Tonight, Marcus and I started Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred. Boy is it hard! You do 6 minute circuits- 3 minutes strength training, 2 minutes cardio and 1 minute abs. It includes things like lunges, curls, jumping jacks, crunches, etc.
Abby spent a few minutes in her exersaucer this morning while Daddy was loading up his truck with her bags and his breakfast. I had to take her picture because she is so happy playing these days; however, I couldn't capture a smile.
This is a sleepy girl we kept our late tonight eating outside at Mighty Fine Burgers with our friends Mo and Jessica. The burgers were good and Abby cooperated past her bedtime so we could talk. It was lovely!
I ordered these navy shoes to match some pants and I like them only there is a problem... they are a peep toe, but you can't see my toes. They fit fine in the back, but I think this looks weird.
"I could just reach out and hug you! Thank you for my cool shirt with my name on it. Everyone at school thinks I am the cutest. Wait until they see this shirt!"
A few weeks ago, we turned her bathtub around so that now she sits up during bathtime instead of reclining back. It makes washing her hair so much easier for Marcus.
While he washes her hair, I wash her body and therefore am in the vulnerable position near her feet. When Abby gets excited, she kicks and kicks and kicks. I get wetter as the bathtime goes on!
Look at her not wanting to let go of Daddy, but completely enthralled in something else.... what could that be?
Both kids went to bed after the show and I was in Katie's room saying goodnight when I saw this!
that my friends is like looking into Abby Lu's future. A princess house full of princess shoes. Oh, I can't wait!
We think Abby might be teething. It is hard to tell- I can see white bumps on her bottom middle gums, but don't know if they have always been there or are new. She has been extra fussy today and only her Praise Baby DVD has calmed her. We have watched it ALL.DAY.LONG. 
Of course, I will surely think she is pretty no matter her eye color!
and the after. The colors looks a little more yellow in the picture than in real life. It is called Applesauce Cake. I love paint colors!
Marcus has recently found lots of different ways to make sweet Abby laugh. Dancing is one of her new favorites. I love the way she looks at him- so enamored and excited to see him and play.
Last night we began phase 2 of sleep training. Once they have going to bed down (Abby Lu goes down at 7:15 and cries for less than 5 minutes) you begin to use the same sleep methods during the middle of the night. We had been getting her out of bed when she awoke and giving her 3 ounces of formula and then putting her back down. She would go to sleep easily, but our pediatrician felt like it was time to drop those final 3 ounces. 
Carrie had the cutest shower with a pink and black French theme. Ooh La La! We had wonderful food, fabulous french music, and fancy cupcakes.
This is one of my favorite outfits for the current size range... look at how cute she is in her bell bottoms and velvet trim. Thank you Amber!
When I travel, marcus sends me daily pics of Abby from his cell phone. It makes me feel better. Look at this one from Thursday morning- doesn't she look like a big girl! Can you tell how long she is and what fabulous head control she has. I think you can also see how much she loves her Daddy for taking such good care of her. You see that, too?
I left on Wednesday morning for a quick overnight trip to Chicago. My department is accredited by a nationwide group that allows us to provide medical education doctors can use for their licensing and we are up for reaccreditation. It is a 14 month process so we attended a 1/2 workshop on how to go through the steps. It was very educational. This is the view from our hotel room.
This building and the white tulips are at the opposite end of the mile. So pretty!
It was a pretty sunny 65 degrees while we were shopping yesterday. I bought a few things including a great piece of jewelry made by the china from the Ming Dynasty. I'll share a pic soon. I also got a great dress for an upcoming baby shower and summer wedding and matching shoes. I even found Abby Lu some deals at Gap and Marcus a birthday present. Fun Day!
