11.26.11: Abigail's First Ornament {99}

We have one for Audrey from last year, so when we were at Kohl's today we picked up one for sweet Abigail. I remember this time last year being thisclose to picking up one for Abigail and another for Ben :) Audrey held it the entire time we were at the store and she's very excited to give it to her little sister.

11.25.11: Black Friday {98}

I'll take this over the crowds and "deals" any day! Our black Friday was spent in our PJs, playing, and taking naps :)

11.24.11: Thanksgiving {97}

As a kid we celebrated Thanksgiving in New York with my Nana and Pop. I loved their house- it was small and cozy and warm. Nana made the best food. They would set up the ping pong table for dinner and it was perfect for our large family. Before and after the set up, however, we'd play ping pong. Great memories! Audrey watched us all play and she had a great time!

11.23.11: Christmas Card {96}

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11.22.11: Oh, Christmas Tree! {95}

I can't believe it! Chris agreed to get the tree out before Thanksgiving (usually it goes up on Black Friday.) I'm amazed at how this year has flown by. Seems like just yesterday we were packing it up! I remember thinking, "By this time next year we'll have a 7 month old. Wow, that's a loooong time from now!) Sheesh.

11.21.11: Pretty girl! {94}

Abigail's bangs have gotten so long! Chris wanted to cut them so badly- I of course, refused. A little bow was the quick fix she needed. I love how sweet she looks!

11.20.11: Thankful {93}

I made something from Pinterest :) I am constantly praising my kids and using positive reinforcement. I really believe that part of my job as a teacher is to boost their confidence. I wrote each one of my kids a reason why I'm thankful for them. I will definitely do this every year going forward!

11.19.11: Party time {92}

Audrey had 2 birthday parties today! Cousin Skylar had a Wizard of Oz party and friend Alora had a cowgirl party. Both were so fun, but we were all wiped by the end of the day!

11.18.11: Baby thug {91}

Miss Abigail is so content all the time that she won't complain even if her hat slips to completely cover her eyes, lol.

11.17.11: Bey blades {90}

I never knew what these were (and apparently they were popular like 10 years ago, too!) My kiddos love them (boys and girls) and pretty much beg for indoor recess so that they can play with them.

11.16.11: Sick day {89}

In between getting sick she managed a few smiles for her mom :)

11.15.11: Helper {88}

Audrey wants to help with everything lately! Here she's making chocolate chip muffins. She's actually very good at pouring ingredients into the bowl! I can't wait to get her a play kitchen for her birthday!

11.14.11: I'm sexy and I know it {87}

This song automatically popped into my head when I put on the gown for my xray. At least it was pink!

11.13.11: Hot chocolate {86/366}

Love this stuff! I love my coffee in the morning but lately during the day or even right before bed this is what helps me relax!

11.12.11: Again with the mimicking! {85/366}

"Mom, I want to wear your boobies!" is what I heard before I saw Audrey sporting my bra. Ha!

11.11.11: Basketball {84/366}

This was a Christmas (or was it birthday?) gift from last year that I decided to finally give her :) She really loves it, but probably not as much as Chris. When he misses a shot she says, "It's ok! Try it again!" It's exactly what we tell her when one of her creations (aka "towers") falls. I want so badly to instill in her perseverance and a can-do attitude. I love that she's trying to encourage her dad :)

11.10.11: Late night {83/366}

I had conferences until 7:30 and Christopher had a board meeting so it was a late night for everyone! Luckily Grandma was able to keep both the girls (we are SO LUCKY!!) I snapped this when we arrived home before I got Abby out of the car (and realized I hadn't taken a picture all day!)

11.9.11: Chic-fil-a Night {82/366}

Spirit Nights are always so fun but we get home so late! I'm trying to go to as many as I can while the weather is still decent. Audrey loves socializing, especially with Mrs. J (who always gives her a balloon!)

11.8.11: Hopping stones {81/366}

This sweet girl is so funny! I mentioned before how she's into mimicking everything...well, in dance class Mrs. KK lays out colored dots in a pattern (2,1,2,1, etc.) The girls have to jump with their feet together on the one dot, apart on the 2 dots, kind of like hopscotch. Audrey always says the pattern out loud, "Together and apart. Together and apart..." Well, I walked in to find that Audrey had arranged her books into her own pattern. She calls them her "hopping stones" and when she jumped she would say, "Big, little, big, little..." It took me a minute to realize that she had arranged her books in order of thickness. On the thick books she'd say, "Big" and on the thin books she'd day, "Little." OMG, I just love her creativity!

11.7.11: Awwwwww {80/366}

Chris brought the girls to Grandma's on Monday and I snuck into Abigail's room before I left for school (as I always do!) I found her like this and just had to take a picture. Then I moved her because I didn't want her to break her arm. Since becoming a mother, I have the unique ability to look at any situation and think of a way it could somehow harm or kill my child. A blessing and a curse!

11.6.11: Das boots {79/366}

This is such a fun age! Audrey mimics everything (good and bad!) She loves to dress up, but she only lasted 30 seconds in my boots.

11.5.11: Sweet potato {78/366}

I just love her expressions! I know I'm not *supposed* to, but I put some sweet potato in her mouth and she didn't seem to care for it! It was so easy to prepare though, I'm hoping she'll come around soon!

11.4.11: Abigail's 6 month appointment {77/366}

I took the day off to take Abigail to her appointment. This was taken as she was smiling up at Audrey. I super love the way Audrey makes her smile!

11.3.11: The red cups are HERE! {76/366}

I only get Starbucks when Chris brings the girls to Grandma's and I get to go into work super early. I was very pleasantly surprised when I received my grande 3 equal mocha in a red cup. To me, it's a reminder that the holidays are finally upon us!

11.2.11: Feed me! {75/366}

I'm so glad we waited until 6 months to start solids. Aside from the health benefits, it has been so easy. She takes control over the spoon as if she's been doing it forever. She's still a little shaky on bringing food up to her mouth, but I'm sure she'll figure that out soon!

11.1.11: Playing with Dad {74/366}

He's the best!

10.31.11: Happy Halloween! {73/366}

Audrey loved sitting with Abigail and chatting with her. Abigail just stared at Audrey trying to take it all in! This year we stayed home, but next year we are going trick-or-treating!

10.30.11: 6 month pictures {72/366}

It's getting harder and harder to take these monthly pictures! This time Audrey is running around and Abigail is completely distracted by her. She's pretty wobbly when she tries to sit on her own and it doesn't help when she's turning every which way to see what her big sister is up to :)

10.29.11: Pretty! {71/366}

I love when I get a good picture of Audrey actually smiling for the camera!

10.28.11: 6 months! {70/366}

I took this first thing in the morning. Abigail was being so cute and happy and smiley as she tried to gnaw on her favorite toy!