Beautiful trail walk! We were behind the camera for this one ;)
Mommies and babies! I love how none of the kids are looking at the camera!
Riding the elephant
Sand toys!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Hiking
Tuesday, Addison and I went with some of our mommy and baby friends to Usery Mountain Park for a stroller friendly mile hike and then playtime at the playground after. Let me tell you, I am OUT OF SHAPE! I was expecting a flat, even trail but I was in for quite a surprise. There were inclines and curves..I was so not prepared with my flip flops and Starbucks! My lungs were burning about 5 minutes in but after we were done it felt great and the day was absolutely gorgeous! We let the kids play at the end of the trail playground for awhile and then we all had lunch under the ramada. A fun day was had by all!
Beautiful trail walk! We were behind the camera for this one ;)
Mommies and babies! I love how none of the kids are looking at the camera!
Riding the elephant
Sand toys!
Beautiful trail walk! We were behind the camera for this one ;)
Mommies and babies! I love how none of the kids are looking at the camera!
Riding the elephant
Sand toys!
Copy Cat!
Since when did my daughter start becoming a mini-me? Not saying its a bad thing but I definitely have to start watching what I do and say more closely! Addison loves to mirror everything I do right now. Her favorites to copy are hands on the hips, "cracking" her knuckles (yikes!), washing her hands, pretending to drink out of my coffee cup, finding and putting on her bracelets whenever I have any jewelry on and sitting exactly as I am. Its totally adorable and I laugh whenever she does it but there are certain things I do that I would rather she doesn't make a habit of i.e. cracking her knuckles. I wish I had video recording 24/7 to get all these cute moments on film!!
Mini Daddy
Mini Mommy...necklace, heels and all :)
Mini Daddy
Mini Mommy...necklace, heels and all :)
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Easter Funday
This Easter was the first one in awhile that I really felt good about the day and felt a lot of love in my heart. I think it is because I finally got to spend it with my little family all in one place. Alex always seems to work holidays and it just isn't the same without him. Not this year though, we lucked out! We started off the day with a trip to a new church, "Saving Grace Lutheran" where we had a fabulous brunch, a fun Easter egg hunt and an entertaining service to say the least :) I wasn't thrilled with the format and I didn't know any of the songs, plus the music was provided by the church band that I truly believe thought they were ACDC or The Beatles. Aside from that, the people were all very nice and Addison had a blast!
We came home from church and took a little nap then headed off to the Paloza's house for an egg hunt with Addison and the triplets and a fabulous dinner that we weren't expecting! It was so fun to be able to spend the day with both friends and family and the weather was absolutely beautiful as well! Addison got lots of fun things from the Easter bunny and is most fond of her Elmo figurine, slinky (which she wears as a bracelet) and plastic high heels which she insists on having on most of the day! A good weekend was had by all!
All dressed up and brushing her pearly whites!
Eating brunch in the cafeteria...sitting at the lunch table like a big girl!
Oooo this is a good one!
Running back to put her egg in her bag
All mine!
Wow mama look at my basket!
Watching Elmo while the eggs were being hidden...all accessorized, I'm not suprised :)
Not sure how to juggle all the eggs and her basket!
Ok people, I'll just take home all the baskets!
Playing in the "sandbox" aka the horseshoe area
All the kids wanted to sit at the big kids table with their matching drinks...so cute!
Fabulous darling!
I'm so cool!
We came home from church and took a little nap then headed off to the Paloza's house for an egg hunt with Addison and the triplets and a fabulous dinner that we weren't expecting! It was so fun to be able to spend the day with both friends and family and the weather was absolutely beautiful as well! Addison got lots of fun things from the Easter bunny and is most fond of her Elmo figurine, slinky (which she wears as a bracelet) and plastic high heels which she insists on having on most of the day! A good weekend was had by all!
All dressed up and brushing her pearly whites!
Eating brunch in the cafeteria...sitting at the lunch table like a big girl!
Oooo this is a good one!
Running back to put her egg in her bag
All mine!
Wow mama look at my basket!
Watching Elmo while the eggs were being hidden...all accessorized, I'm not suprised :)
Not sure how to juggle all the eggs and her basket!
Ok people, I'll just take home all the baskets!
Playing in the "sandbox" aka the horseshoe area
All the kids wanted to sit at the big kids table with their matching drinks...so cute!
Fabulous darling!
I'm so cool!
Friday, April 2, 2010
Easter ParTAY's
What a fun week we have had! Alex got back from his weekend trip on Tuesday morning and we were SO excited to see him! He enjoyed a little break from reality and reliving his college days but now hes glad to be back with Addison and I and in the swing of things again.
