Birthday Party

Abby attended her first "school" friend's birthday party this past Saturday. Her friend, Reagan, turned 3 years old and she had her birthday party at Cross My Art. It's a neat painting studio that holds painting classes and birthday parties. Each kiddo was given a canvas, easel and paint. Abigail loved it and sat still painting intently for an hour even though all the other kids finished and moved on to other activities. Her finished art will be the first piece we hang in her new bedroom!

After the party we stopped at Sonic because Abs was so worn out from her artistic endeavors!

 

Much Love,

Moises & Jennifer

Working Weekend

Abby went to work with Mommy & Daddy this weekend. She stayed in mommy's office while both of us worked and quietly colored and watched Mickey Mouse. She was such a good girl. Daddy was doing some work on the doors in the office and needed some additional materials to finish up. As you can see Abigail helped him out big time! She was so helpful that we all went to the yogurt shop afterwards. Abby loved it and was all smiles the rest of the day. It was a wonderful family weekend.

Much love,
Moises & Jennifer

Cluck Christmas

This weekend we were finally able to get together for the annual Cluck Christmas celebration. Alan and Teri opened their home to all 20 of us so we could catch up, open gifts and eat some good food. We were the first to arrive so we took Abby downstairs to play some ping pong while we waited for the others to arrive. Papa took time to show Abs how the game was properly played, she spent most of the time just throwing the ball rather than hitting it with the paddle.

Once everyone arrived we sat down for lunch and then the kids opened their presents. Abigail was excited to open the presents and loved her dress from Alan & Terri so much she had to immediately put it on. The rest of the afternoon she spent playing with her cousins. Her cousin, Andrew, spent a long time chasing and tickling her so she was worn out by the time we left in the afternoon. It was a great afternoon spent with family even if it was a little past Christmas!

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

Frozen!

This weekend we went to see the Disney movie Frozen with BB. We all loved the movie! It is definitely going to be a Disney classic. Abigail sat with Daddy throughout the entire movie and only moved when she was reaching for more popcorn!

 

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

Happy New Year 2014!

This new years we spent in Florida visiting Pop & Mumzie at their new condo off of Anna Maria Island. We arrived early Monday morning and were surprised with a lunch with Jennifer's step brothers Jeff and Jason and all their kiddos (ALL 6 GIRLS!!!). We had a great lunch and spent time catching up with everyone. Moises has now met everyone in Jennifer's immediate family so that was another great surprise. Abigail had a great time hanging out with her cousins after lunch and was sad to see the other girls go when we went our separate ways.

We enjoyed a nice relaxing trip while we were in Florida. Abigail particularly enjoyed feeding the ducks and turtles that would come up to Pop & Mumzie's deck every evening looking for bread. Mom & Dad enjoyed the warmer temperatures! So coming back to the teens and twenties on Thursday night was an unwanted event.

Looking back, 2013 was a very challenging year for us, both personally and professionally. We are very much looking forward to 2014 and the myriad of changes it is sure to bring. Happy new year to all!

 

Much love,

Moises & Jennifer

Looking at the fish with Allie & Hallie

Walking out of the restaurant with Mumzie and Hallie

 

Exploring Pop & Mumzie's back yard

...and climbing trees?!

Merry Christmas

 

Unfortunately, this Christmas Abigail was suffering from a nasty bout with a cold/flu messy virus. On Christmas morning she was running a temp of about 101 so we let her sleep in as long as possible, hoping that she would be a ray of sunshine for her Santa presents. We let her sleep/lay in our bed until 10 am on Christmas and finally coaxed her downstairs to open Christmas gifts. She was not a happy camper. At least until we opened her stocking and found bubbles from Santa. He also brought a Minnie Mouse tent, Minnie Mouse doll and big girl panties. Abby got a few outfits from her grandparents and aunts and uncles too. By the end of present time she was in a great mood and snuggled down for a nap with Daddy.

 

Christmas evening we went to Paula & Rod's house for Christmas with the Linds. Sally Kate and Abby had a big time playing together and their cousin DC even let them play on his drum set. We were glad to be able to shut the door on that fiasco! Abby got more great gifts from her aunt & uncle Linds. What a great Christmas!

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer



Festival of Lights

Every year a local park in Fort Smith puts on a tremendous light show. It includes walking trails to explore the larger than life light displays and even has a train that winds through a lot of the pieces. We visited the park last year at this time, but didn't get to ride the train because it wasn't running when we visited. Fortunately, this year we stopped at just the right time and got to ride the train and look at all the awesome lights. It wasn't too chilly (surprisingly) so we just bundled in light jackets and we were all nice and cozy.

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer