N'awlins!!

Brian and I went to New Orleans to visit our very good friends the Macneills. It was a great way to celebrate my 23rd birthday! Our first night we went to Jacquemos...which had the most amazing food ever. Following dinner, we went to a local bar and heard a brass band.


Thursday we went to the French Quarter and ate at Port of Call, which had deadly drinks called Monsoon's....but they were very delicious! After dinner we walked around the FQ and found Amac's favorite rock cover band...they were awesome.



Our last night, we went to the House Of Blues to watch Trombone Shorty perform (Which was the most amazing concert). Wynton Marsalis came out towards the end of the concert to perform with him. It was an incredible moment in Jazz History.


Overall, we had a fantastic trip (no illnesses or bad weather). We were bummed when we had to leave our good friends. New Orleans is a pretty incredible place. If you haven't been yet, I would HIGHLY recommend it!!! The vibe is pretty spectacular.

An Abbott Sunday

Most people know what an "Abbott Sunday" involves. But for those who don't, an "Abbott Sunday" consist on doing absolutely nothing..total relaxation day! We believe that leaving the house on a Sunday is just out of the question. haha. Every morning, Bri and the dogs usually get up before I do. They make their way to the living room usually to watch sports center on ESPN. Well, one this particular Sunday morning, I woke up, walked out to the living room to find all 3 hounds and Bri lounging on the couch! I had never seen all 3 dogs on the couch, because they usually aren't allowed on it. It was the cutest thing ever and instantly brought a smile to my face. What a great way to wake up!!

Happy Birthday GT!!

Well GT, your 59..almost 60!! You know we are gonna have a blowout for your 60th!!! Thanks for being such a great father in law, and dad!! Hope you have a great day!
We love you!!

5 months

I can't believe it! It has been exactly 5 months from our wedding day. Time has gone by so fast! It feels like yesterday we were celebrating at MCC. I came home from a long day at work to notice Brian had picked up dinner from our favorite restaurant and got me the sweetest card! It was so thoughtful. It has been the best 5 months and everyday he still makes me smile and laugh!! I'm so blessed to have Brian as my husband and best friend.

Time for an Update

Well, its been a couple months since I have wrote on here. Things have been kinda crazy the last couple months. We headed to Manhappy for Christmas, it was a great xmas! We spent time with the Baxter and Abbott family. My parents just moved back to Manhattan, so it was nice having both families in one town. I love the fact that they are back in Manhappy.

After Christmas, we headed to Arizona for the Insight Bowl and New Years! Stewy was nice enough to let everyone crash at his house! That was a great trip! A lot of our friends from Lawrence were down for the game too, it was nice to celebrate the new year with all of them. There wasn't a dull moment, but it was so much fun! We loved having a break from the cold weather.
While in Arizona, Stewy, Sharon, Bri and I went to a Cardinals football game! That was a great experience. It was soo loud in that stadium and fun to see a great game! Plus the Cardinals won! Even better!

After Arizona, Brian and I headed to Manhattan to stay with Ian and the dogs while Tom and Ruth were in sunny Mexico!! It was great to relax for a long weekend. Brian took the dogs for a run every day on the 4-wheeler. They were so exhausted! I don't think they moved for 3 days following that trip. I started reading the Twilight series while we were in Manhappy. Oh my, am i hooked! They are great books. I just finished the 3rd one this week and can't wait to start the final book. I highly recommend reading the series!!



So that about sums up the last 2 months for us. We have been busy, but loved seeing family and enjoyed the warm weather. Can't wait to see what 2009 brings for the Abbott family..Stay tuned!!

KU football

The past couple weekends we have had a house full of guests. Last weekend we had Brian's college buds come down for Homecoming and party in Lawrence. It was a good weekend. Now, if we were to have 5 boys, I know what my life would be like being the only woman in the house! haha.

This weekend was the Kstate vs KU football game. Our families came up on Friday for a dinner at our favorite restaurant Pachamama's. Then Saturday was an early start for tailgating. It was so fun to have the fam and our friends to the tailgate. (even though the game was a blow out..sorry wildcat fans!) Gotta love football season for great tailgates and great football!

Happy Birthday Brian Thomas!!!

Today is Brian's 36th Birthday! Thank you for always making everyone laugh and being the life of the party!! I am so lucky to have a comedian for a husband, who knew?! I mean, seriously, just look at that pic! That says it all! I laugh every time I see this photo! Hope you have a wonderful day and fantastic year! I love you very much!! xoxo