Addison has had 3 straight days of playdates and has loved every minute of it! Thursday we had our first of two Easter dates and it was a blast. All the kids were dressed in their spring outfits, the weather was gorgeous so we all talked, ate and played outside. The kids dyed Easter eggs and decorated Easter cookies (I had to make more as I ate the first three we made haha. The moms were actually the most interested in the decorating and got pretty competitive with their designs ;) Some people are just so darn artistic!
Today we had an Egg hunt at a neighborhood park and it was one of the cutest stinkin things I've ever seen! We had a great turnout, about 20 mamas and kiddos (all about Addison's age) and everyone brought their Easter basket for the hunt! Me and another mom "hid" 150 eggs in the grassy field at the park and then let the kids at it. Most of them did REALLY well, I was so surprised! Addison had her basket on one arm and was picking up eggs left and right with the other. Unfortunately she then started taking the eggs out of her basket and putting them back in the grass! She'll learn soon enough that the eggs are filled with the good stuff!
I love this time of year. The weather is perfect and thoughts of spring and summer fun with friends is exciting. Bring on the 90 degree weather! We are ready!
Jumping in the bounce house with her friends...peekaboo mommy!
Addison and I "decorating" cookies
Our cookies...pretty pathetic but we just ate them anyways ;)
Addison was obsessed with this dancing and singing dinosaur...It sang apple bottom jeans lol!
Addison trying to "help" decorate her egg...just after this picture she spilled egg color all down the front of her
Getting ready for the egg hunt, gotta have her Starbucks!
On the hunt!
Found another one!
Addison you missed one!!!
Addison has had 3 straight days of playdates and has loved every minute of it! Thursday we had our first of two Easter dates and it was a blast. All the kids were dressed in their spring outfits, the weather was gorgeous so we all talked, ate and played outside. The kids dyed Easter eggs and decorated Easter cookies (I had to make more as I ate the first three we made haha. The moms were actually the most interested in the decorating and got pretty competitive with their designs ;) Some people are just so darn artistic!
Today we had an Egg hunt at a neighborhood park and it was one of the cutest stinkin things I've ever seen! We had a great turnout, about 20 mamas and kiddos (all about Addison's age) and everyone brought their Easter basket for the hunt! Me and another mom "hid" 150 eggs in the grassy field at the park and then let the kids at it. Most of them did REALLY well, I was so surprised! Addison had her basket on one arm and was picking up eggs left and right with the other. Unfortunately she then started taking the eggs out of her basket and putting them back in the grass! She'll learn soon enough that the eggs are filled with the good stuff!
I love this time of year. The weather is perfect and thoughts of spring and summer fun with friends is exciting. Bring on the 90 degree weather! We are ready!
Jumping in the bounce house with her friends...peekaboo mommy!
Addison and I "decorating" cookies
Our cookies...pretty pathetic but we just ate them anyways ;)
Addison was obsessed with this dancing and singing dinosaur...It sang apple bottom jeans lol!
Addison trying to "help" decorate her egg...just after this picture she spilled egg color all down the front of her
Getting ready for the egg hunt, gotta have her Starbucks!
On the hunt!
Found another one!
Addison you missed one!!!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Bathing Beauty
Ever since auntie Maggie came out to visit and us girls went to the pool, Addison and I have been going to the public pool once or twice a week. The weather has been funky and unpredictable otherwise we would probably be there every other day! The pool in our community is fun but Addison REALLY loves the zero depth public pools where she can go in and out as she pleases. I have such a great time with her. Mostly she lets me sit poolside and she runs along the beach entrance meeting little friends and splashing in the water. Lately though she has gotten braver and has ventured further out into the water. It only gets about 1 1/2 feet at the deepest point but I worry if she trips and tries to catch her fall that she will go under water and panic. She has wanted to explore the play structure a few times but only if I hold her hand and wade with her out there. I don't blame her either, there is water spraying from every which way and most of the bigger kids hang out on the play equipment. Next time we are going to bring Addison a bucket and some cups so that she has toys to play with in the water!
In other news, Addison officially turned 18 months yesterday. That is a huge deal in my mind. It just sounds so old! As of this month she is becoming very physical, i.e. climbing on everything, running, jumping and balancing in places that make my heart skip a beat! Thank goodness she hasn't attempted to climb out of her crib yet, I dont think I'm ready to put her in a big girl bed yet! Its amazing how much Addison knows and observes without us realizing it. This morning her hair was super messy so we decided to give her a bath. I got her all undressed and told her "ok we are going to take a bath Addison!" She went right out her bedroom door and ran down the hall with her little naked butt right into the bathroom and tried to climb in the tub. Even though she can't say everything she wants, she definitely knows what things are! I was thinking today about which words Addison says on a regular basis and the ones I can think of are:
-Up
-Down
-On
-Off
-Open
-Please
-Dada
-No!
