Daddy's Day Off

Well, we were hoping the great weather would continue so we could enjoy Steve's day off outdoors somewhere, but it was windy and cool, so we didn't spend too much time outside. We did go out into our backyard for a little while - long enough for Abby to fall and get a goose egg on her head. She had a great time playing, especially fetch with Maize. She Steve taught her how to put a ball into a basket, but instead of taking it out and doing it again she carried the basket all around the yard.

There is really nothing too exciting to report. We started packing up our things again today. I boxed up Abby's clothes that are too small and we picked up our living room so we'd have more space to play. We also have been doing lots of thinking about what color we'd like to paint certain rooms (especially that blue office) and what projects need to be tackled first. You'll all have to come visit (but not all at once) late this summer, once we've had time to get all the projects and painting done.

Abby is saying more words now - she is pretty consistently using "this" and "that". She also says "dog" and "kitty". And we also have "yeah," "no," "ball," "duck," "dad," "mom" or "mama" and "Maize." She is putting more and more words together each day. It is exciting to watch. She also consistently does signs for things, especially hi or bye. She will wave when we read books that have hi or bye in them and today waved to anyone who would look in Walmart. She is quite a character.