The Say Family

Easter Weekend

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Addie & I made these great coconut/candy Xmas trees today. She had a great time decorating the trees.

At the Conservatory in Columbus over Thanksgiving.

Me, David and Laura (with some hair!)

Thanksgiving 2009

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Addie just hanging out her cousin, Katherine.

Flowers made of icing - YUM!

Mema and all of her grandchildren!

The Family Shot!

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Happy 39th Birthday Randy! We spent Randy's birthday eating sushi with Uncle David and coming back to the house to eat the GIANT cookie with Princess candles of course!

Just playing in the backyard!

She is becoming such a big girl. It is hard to believe that she will soon be 4 years old!

Fall Photos

2009-10-21T09:58:00.002-05:00

A friend of mine has begun a photographer on the side and all I can say is "She is awesome". We are so pleased with the way the pictures turned out. This is just a very small sampling of what she did for us. Don't you love a tub shot?

Kisses for Charlie!

2009-09-27T12:29:00.000-05:00

Charlie wants to give a shot out! Hey yall!

PB 2009

2009-08-02T12:54:00.001-05:00

The famous Peg Leg Pete's. Or, as Addie puts it Piglet Pete's.

The only way to eat lunch...with a bucket on your head.

More Ft. Pickens.

Pensacola Beach 2009 (continued)

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Exploring Fort Pickens with Aunt Laura.

We had talked about the silly cars all week. Finally, we go to ride one. Unfortunately, the "pink" one was checked out. 5 minutes into the ride she wanted to get out. Good thing we talked her into a little while longer. Randy and I had fun riding in it though.

Funny faces at the zoo.

Pensacola Beach 2009 (continued)

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I'm just lookin' at em!

You got a problem with that?

Blowing out Papa's Birthday candles together!

Me and my baby on the fishing pier on Santa Rose Island. When can we go back? 2010?

Pensacola Beach 2009

2009-08-02T12:41:00.002-05:00

Just taking it all in!

Charlie was very interested in the water and didn't cry once. He would have walked out into the ocean if we had let him. Lots of sand in the hair and mouth this trip.

With clothes on my 14 month old looks so grown up to me...without clothes ALL BABY!

We were on our way to Florida. Addie was happy as a lark being able to watch movies the whole way down. And, since she never falls asleep in the car, it is a lifesaver!

A HOT HOT Day at the Zoo

2009-07-03T12:20:00.002-05:00

except this pic, was taken in the backyard

Leaving one of the worst zoos in the United States! (But it is all we have in Nashville)

It does have a great playground. Addie running out of the snake!

I just want to touch it!

Fort Lauderdale

2009-07-01T20:57:00.000-05:00

Grandma & Grandpa's Visit

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Our new playhouse! Thanks Grandma & Grandpa!

Enjoying a snack together on our new picnic table!

Taking a break from mowing with Grandpa!

Putting our new playhouse together.

1st Haircuts!

2009-06-04T10:23:00.003-05:00

Addie loved getting her hair blow dried after her 1st hair cut. She keeps asking to go and get her haircut again.

At this point she was just taking it all in.

It was tickling his neck when she trimmed it in the back.

Just getting ready to start the 1st haircut!

Just hanging out with Grandpa on the couch!

Charlie's 1st Birthday!

2009-05-25T21:51:00.002-05:00

It is all about the cake! The cake (ordered from Whole Foods) tasted delicious but definitely wasn't decorated the way I wanted. I should have given them a lot more direction.

The happy Birthday Boy!

Addie & Vivian at the zoo. Aren't they adorable?

Helping Mommy & Grammy decorate the morning of his b-day! (Yes, he is sitting on the table!)

Playing Outside With Our New Outdoor Sink!

2009-04-23T21:08:00.001-05:00

Gently touching the pretty flower.

Love those colors - SPRING!

Charlie Takes First Steps

2009-04-08T12:52:00.003-05:00

No pictures yet but...Charlie took his first steps on Sunday, April 5th! He took 4 steps then another few sets of 2-3 steps. Since then we've mastered only holding one of mommy's hands to get around. He has take a couple of one-steppers but nothing serious. Although he has been at day-care since then so he probably would have made much more progress if he had been home with Mommy.

Hopefully this weekend we do some more walking at his ripe old 10 1/2 months of age! Stay tuned...

2009-03-22T21:24:00.001-05:00

Helping Daddy finish raking last fall's leaves. Way over due!

Walking in the creek at the park. Lots of messy fun! Charlie got his toes dipped in the water - he didn't like it one bit!

At the Park!

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Rock climbing with Addie!

