It's hard to believe it, but Addyson turned 2 years old last Saturday. We would like to sincerely thank everyone who was here to help Addyson have the happiest birthday a girl could ask for, especially those who traveled a long way to get here! We really had a fun weekend and hope you did too. Addyson, who, we've mentioned before, loves to be the center of attention, had a particularly good time. She had fun playing with her friends and family, all the while entertaining us. The idea of this birthday celebration started out before Carly was born...I was thinking that it would be hard on Addy to have to share her entire universe with a sibling and that having a day all about her (her birthday) would be important. Once Carly arrived, I began to think I was crazy for trying to plan all of this with a newborn! Sooo, I must thank everyone for helping out, as I could not have done it alone!!! Pictures of the weekend will follow soon...
I also wanted to share a few more Addy moments, as they just keep getting better...
Addyson has enjoyed her birthday gifts, one of which was her "chicken", which properly translates into "kitchen". She makes coffee each morning and shares a cup with me. We were also VERY surprised when, after she had cooked something, she opened the oven door, grabbed a hand towel and used it to remove the pot from the oven, so she wouldn't get burned. It's just great.
Also, I asked her one morning, like I always do, what she wanted for breakfast and she adorably tapped her finger to her cheek and said "see" (meaning "let's see") and then she answered. She does this repeatedly, when we ask her a question, and it makes us smile each time.
One last thing, Addyson is gradually learning to play hide and seek. So the other day, she was hiding in the curtains behind where I was sitting. Knowing she was hiding, I acted like I was looking for her and I said out loud, is Addy in the hiding in the kitchen? Then I hear this sweet "no" coming from behind the curtains. Trying to keep from laughing I then said, is Addy hiding in the bedroom? Once again "no" from behind the curtains. We continued this until I snuck up and "found" her... It was just so sweet!
We are just so blessed to have such wonderful little girls!!!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Just Carly
Below are pictures of Carlean without her big sister. It is very, very tough to take pictures of Carly when Addy is around because she wants to do whatever her parents are doing.
Here are some great pictures of Jill and Carly.
A great pictures of Papa Dave and Carly
Picture of Carly and her cousin, Harry.
Two pictures of Carly.
Here are some great pictures of Jill and Carly.
A great pictures of Papa Dave and Carly
Picture of Carly and her cousin, Harry.
Two pictures of Carly.
Playing with my sister.
Addyson has been amazing with Carlean. She enjoys kissing and hugging her sister along with singing to her. But like any older sister, Addy likes to be the center of attention. Sometimes when you are giving Carly to much attention, Addy will let out this ear piercing scream that leaves your ears ringing for three minutes. Below are two videos of Addy playing with Carly and some pictures of them together.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Ponies, Phones,and Songs
Here is a video of Addyson on her rocking horse that she got for her birthday last year. I realized that we have never taken video of her riding it. So here she is...
Here is a video of Addyson talking on the phone, which she loves to do. This phone is the only land line that we have and we cannot keep it plugged in, because Addyson loves to play with it. And for those of you who remember land lines, there is no turning the phone on, or hitting talk or send...you just pick it up and dial, which has done on occasion. So, like I said, we just plug it in if we need to.
Addyson recently took a music class and this song quickly went to the top of her list of all time favorites, along with The Wheels on the Bus (it's even topped the Itsy Bitsy Spider). However, for those of you who haven't had the pleasure of watching Addyson sing songs in person, she must ensure that everyone (everyone) in the room is singing along (and doing hand motions), even if you're the one holding the camera. Otherwise, she'll call you out!!!
Here is a video of Addyson talking on the phone, which she loves to do. This phone is the only land line that we have and we cannot keep it plugged in, because Addyson loves to play with it. And for those of you who remember land lines, there is no turning the phone on, or hitting talk or send...you just pick it up and dial, which has done on occasion. So, like I said, we just plug it in if we need to.
Addyson recently took a music class and this song quickly went to the top of her list of all time favorites, along with The Wheels on the Bus (it's even topped the Itsy Bitsy Spider). However, for those of you who haven't had the pleasure of watching Addyson sing songs in person, she must ensure that everyone (everyone) in the room is singing along (and doing hand motions), even if you're the one holding the camera. Otherwise, she'll call you out!!!
Addy is growing up
Addy's vocabulary and speaking abilities continue to grow. We are amazed at how much she learns, even daily. Perhaps what amazes us the most at this point is her retention abilities. A few weeks ago, she couldn't tell you what she did the day before, but now, all that has changed (no more saying 'we'll do that later, thinking she'll forget =).
Over the weekend, we were discussing her birthday and going over the list of family that will be coming to visit her. As we went through the list, she looked at me and said 'Papa Dave'? And I delightedly said 'yes, Papa Dave's coming to see you for your birthday!'. It was just too cute.
Also for those of you familiar with Dora... In many, many of the episodes, as Dora and Boots travel to their destination, they are faced with the challenge of choosing the correct path (often the least dangerous, as alligators and snakes often frequent the other paths). So Dora usually asks "Which path should we take, path 1, path 2, or path 3" and the viewers are supposed to let them know which path is safest. Sooooo, all that to say this. When Addy goes to bed at night now, when we get to the entrance to her bedroom, which is next to the entrance to the guest bedroom and a bathroom, she will stop, point, and say "path take? 1 (her bedroom), 2 (guest bedroom), 3 (bathroom)..." Then she says "path 1- Addy's room" and runs into her room. I was surprised the first time she did it, but it has become some what of a ritual now. Once again, it's just so sweet! You can see her do a version of that is this video...
