A Rizzi Christmas

On Christmas day, we hung out with the Rizzi's and Abby got to open even more presents. We even got the pleasure of hearing her say "ho ho ho" a few times.

getting ready for the presents


sitting with mom, waiting for more presents


reading sesame street books with Aunt Kara


ooooooh a new rocking chair!


getting a kiss from Olive

A Brocklehurst Christmas

On Christmas Eve and early Christmas morning, we got to spend time with Craig's family and Abby got to open some fun presents.

crazy girl with Uncle Tim


Amazingly, sitting still with Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa


The Brocklehursts


Aunt Kim with a little Santa


Checking out the pretty tree

Train time

All aboard the Polar Express!

And it begins...

Here is Abby opening her first Christmas present of the year...because Daddy and Grandpa couldn't wait any longer to play with it. Clearly her favorite part is the bell.

A Visit With Santa

Fun times at the community Christmas party

Breakfast time

This spoon is yummy!


My mom is the meanest.


Checking out the view of the backyard

Happy Thanksgiving!

Playing with Nana's Tupperware


Chillin with Aunt Kara

Go Browns

Abby is still proud to sport her Browns duds despite the bad season!

Happy Halloween

Party Time

We had a little family party for Abby's birthday on Sunday, October 29th. Abby was happy that she got to open more presents than the 4 she got on her actual birthday...I think she was feeling a little gipped. She enjoyed the party, although she was a bit shy around all the guests and kept burying her face in Nana's shoulder. She made out pretty good on gifts--she now has quite the wardrobe for fall and winter (much to mom's delight!), a few new books to enjoy (also a plus for mom, as the good old favorites were memorized months ago and mom needs some fresh material), and some highly entertaining toys. Anyone who wants to hokey pokey with Elmo can feel free to stop on by. Enjoy the photos....

Here's Abby in her party dress with her co-celebrants Great-Grandpa and Uncle Tim.


Cupcake time. Bottoms up!


Abby's favorite silly face to make at mommy while she is eating.


Happy family :-)

Happy Birthday Abby!

We can't believe it, but Abby is 1 year old today! Here are some shots of her enjoying her presents from mom & dad and tearing into her oh-so-yummy dairy-free cupcake. She is looking forward to her party on Sunday when she can have another one!







Happy Birthday, Abby. We love you.

Almost Halloween

Good Morning!

At the playground

Fun Times in Brecksville

Abby's first sporting event...Bees' Volleyball


Rolling with Ollie


Just looking cute in her new Dayton sweatshirt

11 months!

Hi! I am 11 months old today! Some of my favorite things to do these days are give kisses, bounce on mommy and daddy's bed, swing on the swings, chew on things (as you will see in the pictures below), wave and say "hi" and "bye". Some of my other favorite words to say are, dada, mama, nana, ball, all done, and outside. My mom says I am really smart but I think she is a little biased. -Abby

Big Girl

Abby decided today was the day she would stand up in her crib for the first time. She thought it was pretty fun!

Let's go Irish!

The happy face....


...and the game face