Abbie's Top 10 Photos of 2008

Here we are at the final day of 2008. It's been a great year but just in case you missed any of it, here are my top 10 photos of the year!





















Here's to a Happy 2009!

Hugs and kisses,
Abbie :)

Abbie's Top 10 Movies / TV Shows / Music Videos of 2008

Just two more days until we get to 2009! In today's countdown to the New Year, I give you my top 10 things I watch, including tv shows, music videos and movies. Remember, I don't get to watch a lot of TV people!

Abbie’s Top 10 Movies/TV Shows/Music Videos of 2008

1. JoJo’s Circus
2. Jon & Kate Plus 8
3. Food Network Challenge
4. Phineas & Ferb
5. Happy Feet
6. Abby Cadabby’s First Day on Sesame Street
7. Mickey’s Twice Upon A Christmas
8. Country Man by Luke Bryan on GAC’s Top 20 Countdown
9. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
10. Teddy Bear Dance on The Wiggles

Keep those comments coming :) Coming up tomorrow, it's our top 10 photos of 2008!

Hugs and kisses,
Abbie :)

Disney on Ice

What a way to start a week!

Monday morning, after taking Grandpa Barker to the airport to catch a flight back home, Mama and Papa took me out for a special treat. I went to see Disney on Ice at the Dunk! It was awesome. I got to see my friend Brianna and everyone from Disney too! Take a look -

"I'm so excited for the show!"



Mickey!



OMG, it's Minnie on the ice!



STITCH rockin' da house!



Yeah for all my friends!



Boy, do I need a nap now!



That was soooooo much fun! I can't wait to go back again soon.

Hugs and kisses,
Abbie :)

Abbie's Top 10 Places to Visit of 2008

Over the past 12 months, I've been lucky enough to visit many places and see many people. I have traveled as far South as Disney World in Orlando, Florida but also stayed as close as walking distance around the house. So, as the countdown continues to 2009, today I give you my top 10 places to visit -

Abbie’s Top 10 Places to Visit

1. Disney World
2. Providence Children’s Museum



3. Target
4. East Providence Weaver Library
5. McCoy Stadium



6. Slater Park
7. Walks in the Neighborhood



8. Mystic Aquarium
9. Stop & Shop
10. The Little Gym



Coming up tomorrow, it's my top 10 movies/tv shows and music videos. It's a good one :)

Hugs and kisses,
Abbie :)

Last day with Grandpa Barker

Today was the last full day of Grandpa Barker's visit to Rhode Island. We went out to lunch with Mama and Grandma to Bugaboo Creek. I really liked the moose, who talked to us. So, I kept asking for "more moose!"





Here's a picture of me with Grandma and Grandpa.



Oh yeah, did I mention that Mama and Papa are awesome! They put together my new Barbie Big Wheel that I got from Auntie Trudy and Uncle Bob for Christmas.



Don't I look cool!

After my day out, I got to go visit Grandpa Crowe for a birthday party for him, Auntie Debbie and Uncle Joe too! The ice cream cake was very tasty :)

Monday, I'm going to see Disney on Ice. I'll give you a full report, plus more of my top 10's to come!

Hugs and kisses,
Abbie :)

Abbie's Top 10 Good Eats of 2008

I love to eat! And if you're a regular reader of "Abbie's Party Place," you know I'll give you a dinner review from time to time. So, since we're doing our first annual top 10 lists, we have to include my top 10 good places to eat, or as my good friend Guy Fieri says: "Good Eats!"



I've included a few of my past dining reviews as links as well for you to read.

Abbie’s Top 10 Good Eats for 2008

1. Friendly’s
2. Chelo’s
3. Uncle Tony’s
4. Ohana’s



5. Chef Mickey’s



6. IHOP
7. LJ’s BBQ
8. Playhouse Disney Breakfast



9. Johnny Rockets
10. Rick’s Roadhouse

Coming up tomorrow, it's my Top 10 Places to Visit in 2008!

Hugs and kisses,
Abbie :)

Saturday's fun

Today, Christmas week continues! Uncle Bob, Shawn, Wil and Uncle Ralph came over to visit. Auntie Trudy had to work today :(

Shawn and Wil were lucky receivers of Abbie's Top 10 Hits of 2008 CD. It's a collector's item, so if you didn't get it, check it all out right here!

I received more Christmas presents today including a wagon to push my new bears in, markers and a Barbie Big Wheel! Papa has to put it together tonight for me! He promised me :)

I showed Shawn and Wil some of my cool toys, like Elmo Live, while they were here.





