Lots to Write!

It feels like forever since I last posted . . . or maybe we've just had a lot going on! I know I've had longer periods of time between posts, but I'm really trying to be better about updating more often. Abbi finally fell asleep in the baby carrier (because every time I try to put her down, in the swing or elsewhere, she screams) and Jack's been down since about 1:00.

A few Saturday's ago the kids and I got to hang out with a few of my girlfriends, Jessica and Stephanie, from school. Jack hammed it up, as usual, and Abbigaile was a bit cranky. She'd been doing this thing where she'd sleep for 10-15 minutes then wake up . . . because she was over-tired she was just irritable and clingy. Luckily, she's been better with her naps as of late. We all ate dinner together and just caught up with life in general. Jack went down to sleep after Steph read him some books; I loved watching him being read to and seeing his little facial expressions. I'm usually reading to him (especially on the weekends) and so I don't usually get to just watch him, it was really sweet. It was also nice just to hang out with some friends I hadn't seen in quite a while (thanks ladies for coming over)!

Sunday, my mom and Mackenzie came over to hang out and we made Abbigaile some more hair bows (I know . . . don't say anything) and they spent the night so we could spend time together the next day. Monday was Memorial Day and we went over to the Lowell's house for a barbecue and swimming. Jack had fun with the cousins in the little pool and I even took Abbigaile in, as well. My mom was the official pedicurist and painted all the girls' toenails. Oh yeah, Abbi even had her little toes painted, too (I'll try to post a picture, but the pictures didn't turn out that well). Jason and Sierra (our niece and nephew) were baptized that afternoon and we are so excited for the decision they've made!

Abbigaile had another doctor's appointment for her head circumference last Tuesday and all is well. Abbigaile now weighs 12 lbs. 1 oz. and her head has grown; she's remaining on the 10% curve (for head circumference), which is great! Apparently, if the plates in her head seal prematurely the growth might spike and that wouldn't be good either. Jack and I had a dentist appointment that afternoon, but only I ended up being seen. Jack was exhausted and they said he can wait at least another year before being seen. I was excited, and surprised, that I had no cavities despite the fact that my last dental visit was over five years ago! However, I will have to go have all four of my wisdom teeth extracted (that'll be a fun visit).

Last week, Abbigaile and I went to watch Mackenzie's dance concert at school and Mackenzie was absolutely wonderful in all of her pieces. Abbigaile was awake for all but five or ten minutes of the whole event, and I wound up either feeding or bouncing her for the remainder of the time. I've noticed that although Abbigaile is a good baby, Jack was definitely more easygoing and relaxed than she is. She seems to be a little fussier and clingier than he was as a baby, but we'll just have to wait and see how she is as time goes on.

Friday, we had a wedding rehearsal for our friends Jeremiah and Jessi. Justin was a groomsman and Jack was the ring bearer for their wedding. Jack acted like he was going to walk down the aisle then, about halfway down, he decided to sidestep like a football player and roll in the grass. Jack was well behaved during the dinner that followed (he had a quesadilla, potato chips, and fruit and loved it) and received a red Lightning McQueen and Doc car (from the Cars movie) as a gift. He played with those for the remainder of the time we were at the restaurant, allowing Justin and me to eat, and slept with them for several nights. Sunday was the actual wedding and it went relatively well for Jack; he ran almost all the way down the aisle and then Justin took him from there. I tried sitting with him during the ceremony, but because he wanted to run he wasn't having it. I ended up chasing him around and trying to keep him out of trouble for the remainder of the ceremony (he knocked over one of the hanging flower-balls that lined the aisle). Luckily, he didn't stay for the reception or we may have had more trouble :D (Thanks Mark and Jody for watching the kiddos). Everything was absolutely gorgeous, the bride was stunning, and Justin and I danced! This was especially big because, as most of you know, Justin doesn't dance.

Tuesday, I got up and cleaned our bathroom and the shower (woo hoo!). Later, Abbigaile and I went shopping and ran errands with Desoree and her little girl Emma (who's a week younger than Abbi). It was nice to have some girl time and not be rushed through the stores (by the guys) as we browsed.

Last night, we went to the Padre game with my Poppa Tony, dad, Kenzie and other family members as part of Poppa Tony's college. We had all-you-can-eat seats and Jack filled up on chips, popcorn, ice cream, and lemonade. Even though the Padres lost, we had a lot of fun spending the evening as a family; thanks again Poppa Tony!

Oh, we got a new computer, because our other one kind of died, and we're so excited! Now I can start editing our home movies! Another thing, for those of you who have a Costco membership: about a week ago we got a whole bunch of the can-light size energy-efficient bulbs for less than $4 a pack after the instant savings (I love a great deal!).

I think that's it for now. I've been typing with one hand for a while now, and I've got to get things ready for our walk with Desoree and Emma. I'll write again soon, and I promise I'll post lots of pictures by tomorrow. Until next time!