Brandon's Party

Monday, July 12, 2010
My little loverboy turned O N E on July 10th
We traveled back to California to see our friends and family for a Party
Brandon put on his "1" shirt
He made some stink faces
and the party animal fell asleep for a bit
I consulted with my best friend E T S Y
and came up with the theme
 We waited for Panera
they never came and the table sat empty
but there were plenty of drinks
the Mimosas went first

Brandon sat patiently
my inspiration stayed put
Nicky was so proud to help Brandon blow out his candle

After cake and cupcakes
cookies, jelly beans, and M&M's
{sorry Mama's for the sugar high before Naptime...}
we tried to coordinate a picture of  all the babies
In attendance were 18 little ones under 6
From oldest to youngest 
Paloma, Jackson, Kyle, Luke and Avery F
Parker, Matteo, Darren, Nicholas, Avery H, and Finn
Caitlin, Brandon, Evan, Ryan, twins Cassidy and Brayden
and Scout - 10 day's old

Thank You to everyone who came and made B's birthday so special.



Nicky sings Happy Birthday to Brandon

Another exclusive video from Abelingland
Nicky sings Happy Birthday to Brandon
and to the cake
and to Brandon's cake
and then to Torino, our family Fox Terrier



Daddy: Favorite Parent of the Moment

When I found out I was pregnant with a boy(s), everyone told me to be happy. 
"Boys love their mommies!"
In what household does that happen?!
Not in mine
D a d d y is #1
I'm waiting patiently for the tide to change...
Until then, no matter who is # 1
I will always be there


The Day I met You

Saturday, July 10, 2010
July 10, 2009, the Day I met you... 
I will never forget
I will love you forever
I love you to the moon and back
{videos below}


Brandon's Birth from Michele Anderson on Vimeo.






Happy First Birthday, Brandon!

Today, my little baby is One.


Like Mommy, Like Son

Tuesday, July 6, 2010
My boys must get their penchant for "nakedness" from me
and drama
and attention
{Cheeky}




This Little Piggy...

...has started to snort and make his new signature "stink" face. In this exclusive video, Brandon demonstrates his new piggy behavior, shows off his 12 teeth (TWELVE), and plays with his rice and chicken...while naked of course.




My dad and Ellen think he looks exactly like me. What do you think?

Can't wait till Saturday!

Monday, July 5, 2010
My little man is having a birthday!
{scrumdelicious cookies by Girly Gatherings}


Happy Independence Day

Sunday, July 4, 2010
I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA. 

Happy 4th of July from the Abeling's


Things I learned On Vacation

Thursday, July 1, 2010
  • Never bring kids on Wedding Weekend
  • They stay in a seperate hotel...
  • ...with their babysitters of course
  • Romper Room needs to be an annual event
  • You C A N get 11 kids under 7 to sit still for a picture...
  • ...even if no one is looking, it's still cute!
  • Alpha Phi's can drink (I knew this, but it's good to see reinforcement)
  • Dan is a farmer, lawyer, doctor, nutritionist, and a genius. Really. Just ask him.
  • Dan has the some of the best friends, and I love their wives! (I already knew this too)
  • Whatever I buy Nicky, I must by Brandon
  • Whatever I buy Brandon, I must by Nicky
  • Nicky is fearles around water
  • Brandon hates the sand. H A T E S it.
  • Ladies don't let your husband near Val...they will end up in bed with her
  • Val needs to work out more
  • My mom needs to stop paying for E V E R Y T H I N G. STOP. NOW.
  • We really R E A L L Y miss Alex, Amy, and Frank
  • Disneyland cant be done in a day...
  • ...or with kids under a certain age that i can't quite figure out yet
  • But it really is the Happiest Place on Earth (despite what the pictures say)
  • Holding a 24 pound baby for an hour is not fun while waiting for the Submarine Ride
  • Children's benadryl
More Pictures posted here


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