You let your toddler have the camera (see her on the left).
Abby has Mac and Cheese for Dinner (and Saltines too apparently).
You eat pretzels while blogging.
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We are doing so much better with the Paci at night. But when she does get it, she holds on to it! I usually have a cup of milk beside me when I read her the night-time books. Tonight, when she wanted a glass of milk, she glared at me, held on to the Paci and drank her milk holding the Paci too.
Such a personality!
Abby and Nana on the train...Abby would say "Choo Choo" every time the train honked.
Abby at the splash pad. She wasn't too crazy about the water coming up, but she did like to fill her cup with water.
Riding in the pink bug!
Yellow Ladybug
But her absolute favorite were the boats.
They had a string that you could pull to ring the bells.
And a steering wheel.
Abby was loving it (when it was sitting still).
As soon as the ride started, Abby would go into "freeze" mode. She would not touch a thing. Just stare around and try not to move. Mom and I cracked up and just yelled at her to turn the steering wheel or pull the string. She was not having any of it.
That night we went to Wasabi for my bro's 25th birthday. She looks like she is having a blast! 
Ms. Potato Head's eyes in her mouth.
And the fear in Ali's eyes. Maybe she is thinking that she is next! 
But I guess I can settle for Abby in some adorable plaid shorts. And Stu even bought them for her!
If you had any doubt that Abby has calmed down and is getting used to not having a paci between bath and bed......here is what she does when I put her in the stroller for her walk. I tried to get her face, but she wouldn't have it.
This one is very blurry, but when I tell Abby to "cheese" she crosses her arms for some reason. 
And that hair - it was a hot mess tonight. There was something sticky in it. Luckily, it washed out.
She loves this apron. She went around and put all of her bows in it.
Very intense.
Nothing completes an apron like a pair of Mommy's shoes (on the wrong feet).
My "grown up" heading into the bathroom.
Abby's art work from today. It says "Animal Shapes". I asked Abby if she made me pictures of ghosts - she said "No". Smart girl, she knew what they were.
I have been swaying on the paci only at bedtime rule. Well, not tonight. Immediately after the bath, when she did her usually point and whine until I give in, I just said no.
Abby threw herself around the house, whaling and just carrying on.
It was sad. This is her beside the couch where I was sitting. She would scream only when I would look at her.
Throwing herself in the corner.
"Stop taking pictures. My life is ending!"
I know that some may argue that nothing is wrong with the paci and I really don't think it is that bad. It has just turned into such an ordeal. She whines and whines until she gets her way. 
I finally got the money shots of Abby in the tub.
And man, was she cheesing it up.
This all happened before she knew that Momma wasn't going to let her have the paci.
Really looking forward to meeting her boyfriend in 16 years (45 if you ask Stu) and showing him these pictures!
Check out this cake - Caden loves airplanes.
His "smush cake". How freaking cute is that??
He loved it! And I am pretty sure that he ate at least half of it.
Caden opening presents. 
Amanda, Abby and I got Caden this little riding/walking toy. We think that he really liked it.
Please look at this picture of when he was born, too cute! I love looking at past pictures - I think he still has the distinct features, but I noticed that his hair has gotten much lighter!
Amanda and a friend from high school, Melody. I haven't seen Melody since Amber's wedding and before that, years. But she is just one of those people that you can see every few years and still have a blast with. We all ended up hanging out for hours after the party, just re-living old times.
You didn't think that I would leave Abby out, did you? 
These are Abby's new pj's that I got at Sugarbabies. We are pretty much out of the footed pj's, but I found these that had no feet. Abby seems to like them. But I did not notice until I put them on here that they are button down, not zippers. Since she has a slight obsession with buttons and snaps, I am betting that she will be naked when she wakes up!
New Artwork! I am thinking colorful fish??
I totally made Stuart hold these up in Target so that I could get a picture. How freaking adorable - pink cowboy boots! Pretty sure I have her fall shoes picked out.
We got a long awaited gift in the mail yesterday.
Look at this adorable apron that Julie made for her!! We were in a hurry to get out the door, but I did put it on her very quick. She was very intrigued with the stickers in the pocket. The other side holds individual crayons. I will get better pictures of it soon.
I called Stu this morning and he said that she was like a new person. I guess it was just a reaction to the shots.
I really cannot express how freaked out I was last night, she was BURNING up! I don't even remember what I wrote on the blog, I was just so shaken. I was up and down all night checking on her. 
But in case you can't tell by the pictures, she is back to her normal, happy self.
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Tonight, she discovered something wonderful! Laying on her belly in the bathtub. I wish I had brought my camera in there, I will try tomorrow night. She thinks it is the best.thing.ever to lay on her belly and splash. I do have to say, that she was sitting up and laying down so much, she let out two huge farts! I was crying I was laughing so hard!
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Last night, Abby was most comfortable when we were holding her. So, I thought that propping her up on a pillow would help. It didn't, but I left the pillow in her crib.
Look how grown up she is!
(And terrified that I have come back in her room after putting her to sleep)
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A few hours later:
Little gal sleeps just like her momma! On the stomach with the pillow pushed out of the way!
