Abbie Meets Santa

I had a feeling that she would react this way.  I mean, she is my daughter and all.  :)

Santa 2010

Video of the Week

A view into our home Christmas morning. Technically this was Abbie's 2nd Christmas but the first one that she enjoyed now that she is a bit older.

Christmas Morning 2010 from Megan Vogt on Vimeo.

Dress Rehearsal...FAIL!!

I put on Abbie's Christmas dress last night.  I thought she looked absolutely adorable in it but she seemed to think differently.  Our plans are to doll her up on Friday night, take her to sit on Santa's lap and then head to Christmas Eve mass.  I'm hoping that she doesn't give me the same attitude when we put the dress on for the real thing. 

I so should have made this our Christmas card this year.

Video of the Week

We acquired a cute little kitty a couple of weeks ago.  Isn't she the cutest little thing?  Even the dogs like her!!

Pretty Kitty from Megan Vogt on Vimeo.

Two and a Half Minutes with Abbie

During the first year of Abbie's life, I took pictures of her next to the same bear on her monthly birthday.  They are posted on the right side of my blog if you would like to see them.  Everyone seemed to enjoy watching the bear shrink right in front of their eyes.  So for the second year of her life, I am going to begin a monthly series called, Two and a Half Minutes to Abbie.  I give all the credits to Pacing the Panic Room. They do a weekly series called, Two and a Half Minutes with Tessa.  (Isn't Tessa adorable?)  These people are complete strangers to me, I just happened to stumble onto their blog one day.  I really liked the idea and thought I would run with it on my blog.  It will be a great tool for Abbie's development over the 2nd year of her life. 

So I present to you the Two and a Half Minutes with Abbie, 13 mos.

Two and a Half Minutes with Abbie from Megan Vogt on Vimeo.

The one time my husband decides to take my picture.

My wonderful husband who never takes pictures decided to take this shot this morning while I was sleeping.

• Yes, that is me sleeping next to my Dachshund, Frank.
• Yes, we do allow our pets to sleep with us.  Every night.  They are great at cuddling and keeping the bed warm.
• Yes, that is a Tigger pillowcase.  Don't be hating.  I have been a fan of Winnie the Pooh for many, many years.
• Yes, that is a major breakout near my mouth.  You would think a 31 year old would be done with acne by now. 
• Yes, Frank does take over my husband's spot when he gets up.  He even sleeps with his head on the pillow and his body covered with the blanket.  See how I could have easily mistaken him for my husband?

Video of the Week

I know, I know.  It's been one month to the day since I have posted a video of the week.  You see, I was busy planning the best birthday party a one year old could have.  Then I went a week long Nebraska vacation for Thanksgiving.  While on vacation I produced this video while on the road with my husband's laptop.  I had every intention to post it when we got back.  But I encountered a problem getting the program to spell my daughters name correctly in the credits.  "Abbie" in Windows Movie Maker changed to "Abbi" when I published it in Windows Media Player.  So after numerous attempts at completely redoing the credits, changing the format of the credits, completely changing the font throughout the whole video, I finally said SCREW IT and just added her last name to the credits.  Wah la!!  Problem fixed!! 

These pictures were taken back on November 6th at the home of Stephanie Phillips.  She is a wonderful and talented woman who takes THE.BEST.PICTURES of anyone I know and she is very affordable. 

I hope you enjoy this video and I promise to get my act together and start posting videos again on a weekly basis.

Vogt Family Pictures from Megan Vogt on Vimeo.