Babymoon in Fredericksburg

Matthew and I just returned from a little get-a-way to Fredericksburg. We wanted to get a little time together before our son arrives in less than seven weeks and we return to the newborn baby days! We walked around Fredericksburg, shopped (Matthew is amazing and actually encouraged me to stop in every store that looked interesting!), ate some delicious food (thanks to Texas Monthly's recommendations), watched movies and caught up on our sleep. I loved getting to spend so much time with my precious husband, although we missed little Abby, of course. Abby was happy to spend some time getting spoiled in Temple though while we were away. I am already looking forward to the next time Matthew and I can get away together... in a year!

More Christmas Fun!

We were thankful to be able to spend some time with the Reyes side of our family the other weekend. Abby loves all the attention she receives at BeBe and BaBaw's house! Here are a couple of pictures...

Abby cooking with BeBe.

Showing off the decorations for her gingerbread house.

Building a gingerbread house with Daddy, Aunt Mindy and BeBe.

Baby Beanbag... A little Abby story for you

The other day Abby and I were just chatting and she very matter-of-factly said, "Baby Beanbag. That will be baby brother's middle name." I have no idea where she came up with this but of course we think it is hilarious. Matthew and I keep trying to think of how to incorporate Baby Beanbag into our son's name but we've been unsuccessful so far. Needless to say, Abby thinks her parents are way behind on the naming of her little brother (who happens to be due in 8 weeks) and has taken on the responsibility herself. Just thought I'd share a little Abby story with you.
p.s. We have several boy names we really like but haven't decided on the perfect one just yet.

Christmas Time!

I have always loved everything about Christmas and the weeks leading up to it and now I can see that our little girl is the same way! Abby loves Christmas and Matthew and I are so looking forward to Christmas morning this year. She seems to grasp the concept of Christmas being the birthday of Jesus and she loves arranging her Nativity set in her room. Here are some recent pictures from some Christmas festivities.

The kids of our life group at our Christmas party. Abby is the oldest and loves to take care of the babies.

Abby with Baby Ruby and Baby Samantha.

Chloe, Abby, Sara Kate and Naomi - the moms got our girls together for a little Christmas gathering.

Preschool friends - Abby with Sara Kate and Naomi. Abby is winking by the way, not to be confused with a pirate face:)

Abby and Naomi playing "Santa." The funny thing is I think they are all afraid of Santa. Isn't it fun that Abby has a friend named Naomi?

Thanksgiving Week

Sorry I'm so delayed in my Thanksgiving update. Abby and I spent the week of Thanksgiving in Temple and Matthew joined us there on Wednesday evening after work. The three of us had a very relaxing and fun time. Abby and her cousin Abram played so hard and had a wonderful time together. I love that they are only 18 months apart and the older they get the less that difference even seems to matter. While we were in Temple we also celebrated Auntie and Pop's birthdays. Here are some pictures from our week in Temple.

We started the week off with Abby's first haircut.

Little Abram just had to comb his cousin's hair.

We were able to get in a visit with Abby's good buddy, Annie Dickerson.

Abby and Abram eating a snack and watching a show. Abby (thankfully) just finished a period of about two weeks where she wasn't interested in eating anything. For a few days all she wanted to eat were Skittles and chocolate milk. Thankfully she's back to her normal picky, but at least eating something with nutritional value self!

The birthday boy with his grand babies.

Abby and Pop sharing a secret and a laugh.

Daddy and Abby riding on their plasma cars.

Our little snow princess.

Abby and Ellie Cunningham in their matching snow princess outfits from their grandmas.

When we got home to San Antonio Abby and Daddy went right to work on Abby's beautiful new bookshelf.

Thanksgiving Feast & Fun with Emma Kate Rains

Abby's preschool had a Thanksgiving feast on Friday. The children performed a precious song about a Thanksgiving turkey and then we feasted on delicious food. Abby did a wonderful job during the performance!

This past weekend the Rains family came to visit us in SA. On Saturday we took the girls downtown to the market and out to eat at Mi Tierra. Thanks for a great visit, Rains Family!

Houston Trip

Last Monday Abby and I took a little road trip to Houston to visit some of my best friends. We had a wonderful time and it was so good to be able to catch up with all that is going on in their lives.

Kelly, Abby, me, Heather and Rachel at my surprise baby shower dinner at Ra's beautiful new home. Baby boy will have a stylish diaper bag thanks to the girls!

Abby and Chloe (Kelly's daughter)

Cute Chloe - Abby actually took this picture. She is very into taking pictures whenever we have the camera out. This happens to be the best one she's ever taken! Abby and Chloe had a great time playing together during our visit.

Abby took this picture of her shoes. I didn't see it until I went to upload pictures. Pretty good for an almost-three-year old.

We also got to meet little Maylee Grace Wells, the second daughter of our good friends Adam and Katie Wells. I wish I had gotten a picture. We'll just have to get together again soon.

Thanks for a great trip to Houston, sweet friends!