I should also mention that the other girl in the video is super sweet and cute also!!!
Over the weekend, we were discussing her birthday and going over the list of family that will be coming to visit her. As we went through the list, she looked at me and said 'Papa Dave'? And I delightedly said 'yes, Papa Dave's coming to see you for your birthday!'. It was just too cute.
Also for those of you familiar with Dora... In many, many of the episodes, as Dora and Boots travel to their destination, they are faced with the challenge of choosing the correct path (often the least dangerous, as alligators and snakes often frequent the other paths). So Dora usually asks "Which path should we take, path 1, path 2, or path 3" and the viewers are supposed to let them know which path is safest. Sooooo, all that to say this. When Addy goes to bed at night now, when we get to the entrance to her bedroom, which is next to the entrance to the guest bedroom and a bathroom, she will stop, point, and say "path take? 1 (her bedroom), 2 (guest bedroom), 3 (bathroom)..." Then she says "path 1- Addy's room" and runs into her room. I was surprised the first time she did it, but it has become some what of a ritual now. Once again, it's just so sweet! You can see her do a version of that is this video...
I should also mention that the other girl in the video is super sweet and cute also!!!
Life is good
From sweet and calm...
To wild and crazy! Addyson loves to use her blanket to play hide and seek.
Although life as a Gator fan has not been great this year, we've been there to pull for them every step of the way!!!
Here are pics from our Thanksgiving weekend.
I hate that this picture is blurry...I'm not too sure why??? But as you can see, Addyson was hard at work on her laptop, but was able to take a break to say cheese for the photo!
This is a pretty common occurrence in our house now. When I change Addyson's diaper, she wants to lay next to Carly and have me change both of their diapers together...it's super sweet! Here are two instances of that happening.
One last photo...the snow has arrived! Check out Addyson's winter playland. (Yes, I took the picture from in the house...) For those of you coming to visit this weekend, I hope it's still here when you arrive!!!
This is a pretty common occurrence in our house now. When I change Addyson's diaper, she wants to lay next to Carly and have me change both of their diapers together...it's super sweet! Here are two instances of that happening.
One last photo...the snow has arrived! Check out Addyson's winter playland. (Yes, I took the picture from in the house...) For those of you coming to visit this weekend, I hope it's still here when you arrive!!!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Saying Goodbye
We were faced with a difficult decision recently...
About a month ago, on Nov. 9, we decided to say goodbye to Hershey. It was honestly one of the toughest decisions I've ever had to make. He was the BEST dog a person (family) could ask for. I often tell Jeff, Hershey was before you were, as I had Hershey for two years before I met Jeff. As my sister pointed out...he was the family dog. She lived with Jeff and I for a year and she felt as if he was hers also. He was 13 1/2 years old and I had him for 11 1/2 of those years. He moved into my first house with me. Since then, he's been with us through two moves, through several other animals and now two children. However, in the last couple of years, we've watched his health deteriorate. He had trouble breathing, had developed a cough, and his hips were failing, as he had trouble going up and down the stairs in our house. He just didn't seem happy anymore.
Hershey was my best bud, but even more so, he was Addyson's best friend. She loved him so much...the first time she ever laughed...really laughed, was at Hershey. The day we came home without him, she said, "Hershey, oh no Hershey", as if she knew he something was wrong. It broke our hearts.
I know it might seem crazy to go on and on about a dog, but he was a member of our family. We have only the fondest memories of our old pal. I wanted to share some pics (we have hundreds) of him over the recent years (most of the old ones are not digital).
Goodbye Hershey...we love you.
Hershey's first time in the snow...
Addy and Hershey getting to know one another...
About a month ago, on Nov. 9, we decided to say goodbye to Hershey. It was honestly one of the toughest decisions I've ever had to make. He was the BEST dog a person (family) could ask for. I often tell Jeff, Hershey was before you were, as I had Hershey for two years before I met Jeff. As my sister pointed out...he was the family dog. She lived with Jeff and I for a year and she felt as if he was hers also. He was 13 1/2 years old and I had him for 11 1/2 of those years. He moved into my first house with me. Since then, he's been with us through two moves, through several other animals and now two children. However, in the last couple of years, we've watched his health deteriorate. He had trouble breathing, had developed a cough, and his hips were failing, as he had trouble going up and down the stairs in our house. He just didn't seem happy anymore.
Hershey was my best bud, but even more so, he was Addyson's best friend. She loved him so much...the first time she ever laughed...really laughed, was at Hershey. The day we came home without him, she said, "Hershey, oh no Hershey", as if she knew he something was wrong. It broke our hearts.
I know it might seem crazy to go on and on about a dog, but he was a member of our family. We have only the fondest memories of our old pal. I wanted to share some pics (we have hundreds) of him over the recent years (most of the old ones are not digital).
Goodbye Hershey...we love you.
Hershey's first time in the snow...
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