she didn't even cry! I think the park will become one of our favorite places.

She's a maniac, maniac on the floor....

For Halloween this year, we went to a fall festival at Grace Bible Church. They had tons of booths and games and of course people dressed up for the festivities. Abby was an 80's exercise chick...think Flashdance. She looked so adorable in her off the shoulder sweatshirt and leg warmers. She definitely didn't know what to think about everyone being dressed up. We met up with Dora and Boots (Ashley and Luke Harris) and saw several other friends while we were there.

For Halloween evening we stayed home because Abby was having some teething issues. She helped to greet the trick or treaters. I couldn't believe how many parents were trick or treating with their under 1 year olds and asking for candy! I couldn't believe it. It is fine to go around with your little child, but until they can eat the food or unless they have an older sibling trick or treating then don't bring your teeny tiny out trick or treating. It just looks silly.

I am ready for next year when the Abbster is older for this. When I get off my lazy bottom I will upload some more pictures.

Teething

So up until about 2 weeks ago, Abby had 2 teeth (her bottom two)...now she has one part of the way up top and 3 bumps on top and 2 on the bottom......can I just say.....I don't like teething :(. My baby girl had no issues with the first two but she is not happy with any of these new ones.

Grisham turns 1

Yesterday we went to help Grisham Anthony Garza celebrate his 1st birthday. Abby was super excited. She didn't know what to do with all the kiddos her age. Grisham was so happy to have hot dogs and cake and ice cream and of course....to open presents :).

The party was at Sue Haswell Park and it was a little windy but other than that it was a perfect day to have an outside party.

I will post some pictures of the birthday boy as soon as I get unlazy and download the pictures.

Saints Go Marching In...

I am soooooooooo happy for the Saints this season. Drew Brees and his crew are kicking some serious butt. They were down by a couple of touchdowns going into half today and they could have let that bother them, but they didn't. They came back and beat the Dolphins. Hopefully they end up back in Miami later in the season :)...wink wink!

Brown Chicken Brown Cow!

Last weekend (yes I know this is behind), was our company cookoff. Our teams theme was Brown Chicken Brown Cow (if you are thinking it then it is probably what we meant). Abby had tons of fun with her BFF Alex jumping (well sort of falling all over the place) in the bounce house.
Our members:
Chris Foster (head chef)
Kyle Ervin
Josh Akin
Daniel Reid
Kevin Henderson
Stacy Puryear
Steve Winningham
Jordan Boyd
Moi

The menu:
Earth, Wind and Pork (mango habanero glazed pork)
Linda Lovelace Chicken (jerk chicken)
Barry White's Beef (wonderful tender meat)
Glazed and Confused (honey glazed sweet potato fries)

The booth:
A mock fireplace with some shag carpeting and pictures of 70's icons

The awards taken home:
2009 Most Creative Theme
2009 Best Chicken/Pork
2009 People's Choice

Need I say more......oh yea...BROWN CHICKEN BROWN COW!!!