A day out with Mommy

I don't go into downtown Houston unless it is to eat lunch with Grammy or a doctor's appointment or something.. This city is soooo big, I just end up getting lost every time I go.. Well, last Friday, I had to go into town.. With Abby in tow, I decided we would make a day out of it. Because our favorite little place, The Castle, was closed for repairs, we drove into Sugarland. We visited the Children's Museum and had a nice time. Afterwards, we went across the street and had lunch and dessert at this cute CAFE"! The cookies were a hit. Abby was presented a plate with 3 cookies and they let her decorate them. Then off to Sweet and Sassy for a manicure and pedicure. This was Abby's first visit to the little spa so she thought it was GREAT! She sat patiently while they painted her toes and fingers! After a full day, she fell asleep as soon as we got in the car! What a day!

Where a kid can be a kid!

We had such a wonderful father's day weekend! Wish I had pics, but until just a few hours ago, I found the missing camera card! I did happend to scan a pic of Miss Abby and me while we made an afternoon trip to Chuck E Cheese... Chuck E Cheese is located about 6 minutes from our house.. So, we go quite often.. Because it is SOOOO hot right now, we decided to do something indoors and Chuck E Cheese was the first place she mentioned! After 2 hours of playing games, eating pizza, and trading tickets for prizes, I managed to get her to sit still to take a pic!

A QUOTE FROM MISS ABBY TAYLOR

Abby will just die one day when she reads this.. This is what she said last night. She wanted to take a bath with me soo....

"Mommy, you have such big boobies.. My Ariel has big boobies too. I have little ones. I sure would like ones that look like yours.. Where do my get them?"

Visit to Mississippi

Abby and I made the annual trip to MS for our Jones Family Reunion. We got there on Thursday, the 5th and attended Parris and Londen's fast pitch softball game at Northwest Rankin. I can't believe they are both on the same team.. Parris will be in 7th grade and made the high school team. Abby had a blast hanging out with her older cousins and their friends. The reunion started Friday night at my aunt's house in Brandon. Then, Saturday morning, everyone came to my mom's house for lots of food, swimming, jumping in the bounce houses and creeping through the 50 foot inflatable maze. We went fishing, swam some more, ate more, etc.. It was great to all of my aunts, uncles,and cousins from all over. There were relatives from Mississippi, Georgia, Texas, Florida, etc.. We had a great time. After sleeping in really late on Sunday, Abby and I spent the rest of the day swimming. She is getting so brave and ready for her swim lessons (she starts June 23rd.) She was jumping off the diving board in her floaties! Monday was pretty relaxing.. we stayed around the house and played with Trigger the dog, Londen and Parris. Then we were off to the airport Tuesday morning. Abby loves flying and is now a frequent flyer on Southwest! I would show you some pics but I forgot my camera card still in Stephen's office back in Texas. So, I don't have any pics! But we had a wonderful time! Thank you Mamaw and Papaw! We had a great time! We are looking forward to seeing everyone in July in Panama City! We can't wait!!!

My Little Gymnast

Abby finished another semester at Little Gym! We start a new session next week! She got her ribbon this Tuesday and she was so excited! She had to do her forward roll, monkey jumps, donkey kicks, table top, walk the beam and do her flips on the high and low bar. Way to go Abby!!!

Grace Preschool

Mommy and Abby

Brett giving Abby a hug and Kiss

Elise and Abby...

Abby Posing.

The class...

Brett and my friend Cammie

Elise and my friend Stacy

Last week, Abby finished her first year of preschool. She was in the toddler program on Mondays and Wednesdays. She loved going and will miss her friends this summer. Abby's friend Elise will be moving to Dallas this summer.. We promise to come and visit. We love you guys. Congrats Abby.. You have "graduated" to the 2's class for next year!!

A visit from Mamaw!!!

Thank you Mamaw for coming to visit us! We had so much fun!!! See you in a few weeks!!

SPECIAL!

Mother's Day weekend, Stephen, Abby, Grammy and I drove to Blanco, Texas to spend Mother's Day with Abby's Great Grandma.. We had fun playing in the sprinkler, swinging out on the frontporch, watering the garden, looking for deer, fox, guineas, horses, etc, fishing, wading through the stream, and so on!!! On Sunday morning, we loaded up the car and headed to Gruene Hall near New Braunfels, Texas.. Gruene (pronounced Green) Hall is the oldest dance hall in Texas.. Many movies and commercials have been filmed there and MANY country acts have played there, including George Strait! They had a Mother's Day brunch at Gruene Hall with a Gospel Band. As you can see in the pics.. Abby danced the entire time! We also enjoyed eating brunch with Joye, Brad, Jenni, Travis and Baby Morgan!

After returning to Houston that afternoon, Stephen took us to Tokyo Hibachi Grill for dinner! This was Abby's first experience at a Japanese restaurant! SHE LOVED IT! I posted a pic of her eating the soup! She told the cook he did a great job! We will definitely return to the Tokyo grill! After dinner, we headed out for Ice Cream at Cold Stone Creamery! Thank you Abby and STephen for a wonderful Mother's Day! I love you both very much!

MOM, if you are reading this, I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day! I so missed spending it with you! I love you so much and we look forward to your trip to see us this weekend! We have a GREAT weekend planned for you!

THANK YOU!!

I am a little late at posting this.. but last week was our MARCH FOR BABIES WALK! We began our 5 mile walk last Sunday on the campus of The University of Houston. Abby did great traveling in style in her little wagon! We raised almost 1000 dollars thanks to you! I can't thank Grammy enough for walking with us and making Abby's precious outfit and buttons for us to wear! We love you! Also thanks to Jessica and Juanita for their support and for walking with us! What a great cause and we will definitely be doing it again next year in honor of Abby!