Update for the past 8 months!

Addy's 3rd birthday with her Belle cake

Brad's 30th birthday at the park

Feeding the ducks

Addy in her summer gear, filling up the pool
Addy loves to dress up--she is a girly girl!
In the Chicago Zoo with the skyline behind us

I have been a major slacker! I will be honest, blogging is not my thing! I will update you on the lastest so I won't bore you all! Brad turned 30! and Addy turned 3! Two big birthdays! Brad started student clinic so that means we are getting closer to graduation! We were in Salt Lake for 3 weeks in August and it was so nice to see friends and be with family! The summer was very hot here in Missouri so we really didn't do much, it was too hot to be outside and not much inside so we were miserable! We were happy to go to Utah and feel the dry heat. We loved going up the mountains and roasting marshmallows! We were able to go up to Chicago which we loved. It was a very fun city and we even got to go to a Cubs game!

Addy is growing up a lot! She is at a very fun age! She started preschool twice a week and LOVES it. I love that she is playing on her own and her favorite is being a princess. She still loves to color and is getting very good! She is a typical 3 year old and definitely throws her tantrums but is great as long as she stays busy. My favorite is when she sings! She loves to sing and catches on very fast to songs....she loves princess songs! My other favorite thing...she is completely potty trained! yeah! no more diapers, not even at night!! So nice.

Christmas 2010

Addy loved her first Barbie doll- Belle
Christmas morning
Addy stealing Mary's seat during the nativity
Who needs toys when you have the elliptical?!!
Helping make a mess in the kitchen
The Christmas family at the ward party
Grandma BB came to town:)

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.

Halloween!!

Before the Trunk or Treat at church--ready to go with her pumpkin!

At Eden's birthday party getting her crown!

Grabbing the candy and running as fast as she can!!

The girls at Eden's birthday
My cute Belle with her earrings and everything!

This year I was working on Halloween so it wasn't too exciting but Brad took Addy to the Trunk or Treat and came home with a load of candy! Addy was Belle this year, thanks to Eden having a princess birthday party it made it easy to figure out what she wanted to be! Addy is growing up like crazy I can't believe where the time goes?!

Fall has been so nice here in Missouri, I can't complain! Today was over 70 degrees but it is very dry. We haven't had rain for awhile! We found a fun little mexican restaurant downtown that we love, we are feeling more at home here and are grateful for this beautiful weather we have been having! It makes all the difference when you can go outside more than once a day!:)

Addy is 2!

I guess she has been watching to much football with Brad lately, I found her in the closet trying on all his gear and giving me the crinkled nose !

Addy on her 2nd Birthday

We can't believe it was 2 years ago on Sept.11th (I know I'm a little behind!) that Addy came into our lives! We have loved just about every minute with her! She is not a sleeper so that was hard but she is just fine now! Addy is growing like crazy and we love her phrases that she has been saying, here are some just to name a few:

*"I did it, mommy!"

*"I love you mommy, daddy!"

*"Whats that?"

*"1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10!"

*"I hungry"

*"Hold you!"(its when she wants to be held)

*"Justin Bieber"

*Addy Potty or Addy computer

*Yo Gabba gabba

Addy also loves singing songs, she can't sing every word but just about. I will get it on video one of these days! Songs she loves:

*Twinkle, twinkle little star

*I am like a Star

*Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam

*Popcorn popping

*I love you, you love me! **This is her favorite,she can sing the most words in this one

*Justin Bieber's Baby (this is why she says justin bieber b/c she wants us to play his song!)

We are loving this stage she is in, she is so much fun! She makes us laugh everyday and she loves to have fun and sing and dance! We love you Addy girl!

August Travels

The sad Foofa Cake! In Utah we gave Addy a Yo Gabba Gabba b-day party and my Mom and I attempted to make an amazing cake. It looked great at first and then it slowly went down hill and by the end of the night it was falling apart. So we had Addy blow the candles before it completely fell over but at least she was blowing them out and not scared of the thing!!

Addy loved her cousin Everett!

We were able to go to Idaho and see Brad's fam. Addy loved it there because she got to play with her cousins! We went to jackson hole for a day and it was beautiful! I remember it being a lot bigger but I liked the small town feel.

Addy showing us what Kohl the dog does during his walk!
With Papa walking Kohl
Brandon and I saw Remi at the Provo Temple!
This is the Place State Park

Brandon and Addy petting little lamb

We have been having a great end of summer blast! That is the nice thing about Brad being in school is that we have 3 week breaks 3x a year so we get to see family and friends! So... we just got back from Utah and Idaho. Addy and I went while Brad was in finals so we just hung out with family! The highlight was going to the petting zoo at This is the Place Park! They have a huge area where you can walk around and touch the sheep, lamb and goats. There are also bunnies, pigs, donkeys and horses on the outside, Addy loves animals so this was a GREAT idea! Another highlight that week was Brandon and I went down to Provo to see Remington in the temple. We thought it might help boost his spirits and it did. It didn't make him home sick it only helped him to keep going! He is now on his way to Portland until he gets his visa to go to Brazil! Another highlight was being around our dog Kohl. Everyday Addy would wake up and say,"Walk Kohlie, Papa come!" She loved being around Kohl and wanted to walk him everyday- she even caught onto his actions by lifting up her leg on the trees just like Kohl! Haha!

