Feb in AZ

Our big vacation to Scottsdale was a nice, relaxing break!  Abby loved the heated pool that washed up against a beach, although man-made (shhhh, we didn't tell her we weren't at "the beach")!

We found a fun parade through downtown Scottsdale!

Sharing an ice-cream with Dad.

A parade AND a bouncy castle....score!

At the "beach side" resort.

Abby making a pizza in the kitchen at the Phoenix Children's Museum.

 

Painting the castle at the museum.

 

More beach time with some newly made friends.

 

So sweet.

Going To See Daddy Flying His Warthog

Abby and I took a trip out to the bombing range near Ajo, AZ to see daddy drop bombs and fire the gun.  She was happy - waving and saying "Hi Dada!" and "Good bombs daddy!"...until, that is, it was time to strafe with the 30mm Gatling gun.  Describing it as LOUD doesn't really do it justice.  Abby was slightly terrified.  I put her in the car so it wasn't as loud and managed to snap a few pics.  Hopefully I'll get some video from some friends soon.  I threw in some pictures of Abby in mama's helmet.  Since I only fly once a week, and sometimes with other squadrons, I had to bring home my flying gear.  Abby liked it.

 Thad is #3...that's 3rd from the right!

Abby excited to help daddy build her bookshelf!

 Good job guys!  Project complete.  Playroom less messy!

 Wearing mama's helmet.

 Ready to go fly!

 Our friend Crystal's (Uma) birthday.  She's an Aggie also so Abby (held by Cori, our friend Spaz's 10 yr old) is showing off her 12th man spirit!



Our Singing, Dancing Girl

Abby has a doll named Violet that allows us to download songs she likes and her name.  She got it for her birthday last year, but just now realizes how fun it can be.  Here's a clip of her dancing and singing with Violet. I laugh everytime the song ends and she freezes with her hands up. 

Christmas!

On our way to see Santa!

 There he is!!

ALL Business!

 Sassy Abby in her Christmas dress.

 Can I open my stocking now?

 Alright!  An A-10! 

 Sitting on top of daddy's Christmas present...new tool container!

 After Santa's visit...new dollhouse for Abigail!

Abby loves it!  Christmas through a 2 yr old's eyes.  Priceless!

Hopscotch!

Sweet 2 yr olds having fun together...

This is my friend.

Yeah, I'm so glad Reid is my friend!

Abby's Friend Reid Is Home From Korea!

Abby's first boyfriend Reid is home from a long year in Korea!  We took them to the park to get some of that 2 yr old energy out.  They had a ball!

A slide for 2!  So sweet.

Abby was always a beat behind the "1, 2, 3, goooooo"

"Let's do that again!"



A strong look of determination to get to the bigger slide!

 "Almost there!"

"Whew!  Made it!"

Now on to the duck and turtle...

A rather serious look for being on a duck, huh?

 That's better!



Getting Ready For Christmas!

Abby helping us pick out the perfect Christmas tree.

Excited for the A-10 Christmas party.  Wait till you see Santa's sleigh!

Tearin' it up on the bouncy castle!

 Santa Claus...what a big gun you have!

Abigail still isn't very happy to see Santa!

 She tried to pack herself into Daddy's luggage on his latest TDY to San Diego.  Miss you daddy!!!!