Addys 1st ponytail and babydoll

Addy has been loving the bathtub lately! It is so funny she just wants to get up on that ledge and sit there. While she was occupied I decided to put her hair in a ponytail. It was really tricky actually because it is so curly it won't go back very easily. Oh and she definitely did not want to let go of the apple! We have been looking for a babydoll for her and while at our one of many trips to Costco we found this set which had a stroller, highchair and bassinet for this baby. It was perfect for her and a really good price so we snatched it up and let her have it even though its a christmas present. She doesn't know the difference! She has loved playing with it especially if you look in the picture she doesn't care which way she puts the baby in the stroller as long as its in there! And lastly she loves to been in just her diaper so we love the last pic with B and her cute belly!

Welcome to Missouri

We just got our family pics done. It was a lot of fun, we went to the old historic route 66 bridge on the Missouri-Illinois border. We took this one by the missouri sign for fun but we really do call it home now. We have been here for 3 months now and have loved it! There is so much to do and 65 degree weather right now isn't half bad. Addy is full of energy and learning everyday. She is so funny, Brad and I laugh all day at her. She can fold her arms during the prayer and she jumps on the count of 3 and then laughs at herself. The other day she had a big diaper and I told B it was his turn so he said,"Addy go get a diaper." of course he was kidding because he was being lazy but 30 seconds later Addy came out of her room with a diaper and gave it to dad. So funny she is too smart! Brad is starting finals and will be done on the 16th and then we are headed to Utah and Washington for Christmas. Can't wait to see all of you!

Halloween Ladybug

Halloween was so much fun, Grandma Sue and Papi were in town! Addy was in her costume all day long and is growing each day! She loves to jump and feed herself with the spoon, it is so funny because she is already wanting to do things on her own. She is also folding her arms when we say our prayers! while Brads parents were here we went shopping and ate lots of food. It was fun to show them around and have them experience the trailer park. We are loving Chesterfield but missing family and friends, always keep in touch! love you all!

Grandma Bobbi came to Chesterfield!

We had so much fun with Grandma Bobbi! Brad and I actually got to go on a couple of dates all alone so thanks mom:) We went to the zoo and it was a little cold but still fun to see Addys reaction to the animals. We went shopping pretty much everyday because it was crappy weather but as soon as the sun came out we were at the zoo! Grandma was a trooper to sleep on the air mattress all week but she was fine. It was just great to have someone else here with me during the day to go and do fun things! WE miss you Grandma, love you!Mwaaa-kisses:)

the Trailer Life

I just have to share our story. So the other day Brad and I were smelling this funky smell and we kinda just went about our everyday duties and forgot about it but then by the next day it was BAD! Brad came home for lunch and I said I think its got to be something dead in the oven. He said, " The oven?" and I said, " Yeah that is where the smell is coming from !" So, Brad took the oven out and started to unscrew it. Now this is an old, old oven so you can look down the sides and see the insulation. Well.... I was back in the bathroom and I hear ,"yep there is a tail!" I thought you have got to be kidding me! There was a dead mouse in our oven! It had crawled up from the bottom and was behind the switches where you turn the burners on. It was so sick because he had tried to chew the wires and they shocked him and he died! So we decided to get rid of the whole oven and get a new one! There was mouse poop behind it and it was just sick! I guess the mouse just wanted to welcome us into the trailer park.... oh the trailer life is so much fun :)

Addy is One!

Addy turned one on September 11! I can not believe it, the time has really flown by! She is walking all over the place even though its from one end of the trailer to the other she could go all day. We love her so much and she truly brings joy into our lives everyday. This past weekend she decided to take everything out of the cupboards and make herself at home. It was so funny I got pics but need to download them so her new hang out place is the cupboards. And she loves taking all of her toys out of the baskets and sitting in the baskets. She is too funny to watch! We love her!

We made it to Missouri!

