.5.months.

My baby girl turned 5 months old this past week (Tuesday, the 17th). I cannot believe it! She will soon be 6 months old meaning half a year has gone by! It's just crazy how fast time has gone by. She seems to do something new everyday now. My love for her grows so much each day. I love watching her play and just listening to her try to "talk." She truly is my life!

The past month she has been rolling over, eating "solid" foods, talking lots more, and playing LOTS! She rolls over more and more. We've had a few rough nights because she will roll over in her bed, then can't get back over. I have to come turn her, but she is getting better. She now will just stay sleeping on her stomach (sometimes). We eat "solid" food twice a day. Generally cereal in the morning mixed with a fruit, then a vegetable for dinner. We will soon add a third meal in there. Abby is definitely not like her mama. She has been talking up a storm! I guess she is just learning her noises. It's SO funny! And most of all - she LOVES to play!! We have a jumperoo, which is a stationary jumper that she likes. It has lots of toys on it to keep her occupied. She also has a door way jumper that she likes too! We take it with us when we go visit people - mainly cousin Em. Just recently, cousin Em loaned Abby her Jeep walker since she wasn't using it for a while. Abby LOVES it! It doesn't have too many toys on it, but she likes playing with the steering wheel on it. She's not too mobile in it yet, but it's coming! Of course she likes to just sit and play with some toys too. She constantly has something in her mouth these days - mainly her hand or some fingers. She loves to put the feet in there too! And we also play peek-a-boo alot!

We have been getting ready for Santa at our house. Jenn and I really want to start some traditions with our girls. Hopefully we can start a few this Christmas even-though they are still too young to know anything. I've been trying to get all my shopping done. I am ready for time off work to spend with my baby girl. Every second with her is precious!!

We've also been spending time with cousin Emily. She is just PRECIOUS and Abby LOVES her! She even wants to hold her already. ;) Check out Jenn's video on her blog. We are SO blessed to have these baby girls in our lives. They truly are miracles!!

Hopefully I can blog sooner next time. I am hoping to get a family photoshoot done next weekend. Need to get to work on our Christmas card this year!! Hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving!!

Abby right after her 4 month shots. . . .

Ready to surprise Aunt Jenn for her birthday . . .

Too tired to hold her head up. . . .

Loving her jumper. . .

Just a few randoms of my baby girl. . . .

Loving the Jeep walker. . . .

.1st.halloween.

Things have been CRAZY around here!!! I haven't had time to blog in a while, but things have been happening!! As most of you know I am now the proud aunt of beautiful little Emily Elaine!! She was born October 22nd (on her daddy's birthday) weighing in at 5 lbs, 13 ounces! To follow along with Emily, check out the Hobson blog. She is so precious and I still cannot believe she is here. She wasn't due until November 3rd, but she was in a hurry to get here.

We also got to have our first halloween for Miss Abby and Emily! I put off making a tutu for Abby's halloween outfit until the VERY last minute b/c things have been so crazy. But now I am SO glad I did because I got to make a little, itty, bitty tutu for Emily as well!! Also had to go out and make her a Halloween onesie (and it was still too big). Anyway, we had a great time! Bo had to work but was able to spend a few hours with us (thanks Chief)! We started off at Jenn's neighbor's house for some appetizer's. Then Bo, Abby, and I headed off to the carnival in Flowood to meet up with our good friend's Corey and Renee. It was PACKED!!! Abby LOVED it though! She got to see so many people in one place. ;) Then we headed back to Jenn's house to spend time with cousin Emmie. Abby was passed out at that point though.

Other than that, we are all FINALLY well in the Luckey household. It's been tough because Bo and Abby have been under the weather. They've had to keep their distance from baby Emily, which has been SO hard to do!! Abby went for her well-baby visit to see Dr. Joe last week and she checks out great! Got her 4 months shots, which went well. She screamed for a sec but was over it by the time we got to the car. We are still working on the solid baby foods. She doesn't seem to like it too much because it doesn't happen fast enough for her. We're working on it though.

My Beautiful Niece..... about 20 minutes old:

The Luckey Fam on Halloween:

Precious Emmie:

With our babies:

My pumpkin princess:

Having a BLAST at the carnival:

Kisses from Daddy:

At the carnival:

Passed Out (yea, she sleeps with her eyes open):

.4.months.

