Christmas with Grandpa Pleasnick

This year we got to celebrate Christmas all through the month with visits from family. We had a great time with Grandpa Pleasnick. After dinner, we made chocolate chip cookies like we do every year. This year though, Abby loved being in on the action.







Abby loves playing "baseball". And now she has an official bat and ball. I love it too, since it's super soft and doesn't go very far in the house!





Missed!!



Abby also loves Polly Pockets. When we play, her dolls tend to cook dinner. Usually mac & cheese, cookies, and cake. She was so excited to get a Polly Pocket kitchen. Thanks, Grandpa!

Merry Christmas

We hope you all have a blessed day reflecting on all that Christ has done for us! We have so much to be thankful for. Most of all that Jesus took the punishment we deserve and we get to rejoice in heaven with Him.

Funny things she says

Everyone laughs at things their little kids say, but I thought I'd share a few of the things Abby's said.

Last night while we're laying in her bed taking over the day, she says, "Uh oh, my eyeballs are disappearing!!" (I have no idea what this means)

While playing today, she acts like she's riding a horse.
I ask her the obvious question, "Are you riding a horse?"
She says, "No, a horfin, like at Seaworld".
"Oh, you mean a dolphin!" I say.
"No, a horse that swims in circles. Do you think that would be okay?"

Today I took Abby and Izzy on a walk around the neighborhood. Abby's been really into Piglet's big movie, where Piglet gets lost and everyone looks for him. All through the neighborhood at the top her lungs she shouts, "Piglet, where are you?? Ppppiiiiiiiii gggggggleeeeeettttttt" I started to stop her, and then wondered, why?? She's using her outside voice outside, so I guess that's okay!!

Here's some pics of Abby with her Grandma Jackie!

First Steps

Pretty exciting stuff in the Pleasnick house! Izzy's been taking little steps, walking along furniture, and LOVES pushing around the little stroller. Good thing, since her sissy likes to ride . . .





We also enjoyed our visit with Grandma Jackie and Grandpa Bernie. Happy Thanksgiving!

Trip to Spokane

Earlier this month I took the girls up to Spokane to stay with Grandma and Grandpa. We had so much fun in the Northwest - both seeing family and enjoying the sunshine AND the rain.



One big highlight was meeting my new nephew, Taylor James.





We also LOVED going to the lake. It was beautiful out, and Grandma and Grandpa brought the kayaks. Everyone had a fantastic time paddling around - or being towed by Grandma and Grandpa.

Similar but different

My cute girls. Both at 8 months old. I thought they looked SO SIMILAR until I compared the pictures. I still think they look alike, but definitely distinct!

Interview with Abby

Some fun facts about Abby right now:

• She loves to swim, color, play polly pockets, watercolor, read books, going to the beach, park, church and library. . .
  
• She loves to sing - favorites are Twinkle Twinkle little star, head shoulders knees and toes, Mickey Mouse clubhouse, and anything by Veggie Tales.
• Whenever we're out running errands, she requests, "More stores, please!!" Likes to be out and about!
  
• She gets super excited when John comes home.
• Incredibly ticklish. Really!
• Having people come over is a highlight of her day. She loves friends.
• She speaks in the third person.
• Walks on tip toe everywhere.
• Likes to be chased - and giggles when Izzy chases her.
• Always wants to help me cook. Her specialties are unwrapping butter and dumping measuring cups full of stuff into the bowl.

New Chores

Now that we're a two kid household, we thought it was time to start teaching Abby to do some chores. We love it! Every morning, Abby starts by making our coffee.



She even makes one for Izzy. What a sweet sister!



And she has a happy heart while she does it.


The best part is that we can set her alarm for 6 - and she climbs up on her own to make them.



Of course, I'm TOTALLY KIDDING about this. She wakes up at 6 all on her own. :0)

Happy Fathers Day!

Little miss Smiley

Izzy Hopping

Crawling? No. Hopping is a bit more accurate. 5 months old - we love Izzy! Oh, and don't watch this video if you get motion sick - I don't video very well! :0)



And in the background you can hear Abby talk about her swimming suit. She loves to go in the little kiddie pool we set up this year.

Izzy pics

Just a couple of pics in the backyard. Abby was napping when we took these - we'll have to catch her next time. So, who does izzy look more like? :0)

Playtime in Spokane

Playing with the Bayley Family

Grandma and Izzy

Carlee and Claire