1.25.2010

January 25, 2010

Addison,
 You had your 18 month well baby checkup today. I can hardly believe you are 18 months already. I have enjoyed you so much. You smile more than any baby I have ever seen before. You are always happy. You are a great little eater. You love anything from apple slices to brownies. You have a serious sweet tooth, I wonder where you got that? You love to play with your brother. You two always chase each other around the house and make each other laugh. I am so glad you two love each other so much. You are so curious, you love to get into everything. You are so smart, you pick up on so many things that it shocks me sometimes. You are talking a lot and learning new words everyday. Today you said 'juice' and walked to the fridge to show me. When changing your stinky diapers, you say 'cah-cah, gross' and wave your hand in front of your face. It is pretty funny. You love to sit on my lap and read books, even if it is 'I love you through and through' five times in a row. You already like to color. Sure, you eat a few of the crayons in the process, but I love your little doodles so much. You started going to nursery and like it as long as you don't see me sneak out. You are so easy to care for. You like to tell me when it is bedtime by getting your blankie and your sippy cup and pulling me to your crib. You like our big dog Duke, even if he licks your face with his big tongue. You bring us so much joy and we feel so blessed to have you in our family. I love you so much!
-Mommy



You love to push your baby doll around in the stroller

This is you showing me how tall you are now
You are now 23 pounds and 32 1/2" tall


You've started taking naps in funny places, here you are on the floor in front of the couch.

1.13.2010

January 13th, 2010

Today's nap time project (a.k.a. the free time I have when Dodge is in school and Addison is sleeping) I made bows for Addison's hair. Needless to say, I was proud enough of them to post them here! They are going to be adorable with her little piggy tails!

1.12.2010

January 7th, 2010: Disneyland!

Grama and Papa Johnson took us all to Disneyland since we had all the grandkids together. We started the day bright and early and walked right across from the hotel to the entrance.

Grama and Papa Johnson with all the grandkids
 
The grandkids: ( L to R) Jane, Dodge, Addison, Emma, and Annie

We went to breakfast with the characters. I loved it because not only was the food delicious, all the characters come to your table to sign autographs and take pictures.

Me, Addison, Minnie Mouse, and Emma


Addison really loved Tigger

She wanted to go right to him

Dodge with Dale

Eeyore and Dodge

Dodge and Minnie

Ryan and Addison

Tigger, Addison, and me (apparently just as excited as the kids!)

Fairy Godmother, Addison, and me

Captain Hook, me, Addison, and Dodge. Dodge didn't really want to take a picture with
Captain Hook but I made him. Ends up there's really nothing to be scared of.

Addison and Minnie

Dale and Addison

Addison even gave Dale a high five!

Addison saw Winnie the Pooh and ran right over to him. It was really cute. She
even gave him a few pats on his big caboose! It was adorable.

 Our first ride was of course, Dumbo
Ryan and Addison on Ryan's favorite ride, Dumbo

Dodge on Dumbo

After riding Dumbo we were one of the first people in line to meet the princesses. And Dodge didn't even mind!



After the princesses, it was off to It's a Small World

Mandy and Annie

We had to do the teacups too!
Me and Addison spinning in the cup!

Dodge and his favorite ride, Buzz Lightyear

Dodge and me riding a rocket!

Off to Toon Town
Dodge and Addison in Goofy's house

Dodge and Emma (with Jane in the background)

Posing in a car crashed into Goofy's mailbox

Dodge being Goofy!

Addison in Mickey's house

We got to meet Mickey!
Emma, Jane, Addison, and Dodge

More car craziness with Dodge, Emma, and Jane

Yet another car... I don't know what Dodge is doing with that leg?

After Disneyland, we did a little shopping in downtown disney. Dodge had to see the Lego store. Of course there were some awesome lego figures and we had to get pictures with the coolest ones!



New Years Eve


We didn't make it to midnight, bud Dodge and Addison really enjoyed the party favors at Grama and Papa Johnson's. Happy New Year everyone! I have a lot of hope for an amazing year ahead of us.


Christmas 2009