Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Abby turns 12!

I can't believe I now have another daughter in Young Women!  Abby turned 12 on April 27th, and I am so delighted in the young woman she is turning in to!

Eating her FAVORITE--ribs!--at Sonny's.

I think she's enjoying them...don't you?!?

Abby and her gifts!

A new monogrammed mini-backpack--one of the few things she requested!

Abby loves her Oreo Ice Cream cake, too! 
(She is not a fan of traditional cake.)

For her party, Abby wanted to have some friends over on Friday to sleep over.  After school (field day for her), I picked them up and took them to see the movie "Prom," then we went to Zaxby's for dinner, and then back to our house.  I thought they'd just hang out inside eating snacks, watching movies, etc., but they had a different idea...kickball!
Abby (in the glasses and hat) in a team huddle. 

Giving the ball a good kick!

The girls--Abby, Ivey, Elena, Reagan, and Courtney.

I think it was a good birthday!

Easter 2011

Easter Morning 2011

The girls always enjoy finding their baskets first thing in the morning (can you tell?!?).

Abby found hers first!

Emily was obviously excited to get hers!

Shelby was excited, but trying hard not to be too excited.  :)

Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa, the girls each got a pretty new dress for Easter.

Emily

Abby

Shelby

Our three Easter beauties...

Unfortunately, when you live in a small town, shopping options can be limited.  We learned this upon arriving at church Easter morning!  :)

Ready to look for some eggs in the backyard!

Abby

Emily

Shelby

Travis turns 42!

Back in April...
Here's the birthday boy himself letting you know how old he is!
(So glad that he "humors" me and my silly requests!)


The birthday boy with all of his gifts!

The best gifts of all!  Daddy and daughters...

A "carrot stick" (or "orange fishing pole" to us regular, non-fishing folks) from my mom and dad.

YUM...CAKE! 
I just put 4 candles on one side and 2 on the other...I didn't want to burn the house down!  :)

Happy Birthday, Sweetie!
We love you!