She's walking!

I know, I know..... the blog has been neglected, and has lain dormant for six weeks now! I attempt to revive it with what will hopefully redeem me... a video of Abby walking and playing chase with Daddy! I hope y'all enjoy!

She's just so CUTE!!!

Everyday Abby

I took several pictures of Abby doing what she does everyday because Daddy had to leave for three weeks, and we made a litte card that said.... "I miss Daddy when I'm reading." "I miss Daddy when I'm playing." "I miss Daddy when I'm jogging with Mommy" etc. We miss him, but he'll be back soon! Meanwhile, it is fun to have some time just for us! (most of the time, ha!) She is saying several words including, "Daddy," "Ball," "Door," "Poppy," (Grandad), "Doggie," and "Ni night."

Abby turns one!

It is so hard for us to believe that Abby is already a year old. This is the cake smushed in the face shot. :) We had a little party at a park near our house, and invited friends and family to celebrate. Abby especially liked feeding the ducks and smushing cake between her fingers. Roddy was able to join us from Texas and we were so glad she came! Abby's other grandparents live in town, so all of Abby's grandparents were at her party! That is a true treat for a military family! Happy Birthday, Abby! You are beautiful!

I must mention her outfit for the party was picked out by her Aunt Kenley... what style!

A Visit to Tullahoma

Over Memorial Day weekend, we tagged along with Dan's brother, Bruce, his wife, Jessica, and their beautiful daughter, Isabella, to see Dan's grandparents, who live in Tullahoma, TN. We had a great time visiting, riding Great Grandpa's tractor, and shooting the BB guns Dan and Bruce played with as kids. Great Grandma and Grandpa were so hospitable and kind, and we enjoyed our visit so much, even though it was short.

So proud!

Dan recently graduated with his Master's in Public Administration with a GPA of 3.8! Smarty pants! We went down to Texas so he could walk the stage, and it was the first time he had set foot on campus because he did the whole degree in a distance format. We are so proud of him! My whole family got to come to celebrate the event.... Mom, Kenley, Landon, and Kenley's boyfriend were all there. We missed Preston, who was taking finals at college. It was a beautiful day which made for some great pictures!

A Visit from an Old Friend

One of our dear friends from college, Cary, came to visit a couple of weeks ago. She just finished law school.... woo-hoo! It was so wonderful to visit with her... it has been five years! She is a friend that you feel you've never left, and she is both an example and a great blessing to me. She also happens to be a GREAT photographer. She got some priceless pictures of Abby... here is just a small sampling.

Walk of Life

Dan, Abby, and I took part in Montgomery's Annual Walk of Life this past Saturday to benefit breast cancer research. We actually ran the 5K, and Dan did it in 22 minutes! Go Daddy! Abby loves going to races with us, this is her second one...... it also gives Mommy an excuse for being so slow! :) We walked in honor of my dear friend, Melissa, who is currently fighting the battle against breast cancer alongside so many women. We keep receiving more and more good news, and hope it stays that way.