Oh me? I'm just eating a puff... Yes as a matter of fact I insist on eating with my hands. Messy is a must!I can't wait for teeth. This would be so much easier! See how intent I am?

Horsing around with my Gorilla gets me prepared for when Mom or Dad comes to tickle me!

I'm so tired I can barely tell what color things are!

Fun morning

She got hungry for more puffs and decided to help herself...

She loved this praying mantis from Aunt Angela, but unfortunately we aren't sure where it is now.

Her eyes are so blue.

She was smiling big for the camera this time.

Abigail 7-8 months old

Abigail shares the teething ring with Daddy

She loves shoes already!

Abigail started pulling herself to standing at 7 months.

She's pretty happy about her new abilities to explore.

Abby found the baby in the oven.

It was great to get away and visit Connie in Cedarville, OH...even though she roots for the Nebraska football team.

Connie's grandson Michael was visiting, too. What a cutie!

Can I have some of this, please?

She's proud to be sitting where her toys belong. You see they are all over the floor behind her instead. :)

I love her big smiles and fun laughs.

Abby is attempting to crawl through the kitchen chair.
A success!

Not sure about this food.
What a messy eater! She likes to eat with her hand in her mouth.
It was great to visit Connie in Cedarville, OH.

Experimenting with the silver bowls in the kitchen.

Learning that they make noise.

It sure makes a good hat!

Having a blast!!

She's a daring girl and likes to stand on the edge of her walker.

Trying to get in on her own...so independent.

She's experimenting with more finger foods and loving it.

Here's a video of Abigail pulling to standing.


She learned to buzz her lips and did it all day long for a few whole days. It was hilarious!

The funny sounds we hear lately

My Latest Adventure

Hi everyone! It's Abigail here. I have really been enjoying some of my new toys, except for when I get tiring phonecalls!

One day I really wanted to climb underneath my bouncer.

So, I did. All by myself!

And I got to the toys I wanted to reach on the other side, some fun Elephants. Am I in trouble mommy?

OK, onto the next toy. Now I just have to get outta here.

Can I eat my way out?

Hmmm let me think about this...

Yawn, I've been in here a long time!

Wah, how do I get out? Help!!

Never mind, I got it.

Here's how I like to pose lately. Am I model material?

Here is me and Daddy on the porch of the house we are living in now. It has a neat stained glass window that I love.

And lots of space for all my stuff! Don't tell mommy and daddy, but I have taken over. Ha ha!!

She's getting faster

and starting to get into places she shouldn't hee hee life is getting more and more interesting... and she's only 6 1/2 months old!

Visit to DC & MD

There are so many beautiful things to see right when you get into Washington DC!! Mom and Dad Upton, thanks SO MUCH for helping us stay in DC for a few days. It was great to see you all for a little while, too!

Here's the Capital Building

Michael being crazy

Mom and Dad Upton waiting in line for the inside tour of the Capital

Abigail's first time to sit in a restaurant highchair...she did great!

The Library of Congress

We took a tour of this too

We were particularly interested in this part of the ceiling

Abigail had a good time, most of the time, too!

The Washington Monument

The World War II Memorial

The National Archives

My sweet baby and hubby

Brittany and Brianna meet Abby for the first time, unfortunately she needed a nap.

National Air and Space Museum (in Virginia near Dulles, not in DC)
This was Michael's favorite plane, the SR-71 Blackbird!

This propellar is about as tall as both of them put together.

See, I was there, too!

Mom Upton, Brianna, Brittany, and Abigail

Here we are outside the museum after a fun visit.

When we dropped the girls off at home we got to see Mel and Lexi

Here we are:
Mom and Dad Upton, Justin, me, Mel, Abby, Lexi, Brianna, Brittany, and Michael's taking the picture

Here's Michael's two cute preggo sisters Mel and Jenny!! Can't wait to meet the babies!! :)