Daddy Is Pumped!

I'm not sure how many of you were aware of the bet that Nick and I had made when Annabelle was still in Mommy's belly, but Mommy has officially lost the first round! Nick is an avid Steelers fan and I am a huge Browns fan. Because we have a difference of opinion on the matter we told all family that they could buy Buckeye apparel for AB but no NFL garb. Here is the breakdown of the bet... The Browns and Steelers play twice a year. If the Steelers beat the Browns (as they did) poor Mommy has to buy AB a Steelers outfit for her to sport for the rest of the football season and vice versa if the Browns can pull off a win against the Steelers. Tonight is the first night AB has had the opportunity to wear her Steelers outfit. Even I have to admit she is too cute!! I just love to see her in football gear!

8 Months 2 Weeks

It's so wonderful being back in business! I have posted our family photos and a video I made of AB showing off her newly found skills. SHE DOES NOT STOP MOVING!!! She was never a docile baby by any means and now that she knows how to get around and pull up it is non-stop! Mommy and Daddy are chasing and play all day long. It has been so much fun watching her confidence grow. The first few time she accomplished 'pulling up' all by herself her face lit up with the biggest smile. She looked a me seeming to say "Did you see that Mom? I am so awesome!" Juggling work, masters and home seems to be manageable most days. I may not be getting the same amount of sleep but who really needs that? :) Annabelle continues to love her babysitter Ms. Connie. I feel relieved for this. I wouldn't want her to miss me even for a minute while I'm gone. (although I miss her terribly) I want her to have that socialization withothers...she really seems to enjoy it.

Enjoy the slideshow and video! Love to all!

Annabelle's Baptism

On August 30th Annabelle Marie Montgomery was baptised. It was an absolutely perfect day. So many family members were able to attend. Grandma and Grandpa Newman came from South Carolina, Aunty Heather and Uncle Scotty from Baltimore, Aunt Kathy from York, Great Grandma and Grandpa Newman, Uncle Sean, Nana and Pap, Mimzey and Dano, Great Grams, Great Aunt Patti and cousin Maria, and Great Aunt Sue and cousin Kara. Gene and Marty Marine were so kind to send the afternoon with us at Mimzey and Dano's house at Indian Lake. Gene performed the baptism. We all gathered outside with the lake behind us while Annabelle was saved. Gene and Marty surprised us with a very special gift. While visiting the holy land Gene and Marty gathered water from the Jordan River and brought it home with them. Gene used this water to baptise Annabelle Marie! It is a day Nick and I will never forget and one we can't wait to tell Annabelle all about when she gets older. Here are a few shots! I have some other great news! We have a new computer!!! I will now be able to blog more often (like I used to!) Sorry for the poor effort these past few months. I promise to do better. I am back to school which is fine... I have a great class which helps. I have also started my masters program...YIKES! I have just finished my first week and I must say I'm a bit out of practice...this morning I asked Nick, "How do I site references again? What is APA?" I'll get back into the swing of things soon! Love to all!