Squawkes

We are selling our home (closing on Monday, March 15) and are in the process of buying a new home (due to close April 15). Please forgive us if we don’t post anything here during that time (though I’ll try). Our house/lives are currently in a state of chaos, and will be for some time. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated. =)

Here’s what we’ve been up to lately:

Pic 1: Magnolia Thunderkitty, also known as Maggie, but usually called “kitty kitty.” Causes moderate trouble at certain, predictable times during the day. Once grown up, will be the perfect cat.

Pic 2: Abby learning to play guitar (look how she’s holding the neck – just like Daddy!)

Pic 3: Abby and “kitty kitty” happily wearing each other out (in case you can’t tell, Abby is running down the hall holding a rope for kitty to chase)

We were able to visit with some of our favorite people this month. Abby and Sammy got to spend two whole afternoons together – one at the park and one at the museum – and had a marvelous time! We spent several fun evenings with Audrey & Kiki. And Nana came to visit for a long, delightful weekend. We love you all!

I hear this phrase a lot lately. Abby is becoming very independent and wants to do everything she can all by herself. She sleeps in a “big girl bed,” chooses her clothes and dresses herself (can you tell from the pictures which is her favorite dress?) My favorite clothing combination so far is the one she insisted on wearing when we went out with friends: green dress (a necessity), purple coat, rainbow striped pants, and pink cowboy boots. Awesome!

Abby and I stopped to browse in the baby department at Target today. I found a couple of cute little boy outfits. [An aside: People always say boys clothes aren't as cute as girls clothes, but I don't agree. You just have to look a bit harder to find them.] My helpful Abby pulled several pink, sparkly, flowery things off the racks, and brought them to me (one at a time), saying, “This is for my little brother!” How cute is that?! I love being a Mom!

Pic 1: So the other day, we went to the park (this is Abby in the outfit she picked out). On the way home, she wrapped her jacket around her head, so she couldn’t see and had to stop to keep from tripping. I asked what she was doing. She said, “I’m hiding from the sun.”

Pic 2: I left Abby alone for 2 minutes with her watercolor paints. When I came back, she looked up at me (with green hands, lips, and tongue) and says, “Mommy, I don’t eat paint.” Of course.

We went hiking this weekend in the Superstition mountains. This is what Abby said, as she was throwing rocks on one of our hiking breaks. I love how well she can express herself.

Abby’s favorite part was riding in the backpack. My favorite part was the weather. =)

Pic 1: Abby is a great helper, and especially loves helping me bake. Here she is, enjoying the fruits (or chocolate) of our labors.

Pic 2: Two of my mischief makers, taking a break from making mischief.

Pic 3: I’ve learned that if I leave Abby alone for any length of time, she finds something to do on her own. This “something” was applying copious amounts of lotion…to her hair.

Pic 4: Abby and Martie, her best little girl friend, at the Phoenix Zoo.

We found out today — we’re having a boy! We’re so excited!!

It rained last night. The clouds have lingered overhead all day. Abby insisted on taking her umbrella for a walk – look at the smile on her face! She had a GREAT time splashing in every puddle we encountered. Good day!