Wildlife World

We enjoyed the nice weather in Phoenix by taking a trip to Wildlife World. Abby was somewhat interested in the animals--the ducks in particular--but she seemed to enjoy making friends with the other people more than anything. Her very favorite part was when we let her out of the stroller to roam free and pick up stones off the ground. Maybe she's destined to be a geologist??

Happy Valentine's Day

Abby and Mommy took a much-needed break from the frigid Pittsburgh weather and went to visit Great-Grandma Rizzi in Arizona for a week. Here are some shots of Abby enjoying her Valentine ladybug balloon at Great-Grandma's house...

Fun in the snow!

Here are a few pics of Abby's first snow and sledding adventure. Her favorite part was eating the snow.

15 months

Hi! I am 15 months old today so my mommy asked me to tell you all how I've grown and changed lately. She asked me some questions and here are my answers:

Q: What are some of your favorite things to do?
A: My most favorite thing is when mommy and daddy read me stories. I also like to watch Sesame Street, go for walks outside, help mommy empty the dishwasher, bounce on the bed and sit around with a blanket over my head for an unusually long time.

Q: What are some of your special talents?
A: Oh there are so many. I'll have to start with animal noises. I really like to make them when somebody asks me to, and even when they don't. My favorites are ducks, horsies, owls, sheep, chickens, cows and doggies. I also am very good at making messes, running laps around the kitchen with a towel over my face, playing peekaboo, shaking my booty, and singing songs. Oh, and I have become very good at saying my name too (just my first name though--I think it will take a while for me to master Brocklehurst).

Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Yogurt. I love it and I would eat it all day long if mommy let me.

Q: If you could be any animal what would you be?
A: I like lots of animals but I would most likely want to be a duck because I really LOVE to say "quack, quack", especially when I am in the bathtub. I also like to swim and I like bread so it makes sense. Footnote: My mommy says I would be a dog because I chew on everything, fetch socks, and beg under the table while she is eating.

Q: What has been your biggest accomplishment?
A: Probably walking around the block all by myself. I was supervised, of course--mommy was walking next to me. But even though it took me about 45 minutes to walk about 0.2 miles, I made it. My favorite part of the walk was stopping to pick up every single pebble I saw on the ground. It was awesome.

That's all for now. Hope you enjoyed learning some more about me! Love, Abby

Pigtails

Chilly

Twins

Getting ready for the Sugar Bowl. Go Irish!

Do a little dance...

Happy New Year from Abby!

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 :-)