WOW! What a WEEK this past week has been. As I have already posted early, Abby was sent home from school on Monday because she had diarrhea. She had it on Sunday, but I thought nothing of it.... maybe just an upset tummy. I mean her poop seems different everyday and she eats the same thing everyday. Go figure! I even called the doc on Monday and they told me just to give her Pedialyte so she would stay hydrated. Anyway, I send her back to daycare Tuesday because no more diarrhea. Tuesday evening when we are at home I notice Abby is not acting herself. She is sleeping ALOT and not wanting to wake up at all. She is barely eating she is so sleepy. Take her to daycare the next morning and they inform us that a baby in the nursery had been diagnosed with the SWINE flu! I immediately make an appointment for Abby that afternoon to see a doc. JUST to be safe! I get Bo to take her to the doc since I just cannot miss anymore work. I mean I figure nothing is really wrong with her, she is really acting okay. WRONG! She is diagnosed with Swine flu and regular flu! Technically, she tested positive for Type A and Type B flu, which means seasonal (generally swine at this point) and regular. I FREAK OUT of course! I mean she is only 17 weeks old! I think the doc was a little more concerned than she let on too - being that Abby is so young and tested positive for both! She prescribed Tamiflu for her and tells us to come back on Friday to check her again. I IMMEDIATELY call Jennifer and tell her to call her OBGYN! Jenn was over 37 weeks preggo and was JUST exposed to Abby that Tuesday! OMG! The doc prescribes her Tamiflu as well. Bo gets his doc to call him in some Tamiflu and I go in to the doc on Thursday to get my Tamiflu as well! No one else is going to get this - at least we are trying not to!

Bo and I BOTH took off work Thursday to be with Abby. We were really concerned. She never really acted as if she didn't feel good except that Tuesday night. She never ran a high fever (99.4 was as high as it got). Thursday she was pretty much okay. She slept a little more than the norm and has developed a nasty cough! Went back to doc on Friday and she prescribed something to help with the cough. Haven't give that to her yet simply b/c I hate giving her meds at such a young age. Will see how it goes.

Anyway, this all happened on Bo and I's 3 year anniversary. Needless to say we didn't get to celebrate much, which is fine with us! We'd rather be at home taking care of Abby Grace! Bo did get me this AWESOME video camera! It's called a "flip" camera and it's so small and handy! I LOVE IT!! (Thanks babe!)

So while I've been at home with Abby I have really gotten a lot of organizing accomplished as far as my pictures are concerned. I've worked on Abby's baby book and organized her cabinet in the kitchen. Why?? B/c we are starting on some solid food!! YAY! I wanted so bad to start her on her 4 month birthday (10/17/09) and I did! Wanted to make sure poop was back to the norm before we started and it is. So tonight she got her first taste of carrots - YUM! I will let you see her reactions for yourself below (video is even at the bottom).

On another note - Bo is now SICK! His fever was over 100 tonight and he has been in bed since 8:30. I am sleeping on the couch. I am SO determined NOT to get this mess!! I think he has the flu.

Tomorrow is my 28th birthday. I won't really be celebrating since Bo is sick and Abby is still slightly on the mend. I do not want to get around anyone - especially Jennifer! If I do ANYTHING me and Abby might run to Dogwood to get some fresh air, but only if it's not too cold. Couldn't ask for a better birthday then spending it with my baby girl! I LOVE HER!

In organizing my pics, I came across this one below (she was a little over 3 month):

My new FAVORITE pic of Abby. . . .

We had a mini photo session today in one of her halloween outfits. I have been waiting on cooler weather so she could wear it - even if it is just sitting at home.

So cute it's scary. . . "

Ready for Halloween . . . .

Scared because she is SO CUTE . . . .

Daddy getting her all ready to eat. . .

Ready to Eat!

After first few bites, not too bad. . .

Still thinking about it. . .

Ahhh... this is pretty good. . . .

Doesn't this look yummy?!?!?

Loving this eating thing. . .

Getting a little full, maybe?

Cleaning her face all by herself. . .

Crying because she is still starving. . . .

The messy bib afterwards. . . .

Video of the first time eating. . .

(scroll to bottom of page and pause music before hitting play on video)

.first.fair.

Sorry it's been so long since my last post. Having little Miss Abby around takes up the majority of my time and I am loving EVERY second with her!

Anyway, we took her to her first Mississippi State Fair this past weekend. I had been planning on taking her that Saturday all week long. It has been a little rainy here so I was REALLY hoping for good weather. Saturday afternoon most of the rain had moved out and it has really cooled down a bit. It seemed like perfect fair weather - minus the little misty rain. We decided to take a chance and take Abby to the fair. Not like we would be there long. I just wanted her to see the lights and hear all the sounds - and of course get her picture made! :) Bo and I, along with Aunt Jenn, Uncle Mike, and her papaw all went to experience her first fair with her. It was great! I LOVED watching her first expressions as she heard all the rumbles of the rides and saw all the colorful lights. She didn't know what to think. She did REALLY well and really enjoyed it.

