MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

Merry Christmas everyone. It's been a very busy month. Daddy's football team won the State Championship. We went to a lot of football games!

I've been trying very hard to stay off of the naughty list. Sometimes it's really, really hard. Grandpa has been reading me lots of stories and I have been watching lots of Christmas stories on TV. Last week, Grandpa took be downtown on the bus. It was a lot of fun.

Hannah is getting real fast at crawling. She pulls herself up on stuff and gets into my things. She has 2 teeth now. She babbles a lot and says some words. I like playing with her.

We are in Seattle seeing Grandma Linda and Grandpa Greg. When we get home, it will be time for Christmas! I think it is going to be fun!

BIRTHDAY, HALLOWEEN AND RANDOM CUTENESS!

THE BUMBLE BEE AND THE CATERPILLAR
MISS HANNAH THE CATERPILLAR


MISS ABIGAIL THE BUMBLE BEE

SILLY LITTLE MONKEYS


HANNAH LIKES TO CRAWL UNDER HER EXERCISER

HAPPY HANNAH

ABBY SLEEPING IN PAPA'S ARMS
SWINE FLU IS NO FUN


TASTY BIRTHDAY CAKE

OPENING PRESENTS

UNCLE TRAVIS SHOWING ME I'M TWO YEARS OLD!

A lot has happened since Grandma last made a post. She is so busy with Hannah and me that it's hard for her to keep up.

On October 3rd, I turned 2 years old. We had a brunch party. Grandma Linda and Grandpa Greg came all the way from Seattle. Aunt Stephie, Uncle Travis, Uncle Paul, Ladybug Grandma, Papa and our friends Ron, Cynthia and Nancy came to celebrate with us.

A couple of weeks ago, Daddy, Mommy, Grandma, Hannah and I all got the swine flu. We were all pretty sick except Hannah who was only a little sick. I don't know where we got it because we haven't seen any pigs since the Fair in August!

Yesterday, Mommy and Daddy took Hannah and me to mommy's office to "Trick or Treat."

We dressed up in our Halloween costumes. I was a bumble bee and Hannah was a Caterpillar. We were so cute!

Hannah is 8 1/2 months old now. She crawls all over the place. She squeals a lot. She doesn't have any teeth yet.

I still love my books. Papa reads them to me all the time. Sometimes I read them to him.

We are getting ready for Thanksgiving now. A whole bunch of people are coming to our house.

FUN IN THE SUN!

INTRODUCING.."TIGRESS" GARDNER
JUST CHILLIN' IN THE POOL
HANGIN' IN THE BACK YARD
WATCHING BASEBALL WITH DADDY

The sun finally came out and I get to play in the backyard. The Swimming pool is a lot of fun, but Hannah is too little to swim so she just has to sit back in her chair and watch.

Grandpa also got me a golf club and is teaching me how to play golf. We also play soccer in the backyard and look for birds and airplanes.

Hannah is getting so big. She likes to laugh and sit in her chairs. When she lays on the floor, she is almost turning over to her tummy. She will be 5 months old on Thursday.

Mommy had to go to San Francisco for 2 days. Daddy is off work so we get to stay home with him.

My new favorite indoor activity is coloring. I color lots of pictures. My favorite color is yellow.

IS IT SUMMER YET?

HANNAH AND I HAVE MATCHING LADYBUG OUTFITS!

I LOVE TO HIDE IN MOMMY AND DADDY'S CLOSET


I LOVE MY BABY SISTER

So much has happened in the past month. Everyone is busy because we moved into our new house. We are trying to get all the boxes unpacked and things put away. I am trying to get used to the stairs. Grandma Linda taught me to go down on my bottom. I've only fallen down them once, but that's enough.

Our new house is so big. I love to run around the circle. We have a big back yard and I get to go out and play soccer. I have a pool to sit in if it ever gets warm enough.

Our new house is only 5 minutes from Grandma and Grandpa's. Some days they come over and watch us at home.

Hannah is getting bigger. She smiles a lot and giggles too. She likes her swing and bouncy chair. I like them too, but grandma said I'm too big to sit in them.

I am learning a lot of new words. Sometimes I even use them instead of whining. I still love my books and I love playing with balls. I'm a good thrower and kicker.

SPRING IS IN THE AIR

BLOWING BUBBLES IS FUN
MY FIRST EASTER EGG HUNT

HANNAH AT HER BAPTISM


HANNAH LAUGHING AT MAMA

We've been very busy this spring. I've learned a lot of new words. Hannah is learning to sleep all night. We had Easter and Hannah got baptised on the same day, and we got a new house.

