A few weeks ago we had a Whitworth family get together to say goodbye to Christy before she left for Ireland to be with her family. Its always pretty chaotic when everyone is one place due to lots of people and lots of little kids. But there is never lack of entertainment. Here are a few pictures which I stole from my sister in law Lindsay's blog.
Enjoying some Popsicles...Look at Hannah Eyeing Abby's Cousins...Emery, Hannah, Abigail, Ella and Izzy
Hannah "massaging" Briggy, love Emery's face
All the cousins (except the Phoenix girls of course)! So cute and fun. Poor Briggy the only man. Emery, Brigham, Hannah, Abigail, Emily, Ella and Izzy
Great Grandma Francis with all the kiddos
All the Whitworth's Luke, Chandler, Dan, Lindsay, Hannah, Curt, Natalie, Ella, Emery, Christy, Izzy, Abigail, Lacey, Emily, Seth and Brigham
This years memorial day weekend was a good one. On Saturday we went up to Seth's friends house near McKinney and enjoyed a really good BBQ with a lot of good people. Then on Monday we spent some time with my Dad and Cindy at Lake Grapevine. We went early to avoid to heat of the afternoon. It was really windy but it was great. I think Brigham pointed out every bird and boat he saw! The kids loved skipping rocks with nana and papa and going on a hike. Abby kept asking if we were going to ride in a boat.
Not to mention my Dad and Cindy made a delicious meal which they had prepared earlier. It was Yum-O! It was nice to be out in nature and spend some time with the family.
Briggs and Papa
Getting ready to skip rocks
Discovering new things
Papa and Emily
Looking for hiking sticks
Skipping rocks
My love
Nana and Emily
Me and Nems, I blew it up big so you could see the smile on Emily's face
After the graduation ceremony Abby had one school day left. It was as fun filled day. As we pulled up she saw the huge inflatable slide and about jumped out of the car to see it. They played games, ate yummy food and were exhausted by the end of the day. Thanks to another kind parent who took pictures though out the day who was kind enough to share.
Ms Fawns Class
Abby and her friend Kara
Waiting for something
Silly face!
I love Abby's face in this picture and the fact that she and Fawns "silly" face are very similiar
On May 22nd Abigail had her end of the year program that was followed by a graduation ceremony. Honestly it was a little weird knowing she was done with preschool and next year she will be headed to Kinder. I thought I would be more emotional, but I think that will come out on the first day of kindergarten. I was just so proud of her. Of course when the kids came in Abby was on the opposite side of the stage so the pictures are not as good as I would like.
The theme was "one nation under God" and it was very patriotic. Of course it included some olympic themes as well given that the Olympics are this summer. They did a really good job. We were so proud of Abby that she actually participated in the program. We had been talking about it with her all week to prepare her. The Christmas program was an utter disaster and we didn't want a repeat on such a special night.
The 4/5 year olds did a few singing numbers which were pretty good.
After the program ended all the graduation kiddos left to change into their more formal attire while the parents got better seats. They had all the kids walk from the back two by two slowly. Abby was holding hands with one of the kids from her class last year. Unfortunately for him Abby did about triple the pace of the other kids and practically dragged him on the stage and off again when it was over. I guess she was eager.
They sang a song and then presented the kids with their "diplomas" It was a short and sweet little ceremony. They even got to keep their class of 2012 tassels. Kinda silly, but cute.
Waiting to be called, thats my girl :)
Ms. Fawn (her Teacher) presenting her with her "diploma"
Abby recently went back to the pediatirc eye doctor for a check up. She has been weraring the glasses 4 months now. Apparantly the glasses can only do so much. They are still effective, however her left eye is still weak and slow. Thus in order to strengthen it, we have to patch her good eye for 2 hours a day for the next 4 months. Abby HATES it! She is always asking when she can take it off. The only other alternative is a medicine that gets put in her eye to basically blind her for a whole day twice a week. I opted for the patch. But she does look mighty cute.
Brigham loves to play catch. Its amazing how he winds up, and has such form at 2. I just gotta figure out what sport (when he is old enough) that he will play...
He is still working on catching, but he can it with a bat as well.
Don't mind us all in our PJ's. Its the first thing he wants to do in the morning.
Our little gal is growing up! Since her 4 month birthday we started her on rice cereal. She didn't know what to think at first, with a gag here and there. But she did much better than I anticipated. She hardly spit it out or made a mess. I try to feed her once a day for practice. We will probably move to applesauce in a few days. She is so cute!!!!
Last week there was this incredible rainbow. It was actually a double rainbow but one was much clearer than the other. It was the most spectacular thing. Seth and I couldn't believe how clear it was. I have never seen one as beautiful as this one. It looked like it hit the ground in both directions. It was so clear. The pictures dont do it justice.
Then it was gone. Just a great reminder to me that we have a loving Heavenly Father.
Since the last few posts have been about the girls I figured Brigham needed a little of the spotlight. This kid is so handsome and funny and we love him so much.
He is getting so Big. Most people think he is older than he is because he talks so much. That is to say he never stops talking. He is quite the little Ham and is always making us laugh. He loves to run around nudy after he bathes. He adores Emily. He is so funny, when he talks to Emily its in a high pitch, and it is so cute. He likes to help when it comes to her or anything really.
Brigham has become really attached to his plug(pacifier) and his blanket. Its cute but maddening. He likes to play barbies with Abby or anything she likes to do. He is constantly copying her. He is very loud, all the time. He only has one volume. He sings and plays loudly. But how can you not love it despite the headache at the end of every day.
He listens really well, and hates to be put in time out. Brigham is super sweet and is constantly telling us that he loves us.
Can you tell I love him?
Cuties
What a love
Brigham loves to sing. Here is one of his songs. He gets shy on camera so it isn't great but just imagine all of the words out of his mouth because he does know it all.
