Happy 2nd Birthday Addy!

Well, we can't believe it but our little Addy is a big 2 year old. We celebrated her birthday a week early because we weren't sure when her little sister would be arriving- needless to say, we are still waiting:) We had a fun birthday party with lots of family. We went to the sprinkler park, and dinner and cake and ice-cream. Here are a few pictures:

Each time we go to the sprinkler park Addy gets more and more daring. This time she actually walked through the sprinklers- instead of just going up and touching them.

My friend Katie made her cake and it was perfect! We did a ladybug theme.

Addy liked just digging her fork into the cake.
Addy got lots of fun new toys. The hit that she wakes up asking for is her "car." Her cousins were pretty excited about it also. Thanks Gaga and Paa-Paaaaaw:)

She got a Mrs. Potato Head and her face was just too cute not to put up.

By the end of the party, Addy was worn out. So the next day James and I gave her our present.

Addy was really excited with her new kitchen. Great Grandma McBride gave her a set of play food and cooking utensils. She was so excited to bust into them and play with all her play food.

It is so hard to believe that our little girl is 2 years old and about to be a big sister. Addison is such a blessing in James and my life. It is so fun seeing her learn new things, and get excited about all the fun things in life. We are looking forward to the next year, and all the new things it will bring.

DA DA!

Addison has always loved her Dada since she was born...but lately her love has gone to a whole new level. All day long all I hear is, "Where Dada," "I call Dada," "Dada..." and the list goes on. It's amazing how 3 little phrases can be repeated a million times in one day! They are normally followed by a "whhhhyyyy" :)



Addy knows that once daddy comes home it is all fun and games! From chasing each other around the house, tickling, laughing, playing, wrestling, cuddling...etc. Her little face just lights up every time her daddy walks in the house. I personally, LOVE IT! It took us a long time (it seems like) to get to this part of her life when she did not have to be with mommy all the time!
Addison is a lucky little girl to have such an amazing daddy! I love watching them interact- and seeing the bond that the two of them have together! Life is good!

Fun Times are Coming!

My parents got us a glider and ottoman for the new baby as a baby present! I am SUPER excited! However...I think Addy has already taken it over as her chair. She sits in it and says, "WEEEEEE." She has already been a big helper getting her little sisters stuff together, so hopefully it will stay that way once her sister gets here:) Thanks Mom and Dad!!!! I know Addy and I will BOTH be using this a TON!

(Yes, I am aware of the plastic on the ottoman...I'm afraid if I take it off, I'll get something on it:))