10 'ABBY' Things Tuesday

Today is Abby's birthday. She is 9 years old. I can't believe my 'baby girl' is growing up so fast. I love to see her changing and experiencing new things, but I miss my little girl in pigtails. Abby is my tom-boy. Little miss independent. She is always watching out for others and isn't afraid to stand up for what she knows is right. I love her so much and I'm proud to be her mom.

Here are 10 things about Abby right now.

1: Abby's favorite food is cheese tortellini in alfredo sauce. She LOVES it. She wants to make it for herself all the time and doesn't understand why I'm not thrilled about her and big pots of boiling water.

2: Abby really likes the Harry Potter movies. She has spent the last few weeks having Harry Potter marathons and watching all of them in order. She used to have to borrow one of them from the neighbor because we didn't have a complete set, but she just got it for her birthday and is so excited. She is already planning her next marathon and counting down the days until the new one is available on dvd.

3: Abby loves all things that crawl, wiggle and live in dirt. No matter where we go, she can find a bug to carry around. She doesn't understand why some people run and scream when she shows them her "little buddies". Doesn't everyone love bugs as much as she does?

4: Abby wants to be a vet when she grows up. She spends hours a week looking up animals online. She especially likes to look at pet adoption sites and is always trying to guilt me into letting her adopt another dog.

5: Abby LOVES to be outside. She would live up the canyon if we would let her. She is always asking if we can go hiking or biking or camping. She isn't afraid to get dirty and is probably happiest when she is.

6: Derek and I gave Abby a new bike for her birthday. I think I saw tears in her eye when she saw it. She had no idea she was getting a bike and was completely shocked when she found it in the garage this morning. Not only is it blue, her favorite color, but it has hand breaks and 7 different gears. 

7: Abby HATES to spend her own money. She likes to look, but never buys. She is always putting things back at the last moment because she decides that she really doesn't need it. I can always tell if Abby really wants something because she is willing to pay for half.

8: Abby is the best Evan helper. She loves to feed, change and play with him. It is impossible for her to see him without giving him a kiss. She is so excited to teach him how to walk and ride a bike. 

9: Abby is turning into a little baker. She is always asking if she can make brownies or cakes or muffins. She is also always complaining that we don't ever have all the ingredients.

10: Abby is very creative. She is always coming up with new games and clubs for her friends. She loves to take pictures and make videos. Right now she is working writing songs and has lyrics pinned up all over her room.

Happy Birthday Gelly! We love you!

Comments

[Mandy & Greg Kopp]

Hey Abby! Sorry we missed your birthday, but I hope you had an amazing day! Can't believe you are already 9 years old - that's awesome! Greg and I can't wait to see you soon - maybe we can go hiking sometime (I like to hike and camp too!)

[Melissa]

I love this kid so much, and feel so lucky to have her around. She's an amazing big cousin and niece too. Happy Birthday Abby!