A baby brother

Despite Abby's insistence on a baby girl, we learned today that we'll be having a boy. He looks to be very healthy so far, and we are very excited!

In honor of the cold weather...

...here are some previously unpublished pictures of Abby in the snow. These are from back in February, although it could have been last week given how the weather has been here!

what a smile!


she was a little scared of her snowman


chillin' with daddy

Spring Break

We took a family trip to West Palm Beach, Florida this past week to visit Kelly, Brian and Reby. It included Abby's first trip to the beach. She wasn't a big fan of the ocean although the sand was a big hit.

Mmmmm...

Abby enjoyed her very first chocolate chip cookie today. She has finally outgrown her milk allergy so she can eat lots of new foods--yay!

Top O' the Mornin'

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Abby celebrates her 1/4 Irish heritage in this festive attire. This photo session was not nearly as easy as last year when she sat still in a chair the whole time!

the newest Brocklehurst

Here are our first pictures of the new baby, at about 6 weeks gestation. Pretty amazing!

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