Christmas Catch-Up

Wow!!!!! We have a had a great Christmas!!! I have been a little side tracked this week (more on that later) and I'm just now getting all my pictures loaded. We had a very busy few days starting last Wed. We meant to moms for a little get together with some her friends and the family.

This girl I work with made Addie this outfit. It was cute on her!!!

Christmas Eve we headed to Nana and Papa Barnes' house for Christmas. Since, we visit them weekly Addie is very comfortable at the house.

Papa is one of her favorite play mates. I love to watch her play with him, she finds him very funny.

She is also very fascinated with Jay, she can say his name and follows him wherever he goes!!!

I'm not sure how Granna ended up under the table?

Addie was very tired at this point, but it was still worth a try, or so I thought.

Santa came around 6:30 in the morning since we had to be at Mark's moms at 8. Addie wasn't really sure what to think about everything and it took her a few minutes to even realize the toys where there.

But, it didn't take her long to start checking everything out.

We went to Julie's house for breakfast and gifts next.

Addie is really showing her personality in this picture!!! I love it!!!

We went to Granna and P-paws house for supper and Santa!!!

This was Nic and Amanda's first Christmas as a married couple!!!

By this time Addie was a pro at unwrapping her gifts, actually that's all she cared about.

The Beginning of Christmas Pictures

Sunday started our Christmas. We had the Christmas play at church then we headed to South Huntsville for Christmas at Mark's Granddaddy's house.

Before church we took a few pics at Granna and P-paw's house. This is the best picture of the day. (everyone was looking at the camera)

During the Christmas play the babies were suppose to sit on the steps, Addie was not having this. Thank goodness we only had to be up there for 10mins.

But, the kids did very good!!!

This is us with Mark's Grandaddy Gene.
After we left Gene's we took Addie to have her picture taken with Santa. It went as I figured, she hated Santa!!!

Big Nana made Addie several shirts for Christmas and I really like the way this one turned out. I'm not sure what she is doing in the picture.

We went to Mark's other grandparents tonight to spend a little time with them and swap presents.

Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!!!!!!

Teething

Addie is cutting four teeth. At first she didn't have any symptoms other than being fussy, but now she is very irritable, snotty, and has diarrhea. Bless her heart! All four teeth have broke skin so maybe we are on the end of it for now.

Hope everyone has a great week. Ours is about to get very busy!!!!!

Birthday Party Pics

We had a lot of fun Friday night. Addie got bunches of gifts and is still not sure what to do with everything

Aunt Dawn made Addie's cake, and I absolutely loved it!

So did Addie Grace!!!

There where so many presents Addie wasn't sure what to think about them, It took her a little while to figure it out.

She really like pulling the paper out of the bags.

And this chair was definitely a hit!!! Thanks everyone!!!

Happy Birthday Addie Grace!!!!

It's hard to believe that it has been a year since we where in the hospital waiting for Addie. She was born at 5:22 pm and I am forever changed. I never imagined I could have so much love for another human being.

Today Addie is a healthy, joyful, walking, babbling, playing, loving 1yr old!!

She is the light of her Dads and my eyes, as well as her grandparents, uncles and aunts.

I weaned Addie from the bottle this week, she is doing very well without it.

We are having her party tonight , so I will post lots of pics later.

Addie at 12 months:

• You're wearing 12 month clothes, size 3 diapers, and big hair bows.
• You use walking as your main way of getting around.
• Several new words this month: dog, Jay, nana, papa, no
• You love to look at pictures and point at the people you know in them.
• You're officially weaned from the bottle as of 12-2-09
• Sleep around 12hrs a night and take 1 or 2 naps a day
• You love music of any kind
• favorite foods: yogurt, any kind of meat, pasta, pizza, ice cream

Christmas Box

Each year our church sponsors the Samaritan Purse Christmas Box program. It is a wonderful, simple misson project that a family can do together. All you have to do is fill a shoe box with age appropriate items (2-4, 5-9, 10-13), and it is sent somewhere around the world to a child in need.

This year we did a box for a little girl. It just makes me realize how blessed we are, this is probably the only Christmas this little girl will have. Although we don't have clue who will receive our box, my pray is that she will find Jesus and this will brighten her life, if only for 1 day.

Mark and I have been discussing sponsoring a Compassion child. I really think that is something we are going to do for Christmas this year, as a gift to each other. Hope everyone has a good week.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

Things to Come

I didn't realize it had been 10 days since my last post till right now. We have had a very busy sickly past week. Last Sunday Addie got a stomach bug and it lasted all week, she also passed it to everyone around her. Mark had his tonsils out last Tuesday, and it has been a long, slow recovery, but is doing much better.

Since Mark is off work all week I'm taking advantage of the extra help and beginning my party planning.

I order Addie several things off etsy and decided to attempt to make the decorations myself. I can't believe my baby will be 1 in 2weeks. We are going to have family pictures Thurs, so I will try to share those Fri!

11 Months and a Visit From Gavin

We have a busy fun fast few days. Gavin spent the night wed nite. We went to the park yesterday, and he and Addie had so much fun. Granna and P-Paw brought lunch and then stayed and played a little bit.

Wed. nite Gavin and I built a tent and slept in the living room.

Gavin said: It is the best tent he has ever seen!!!!!

Addie loved sliding!!

Gavin was so sweet with Addie.

11 month update:

Addie started walking on Wed. She still isn't really sure about it but is doing great.

Started on whole milk and loves it. We are slowly weaning from the bottle.

Still in size 3 diapers and 9-12 month clothes.

Loves to eat.

Has a temper. She always gets her way!!!!

I love this age, Addie is so much fun. I can't believe it has almost been a year. I am busy planning her birthday party and can't wait to see how excited she will be.

P.S. Please be in pray for us, Mark is getting is tonsils taking out on the 10th. I've heard this can be really painful for an adult!!!!!