Wordless Wednesday - Abby's Stompin'

Stroll down memory lane ...

It was three years ago yesterday that I married my best friend. The man who knows how to make me smile and laugh at just the right times. He's also the man that drives me crazy and makes me wonder why men just "don't get it."

Since Abby was at daycare yesterday, Jim and I decided it would be a good time for us to have our anniversary lunch. Instead of getting a sitter, we would just do it during the day. No big deal. It was a nice lunch. We ended up at a seafood joint, so he got grouper (a favorite) and I got a burger ( I don't do seafood). It wasn't exactly the ideal lunch to celebrate such a special day. But nonetheless, it was a meal without a baby and we were able to have time to talk, just the two of us.

I had planned on posting some wedding photos on here last night, but ended up with a date night much to my surprise! Night with hubby or blog? Hmmm, tough call. (only kidding honey) I pulled into the driveway after picking Abby up, ready to come in and help start dinner and noticed an unfamiliar car in the driveway. After a minute or so, I realized who it was and before I knew it, Jim came out and said Sue was going to be babysitting Abby. Mad props to the hubs, he pulled off quite the surprise. I had no idea! So out to dinner we went and enjoyed a lovely evening... just the two of us. Thanks Sue for taking such good care of Abby - I'm glad you two had a fun night!

Sometimes life gets so busy and we forget to take time for ourselves. It's important to be with each other and with just each other. I'm so happy to have found the man that will always make me happy. Very happy.

And like my card for him said, "Happy Anniversary to the only one who knows the real me ... and married me anyways!" Thanks for putting up with me. Love you babe!

Cooler weather ...

... calls for some playtime at the park! During PopPop's visit to Florida, Jim kept him busy at the new house. They painted doors, changed all hardware, hung pictures on walls ... you name it, they did it. The day before he left, we decided it was time to take a break from it all and have a family day. (I only wish we did this when Nana was here too!) The weather was cooler and it was perfect for some playtime outside. So off to Marina Jacks park we went for some park fun and then we enjoyed lunch together at the restaurant.

Abby loves being outside.

She found the tunnels and loved crawling through them.

Her favorite: the SLIDE!

Playing Peek-a-Boo with Mommy.

Love. It.

I love our newest toy for our new home.

A popcorn maker.

It's simply delightful. Fun. Yummy.

And it will look perfect in the "man cave."

A big THANK YOU to PopPop and Nana for this one! :)

Thankful Thursday

I'm looking forward to cuddling up in my bed tonight, under the blankets, and watching the Country music special that I DVR'd last night. That's right my friends... The Johnson's finally have a working DVR!!! It's the greatest. thing. EVER. So tonight my list is short, as I'm always thankful for so many things in my life.

1. The chance to hold and rock my sleepy girl last night, even though it was 1am. Abby's not one to wake in the middle of the night unless something is really bothering her. Poor thing had a runny nose and a little cough. I wish she felt better, but at least I got to snuggle with her a little more than usual.

2. The policer officer who gave me a warning yesterday instead of a $166 ticket. What for, you ask? Is it a sign that I'm too tired when I completely blast through a four way stop? Okay, I didn't really blast through it, I just didn't notice it until it was too late. I was going slow, looking in all different directions for a park, when I noticed the sign. Too late, halfway through the intersection, cop waiting on the other side. I'm so thankful traffic was light and that there were no kids in sight.

3. Our new house. It's starting to feel more like home each time another box gets emptied. (Pics to come soon, I promise!)

4. The rain today. It's bringing cooler weather our way!!!

5. Family time tomorrow. It's time to take a break from unpacking, enjoy family, and relax!

Wordless Wednesday

I know I've said it many times before,

but I wish her hands could stay this small. Forever.

Halloween Festivities

Just like many of you, our family had quite the busy weekend. The kind of weekend where you don't have a minute to sit down and you just go, go, go. Kind of like the Energizer Bunny, although I only wish I had half his energy! We finally had our big move on Saturday, which I must say, the hubs and his group of buddies did most of the work. I was busy keeping Abby occupied and out of the way, so we started our Halloween festivities early. A local park held a "Halloween Hunt," where the kiddos went crazy searching for candy and toys. Abby enjoyed it, even though she didn't quite understand what was going on. All the running and playing definitely wore her out and she napped for three hours when we got home. SCORE! We were able to do a lot of unpacking during her long snooze! Then the nasty virus swept through our house ... first Abby, then me, then Daddy, and even the grandparents! Ugh.

Abby & Chloe

Doesn't get much cuter than this.

Then Halloween came. I love this holiday ... the costumes, the candy, and of course the trick-or-treating with friends and their little ones. Since we had just moved into the new neighborhood, we thought it would be a great time to "meet and greet" with some of the neighbors. Good choice - we met some nice people... bad choice - we were dressed as Fred and Wilma Flintstone. Great first impression ... but hey, at least they know we like to have fun!

Abby as "Pebbles"

These shots were taken a few weeks ago...

Costume made by her Mama.

I don't think this photo requires a caption.

(other than ... laughing starts... now!)

Piersoll Fam

Two witches, a broom, and of course a princess.

Having fun trick-or-treating!

I love my little Pebbles.