The New Queen in Town

Only a matter of time before Abbie got too big for her "pen"-itentiary...



The pen gave her parents some comfort for awhile, but even with all the toys, it wasn't long before Abbie knew there was a better deal on the other side of the fence.

So this weekend we rearranged the living room to give Abbie some more freedom. She basically has the entire living room & dining room to her disposal. Meanwhile, when her mother wants to use the laptop she needs to sit on an ottoman in the hallway....

Safe to say that the Princess has officially overtaken the Queen.

"Can you get me a Fresca while you're up, Hun? Thanks."

The Fork....

So this week someone told us that at 14 months, Abbie should be eating with utensils. That was news to us... since we've gotten quite comfortable with Princess Neanderthal's dinner manners as long as she doesn't throw anything and keeps the grunting to a minimum.


Since she's learned everything else so quickly, I figured I'd just turn on the camera, hand her a fork, and see what happens. Enjoy.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvpMjOTlJBg


(PS - Still trying to figure out this new video camera... sorry about the need for a youtube link -which is private by the way so Abbie won't be all over the www)

Interior Cornea Conjunctivcoma...

is a completely made up word.

Not sure what it is REALLY called, but Abbie did have a lot of yellow "crap" in her left eye for the last 14 and a half months. Today was the day that (hopefully) that all changed because Abbie had the "crap" cleared and then a small temporary tube was inserted in her tear duct to keep the passageway open for a little while so it doesn't "recrap" up. Everyone with me??

At 5:45 am we woke Abbie up for a car ride to St Peters Hospital in New Brunswick. Once we got to the hospital she was wide awake, saying "Hi. Hi. Hi. Hi" to every nurse, receptionist, and grumpy patient (guess she's a morning person). At around 7:00am, we got a room and met the doctors. Here's Abbie modeling the newest lineup of hospital gowns.

"Hey Dad - is there a draft in here? My butt feels cold"

At around 7:30am, after a nice tylenol cocktail, the anesthesiologist took her down the hall for some nice gas and surgery. Mommy & Daddy waited outside... and 30 minutes later, we got our groggy, sleepy daughter back, and many nice compliments from the nurses and doctors on how good (and cute) she was.

Oh almost forgot... after waking up, she also vomited all over Mommy and Daddy (multiple times each).... so now our family owns a new pair of size XL hospital scrubs! Sweet.

Here's her ready to go home... with her new pal "Mel-mo" which Daddy got to surprise her after surgery. Thanks for all the good wishes, prayers, flowers, etc., and keep your fingers crossed that it worked!

Note to all Friends/Relatives....

Please stop buying us toys. Items from the recycling container are all we need.

The Following Stunt Was Performed by a Professional...

... do not try this at home.

(or at least not in front of Colleen unless she's had 3 pinot grigios).

One......

Two.....

THREE!!!!!!

January Birthdays

The last few weeks Abbie has been celebrating some family birthdays. Here's some photos from both parties with the guests of honor....

PS - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CARLYN TOO! MISS YOU!!!

Tea Party

"More tea, Ella? One lump or two?"


"Did you happen to catch Oprah on Wednesday. Great segment
on Julia Roberts new foundation for endangered African butterflies."

Please don't tell her about Sunday

I don't want to see this smile go.....