Charlie's first time in a swing! He LOVED it!

Now is that a happy baby or what?

Addie's Friend Erik's 3rd B-day Party!

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What does it feel like to be a flower?

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My adorable little boy! Always smiling!

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Don't you just love the adorable rain coat and boots? They are so sweet!

Doing an art project with our friend, Max.

Addie's 3rd Birthday Party!

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Blowing out the candles. She did such a great job!

The cake! Of course she had to select the biggest cake available! Lots of cake leftover from the party.

Enjoying pizza with friends.

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Liz & David

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Here is David's girlfriend, Liz. They've been dating since Halloween. Aren't they cute?

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Brother & Sister

Squash!!!

GO KATS!

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We helped Daddy refill the bird feeder!

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The Family

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SUCCESS!

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I am so excited! Charlie took breastmilk from a sippy cup! He started off rejecting his bottle that Randy tried to feed him. But, mommy stepped in and introduced a sippy cup. It worked! He got wrapped in a blanket and I just talked to him softly. He fussed a bit but eventually sucked it down. What a huge relief for me! I can't wait to tell his teachers at school on Monday! Randy is relieved too since I am going to be going out of town this week for work. We are going to try again tomorrow - hopefully with the same results. Wish us luck!

Refusing Bottles

2009-01-16T21:21:00.002-06:00

Okay, I need some wisdom here. For the past two weeks (since we got back from the holidays), Charlie has been refusing his bottles at school. His teachers say he turns his head and spits the milk back at them. One of his teachers is adamant (sp?) that he just needs some formula. What? She says he doesn't want what is "in" the bottles. To me that is absurd. He nurses fine at home. We have tried faster flow nipples, I have even added a little formula to his bottles one day this week. Nothing is working. I don't want my little man to cry all day and refuse his bottles. Apparently he eventually takes them, I guess they just have to wear him down until he gives in. I just don't know what to do. Since I stay home with him two days a week, should I sent him to school more often so he takes more bottles? Should I try and switch to a sippy cup? HELP!

I am leaving for two days next week and am worried that Randy and my Mom are going to struggle with him too. We are going to give him a couple of bottles this weekend to see how he does with Randy giving them. Wish us luck!

2009-01-16T21:17:00.002-06:00

Charlie is loving standing these days. And...today we've felt our first little tooth. We are so excited!

Just playing around while Mom changes the sheets on the bed.

Okay, this may seem a little forced but we are just entering the brother/sister bonding time. Charlie is getting old enough to "play" with things and Addie is more than happy to help him out.

We are trying to do some walking here ---no crawling yet though.

Christmas 2008

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A quick last minute family pic. Of course not everyone is looking at the camera. I am hoping there will come a time where it isn't just by chance that we get a good family picture.

I love this picture of Addie. She is just quietly sitting "reading" a book. Love it!

Charlie riding his giraffe he got from Uncle David on Christmas.

Hanging out with Daddy at Grammy & Papa's house.

I just want to touch him!

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A little family (partial) pic before my parents Christmas party last weekend.

Addie showing her brother all about Dora stickers. This will not be the last thing she teaches her little brother.

Holidays 2008

2008-12-20T10:18:00.005-06:00

Don't you just love my little grin?

Trying to get a Christmas card pic - didn't work out...

Okay so we went with the fake tree. (they were 50% off at Lowes). We never seem to be at home for the holidays and this seems to be easier for us for now. In the next couple of years we will most likely go back to live trees (then we can have 2 trees each year???)

Addie putting the star on the tree!

Bathtime together. It is so neat seeing them interact as Charlie gets older. They both have a blast every night at bathtime.

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Trying (unsuccessfully) to get a Xmas card photo.

My little Wildcat!

Hanging out in Charlie's crib!

Playing in the fall leaves!

Charlie's Baptism

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Fall Photos!

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My little Witch!

Halloween - Ferocious Lion & Tinkerbell

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Make a Smilebox scrapbook

We love it when Grandma & Grandpa visit!

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Some of the latest!

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We took the kids to Monkey's treehouse while Grandma and Grandpa were in town. Charlie and I just watched all the action.

Best buddies!
I am such a big boy now. Look at me! We are rolling over now and it is driving Mom crazy! We love to do it in the middle of the night and then get mad and start crying because we don't really want to be on our tummy.

We met friends Shannon (mom) and Jayden (pictured) at the zoo last weekend. Lots of fun! Addie and Jayden had a blast and stuffed themselves with Cheetos!

