Abigail's Blessing Day

We blessed little Abigail last Sunday (October 14th 2007). Mark's parents and sister were in town so we decided to do it then. We had a quiet little blessing at my parents home. Only close friends and family attended. (I would have liked to have it at the church just so I could show her off, but it ended up really nice!) Dad gave a wonderful blessing and Abby did so well throughout the whole day...she completely slept through the whole blessing and dinner... thank goodness! Here are a couple pictures of her in her blessing dress. (I'd like to thank Great-Grandma Blanchard for sewing the beautiful blessing dress. Grandma Bates for the cute socks. Sister Arnold for making the amazing blanket. And Rick and Linda Merrill for the adorable little gold ring!). It was a wonderful day.

Doesn't she model that ring off so perfectly!?!

Isn't she so sweet!?!

Rexburg's First Snowfall

It snowed here for the first time the other day. (What a surprise!) Actually it was the beginning of October, but I am a little bit behind, sorry. It was a major blizzard. You know one of those that lasts only a little while but dumps major snow. (I love those kind!) The storm ended up only dropping a couple of inches of snow, but it was HEAVY snow. In fact driving around later that day, there were many trees that lost branches from the weight of the snow. Of course the snow didn't stick to the ground longer than a day (Thank goodness! I am not yet ready for winter) but it was exciting while it lasted.

So with this first snowfall of the year (Abby's first as well) we couldn't resist putting Abby in her snowsuit and take her and show her off to Grandma and Grandpa Thompson. The snowsuit was definitely too big for her but she looked so dang cute! (Am I right or am I right?)

Abigail's First Bath

We gave little Abby her first bath the other day. Grandma Thompson came over to "teach" us the right way to bath a newborn. (Altough I think she was just as nervous to do this as we were). We prepared ourselves for the worst, but surprisingly she seemed to enjoy the warm water. (Although from these pictures you would have never would assume it!) She was really quite content until it came time to wash her hair, and that is when dad finally came with the camera.

After we finished washing her hair (oh the drama), got out of the tub and into her warm bathrobe... (we were so excited to finally use this!) Abby calmed rightdown, forgot about the trauma and fell right to sleep .... well almost! I would have to say this first attempt was a success. We are excited to attempt the bath again soon (this time without any help from grandma!) Will it be as successful? We shall see! Wish us luck! :)

Enjoy the many yawns of Abigail!