-More
-Juice
-Shoes
-Whats that (comes out as "was at" but she says it when she wants to know what something is)
-Ewwww (when we change her diaper haha)
-Jezzie (our cats name)
-Thank You
Just in the past few days I have been teaching her how to say her name and she says it really well! But only when I ask her to and only if she feels like it...go figure!
Making friends with someone her own size
Running back to mommy in her Zoe swimsuit...so cute! Now I just need to find an Elmo one!
She wants to sun tan just like mommy...dont worry she has like five layers of 50 spf on!
Livin the good life!
In other news, Addison officially turned 18 months yesterday. That is a huge deal in my mind. It just sounds so old! As of this month she is becoming very physical, i.e. climbing on everything, running, jumping and balancing in places that make my heart skip a beat! Thank goodness she hasn't attempted to climb out of her crib yet, I dont think I'm ready to put her in a big girl bed yet! Its amazing how much Addison knows and observes without us realizing it. This morning her hair was super messy so we decided to give her a bath. I got her all undressed and told her "ok we are going to take a bath Addison!" She went right out her bedroom door and ran down the hall with her little naked butt right into the bathroom and tried to climb in the tub. Even though she can't say everything she wants, she definitely knows what things are! I was thinking today about which words Addison says on a regular basis and the ones I can think of are:
-Up
-Down
-On
-Off
-Open
-Please
-Dada
-No!
-More
-Juice
-Shoes
-Whats that (comes out as "was at" but she says it when she wants to know what something is)
-Ewwww (when we change her diaper haha)
-Jezzie (our cats name)
-Thank You
Just in the past few days I have been teaching her how to say her name and she says it really well! But only when I ask her to and only if she feels like it...go figure!
Making friends with someone her own size
Running back to mommy in her Zoe swimsuit...so cute! Now I just need to find an Elmo one!
She wants to sun tan just like mommy...dont worry she has like five layers of 50 spf on!
Livin the good life!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Missing Child
If anyone has seen the Addison that lived here about a month ago I would greatly appreciate having her back! This new Addison is not quite the angel I had and her 'tude is really starting to get on my nerves.
I've seen a gradual change in Addison and knew that the terrible twos were just around the corner but I'm pretty sure they are here and plan to stay for awhile. Nowadays Addison acts like she doesn't need Alex or I, except of course when she wants to be carried down the stairs (even though she has been doing it herself for months) and when she wants something, which is about 90% of the time. She has decided that her words are a thing of the past and "eh eh eh!" paired with pointing and tears is the way to get everything her heart desires....WRONG. I know what she is capable of and what words she is able to say so when she whines to get these things I really have very little sympathy.
Yesterday morning, Alex slept in and Addison and I were playing downstairs and eating breakfast. When Alex woke up he asked me "What on earth was Addison screaming and crying for this morning?!?" And I had to explain to him that it was simply the fact that she wanted me to wear a headband on my head and I was sick of the game and told her all done...yes that is what sent her into a 15 minute crying fit. This morning's tantrum was the result of my telling her we weren't going to be putting lotion on right now and then putting the bottle out of her reach. She had an absolute fit!
Please someone tell me that this ends and that I will get my sweet daughter back. I am trying to be understanding but sometimes that can only go so far. Like today when she came up and hit me square in the face with a waterbottle, then laughed her head off even as I gave her a firm "NO!" and put her on the stair for a "time out"...she came back 10 seconds later and did the same thing, laughing harder than ever.
I love her, I really do, but sometimes kids make it very hard :)
On a more positive note, my sister Maggie came to visit last week and us girls had such a blast! Maggie got Addison out of bed, dressed and fed almost every morning so I could slowly drag myself out of bed. We went to the petting zoo, pool (which Addison LOVES), mall and my grandmas house and had just the best time doing it! Below are our latest pictures detailing the ups and downs of our crazy life...
Crazy mohawk hair....this is what happens when you leave a pony in for too long!
Addison proudly standing on the kitchen stool that daddy built just for her...she loves helping with the dishes now!
We were cleaning out the van and I wasn't paying the closest attention to her...then I look over to find this...I have never laughed so hard!!!!!
Me asking her what she's doing in the drivers seat! "Just chiiiiilin mama!"