Disney On Ice

2008-09-14T11:49:00.002-05:00

We are getting ready to go to Disney on Ice. Hasn't my little girl grown up? I love her in pigtails - too bad I rarely put her in them!

This was the first part of the show and probably the highlight for Miss Addie. She loves Mater and Lightning McQueen!

Here are Shannon and Jayden, our friends who went with us to Disney on Ice.

This was towards the end of the show. It was for the new movie Tinkerbell and the Fairies (or something like that). It was really neat when all the inflatable flowers popped up all around the ice rink.
A rare family picture! Wish Charlie was looking at the camera. Addie really enjoyed it. It is great that she is getting old enough to enjoy things like this.

Disney on Ice

2008-09-12T09:46:00.001-05:00

Okay tomorrow we are taking the kiddos to Disney on Ice. A friend of mine from work (Shannon!) is taking her daughter who is only about a month older than Addie. It should be great. Addie loves the movie Cars and Lightning McQueen and Mater will be there - she should love it. It is going to be almost 2 hours so we will see if she can last the whole time!

4 more days until I go back to work...ugh

2008-09-12T09:44:00.000-05:00

Big Girl Bed/Going Back To Work/Thumb Sucking

2008-09-08T09:09:00.004-05:00

Yes, it has finally happened. Addie has transitioned into her big girl bed - just in time for Charlie to be 4 months old and probably going to roll over anytime now...

It is hard to believe that my little girl is growing up. We have gone through some major changes in the last six months...1) Gave up the pacifier 2) Had a new baby brother 3) Started some serious potty training and now 4) Transitioned to her big girl bed.

It is hard to believe she will be 3 in March. Time really flies...

Going Back To Work
Okay, this is my last official full week on maternity leave. I am so upset! I am going to really miss all the precious time I have gotten to spend with my children. I plan on working from home (charlie home with me those days) two days a week. If that works out, it should make things a little easier for me. Cross your fingers...

One more thing...it seems like Charlie is becoming more and more fond of sucking his thumb. Stay tuned on that one!

Pics of the Kiddos!

2008-08-24T09:32:00.002-05:00

My son is quite a smiler!

My mom was in town this weekend while Randy went to ATL for work. We actually got Addie to smile for some pictures before going to church. She also saw an airplane that distracted her for a moment. She loves airplanes, helicopters, cars and trucks. Maybe she will be a mechanic when she grows up...or a racecar driver, pilot, tow truck driver... who knows...

Movie Stars!

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Addie and Charlie are sharing some quiet time together. Addie is enjoying making Charlie look at himself in her mirror!
My little movie stars!

Florida Vacation 2008

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Addie attempted briefly to go fishing with Papa. Atleast she looked good with her Barbie fishing pole.

Randy and Charlie at the beach. Doesn't Daddy look great in the Bjorn?

First family pic at the beach! Probably not the best idea to take a picture of us when we haven't even showered that day! But, atleast we are all in the pic!

Rare Smiles!

2008-08-06T09:55:00.001-05:00

Okay, so Addie never ever wants to smile for the camera. We had a rare occasion on Monday - she asked to have her picture taken and she actually smiled for them! Check out my cute little lady! Love the hat - it's mommy's.

My Big Boy!

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Okay, so he is propped up but doesn't he look so big!

We have had enough at this point of being propped up! Time to be picked up!

Naps!

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Dancing Addie

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One of many smiles lately! All you have to do is talk to our little guy and out comes the smiles! Addie was tough to please when she was this young. I don't think I really saw good smiles until 4 months!
Okay, yesterday was Addie's last dance class and all the parents got to watch. Addie was a little hesitant to do everything away from Mom and Dad. So, for the majority of the class she stayed close to us but still did everything the teacher asked her to do. These are pics of the tumbling portion of the class. She did great! She is a little young for the class (age range 2-4) and gets distracted very easily but it was a great experience for both of us I think. I plan on more dance in the future!
As you can see, we are still the shortest in the group! Doesn't she look adorable in her little pink skirt? She is turning into such a little lady!
Proud Dad!
Proud Mom! (no smiles though - she just will not smile for a picture)

Big Mama!

2008-07-31T12:31:00.001-05:00

Here is a pic of me just hours before Charlie was born. I can't believe I was that big!

Catching Up on My Blog

2008-07-31T12:24:00.002-05:00

First time I held my baby boy...wish you could see his face!
When Grandpa and Grandma came to visit Addie and see Charlie for the first time. We went to go feed the ducks!
Another family photo!

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The family (minus Charlie - he was in the stroller sounds asleep) at the Memphis Zoo. By the way, Memphis has a much better zoo than Nashville. Ours is pretty lame.

