Addie got to sit on Papa Stroud's Harley and learned how to honk the horn. I think the expression says it all.

Grady and Amanda met up with us in Seattle. Grady was giving me the shy treatment for about two minutes and then he broke out the entertainment. He is one of the cutest little boys I have ever seen. His blonde curls just kill me. He showed us his baseball skills. I can not believe how far he can hit that ball for being only 1 1/2 years old...amazing! I wish I would have taken pictures of him playing some tee ball. He actually taught Addie how to the hit ball.

Here are some recent pics of Addison. She's been hanging out with her cousin Sophia this summer. I have some pics of Sophia and Addie from a girl's night out to the Zoo. We also just recently went to Gilbert's So Long To Summer bash and enjoyed the sweltering heat and some kiddie rides.

We recently just visited Grandma Mary and Papa Stroud in Moses Lake, WA. We also took a day trip to Seattle. It was both Addie's and my first trip to Seattle. We went to the Market and to the Aquarium. She met a lot of the family friends and hugged on everyone. I think she really fell in love with the lovely ladies at Papa Stroud's office (they made her M&M cookies.)

I was really proud of her, or thankful however you want to look at it, for being such a good traveler to and from AZ & WA. Of course once she realized she could go pee on the plane that was a non-stop question on the way home, "Can I go pee?." When I got done taking her to the bathroom I was looking for a medal or a standing ovation for the miracle I had to perform by fitting in that tiny space with her. I don't know what it is with her and toilets but she really likes to see other people's bathrooms. We found a new breakfast place in the area and she really likes the bathrooms there so every time we go, before we can even order, she is asking to go to the bathroom. Fun times.

Big Girl Bed!

Aaron and I made a huge step this weekend. Addison is now the proud owner of a big girl bed. I'm crossing my fingers and saying little prayers that hopefully she will stay in her bed and not wonder in the middle of the night and of course wake me up early on the weekends. Especially since Aaron will give me the "I told you so!" routine. I was ready and Addie was ready but Aaron was fighting us. She keeps telling us how much she loves it; although, she was not thrilled with the safety rail that we installed after her photo shoot. I guess she thinks it still resembles a crib with the railing.

Daddy's day!

Addison spent Father's day helping Aaron plant some flowers. She lasted until a fly landed on her. For some reason she is really against flies. Probably not a good thing since we are not far from some farms.

pretty pose

I dressed Addison up one day for shopping and made her give me a pose. I'm getting while I can. Hopefully I don't drive her to wear all black when she gets older. :)