Checking out the goats with daddy at the petting zoo
Saying hi to the ponies with auntie Maggie close by her side
The 3 girls!
Daddy and Addison being too cool
Oh yes, Addison has also decided that she is a big girl and only wants to swing on the big girl swing. Sweet.
Pool time! Addison wore her muscle suit for the occasion! It was the hardest thing to get on and off but it worked great for helping her float!
Me freezing my butt off and Addison taking her sweet time getting into the water!
Practicing our swimming!
Snack time!
Ooooo, you didn't tell me we had Fritos Mom!
Playing on the playground by the pool. She loved this thing because it bounced up and down. Scared me half to death!
St. Patty's day party! And yes, she WAS exhausted :)
Playing on great grandmas back porch!
Happy Mommy, Happy Addison
Chatting on her cell phone
At the Pinal County Fair...it was pretty white trash...The only place where we got to pet a stingray AND see motorcycles ride around in the ball of death!
Helping daddy push the stroller!
Hard worker!
Checking out the scary turkey that had like a five pound tumor of a gibblet..yuk!
Waiting patiently for the "stunt" show...I use that word very lightly ;)
First steps into the water with daddy
So independent! She loved being able to go in and out of the zero depth pool all by herself.
So happy
Dancing in the pool
I've seen a gradual change in Addison and knew that the terrible twos were just around the corner but I'm pretty sure they are here and plan to stay for awhile. Nowadays Addison acts like she doesn't need Alex or I, except of course when she wants to be carried down the stairs (even though she has been doing it herself for months) and when she wants something, which is about 90% of the time. She has decided that her words are a thing of the past and "eh eh eh!" paired with pointing and tears is the way to get everything her heart desires....WRONG. I know what she is capable of and what words she is able to say so when she whines to get these things I really have very little sympathy.
Yesterday morning, Alex slept in and Addison and I were playing downstairs and eating breakfast. When Alex woke up he asked me "What on earth was Addison screaming and crying for this morning?!?" And I had to explain to him that it was simply the fact that she wanted me to wear a headband on my head and I was sick of the game and told her all done...yes that is what sent her into a 15 minute crying fit. This morning's tantrum was the result of my telling her we weren't going to be putting lotion on right now and then putting the bottle out of her reach. She had an absolute fit!
Please someone tell me that this ends and that I will get my sweet daughter back. I am trying to be understanding but sometimes that can only go so far. Like today when she came up and hit me square in the face with a waterbottle, then laughed her head off even as I gave her a firm "NO!" and put her on the stair for a "time out"...she came back 10 seconds later and did the same thing, laughing harder than ever.
I love her, I really do, but sometimes kids make it very hard :)
On a more positive note, my sister Maggie came to visit last week and us girls had such a blast! Maggie got Addison out of bed, dressed and fed almost every morning so I could slowly drag myself out of bed. We went to the petting zoo, pool (which Addison LOVES), mall and my grandmas house and had just the best time doing it! Below are our latest pictures detailing the ups and downs of our crazy life...
Crazy mohawk hair....this is what happens when you leave a pony in for too long!
Addison proudly standing on the kitchen stool that daddy built just for her...she loves helping with the dishes now!
We were cleaning out the van and I wasn't paying the closest attention to her...then I look over to find this...I have never laughed so hard!!!!!
Me asking her what she's doing in the drivers seat! "Just chiiiiilin mama!"
Checking out the goats with daddy at the petting zoo
Saying hi to the ponies with auntie Maggie close by her side
The 3 girls!
Daddy and Addison being too cool
Oh yes, Addison has also decided that she is a big girl and only wants to swing on the big girl swing. Sweet.
Pool time! Addison wore her muscle suit for the occasion! It was the hardest thing to get on and off but it worked great for helping her float!
Me freezing my butt off and Addison taking her sweet time getting into the water!
Practicing our swimming!
Snack time!
Ooooo, you didn't tell me we had Fritos Mom!
Playing on the playground by the pool. She loved this thing because it bounced up and down. Scared me half to death!
St. Patty's day party! And yes, she WAS exhausted :)
Playing on great grandmas back porch!
Happy Mommy, Happy Addison
Chatting on her cell phone
At the Pinal County Fair...it was pretty white trash...The only place where we got to pet a stingray AND see motorcycles ride around in the ball of death!
Helping daddy push the stroller!
Hard worker!
Checking out the scary turkey that had like a five pound tumor of a gibblet..yuk!
Waiting patiently for the "stunt" show...I use that word very lightly ;)
First steps into the water with daddy
So independent! She loved being able to go in and out of the zero depth pool all by herself.
So happy
Dancing in the pool
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