Grandma Linda and Aunt Beth and Aunt Sarah all came for Hannah's baptism. After Church, we went to brunch. Aunt Stephie and Uncle Travis and Uncle Paul also came. We hunted eggs on Saturday because it was nice out. I had a lot of fun putting them in my basket, but they were empty. Mama said that maybe next year, the Easter Bunny will put something in them.

Mama went back to work this Monday. She said she needs to get more money because we got a new house. Our new house is 6 miles closer to Mama's work and Grandma and Grandpa's house. It has a nice big back yard. My bedroom is huge. I've already had issues with the stairs. I slipped on the bottom step and fell. I need to take stair descending lessons.

I'm being a good girl. Hannah has to come to Grandma and Grandpa's with me. It's not so bad. When Grandpa is playing golf, I get a little crabby cause Grandma can't play with JUST ME. I still love my books. I like to feed myself but I DO NOT like to get my face and hands washed when I'm done.

BAD LADYBUG GRANDMA!

HANNAH IN HER CRIB
EATING MY FIRST CHEESEBURGER

WISHING AUNT STEPHIE A HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Ladybug Grandma has not been keeping up with the blog and posting new pictures. There really is no good excuse.

Hannah is growing bigger every day. She got yucky stuff in her mouth that the doctor called "thrush." She is a good girl and lets mommy sleep a little. She weighed 8 pounds and 8 ounces when she saw the doctor.

I've decided that I DO NOT want my picture taken. I want the camera. I like to look at the pictures in the back. Grandma has a lot of new pictures of me "pitching a fit."

This past weekend, we went to Seattle to see all of my relatives there. They had a party for us. Grandma Linda and Grandpa Greg taught me about bubbles. I LIKE BUBBLES.

HANNAH AT ONE WEEK!

THESE PICTURES WERE TAKEN ON FEBRUARY 23RD

A BUSY WEEK!

We had a very busy week. Aunt Tiah came and brought Derek and Drake. We had fun playing. Aunt Tiah took lots of pictures of me and Hannah.

Hannah will be 2 weeks old on Monday. Daddy has to go back to work and I will go to Grandma and Grandpas' house. They said the doggies miss me.

I'm trying real hard to be a good girl. Sometimes I forget. I like my baby sister, but I DO NOT like sharing my mommy and daddy.

BIG SISTER

GRANDPA TOOK ME FOR A WALK

WHILE WE WERE WAITING FOR

MOMMY, DADDY AND HANNAH

TO GET HOME

HEY! HERE'S MY NEW BABY SISTERTHIS IS HANNAH GRACE GARDNER

Everyone keeps telling me that I'm a big sister now. I really don't know what a big sister is supposed to do, but I'm sure I'll find out. Hannah has come to live at our house. She sleeps a lot. I DO NOT like it when she cries. Mommy and Daddy let me give her hugs and kisses. Today we went to the Mall and I got to ride in the front seat of our new stroller.

I'm trying real hard to be a good girl. I guess she is here to stay, so I will just have to "shake it off" and get used to it.

HANNAH GRACE GARDNER

Hannah Grace arrived at 7:39 P.M. on February 16th. She weighed in at 7 pounds and 7 ounces and is a whopping 20 inches tall. We don't know what her future plans are but you can be sure that they will include those lungs that they gave her 10 more days to develop.

She is beautiful and going to be a great addition to our Ladybug Garden. Abby will get to meet her today..........We will post more photos of the happy family later.

PAY IT FORWARD!

OK....This idea came from a friend in Utah.

The first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will receive a hand made gift from me during this year. (Or maybe a store bought gift, depending on my time what with "new baby" coming tomorrow.) When and what will be a surprise. There's a small catch......You knew there would be, didn't you? Post this on your blog then come back and leave a comment, telling me that "You're In." Fun, huh? Who doesn't like surprises. Remember only the first 3 comments will receive a gift.

COUNTDOWN TO NEW BABY

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?

WHAT NEW BABY?

Grandma tells me that we are counting the days until the "new baby" moves into our house. I don't know what in the world she is talking about. Our house does not need a "new baby", thank you very much.

Mommy is supposed to HAVE the new baby on Monday.

We have been very busy at our house. We got all new carpet and new floors in the bathrooms. The house was a mess for 3 days. I have a lot of new fuzzies to pick up now. The kitties had to move to the garage because the "new baby" is going to sleep in their room.

I have a bad cold and a nasty cough right now.

Grandma will let everyone know when "new baby" invades my life. I don't know what all the fuss is about.........we really don't need a "new baby". Do we?