Take Daddy Down

Luke loves anything that involves balls and tackling. Seriously, if he keeps this up he is going to be a great linebacker! He just grabs onto kids, puts his weight (32 lbs) into it, and they are on the ground. Abby has a fun time letting Luke tackle her...until she's had enough. Unfortunately, Luke doesn't ever know when to stop. So, next comes Abby's screaming which causes hearing loss.

Lately Jonny and Luke started a game called "Take Daddy Down". It usually involves Luke trying to tackle Jonny but in this video Luke decided to use a bat to help him out!

Princess Snuggle

Abby came up to me one day and stated that she wanted to give me a "princess snuggle". I had no idea what she was talking about but said ok. She gave me a little hug and her leg popped up. I think she's seen enough princess movies!



Her old nursery leader loved to get a "princess snuggle" every Sunday.

Biting the Toesies

One evening Luke and I were playing in the main room when we heard Jonny and Abby saying they were going to come and eat Lukie's toesies. They are an especially tasty treat if I do say so myself! ;) Abby came to "eat them" which she usually pretends to do quite well. However, this time Lukie's blood curdling scream informed me she didn't do a good job pretending. I think she felt pretty bad because she immediately said she was sorry without being prompted.

Ironically, the next evening Lukie was playing at Abby's feet and took a bite of her toesies! She screamed bloody murder and kept saying, "Lukie bit my toesies!"

What goes around comes around! Abby better be more cautious in the future. Luke's looking like he might be the revenge type.

Sharing a Room

Jonny's parents are coming home from their mission in Ireland in just a week and a half. We are excited for their return. They will be staying with us for a while. That means that Luke and Abby need to share a room. I didn't know how well Abby would take to that idea so I started moving little things from Luke's room into hers a bit at a time. Within a week everything was in Abby's room except Luke's crib. She wasn't having any problems with the changes so far.


One day we were "pretend" talking on the phone to Grandpa Wilford and I said something like, "Grandpa, we are getting your room ready for you. We just need to move Luke's crib into Abby's room and then you and Grandma can have a place to sleep." We got off the phone and Abby said, "Let's get Luke's crib!" So, that is exactly what we did next.


That night she wanted to go to bed at the same time as Luke. The next day she wanted to take a nap at the same time as Luke. She was just loving it! And so was I! One evening I was walking into their room when I noticed the following...


Luke's name had been removed from his old door and placed on their door. I asked Jonny if he moved it but he hadn't. Abby had to have done it! I almost cried just looking at it. She loves her little brother.

And I was afraid she wouldn't like sharing a room!

Cute Videos of Abby

Here are a few videos. The first is from the birthday party yesterday when Abby wasn't being grumpy. I love this video because it shows how adorably cute she can be. Just watch her little face.

While eating breakfast this morning Abby asked where her princess cake was. I showed her what was remaining of the lovely princess cake which was only one big piece. She then asked, "Where is the lady?" I showed her the naked skipper doll and she instantly needed a brush to brush her hair. Which then lead into the following video...

Happy Birthday Abby

Abby turned three today. We have been talking about her birthday coming up for about a week now. She has been pretty excited. However, this morning I had a difficult time convincing her that today was her birthday. She seemed to think that it was something to look forward to that would never actually come. Once I had her persuaded the conversation went something like this:

"Happy Birthday Abby," said Mama.

"Happy Birthday Val," said Abby (Yeah, she has been calling me "Val" or even "Valerie" lately. It is pretty funny.)

"No, it isn't my birthday it is your birthday," said Mama.

Abby replied, "Now we can get married in the temple!"

Well, not quite right but at least it seems like a few things we talk about during Family Home Evening are sticking and she gave me a good little laugh.

Abby fell asleep just before her party so she was a little grumpy when we woke her up. She didn't want to open the presents, didn't want to eat the cake, and didn't care about blowing out the candles. But with a few snuggles and laughs from watching Andrew and Mack throw themselves into her room and onto the floor, she slowly became less grumpy. When we went into the other room and saw the presents piled on the table, she suddenly was in the birthday mood again and the present opening began. She got some very beautiful dresses (which she kept changing in and out of after everyone left), a purse with girl stuff inside, Cinderella with many dresses and slippers, a pink princess sweatshirt and sweet random toys from the Easton kids (I think the McDonald's happy meal American Idol toy was my personal favorite.)

Kate had to go home early because she couldn't handle that the gifts weren't for her. Seeing Cinderella and not playing with her was just too much. It kind of reminded me of Abby at her cousin Clarie's birthday a few years ago. I think Abby was afraid the other hovering kids were going to take her toys but she never actually hit them...yeah! The grump still appeared MANY times during the evening but we survived...barely!

I made my first princess cake at the request of Abby. Lisa had some great ideas and past experience that I leaned on and I think it turned out pretty good if I do say so myself!

...but not everything was edible...

Its Abby! Or is it Snow White?

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