Chillin at the Zoo...Buddies forever!

My niece is here!

This is my sweet little niece Lily. She is the smallest baby I have ever held. Only 4lbs 11oz but perfect! She is a strong, sweet baby. Josh and I got to drive up to Logan for the birth. It ended up going C-section so we got to see them right after she was born. What a SPECIAL day!
The proud parents Jessica and Tyler

A week later we went to Logan to see Lily again! This time Addie got to join us. (The hospital doesn't allow visiters under 12 yrs old) She was so excited! She wanted to hold her cousin over and over. She would let me have a turn for a second then she would say, " I want to hold her again.. PLEASE mommy!"

Addie got to help feed her a bottle too. She was so sweet with her and excited to meet her! Cant wait to see that tiny little princess again.

Another First

Well this week my little one started Preschool! I keep calling her "my baby" and "little one", but looking at these pics I don't think that really fits her anymore. And that makes me so sad. When did this growing up thing happen?

Addie was so excited for her First Day of School. She loved posing for pictures but wanted to get on our way to school. Before you walk into the classroom, the teacher has the kids line up. I was telling Addie it was time to get in line with the kids and go to class. I thought she might be a little apprehensive but she just turned and started walking away. I said, " Can I get a kiss goodbye?" then she says, " Oh ya Mommy! I forgot." and ran back for a big kiss! Then she went to the line and butt all the kids and went right to the front of the line. haha. I just laughed. She was so excited and I did tell her to get in line. haha We'll have to work on her going to the END of the line next time. :)
Her school is really close so we have been walking to school or riding bikes. I hope the weather stays nice for awhile longer, we really enjoy this. She only goes 2 days a week this year. And we are both loving it. I love to hear her tell me all about what she learned in school, the songs they sang, and she also tells me if kids had to go in time out. haha She opens her backpack with excitement and shows me all the papers she worked on in class. We are loving preschool!!


The second day of school was Picture Day. This little curly sue was all ready with smiles on! :)

Happy 3rd Birthday to Addison

This last weekend our little one turned 3. It was a weekend full of fun.

Addie, Ireland, and Emma

Make a wish!

The Pull Pinata was so fun. The kids would take turns pulling one ribbon at a time. And there was only one magic ribbon that would open the trap door to release the candy and toys! I was glad it actually worked. It was so much better then the old "kill it with a bat" kind.

Addie's birthday party guests. Delilah, Addie, Emma, Ireland, Annie, Zac, and Max.

(We missed Cole and Josh, they were sick and couldn't join us.)

We asked Addie what she wanted to do with ol' mom and dad for her birthday night. She chose bowling. I was glad because we haven't done that for a long time. She was excited driving there and loved every min of it. She was cheering for us and loved eating pizza while we bowled. Then we got shakes on the way home. We had such a great weekend together with our big girl!

Add asked for cupcakes, so I tried to spice up boring cupcakes. The tutu is perfect for Addie and she loved being surprised by it.

Then she got to have a party with family. We had lots of loved ones over to our place for a bbq and homemade ice cream. It was so great having everyone together to celebrate with us. Everyone was so generous. Addie was spoiled with love and gifts. Thanks so much to everyone!

Presents galore! Man, she sure got hooked up!
Love you sweet girl!