Abigail's first trip to Birmingham

Last weekend, we traveled to Birmingham so Abigail could meet some of her aunts, uncles and cousins for the first time. She got to meet most of her Merchant relatives (my mom's family) except for the ones that live in Texas. We hope to see them soon even if it means making a trip out to Texas.

My Uncle George and Aunt Sandra threw Abigail a fabulous party to welcome her to the family. They grilled out and everyone brought a dish over. There was so much great food. Abigail even got her own cake.

She also got some pretty flowers.

Abigail with her Uncle Eric (my brother) and cousin Caleb

Abigail getting a kiss from cousin Jay

Abigail and Uncle Gerald

Aunt Brenda putting Abigail to sleep

Cousin Susan and Abigail

Addy, Abigail, Joanna, Jay and Grandma

Mr. Jack and Abigail

Cousin Stephanie and Abigail

Addy and Abby (2 of the 5 girls in the family...with 11 boys)

Cousin Gina and Abigail

Uncle Billy feeding Abigail

Aunt Sherry and Abigail

Uncle George and Abigail

Aunt Sandra and Abigail (Abigail's other grandma)

The Three Amigos (aka The Troublemakers)
Ashton, Christopher, and Caleb

Nirav seeing what it's like to have boys.

the Merchant great-grandchildren (all except for the five that live in Texas)
top row left to right (Caleb, Christopher, Ashton, Ariel holding Abigail and Addy)
bottom row left to right (Michael, Austen, Jay, and twins Patrick and Brady)