Words...

Addi has started to say a few words and we finally were able to get them on video. She has been talking since she was only a few months old...but she is finally starting to put meaning behind the words and identify what each word means. 

So far, she can say Kodi (this is her favorite word), bubble, Momma, Daddy, and pool. We are working on D-ma, Jilly, Pops, cat and dog, but she hasn't quite mastered those yet.

We were trying to get Addi on video again saying all her words, but she realized that there was a cute little baby in the  phone and had to stop and wave at her.

 This video makes me laugh EVERY SINGLE TIME I watch it :)

Memorial Day and Birthdays...

We spent the last few weekends celebrating Memorial Day, D-ma's birthday, and Grammy's birthday. I wasn't kidding when I mentioned a few posts ago that our life has been busy!!!

I'm not sure where Addi picked up how to wave a flag, but ever since Memorial Day weekend, she's been wanting to play with this flag and waves it all around...  

We took Addi to the park for a big 90 birthday celebration for Grammy. Although the weather was terrible and raining, she enjoyed running all over the park.

 

And did I mention that Addi LOVES Grammy?!?! Look at these sweet birthday kisses she gave her great-grandmother...

 

I hope she always has this love for people :)

Summer is HERE!

Summer is finally here and we've been spending quite a bit of time outside. Our pool is tolerable...although I would prefer it a little warmer :) But of course Addison doesn't mind the chill at all.

 

We have been working on teaching Addi how to swim and she's doing pretty good so far. She kicks when we tell her to and grabs on to the side. We are working on teaching her how to walk her hands along the side so she can get to the steps. We are hoping that in a few more weeks, she will have mastered the water!!!

I am so thankful for Addi's relaxed, go-with-the-flow behavior. We can take her any where and she's so good. Here she is at a restaurant as we waited for our food...just look at the lips/mouth on this sweet girl...isn't she beautiful?!?!?

Our little family of THREE is looking forward to what the summer brings!

Rewind...

I am rewinding the time today and trying to catch up on the life and times of our sweet baby girl. Time has seriously gotten away from me, as it has been almost an entire month since my last post :( With the school year coming to an end, I found myself attending end-of-year concerts and performances, banquets, graduation, birthday parties, and the list goes on and on. So I plan to catch up this week now that my schedule has finally slowed down.

We spent the afternoon with our neighbors (a few weeks ago) watching the kids play. I think Addi looks so grown up at this table with her friend...

What am I saying?!?! She HAS grown up :( 

 

 

Of course she is mine, but I must say that I think she's the smartest, sweetest, and prettiest little girl. She LOVES people and after she gets over her 1 minute shy-phase, she will be your best friend.  She is definitely still an outdoor-girl and loves to get wet...in the pool, in the sprinkler, with the water hose. Here we are dangling our feet in the pool one afternoon.

 I don't think we could love Addi Kate anymore if we tried...our hearts burst with love every single day that we spend with our little angel.

Mommy-Daughter Day...

I started my Mother's Day weekend with a Mommy-Daughter Day with Addison. We did a little shopping and then had dinner (just the two of us) at Chick fil a followed by dessert at Cold Stone Creamery.

 

I wasn't sure if she would like the Chick fil a nuggets, but who was I kidding?!? My little girl will eat anything.

And despite the face she is making in the picture above, she LOVED the ice cream :)

That night we came home and played beauty shop...I DIED over the cuteness of her pigtails!!!

The next day while I was enjoying a relaxing day at the hair salon with my mom, I received a text with this picture...

 

What in the world?!?!?! But then this picture followed...

 My first of many Mother's Day gifts...David and Pops created a firepit/potting area in our backyard that I had been wanting for quite a while. And by the looks of it, Addison played a key role in helping to create this for me :)

Addi and David also bought me the prettiest necklace, it's called the Heart Knot necklace. It hasn't arrive yet, but I'll definitely post pictures as soon as it comes in. It has such a sweet meaning and is absolutely GORGEOUS!

On Mother's Day afternoon we celebrated with D-ma and the rest of David's family. And I couldn't resist taking a few silly selfies with the sweet little girl that made me a Mommy...

What a fun and THANKFUL Mother's Day weekend!

Pops' 60th Birthday...

Two weeks ago we celebrated Pops' 60th birthday! We took a tour of the St. Augustine Distillery and Ice Plant. This little stinker had a great time looking out of the big windows and running through the distillery...

 

We learned all about how the distillery works and the history of the Ice Plant. We followed our tour with a delicious lunch at the Ice Plant Restaurant and watched Pops blow out his birthday candle.

Happy 60th birthday Pops!

Mother's Day 2014...

I have such mixed emotions about Mother's Day. After all, I spent many years dreading this holiday. Now it's a bitter sweet day...I am BEYOND thankful for the sweet little girl that  made me a Mommy, but my heart still hurts for all the women still waiting to be moms. I don't think I will ever forget how I felt when we were waiting to be blessed with a baby...EVER!!!

This Mother's Day I learned that it isn't about the gifts, the cards, or the celebration with family. It's all about thanking God for the gift of motherhood.

My best friend sent this video to me and I literally sobbed like a baby because it's SO true!!!

World's Toughest Job.

 Just click on the link and it will take you to the video.

Being a mom is the toughest job in the world, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

This year, I thought it only appropriate to write a letter to the special little person that allows me to celebrate Mother's Day this year.

Dearest Addison Kate,

I never dreamed in a million years that I could love someone as much as I love you. You are the prettiest, smartest, and happiest baby I've ever met. It is the highlight of my day to see your sweet little face...whether it is coming home from work or waking you up in the morning on the weekends. Each night when I rock you to sleep, I look into your baby blue eyes and thank God for you...my perfect little angel. I hope that you know how much I wanted you, waited for you, and longed to be your Mommy. You will always be my favorite little Punkin Girl. On this Mother's Day 2014, I thank you SO very much for making me a Mommy, your Mommy. I hope I will live up to your expectations of being the best Mom that I can be.

I love you more than the WORLD!

Mommy :)