Pumpkin Patch

One small step!

Last night, Abby was cruising the furniture in the living room. She turned to come to me, let go of the couch, and took a step on her own! Yes, she immediately sat down, but it was at least one step on her own.
I bought her some wee squeak shoes that sqeak when she presses her heal down. Abby stand and hold on to something so she can bounce and squeak her shoes. :)

Lazy Sunday

It's been a very calm, relaxing day of laundry and grading papers. Andy went to the deer lease with my dad to get the land set up for hunting season. It's so good to just be at home and play with Abby. I had a whirlwind of a day yesterday. I joined some friends at the Walk for Autism in Houston yesterday morning. Then Andy, Abby, and I went back into Houston that evening to go to St. Arnold's Oktoberfest party. The food and band were great. Even Ben helped entertain Abby. The man in the blond braided wig is Brock Wagner, the owner of St. Arnold's. Here's some pictures.

Calling Nana

Abby loves to push buttons. It doesn't matter if it is the stereo, remote control, or the phone. Today she got ahold of my cell phone, opened it, and dialed Nana. I have my mom on speed dial, so I could hear the familiar "one number" speed dialing. Abby said, "Nana," and then pressed end. I took the phone away and looked at my dialing history. Guess who she called...yep. Nana.

I'm a sewing maniac!!!

Here's a picture of Abby's Christmas dress:

Her "Bavarian" Oktoberfest Dress:

Isn't she cute with pigtails? It really makes her look more grown up.