Updates on Charlie

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We love our baths! No crying yet.

Addie and Aunt Laura at the 4th of July celebration down at the lakehouse!

Charles Franklin Say has arrived!

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Charles Franklin Say

Born May 23, 2008

2:29 p.m.

7 lbs 2 oz.

19 3/4 inches

After a uncomplicated c-section, little Charlie entered our world. He has lots of hair, just like big sister Addie did when she was born. He has very thin feet with really long toes! He has been a very good baby so far and has barely cried. (Let's hope he keeps that up!) Breastfeeding is going well, just trying to balance that milk supply right now with the demand.

My mom is here and has been a tremendous help to all of us. Addie is adjusting well. She wants to go see her brother and give him kisses. She will be in full time day care the rest of this week but will start to go only Tues/Thurs starting next week. We will see how it goes when little Charlie is around her more often.

Charlie Say's Planned Birthday!

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My c-section has officially been scheduled for Wednesday, May 28th at 2:00 p.m. I can't believe I actually know the day. That is 5 weeks from today! My last day at work will be Wednesday, May 21st (4 Weeks from today).

I went to my 34 week appt today and my blood pressure was still elevated but lower than last time. She decided to take blood to test my levels to make sure I don't have preeclampsia. I have also been instructed to rest for 1 hour when I get home each evening - impossible! So, my doctor has advised me to leave work 1 hour early each day and go home and lie down. We will see if I can actually do that.

Charlie is in the headdown position so he is ready to go! I go back for my 36 week appointment on 5/7/08. Stay tuned...

Stickers

2008-03-26T09:14:00.002-05:00

Notice the lovely stickers on Addie's hands in the below pics. We didn't even attempt to take them off for fear of a meltdown which happens often with no warning. We didn't want to press our luck.

Addie's 2 Year Pictures

2008-03-26T09:10:00.002-05:00

Addie and I ventured out on Saturday to Sears for her 2 Year Pictures. As much as I think Sears does an mediocre job it is difficult to justify spending a lot of money when Addie will barely stand still let alone pose for pictures. We did manage to capture a few smiles and luckily no tears.

Addie's Big Girl Bed

2008-03-20T11:18:00.003-05:00

Last weekend we purchased Addie's big girl bed. It is the same design and color as the above picture except she will have a twin over a full bed. We are trying to maximize space and give options when guests come! It will be delivered April 2nd! I am so excited! She is going to love it! We are going to keep her away from the top bunk until she is like 5 though. We also are planning on having Charlie use the top bunk in his room when he moves out a crib. So, it should be a really good investment.

Potential Rug for Baby's Room - What do you think?

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Baby Name Decision!

2008-03-14T14:40:00.003-05:00

After much thought and lots of discussion on this very important topic. We have decided to name our baby boy....CHARLES FRANKLIN SAY! I am so relieved to have that decision made - now we can move on to decorating!

Baby Bedding

2008-03-14T14:37:00.002-05:00

I've decided to go with a more modern design for my baby boy's crib bedding. I was hesitant to do a "theme" and so I decided to go a little more abstract this time. I think it will go perfect. I now have to purchase a lamp, rug, curtains, etc. Hopefully we will pick out a wall color this weekend! Yeah!

Still playing with our b-day gift from last year!

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Romantic Night in Vegas!

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Pregnant Belly in Vegas!

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Okay, I don't know how to rotate this picture on Blogger so I guess you're stuck looking at it sideways.

Playdoh!

2008-02-19T10:21:00.001-06:00

We are always entertained with playing with Playdoh. Actually Addie calls it "Make A Ball" most of the time.

It's a BOY!

2008-01-16T11:33:00.000-06:00

Okay, we have finally confirmed that our second child is a little boy! Gosh, I won't know what to do with a boy. We are now in full swing with the name game. The latest ones we've been discussing are Abbott, Ethan, Charles, Thomas, George, and Jackson. I think the name Jackson is out, too common and trendy right now. We are pretty sure the middle name will be Franklin so the first name must "go" with it. Any ideas? We are definitely open to suggestions!

Cheesy grins for the camera!

2008-01-14T10:40:00.000-06:00

Addie has just now learned to (or now agrees to) smile for the camera when asked. We don't always do it but sometimes we comply with mom and dad's request.

We had a ball feeding the calf.

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Addie is still talking about how she got to feed the calf. She loved it! She even got to ride on tractor (no pics) and she still talks about that too! We may just have a farm girl on our hands!
All bundled up with Daddy after our feeding session.

Yes, even at 2 a bag or box can entertain us!

