San Antonio Rodeo

We spent Sunday afternoon at the San Antonio Rodeo. This was not Matthew's first rodeo but Abby and I had never been before. One of the subcontractors Matthew works with got us the tickets and we were on the front row. We were showered many times with dirt as the horses and bulls ran (or sometimes bucked) right by us. After the rodeo we spent some time at the carnival and the petting zoo.
By the way, I am still pregnant with baby boy - if I would have had the option I may have ridden a mechanical bull or something to induce labor but we couldn't find one...
We had a fun time and look forward to getting to go back to the rodeo next year!

Cowgirl Abby (as she referred to herself all afternoon) still wearing her name tag from Sunday School and a sticker that reads "Dear God, please help me obey my parents." They are learning about prayer and every week there is something different to pray for. We'll see how this week goes... actually, we are thankful to have a little girl that is very obedient for the most part.

Cowgirl Abby and Daddy

Isn't this amazing?

Brave Cowboy

Maybe a little crazy...

Abby took this picture of the rodeo clown.

A Wonderful Story!

One of my sorority sisters from Baylor and her husband just adopted a beautiful baby boy. Here is a link to their blog so you can read their amazing story and see pictures of Michael Reid. Our own little boy will be here any day!
http://holpeterson.blogspot.com/

Oh Okay, Here's a Belly Shot

My due date is a week from today! We cannot wait to meet our little guy.
Here is a picture of my huge belly - I feel and look like I'm about to pop!

Preggo Mama with Abby and Baby Patti

Baby Brother Project

Abby's friends came over today with their moms (my friends) to paint shirts and onesies for their little brothers and to each paint a "Big Sis" shirt for themselves. Abby's friends Sara Kate and Naomi are also going to have new baby brothers soon. We are so thankful for our sweet friends!

Sara Kate, Abby and Naomi painting.

The finished products!

Naomi, Sara Kate and Abby

Running up to play after all their hard work!

Dance Party!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Sweet Abby Girl!

On Monday Abby turned three! We had a wonderful time celebrating this past weekend with family and friends. All of Abby's grandparents were able to come to town to help us celebrate. Abby wanted to have her party at Pump It Up - a huge place filled with bounce houses, slides, etc. - so that is exactly what we did! Here are some pictures from the festivities.

Abby preparing mini-cupcakes for the party.

Abby's excited for the guests to arrive at Pump It Up!

Matthew and me with our 3-year-old!


Abby in action!

Abby playing with Pop. I think my dad had as much fun as the kids.

The party guests.

We are thankful to have met such wonderful friends in the past year here in San Antonio.

Happy Birthday, Abby! We love you so much!

Christmas and New Year's Pictures!

I have finally gotten all the pictures off our camera from the past couple of weeks. Here they are...enjoy!

Abby with Aunt Kristine and Uncle Chris

They are about to move to Nashville, Tennessee and although we are so excited about their new adventure, we will miss them so much! Abby adores her Aunt Kristine and Uncle Chris (so do we, of course)!

Wii Rock Band - Abby and Daddy playing the drums. Our girl was so into this (along with the rest of the family)!

Abby and Aunt Judi

Abby obviously played really hard over the holidays and needed some down time.

Snuggling with Aunt Mindy. Aunt Mindy is off to San Fransisco for the next six months - we miss her already and are thankful for the time we had together over Christmas.

Abby and Pop at the zoo. When the Smith side of the family arrived in San Antonio we took a trip to the zoo.

Auntie, Abram, Hootsie and Abby

Abby's favorite thing at the zoo - the Petting Zoo. Abby and Abram brushing the goats.

Cutie Pie.

Pop and Hootsie on the train. (Another one of Abby's favorite things to do at the zoo.)

Auntie, Abram and Tio on the train. This was a special treat for Abram since Thomas the Train is a favorite of his.


Abby and Daddy in the hot tub - note the goggles. Pop and Hootsie spent a couple of nights at the Hyatt Wild Oak Ranch here in San Antonio, which we all loved. We all enjoyed the hot tub and the indoor pool.

Happy New Year!

I think we were all in bed asleep by midnight.

A Belated Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

I can't believe Christmas has already come and gone. We were taking the tree down today and I was telling Abby how much I love Christmas and that I was kind of sad that it was over to which she replied, "Don't worry, it will come again next year." So true. We had a very relaxing Christmas celebration in San Antonio this year. We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at home with just the three of us. Then we had Matthew's side of the family come for three days and then my side came for three days. We had a wonderful time. I will post pictures soon but in the meantime, Happy New Year!