Here's a picture of all of us hanging out on the couch :)



So again, thank you to everyone for making Christmas a special time for me, Mama and Papa :)

Hugs and kisses,
Abbie :)

Final Regular Season NFL Picks

Since it's the giving season, I'm going to give you a nice, tidy 9-pack of NFL games for your football consumption today. It's also a big chance for Papa to get over .500 too! Ha ha ha, Papa :)

Our celebrity picker is Mama's friend, Miss Jen! Here's a picture of Mama, Miss Jen, Ben and me at a summer concert at Slater Park :)



Abbie's Week 17 picks:
Bills over Patriots
Dolphins over Jets
Ravens over Jaguars
Bucs over Raiders
Giants over Vikings
Texans over Bears
Falcons over Rams
Broncos over Chargers
Cowboys over Eagles

Week 16: 1-4
Season: 51-33

Miss Jen's Week 17 picks:
Bills over Patriots
Jets over Dolphins
Ravens over Jaguars
Chargers over Broncos
Cowboys over Eagles
Bucs over Raiders
Giants over Vikings
Bears over Texans
Rams over Falcons

Grandpa Barker's Week 16 picks: 4-1
Nana's Week 15 picks: 5-1
Luke's Week 14 picks: 3-2
Grandpa Crowe's Week 13 picks: 6-2
Auntie Joy's Week 12 picks: 3-2
Mark JR's Week 11 picks: 4-1-1
Uncle Joe's Week 10 picks: 3-2
Uncle Chris' Week 9 picks: 2-3
Mama's Week 8 picks: 1-4

Papa's Week 17 picks:
Bills +6 over Patriots
Dolphins +2.5 over Jets
Ravens -12 over Jaguars
Bucs -13 over Raiders
Falcons -14.5 over Rams
Giants +6.5 over Vikings
Eagles -1 over Cowboys
Texans -2.5 over Bears
Broncos +8 over Chargers

Papa's Week 16 picks: 1-4
Season: 38-44-2

Good luck!

Hugs and kisses,
Abbie :)

Abbie's Top 10 Reads of 2008

The countdown to New Year's Day continues and today my top 10 list is on my favorite books of the year. Everyone should know by now that I LOVE to read and hear Mama and Papa read me my bedtime stories. So, if you haven't checked them out yet, here are my favs of the year!



Abbie’s Top 10 Reads for 2008

1. The Monster at the End of This Book / Another Monster at the End of This Book (Jon Stone and Michael Smollin)
2. Belly Button Book (Sandra Boyton)
3. My Big Little Golden Book About God (Jane Werner Watson and Eloise Wilkin)
4. I Love You Mommy / I Love You Daddy (Edie Evans and Rusty Fletcher)
5. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Random House)
6. The Jolly Barnyard (Annie North Bedford and Tibor Gergely)
7. Good Night Moon (Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd)
8. Tickle Me My Name is Elmo (Sesame Street)
9. Peter Cottontail’s Easter Egg Hunt (Joseph R. Ritchie)
10. Daddy’s Girl (Garrison Keillor)

Coming up tomorrow, it's my top 10 good eats! Yummy :)

Hugs and kisses,
Abbie :)

Abbie's Top 10 List Begins - Top 10 Music of 2008

Since everywhere you look this week, you will see Top 10, Top 25, and Top 100 list, I have decided that I will make my own top lists for the year 2008. So, starting today through New Year's Day, there will be a new Abbie’s Top List each day.

The first list I will share is my Top 10 Hits of 2008. These songs may be from this year – but they also may be a little bit older – since most all music is new to me (I am only 19 months). If you were one of the lucky few – you already own a limited edition CD of Abbie’s Top 10 Hits. If you were not a chosen one – feel free to contact Mama or Papa for limited arrangements.



Abbie’s Top 10 of 2008

1. Love Song by Sara Bareilles
2. Country Man by Luke Bryan
3. No Air by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown
4. Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It – Darius Rucker
5. I’m Yours by Jason Mraz
6. Home by Blake Shelton
7. So What by P!nk
8. Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven by Kenny Chesney
9. Should’ve Said No by Taylor Swift
10. Just a Girl by No Doubt

Coming tomorrow… Abbie’s Top 10 Reads for 2008.

Hugs and kisses,
Abbie :)

More Christmas photos

After a very busy Christmas (and a nice early evening nap with Mama and Papa), it's time to show you a few more pictures from our holiday fun. We spent the afternoon at Nana and Grandpa's house to see the rest of the family. Dinner was some yummy ham, taters and corn. Plus, Papa gave me some tasty trifle too!

"I want to bang on my drum all day!"





Our cute Ohana :)



Playing with Lady Mariah.



Before we left, Papa, Uncle Joe and Uncle Andy set up the W!! for Brooklyn. I hope I get to play it soon!!!

Hugs and kisses,
Abbie :)

WOW! My Merry Christmas

It's not even noon yet and it's already been a great Christmas for me. Mama and Papa took some great pictures to let you see just how much we've done since last night.

My new Christmas Eve PJ's



Have to leave those cookies for Santa!



Maybe I should make sure they are good for Santa, huh?!



Santa ate my cookies and the reindeer ate their carrots. YEAH!



Opening my first present.



Have to read all those instructions!



My new friend Pengy!



I wonder what's in here? Hmmmm....



I'm just sooooo cute :)



Like my new pink chair? It's very comfy!



See, Ferb likes my chair too!!!



OMG, it's ELMO!



I need some time to relax in my cozy new pink chair :)



I hope you have as much fun as I have on Christmas! Happy Holidays.

Hugs and kisses,
Abbie :)