5 years!

It has been 5 wonderful years that Brad and I have been married!(it was officially yesterday but I missed the blogging part!) It has been wonderful and we have had some really great adventures! It doesn't feel that long, I guess you just stay busy and time flies! I am grateful for B and how amazing he is! I love him more each day and right now being in school isn't the greatest but we know we have to stay strong and it will go by fast then we can move on with our lives!! I just wanted you all to know how wonderful my husband is that he made me a nice hard cover book of the past 6 1/4 years we have been together and it was so nice! We are loving our lives and can't wait for the future but I can't believe it could get any better!

addy dancing

We had fun at a bbq which was held at B's school and Addy and this cute boy were dancing to the music. This was only a little bit because when Justin Beiber came on she went nuts! warning: ( I was holding the camera so it is a little shaky!)

Addy is definitely growing up and talking like crazy! It is so fun to hear her talk and my favorite is when she says, "hot pockets!" We were watching it on youtube and I highly recommend it, its hilarious by jim gafigan. anyway, Addy also sings twinkle, twinkle little star with me and she loves going to the pool. She loves the water slide and she thinks she is big enough to go out into the water without Brad or I so, I guess it is starting already she is like her dad! She thinks she can do just about anything on her own! We love you Add!

June in Utah

Addy and cousin JR

Addy and I had a great time in Utah! Brad was in the middle of midterms so it was perfect for us to go. We were able to spend some extra time with Rem before he left on his mission because he didn't get his visa and there was no room in Provo for him so that was a great surprise! Addy loved "Wemy!" The weather was perfect and there was no humidity! Awesome! Can you tell I don't really like the humidity? It really is NOT fun but we are getting through it.It was a lot of fun to see Addy and JR together. She loved him and especially helping put his binki in so I am very grateful I do not have another baby because I really don't think I'd be able to handle it! JR would smile when Addy was around, they are cute! I really didn't want to leave and after 2 wonderful weeks I was slapped in the face with a horror trip home. Read below for details.....

When it came time to leave it was really sad, I felt like I could have stayed at least another week! And there was a sign that maybe I should have! We got to the airport and ON the airplane when they told us Denver (that is where we had to stop b4 ST.louis) was having a bad storm and tornados in the area! Just my luck! So we got off the plane and 3 hours later got back on! This is not an easy task with a 22 month old who just runs everywhere! The flight was supposed to be a little over an hour but of course we had to circle before landing which made it about 2 hours! (Not fun when you have to go pee so bad while entertaining a toddler!)When we got to Denver we were supposed to leave within 45 min. to St.Louis and of course it turned into2 1/2 hours! It was horrible, I was so sick of the moving sidewalks that I was going to scream. Well, it doesn't end there.....our plane came but they said they had to give it to the San Antonio passengers who had been waiting longer so we waited for another plane got on it and there were electric issues!! Yes I was crying by this point. So we got off that plane and waited 30 min. for another plane and then finally left! We cruised home though...it usually is a little over 2 hours to st.louis and it only took us 1 1/2 hrs. so that was good! But, it was 2 am by this time and I had the biggest headache of my life. All in all it was about a 12 hour ordeal by the time we got home! It was a nightmare and I don't think I want to ever fly through Denver again! But I feel like I can conquer anything now because I was all by myself with Addy and I just didnt know how I was going to make it but I did -so I feel very proud!!

Up in Millcreek canyon and Addy loved s'mores:)

Just cooking more food! I have never eaten so bad, awesome!

Addy loved playing soccer and having an actual backyard to play in!

In her swimsuit and of course carrying baby

Grandma Bobbi got a water flower which she did like a little
At the gateway fountain! She loved running through it
This was the best pic we could get with rem
Addy loved taking Kohl for walks with Papa
Addy also loved looking out the window and talking to people
More of the fountain and just getting her feet wet
She loved having the towel around her, she didn't take it off all night

Making some phone calls with papa

Riding Beckhams car, which she loved! Thanks mimi!
Feeding kohl with grandma
With aunt katie, uncle brandon, and rem on our last day!
The Plewe kids---I love them so much! miss you lots!
Thanks for the fun 2 weeks! I loved seeing friends and being introduced to "Top it!" Thanks Paige, I love it and will go everytime now! Rem has now entered the MTC, so exciting for him and I would just love to see him in Brazil because pretty sure he will be the only red head!