The Intimidator

So, a little word of advice...If Abbie ever asks you what you are afraid of, you should lie.

She will arm herself with your little confession, and trust me, she will use it to intimidate you at just the right time. Proof??

Exhibit A:
She once got out of me my insane fear of sharks. I'll just say that Shark Week was pure hell at Chez Billingsley once Abbie discovered it was on the tube.

Exhibit B:
Through some impressive research, she has learned that her Gigi is afraid of snakes. So, she will routinely pretend to be a snake and then mock my Mother for her fear. She's requested a couple of stuffed snakes to have at the house... I think we can all guess why. And the crowning moment in her cruelty...check out the cake she made for my Mother's birthday:


Just another day livin' with The Intimidator and Being Billingsley...

Abbie and Pops going to meet the Kindergarten teacher at Open House...

Just another incredibly cute day Being Billingsley...

Lila's First Photo Shoot

We recently had pictures taken by my favorite photographer. Her work is unlike anything you've ever seen! Do yourself a favor and check out her website. She truly has a God given talent.

Take a look at some of her work...

Wow! These kids must have one VERY good looking set of parents.

Wow, this 3-month-old is gorgeous and obviously well mannered...probably a reflection of her mother's superior parenting skills.

This picture is precious. It's my favorite. A Pops with his granddaughters.

Just another day Being Billingsley...

Camp Gigi Pops

Every year my parents take Abbie out for what we call "Camp Gigi Pops."

In past years, their adventures have taken them to Sea World, to see Thomas the Tank Engine, and to the Rocky Mountains. This year they took Abbie camping because she is OBSESSED with camping.

They came over in the morning to pick her up, donned their "Camp Gigi Pops" uniforms, and then planned to run to the grocery store for the necessary camping foods... marshmallows, hot dogs, etc.

I buckled my little camper into her car seat and just as I was shutting the door she said to me, "Oh Mom! Where are my movies and internet box." Nice. What's wrong with kids today!

They had a great time. Don't worry... my Dad brought his "internet box" and Abbie was able to get online and watch a movie. (Maybe she needs an iPhone? Think of the convenience... she could keep up with her correspondence anywhere she goes.)

My favorite moment was when my Mom tried to teach my very-much-all-girl how to catch. Check out that stance.

Other favorite moments? Has to be the footage of my Mom turning over the canoe and then Abbie walking out of the lake, soaked head-to-toe, holding her shoes to her chest, and crying about not wanting to get back in "that thing." Trust me, it's great!

Just another day Being Billingsley...