I know I havent written anything for awhile but now that we are away from everyone I promise to be better! So we finally made it to Chesterfield, Missouri! We are happy to be here because we have had so many car problems we really didnt know what would happen but our car didn't break down until after we got here so that was good and we found out our wires were all fried and anyways it is all fixed and hopefully no more problems for awhile!!! So I have put pictures up of our great trailer. I know I cant bellieve that we actually live here in this mobile park but, it is in such a great location we couldnt pass it up. I know you are all jealous! Brads school is 3 minutes away and so is Target, Michaels, Walmart, Sams club, Home Depot, Five Guys, yes the list goes on an on. We have so many stores and shops around us we feel like we can deal with the trailer for 3 1/2 years. Brad starts school next week so that will give us more time to get settled. We have painted almost the whole trailer we still need to paint our bathroom but it is feeling more like home. It really feels like an apartment until you walk outside and see the trailer hitch on the front of the trailer or as the train goes by behind us the whole trailer shakes and then we are reminded we are in a trailer! Brad and I just laugh and ask "How did we get here again?" We went to church and we feel like the ward is going to be great for us! Anyway, I hope you all enjoy the pics, words can't describe this place!

So much to be Grateful for

I have not written on here for so long. Our lives have been a little hectic in the past couple of months , so I am sorry! My older brother Brandon was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma cancer. He is doing ok at this point and expected to go into remission we all is said and done with his chemo and bone marrow transplants but, for now please pray for him! God has definitely blessed us during this time and I am grateful for that.

We are headed to Missouri in August! Brad is going to Logan Chiropractic College in St.Louis and we are very excited. It will be a fun adventure for our family and we can't wait! This is it, we are starting a new chapter in our lives that will change our family forever. Brad is so excited and it is exactly what he wants to do. He will graduate with a masters in Sports rehab and we all know B, he loves sports so this is perfect for him! Come visit!

Addy is now 9 months! I cannot believe how time goes by so fast! She is crawling everywhere and walking with the help of mom and dad! She also wants to crawl on top of everything. She is talking to everyone and we love how her personality that is shining brightly now!Last night we got some video of her so I hope this works!

Addy is Growing bigger each day

Sleeping with dad

Addy rolling over. She can completey roll over on one side and almost the other side.

Addy ready for church in her cute pink outfit and crazy wings for hair!

I can't believe Addy will be 6 monthes next week! It has flown by and we are loving every minute of it. We have been busy the past couple of months with going up to Brads home twice in the last 2 months so we are home and getting settled again. Addy and I had a girls weekend where we had so much fun doing girl stuff with Brads family! I learned how to make bows for Addy so I am actually being creative and a real home maker! Brad is looking into Chiropractic schools and we will hopefully be on our way to one of them this fall. We are very excited to get going with his schooling and start a new chapter in our lives.

Addy's Pics

We got these pics done of Addy before Christmas and I wanted to share them because I love how they turned out! This photographer really captured Addy and her expressions perfectly! She did such an amazing job, I just love them! she is our little angel!

The Rat Tail!

It is true, Addy has a little rat tail! It is pretty funny and the cutest rat tail I have ever seen! Her hair is just really growing in that one spot. I never thought I would say that my child has a "sweet rat tail!"

The Holidays

Holidays

The holidays were a busy time. Thanksgiving we were here in SL but, we flew up to Olympia for Christmas on Christmas Eve. We had so much fun. Addy was baby Jesus in the Nativity with the Bigelow kids. We were able to just relax and rest while in Olympia so that was nice. We played a lot of Rock Band because we were literally stuck at home from all the snow. They don't have plows! It is amazing to me especially because I am so used to plows! Anyway...Addy is growing bigger each day! We tried putting her in the johnny jump up but it was just a little too big but, she is wanting to sit up on her own but isn't quite there. She is talking all the time while sucking on her fingers (which we are trying to stop..) but it is the cutest thing! Brad is continuing to like ALSCO and I love being with my Addy girl at home!