Abby Crawling

This is a video of Abby crawling at her 9 month photo shoot!

Louisiana 2/18-2/19

Well we took a trip to Louisiana so my childhood friend and best friend since I was 11 could meet my little girl Abigail Grace. Janet and her children Jude and Casey met Emma when she was 8 months old, now that got to meet Abigail when she is 9 months old. We had a quick fun filled trip and can't wait to go back soon!

Happy Birthday Zeth 2/25

My nephew turned 8 today. Time is moving so quickly. We were able to go by for a little while and help him celebrate his special day. We wish you a wonderful year filled with adventure, new knowledge, new friends, love, laughter, and memories that little boys look back on as grown men and smile fondly over.

Happy Birthday Shanna 2/14

My niece turned 16 and we were able to have some time with her to celebrate her special day before heading to Louisiana. Wishing you a wonderful year filled with love, laughter, family, friends, and memories made that will last a lifetime.

Valentine's Day 2012

We spent the evening with the girls and had a nice, quiet Valentine's dinner.  Mexican food was on the menu, and it was delicious!  I was given Girl  Scout cookies and Reese's Hearts from Brandie, and she received some assorted chocolates, chocolate covered strawberries, and a bouquet of roses at school from the girls.  The girls had a Valentine's party at day care.  Abby was tired and slept right through it, but as you can see below, Emma had a blast!

Abigail Grace 9 Months Old

Abigail Grace turned 9 months old today!  She is now 23 lb. 11 oz. (98th percentile) and 30 inches tall (98th percentile).  Amongst other highlights over the past month, she has been eating more and  more solid food, she is starting to say more words (although Dada is still her favorite), and she is starting to crawl!  She can move herself from her stomach to a sitting position by herself and is already trying to pull herself to a standing position.  Before we know it we will have two little ones running around everywhere!

Abby and Nana spending some quality time

Abby giving Daddy a big smile!

Abby enjoying her snacks

Abby after her first Kit Kat

Pheris Family Update

It has been a hectic two weeks!  Brandie and the girls came to Baytown and stayed a week with me, which was awesome to be able to be a family unit for more than two days in a row.  They were scheduled to go back to Bryan on January 28th, but Brandie got a job interview for that Monday, so they stayed through the weekend.  Brandie did well on the interview, but they said they would make a decision in a couple of weeks, so they went back to Bryan.  Two days later they called and offered her the job, which she accepted!  She is now teaching social studies and language arts/reading in Pasadena ISD.

Of course, this meant we had to expedite the moving process.  After days of sorting and rearranging things, we have squeezed our clothes, toys, diapers, food, etc into every available nook and cranny in my parents house.  We will be here until either the house sales or we find somewhere affordable where we can afford both the mortgage and rent, whichever comes first.  If you know of someone who wants an AWESOME home in Bryan, send them our way!

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Emma Elizabeth 2 1/2 Years Old

Emma giving us a beautiful smile in her Christmas dress.

Emma riding Rudolph and having some fun.

Emma getting ready to go out with her Dada to do some shopping.

Emma riding her new toy she got for Christmas.

Emma getting some quality time with her Dada and Little Sister.

Emma pausing a moment from play to check on her dog Reggie outside.

Emma and Abigail having some fun in their Christmas dresses.

Happy Birthday Brandie!

 Today Brandie turned 31 years old!  Some people frown on their birthdays, but not my wife.  She embraces each one and is grateful to be able to start a new year where she becomes healthier, wealthier, and wise!  Below are some pictures from our little family celebration.  Being a one income household and 2 child family, in lieu of going to Vegas or eating at the Republic 1836, we instead stayed home and I made her one of her favorite dishes, King Ranch Chicken, and I made her a chocolate chip cheesecake from scratch.  That's not to say she didn't get presents, in fact the girls and I got her 31 gifts to celebrate and my Mom an Dad got her a new James Avery charm.  We cooked together and watched the Aggie girls basketball team beat Oklahoma.  It was a great day for us to spend as a family!
 

Brandie's Balloons

Brandie's Flowers

Brandie with her gifts

Brandie smelling her flowers

Brandie blowing out the candles on her cake

Abigail Grace 8 Months Old

Our beautiful Abigail Grace turned 8 months old today!  She is measuring in at 29 1/2 inches and 22 lb. 10 oz., which puts her still in the high ninetieth percentile.  She is starting to say more words, such as baba, dada, and momma.  She STILL doesn't sleep well, either for a nap or through the night, but she is getting better each night.  She is a blessing to our family and brings great joy to our lives!