Messy Markers

See the orange marker on her hands and her face?! She was so intent on putting the lid on herself.

Marker all over the face!

She enjoys coloring so much. It is a special activity that we do together so when she gets to have her markers and colors its special!

Cute

So true! :)

Lovin' her trike. She can get on it by herself now.

15 Months Old

One thing is for sure and that is that Addison is still as busy as ever! As you can see I had to give her somethings to entertain her a minute so she would just sit still for a moment.

Addison is growing up so fast right before our very eyes. She is learning so much and absorbing EVERYTHING! Boy, do I mean everything...she also imitates what she sees us doing, cleaning, laundry...including Mommy gagging with morning sickness! That is right, she walks around acting like she is going to throw up just like she sees me doing. At first it had startled us thinking that she was about to vomit then she laughed and kept doing it! Me, oh my, the things they notice that we don't even think they notice!

Some new words (off the top of my head) include diaper, baby, bubble bath (it sounds nothing like it!), daddy's juice (everything is juice that is in a cup---this is the first time she has combined two words together), nite nite, bye bye.... She loves all kinds of pickles, cereal (chex for a snack or some of mommy's softened any kind of cereal), corn casserole, and baked ham. She loves for us to read to her and do puzzles still. Now she is starting to play ball and fetch with Alley really well and Alley does so well with her! She has started to respond more to commands like sitting, laying down, helping mommy turn off the light. She really enjoys brushing her teeth too! I hope that continues!

Happy 15 months Addison Grace! Mommy and Daddy love you so much!

What Else Is There to Say?!

13 Weeks Pregnant

I hope to take more pregnancy pictures this time than I did with Addison, but in general my picture taking has slacked off quite a bit! I use to have pics from each day and now I have to remind myself to take them. I just hope after I have this next baby that I will be able to capture as much of its first year as I have with Addison...I will certainly try my best, but I know with two babies it will be very busy and difficult!

Just a quick pregnancy update...at my last visit everything was fine, normal as to be expected, gained one pound in the last 4 weeks, all food disgusts me, nothing sounds good to eat (except cereal), heard the baby's heartbeat for the first time :) (what an amazing sound!), still morning, noon, night sickness, the doctor gave me meds to help with it, but I don't like taking them unless I absolutely have to, and our next visit is December 20. And the question of the day...no I will not find out at that visit if it is a boy or girl....but, the next one in January I will! So stay tuned! 11/18

One more thing I cannot believe I almost forgot....for those wondering yes, I have already felt the baby move. Actually a bit ago, I want to say 2 wks ago, but it is very very faint and very infrequent. Again, another reason why I think I might be farther along than the doctor think. I felt Addison for the first time at 15 1/2 wks and was not sure if that is what I had felt, then a week later I felt her again and she didn't stop moving until she was born!!!

Thankful

I just wanted to make a real quick post today to say that we are so thankful for our growing, healthy and happy family that we have. I hope this finds everyone enjoying their day and finding something that they are thankful for also.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Weeeeee....

Before And After

This is a temper tantrum due to teething irritability. You may ask why in the world would she post this picture of that baby upset, well, because one day I want her to see what she looked like when she was mad and trust me it ain't all smiles and kisses...teething is not fun! I wish I could make it better for her....

....but as you see a snack, nap and medicine seem to help a bit! Shew wee! There is a time and place for medicine I do believe!

Pretty baby! Just the way I like to see her--happy and smiling! :)

Play, Play, Play

Big Cheese.

I like hats.

What?!

Carriage Ride

Not sure what I was doing here, but it was a real good one of Paul so I included it.

Kerri and I HAD to go on a carriage ride around the town after the Gala...even though it was after 11 pm and freezing, it was so fun and well worth it! I was so tired after the events of the day! Needless to say, I didn't move once I fell asleep that night.

The most famous pic of downtown St. Louis for post cards from what we were told. Nice one.

Afterwards

Chief Frazier and his wife Kerri.

Us. :)

Good pic! I am so proud of him!

USO Award Receiptents

Receiving Award

Salute to My Navy Hero

Paul was selected out of 14,000 candidates were they selected only 15 USO Heroes who have done commendable jobs. It was an honor I know for him and a joy for me to be able to be there to see him awarded with such a huge award. Not many sailors can have this on their records. I always knew all along that he is a very hard worker and have always been proud of him, but this was so nice for others to actually take time to show their appreciation as well.
Good job Babe! I am proud of you as always! Hooray Seabee!

We just arrived to St. Louis at the Hyatt. We had a mini baby break. Addison stayed with the wonderful Oelke's over night. Thanks Oelke's we appreciate you guys so much!

The arch was right next to our hotel. They put us up as VIP's right next to the riverfront. The hotel staff made us feel very welcomed and appreciated. Nice!

We had a very yummy dinner and met some very nice people.

Girls, Girls, Girls....

Kisses!

Hugs!!!

It has been awhile since the girls has had time to play and they were ALL over each other! It was so cute to see them play together. They actually had toys to each other and check out stuff together. 11/13

Relax Time

Look at her little sweet face...love her!

After the parade we were all tired. Paul was tired from his long walk and I was tired from chasing a one year old around and keeping her from running into the road! Boy, I cannot say how glad I was when that parade started!!!!