April and May were a total whirlwind for the Hooks family. Brandon left on Good Friday (April 2) to go offshore. He spent a little time offshore around the holidays at the end of 2009, but has been home for the last 3 months. When he left they estimated that he would be gone about 10 days...and 42 days later he came home! What a long month! Abby and I missed him so much. But I would not trade anything for being there the moment that sweet baby got her DaDa back! She was so excited to see him! 13 days later he was gone again :( and has not come home yet. He will probably be gone for most of the month of June.
Abby is growing and talking and running all over the place. She just came back from spending 9 days with Brandon's parents where she learned a lot more words. She can say just about anything she wants to, and does better to copy what you say. You can ask her "Abby what does the cow say?" and she says "mmmmm". Not quite a "moo" yet, but very cute! We have also entered the fit throwing stage! Mommy is working very hard to diffuse these, cause they are NOT ok in our house.
Almost 3 weeks ago Brandon's sister and he family sold their house, but have not been able to close yet on the one they are buying. The process is taking longer than they anticipated so they have been living with us. Having 4 extra people in the house is a crowd, and an adjustment, but overall it has been good and nice for me to have some company since Brandon has been gone so much.
We have some exciting things coming up this summer. Hopefully Brandon will be home around the 20th (in time for Fathers Day), my birthday is on the 23rd, and we are going on vacation to Corpus Christi in July. Since Abby is bigger this year, I hope to set to spend more time with her at the pool and playing outside. So far she is not crazy about the water, but she will adjust.
Hang in there with me, I really do love blogging, and I PROMISE to do better!
Random pics from the last few months
Felicia fishing at my inlaws house
Abby and her Aunt Lici
Can't sit in her carseat for a trip without ALL of her loveys and blankies
Abby and Margo- our houseguest
The beautiful amaryllis growing in our yard this Spring
Yay for an update!!! Abby is getting so big! Ruby's catching up, she finally got her first ponytail last week, and pulled it out 30 seconds later. Oh well.
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