Wednesday, December 31, 2008

2 years old










It was a very Dora birthday party. Addie loves balloons and jumping up and down on her new beanbag from Grandma Mary and Grandpa Stroud. It is so nice it even has her name on it. She loves to sit on the beanbag and watch her favorite shows on Noggin. I can't believe she is two!

2 years old continued

Instead of saying cheese she thought it was funny to say pizza.
The hat didn't last long on the head.

Someone is ready to party!!!


So photogenic.



He may not seem to be expressing it right here but he was excited for the party. He loves any opportunity he has of possibly being able to go home with someone else.





2 years old continued

Grandma Leanne got Addie a Dora playhouse with a ton, and I mean a ton, of Dora accessories. She loves to push the buttons on the Dora Van and let me tell you that is a lot of fun! It makes all kinds of sounds. I wonder where I hid that thing? It's all about teamwork!

Oh what's this! Why it's sharing. If Noggin or Disney would like to use this photo to illustrate sharing--well be my guest! Such a nice image to see it almost brings a little tear to the eye.


And yet a another image that brings a smile to the face! Nothing like playing together! Sophia did a GREAT job of helping Addison. It was a great day of playing together and sharing with little fighting. The only problem was when Sophia had to go home. Aunt Rosie's house had too many fun things to play with so why would you want to leave it?

She might be an artist like her Aunt Staci. I'm seeing some artistic skills here kid! Just to note these markers for the erasable white board are not washable!

2 years old continued

Getting a little help from Grandpa Stroud since they make these packages so secure.

Nothing like a credit card, blackberry, and register to get it all started. I almosted cried when I saw this gift...my little girl is growing up!


Oh no Grandma didn't! She got Addie a rocking horse that makes galloping sounds if you press the ears. Needless to say the girls had to take turns riding the horse.



What to do with a princess dress?





Ride your horse but of course! Just like a fairy tale.




2 years old continued

I worked really hard on this cake. I had to drive to Safeway, 4 miles, two days before the event to order it and then I had to drive back to pick it up! What I won't do for my little girl :)

The big blow-out moment. I'm not sure she knew what she was supposed to do but we got it taken care of and then it was on to the tasting.




MMMMmmm delicious!




Grandma Leanne trying to show Addison how to do it but I think Addie prefers her fingers to her face.




Thanksgiving 2008

Sad but true we had the TV on all day with football so this image is pretty dead on. Addie had to fight the TV for attention so what better way than to stand right in front of it (genius!) Don't you just love the outfit! She got it from her Aunt Amanda and it was so perfect for Thanksgiving. Thanks Amanda!

Thanksgiving continued...

The girls wanted a guest at their table. I thought it was so sweet of Aaron to volunteer until I realized he now was right in front of the TV watching football. Sneaky!

Nothing like enjoying Shannon's stuffing, or dressing as Aaron wants me to call it, and some of Grandma Mary's Turkey. They had to wait for Grandma Leanne's jello dessert until they could be supervised.

Sophia loves her some Shassie, Shadow, or Pete (whatever you want to call him he doesn't care as long as you take him with you.) He doesn't care where he goes either as long as it is out. Shadow was really working on Grandpa Stroud. He was giving as much love as he could but unfortunately all he got was multiple nights of sleeping on the bed.



Addie thought she was such a big girl sitting at the table with her Grandma Mary.


I'm not sure who was telling the joke here but it sure was funny! We all enjoyed Thanksgiving at our house this year. Grandma Mary, Grandpa Stroud, Grandma Leanne, Papa Hank, Aunt Annie, Uncle Beto and Cousins Sophia and Maya were all here. We had a fabulous time and stuffed ourselves until we couldn't even eat a tiny piece of cheesecake or pumpkin pie. Can't wait for next year's Thanksgiving! I think we need to start thinking about what we are going to make...




Friday, November 7, 2008

Happy Halloween!























Addison was the cutiest pumpkin ever even with a bruised nose. Crazy pants, aka Addison, likes to move at a super fast speed that her short little legs can't seem to keep up with. Aaron and I have been debating a helmet. We were at the neighborhood park, she decided to run to the slide, tripped on her own feet and took a header into the stairs. We went to the doctor and they said it wasn't broken but to not be surprised if it turns black and blue. Boy did it ever. She looked like a toodler boxer. Needless to say it did not stop her from partying like a rock star at the Tempe Halloween fair. There is a funny picture of her and Sophia where Sophia is looking like she walked into a party where no one else was dressed up but her (that wasn't the case but that is what her expression looked like to me.) All she needed was a few more minutes of Addison's party power to take affect because I actually caught Sophia on camera dancing like a beautiful fairy. Addie was excited for the games but I think the most excitement came from when she won a toothbrush. She was so excited she broke out the "hotdog dance." If you are lucky enough to get to watch The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse you know what I am talking about.

The Big Walk









The Big Walk













Mom, Annie and Sophia joined us for the Walk for Hope. Annie was quite the tropper for making the walk at 9 months. We kept telling Annie that it was going to help start her labor--it just took 3 weeks to take affect. The last picture is of a woman that we meet at the end of the walk that I couldn't help but take a picture of. She looked fabulous!

Grandma and Grandpa time
















Addie is getting excited to see her Grandma and Grandpa Kunkle. They are coming down for Thanksgiving. I am pretty sure she is going to keep them very entertained.