We are also getting ready for Abby's first Halloween!! I have gotten a few festive onesies. I also found the cutest colorful light up pumpkin head thing. She LOVES staring at the colorful lights on it. Aunt Jenn gave her an early Halloween happy last week with a cute little Hello Kitty treat bag, cute 1st Halloween card, and the most ADORABLE Halloween outfit! She also gave her a mini flashy light thing that we have found works WONDERS when she is a little fussy! Again, she loves the lights! This one fits perfect in her diaper bag! :) We also got another Halloween happy from Austin last night. The cutest pumpkin bag, adorable onesie with cute socks, bib and hat, some GOOD teethers, and Austin even snuck a piece of chocolate in there for her! ;)

This Wednesday we are also celebrating Maggie's 3rd birthday, as well as Bo and I's 3rd anniversary. I cannot believe it's been 3 years already!!!!!!!! I am SO thankful to have the absolute BEST husband in the entire world. He is working SO hard in school, as well as working full time. I am just so proud of him!! Of course I am probably more anxious than him for this law school to be over, but he is handling it well. Three years ago I would have NEVER imagined my life would be where it is today. God has completely change MY plans into His. I am just SO thankful that God allowed my mama to meet my husband. She loved him like her own son! She bragged on him ALL the time to all her co workers. She was SO proud that he was going to law school. I am going to be giving Maggie some chicken and a Dingo for her birthday - her FAVORITES!! :) Bo and I probably won't do much for our anniversary. We were going to celebrate tonight since he is off work on Mondays, but Abby is home sick.

Abby got sick over the weekend. She had some dirreah yesterday but I didn't think much about it. She was acting fine and didn't have any fever. She also had some this morning before we took her to daycare. Once at daycare it happened again so they told us we needed to come get her. They were fearful it was Rota virus, but I don't think so. Doc doesn't want her to come in unless she isn't better tomorrow. Strictly giving Pedialyte, which she is finally keeping down. She is still having a little dirreah but seems to be on the mend. Maybe just a little stomach bug - at least I hope that's all. I wish mama was here to tell me what to do and tell me everything is going to be okay. I have thought about her all day. How she would be calling to check on Abby every second. I keep envisioning her walking into my house and jumping on the floor to get to my baby girl. I keep wanting to pick up the phone and call. . . "mama, what do I do?" Oh how I wish she was here!!

This weekend we will be celebrating Abby's 4 month old birthday (Saturday) as well as mine and dad's birthday (Sunday).

My sick baby taking a nap:

Trying to keep a sick baby entertained (in our 4th outfit of the day):

After Bathtime:
During Bathtime:
Mommy enjoying playtime with Abby:
Sweet Kisses for my Baby Girl:

Halloween Happy from Aunt Jenn:

Loving the Halloween Light:

Mommy and Abby at her First State Fair:

With Aunt Jenn at the Fair:

The Luckey Fam at their First Fair:Looking at all the lights at the fair:

.3.months.

So today is my baby's "3 month" birthday! Exactly 3 months ago today, my baby entered the world. It's so hard to believe the time has gone by so fast. I know everyone says that, especially when you have kids, but I never realized it until now. Being a mommy is the best, yet most challenging thing in the world! I love every second of it and wouldn't trade it for the world. I am SO blessed to have my angel!

It's also hard to believe that exactly a year ago today, I buried my mama. September 17, 2008, was the day we had her WONDERFUL graveside service. It was exactly what she wanted - I mean she literally planned it. I look back on that day and the emotions that ran through me. Who would have known exactly a year later I would have a 3 month old?!?! Crazy how things work. I think about mama nearly every second of every day. I think about the good times and how she LOVED us with everything she had. You never truly understand a mother's love until you actually become a mother yourself. I just wish she was hear to experience this with me. I know she would be telling me "I told you so" regarding a mother's love. :)

Anyway, Abby is growing like CRAZY! Daycare is going good. She seems to be adjusting just fine. She is still sleeping through the night. It's tough getting her to sleep sometimes, but once she's out - she's OUT! :) I, on the other hand, have been sick TWICE since she has been in daycare. Not sure if she is just carrying the germs home or I am just breathing the germ filled air at daycare. Last Wednesday I had an AWFUL stomach bug!!! Then, this week I've got what seems to be a bad cold. I've got drainage with a severely soar throat! Just felt crapy! Hopefully this will be over soon! She is holding her head up pretty good now. It's SO CUTE!

Also, for those that do not know, Bo is leaving the Rankin County Sheriff's Department in about a week. He has accepted a position with Brandon Police Department as the animal control officer. Yea - he's back at Brandon and he couldn't be more excited - even if it is just animal control! He was just really tired of being "in jail" all day with the County and the inmates just really get to him. I know I couldn't work there. He has been working REALLY hard on a BIG paper that is due in October. I am so proud of him, but I will be SO glad when he is finished!! He will be half way there at Christmas time!!!

Other than that, we are just anxiously awaiting the arrival of little Emily!! Jennifer is over 8 months preggo now, which is just hard to believe! She has had a couple of showers and seems to have the nursery nearly complete. I am more than excited for Jennifer and Michael! I know they will be the best parents in the world!!

Here are a few pics from Abby's 3rd month here on Earth. . . .