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Family Pic

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Nice pic of the family at the Say Family Christmas!

Addie & Lanie

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Here is Addie and her cousin Lanie over Christmas. Lanie is 3 1/2 and looks like a giant compared to Addie who is almost 2. Addie was facinated with Miss Lanie and gave her a big hug bye when she left.

Pet & Playmate Tucker

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We're just horsing around with Tucker. Either Tucker was too tired to fight being sat on or he has just been worn down enough not to resist her.

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A big kiss for our great-grandmother, Mema. The family (minus Laura who is taking the pic, and David who is still asleep @ noon) picture.

A Meeting of the Minds

2007-12-10T09:22:00.001-06:00

Aunt Laura and Addie discussing which wreath to buy!

Shooting Her First Gun

2007-12-10T09:18:00.001-06:00

Addie learning to work her first gun! It is really a vintage toy gun that just has a cork for a "bullet".

Thanksgiving

2007-12-10T09:07:00.002-06:00

Having dinner with the family at Thanksgiving. It was a real treat this year to have my sister, Laura, my brother, David and my grandmother all in town for Thanksgiving. Our crazy schedules make it difficult to bring everyone together so this was a real blessing.

Going with Grammy and Papa to pick out their Xmas tree. It was really cold that day and Addie had a ball helping Papa (Aimee's dad) "carry" the tree to the register at Home Depot.

Baby Say #2

2007-11-27T14:41:00.000-06:00

Sorry I haven't posted lately. Thanksgiving pictures to come soon. Thought I would post an image of our newest addition. We had an ultrasound this morning and captured our first glimpse of our new little one. It was just as special as when we saw Addie for the first time.

Halloween Moods!

2007-11-06T11:58:00.000-06:00

Not happy here at all. Mommy decided to take my pacifier from me to get a better picture. That really paid off, let me tell you!

Feeling much better now that I have my paci back. Love going down the slide but my wings kept getting in the way! We didn't really go trick or treating on Halloween this year. We went back to our old neighborhood and visited with some of our old neighbors. We even went to our old house and got a tour from the new owner. She has done some great things to it and it is super cute! She kept commenting on how much she loves the house. That made Randy and I feel really good that she loves the house as much as we did. We miss it!

Helping with Laundry!

2007-11-06T11:54:00.000-06:00

Addie discovered just how much fun it is to get in the laundry hamper and surprise us! She must have staying in there for an hour just amusing herself. It really is a perfect fit!

Halloween Party!

2007-11-06T11:46:00.000-06:00

Addie's class had a Halloween party. It was lots of fun. I made cupcakes and was supposed to make them with no nut products. I thought I had but apparently there was something this one kid was allergic to in the icing that made her breakout. Luckily, it only took a little Benadryl and she was all better.

More Pumpkin Time

2007-10-21T11:15:00.000-05:00

I think we've found just the right one for Addie.
A lady at the pumpkin patch was nice enough to take our picture. Atleast Addie is looking at the camera. It is a rare event when she will smile. It was a great day and Addie had a great time going through all the pumpkins.

Pumpkin Patch - Looking for the perfect one!

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Bubblebath Time

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Our first official bubble bath. We loved it!

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Addie has been practicing jumping lately. Here she is trying it off the front steps. Telling mommy and daddy where to go has become a habit...here she is telling us to go with her to watch the squirrels.

Having Fun In The Backyard!

2007-10-11T20:57:00.001-05:00

We had great weather today (high was 70 degrees). So, it was like fall in the backyard.

Mastering The Slide!

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Addie has recently mastered climbing up
the slide stairs and going down the slide all
by herself! She is becoming such a big girl!

Yes, we're pregnant!

2007-10-11T09:35:00.000-05:00

For those of you who don't know, Randy and I are expecting our second child June 4, 2008. We are so excited to have another one on the way. Addie is going to be a great big sister. She already loves taking care of her babies (dolls). She is going to be a great helper to Mommy!

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Addie loves being outside in the backyard. Randy is always taking pictures every chance he gets!

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Lately we've become fascinated with wear Daddy's shoes. Addie can't walk far but sure gets a kick out of trying...

Brushing Our Teeth

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Showing off our pigtails!

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Tucker waiting for dinner to drop!

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Our First Mommies Group Outing

2007-09-15T14:33:00.000-05:00

We had tons of fun today with all our new friends. We met at a local park and then had lunch at Pie In The Sky. The kids got to play with pizza dough (which kept them busy until the pizza arrived!). Addie had spagetti with meatballs and loved it! We can't wait until our next visit.

This is Zack - one of Addie's new friends!