Minute to Win It

Funniest thing happened yesterday. We went to our ward activity where we played Minute to Win It and while we were there Abby was crawling all around the floor. She ended up crawling right behind a guys chair who had no idea she was there and she did her funny giggle. Sometimes she does it really loud and this was one of those times. Well it scared him so bad, he jumped and then looked behind him to see her staring up at him. It was one of the funniest things ever. Everyone kept laughing about her cute laugh because she did it all night long. She is so entertaining, I love it!

Giants Fan in Training

Brandon and I went to Denver the weekend of July 4th to watch a couple baseball games since the Giants were playing the Rockies. My mom flew in to hang out and watch Abby for us for the Friday game. While we were at the game she and Abby walked downtown and had a great time at the street fair on 16th Street. I had a bunch planned for Saturday of things to do in Denver but we ended up not doing any of it and just relaxed. It was nice just to take a nap and not run from place to place. That afternoon we all went to another game and this time we got seats that were higher up but it was perfect for Abby. Right behind our seats they had this carpeted area where she could crawl and I could still see the game.

This one is a little blurry but she was all over the place so it's the best I could get.

This little boy followed Abby everywhere and kept hugging her. They had a lot of fun together.

We got a couple autographs including Barry Zito.



Abby wasn't a big fan of the paddle boating.

Channeling the Craftiness

Being the crafy people that we are (hehe), Raquel and I decided to make some magnet boards together. It took us forever to finish them, but after we did I wanted to start something else and I thought I should try making Abby a blanket for her birthday that's coming up. I was nervous to start it because it haas been forever since I have sewn and even longer since I have done a blanket. So naturally I ended up calling my cousin Jocelyn who is amazingly talented and she told me what I needed to do to begin. This is the final product and I am really excited for Abby to use it!

Abby's funny laugh

Abby learning how to give a high five

This is Abby's funny laugh. She does it all the time, it's hilarious. This is the best video we have of it but it still doesn't do it justice. She has a normal laugh too but she does this one more. She will usually repeat it back if you do it to her...funny girl!

Sleepy Baby

Vegas Trip

For Mother's Day Brandon got me tickets to see Lion King in Vegas and since it isn't too far from Bakersfield we talked my family into meeting us there for a little vacation. We stayed on Fremont street which I guess is old town Las Vegas. I had never heard of it before, but it was fun. We all went to the Shark Reef Aquarium, saw the gardens in the Belagio, ate, and shopped. I didn't take a lot of pictures, and none with my dad, but here are some of the ones I did get:














Abby loved the water show. We stayed for a couple of them and she was freaking out the whole time!

1 Semester down and other happenings

Brandon finished his first semester in the Business school with flying colors! This is our first semester since we have been married that he hasn't done summer sales and we are making the most of it. So far this summer we have gone to California for Brandon's brother's wedding reception, Las Vegas to see Lion King and meet up with my family, and Colorado for a Rockies/Giants game. I am planning a trip to New Mexico in a few weeks and at the end of the summer we are headed back to California for a quick trip!

Here are some pictures of Brady and Raquel's wedding, she is a great addition to the family!!

The happy couple

Brandon's sisters