Hangin' out after a long day of playing. 

Are you in good hands? 

Hey Hannah, got any really big mints? 

Abby and Hannah. 

Playdate at Hains Point, D.C.

Mommy and Abby spent the morning/early afternoon with Mrs. Little and Hannah at Hains Point, on the Potomac. They even got to climb on that huge, famous, revolting sculpture called "The Awakening." A good time was had by all.

Just readin.' 

The medieval maiden poses for her portrait. Note the expensive paper crown. 

Abby as Cinderella. Watch out, guys! 

Abby and her snowfriend, who hadn't put on her face yet that morning. 

The girl demonstrates her harmonica form. There were a few times where she actually sounded like she could play, for real. I mean, check out the picture -- that's classic form, right there. 

(Pretend it's James Brown singing...)
"Papa needs a brand new... back! (ding-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling... DAH!)"

(Okay, that comment may not have made much sense to you, but it's more creative than me just saying something involving the word 'horsey.')

Abby and Madelyn built this. On their own. No, seriously. It tasted good, too. 

The three little ones had a bath. Remember when you took up that little space in the tub? Nah, me neither. 

Madelyn set out a fine tea on Wednesday afternoon. 

Post-Christmas Visit To the Tubbses

After leaving Grandma and Grandpa's house, we traveled to scenic Leesport, PA to visit Papa, Kate, Madelyn and Elijah. Abby and Madelyn spent the first 10 minutes hugging and dancing about the living room. They really do like each other a whole lot.

Abby also took a trip to the state park by Seneca Lake. She loves the playground there. 

Abby and daddy worked on, and completed, a 2' x 3', 48-piece puzzle of the solar system. We were very pleased with the results. 

The serious face was out in full force on Christmas morning. No time to waste. Work to be done. Get 'em all open, ASAP. 

Yep... got my pretty dress... got my comfy chair... it's Christmastime... life is good. 

The Erwin girls, dressed up and looking beautiful.