Abby turns 6!

She is soooo 6, but is still one of the sweetest, most beautiful little girls I know!  She picked Minnie Mouse as her theme this year and didn't even know her mom and dad were surprising her with a trip to Disneyland.  They showed up at her school after lunch on her birthday and said get in the car we're taking you to Disneyland!  In my next life I want Laura as a Mom!

Kitchen Helpers

It was pretty cute to see both Bella and Abby helping Gigi and Grammy in the kitchen helping to bake for Thanksgiving.  They both come to it naturally and at ages 3 and 5 are actually pretty good.

Ahh Sweet Success!

So in preparation for such a big event (I was secretly terrified to potty train)!  Don't ask me why, I don't even know.  I bought 3 different potty seats, candy, juices, tea set, mini brownies and borrowed Bella's beloved cousin Abby.  Abby was the most effective of all the bribes, being her little cheerleader and exclaiming after her first successful poop in the potty "Oh Bella, I knew you could do it!"

Strawberry Girls

We are finally home, but I couldn't resist posting these final pics of our California trip.  Probably one of my favorite days, picking strawberry's in Carlsbad on Saturday.  

Where's Bella . . .

Abbypalooza '08!

Not every little girl has a 3 day birthday party when she turns 5!  So many friends and family came to make Abby's birthday an event to remember.  Abbypalooza '08!  I can't wait for next year!  

Princess Tea with Abby's friends and cousins!

Abby's castle cake only her Grammy could make!