Winter 2010-2011

I realize it has been awhile since I wrote but, things just get going and I forget! We had a great holiday break. It started with my mom coming to see us here in Missouri and that was amazing! I forget how easy it is having someone around to help cook and watch Addy! We had a lot of fun spending time together because we didn't see her at Christmas time. At our Church Christmas party they asked us to be the family in the night before christmas play so it was fun until Addy started opening the fake presents and one were taco shells which she then opened the box and then I finally saw her! How lovely Addy but a great memory:)

We then went to Olympia, WA. for Christmas and New Years! It was great to be with family and see many of Brad's friends. We caught up on movies and eating at all the yummy places in Olympia that we miss. We were also able to go and see my Aunt and Uncle in Newcastle which was fun for Addy because she got to play with Gaia and Quin!

Addy is growing right up before our eyes! She is almost 2 1/2 now and I am happy to report she is finally sleeping in her own room! Many of you might think we are crazy for having her in our room this whole time but, she was on her own bed she just never wanted to go in her own room especially when we moved. The other day I put her mattress in there and asked her if she wanted to start taking her naps in there and she said "YES, I will go get my pillow and blanket mom!" It has been great. She is our little singer and loves Beauty and the Beast because she can sing along with the songs. She also memorizes really well. My favorite is when she sings us songs so I will get those posted soon! She loves to talk and just over Christmas she really started to say full sentences. Not just 4-5 words but whole stories so we are loving her and watching her get into pretend play more and more. You wouldn't think that is exciting but it is fun to see her imagination kick in! She also loves playing hide and go seek. She'll count and then say "Come and find me" but, jump out before you even get there! Addy loves to help in the kitchen. I made chocolate covered oreos and she was right in there helping and then Grandma sue made rolls and she helped her roll them out and everything! Also a funny story- On Christmas Eve Addy was one of the angels but all she wanted to do was sit in the seat that was Mary's so she'd get up but always go back to Mary and make her get up so she could sit down.