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Friday, May 3, 2013

April 2013

Another month has come and gone. I seriously can't believe it's May! Time flies when you're having fun! Here's our life through iphone pictures...

Ava was actually excited (though you can't tell in this pic;) about me pulling out this contraption. Manicures & pedicures are frequent occurences here and this just made it even better.


And Addison thought it was great too. Love this happy girl!
I try to meet several times per month with my fellow Rodan + Fields consulants which turns into a play session when Shannon and Amanda's girls come too. Here's Mary Catherine & Addison all ready for bed.

These fabulous glitter tattoos were in Ava's Easter basket. We had several tats that week. Ha!

Daisies Club Awards Night... I was so proud of these girls! They were quoting all their new scriptures for us.

Ava loves a picnic more than anyone I know. Here she is with her yard sale find, an American Girl doll, and leftover Mexican food on a beautifully sunny Saturday.

My sweet girl all ready for church

Ava and I went to get our nails painted. Just us. She misses time with just me, so I try to work that in. Addison and Ron were taking a nice Sunday afternoon nap. The lady doing our nails was so sweet; she hugged Ava when we were leaving.

Her hair is out of control...time for the first haircut...

She did great! She just sat there like, hmmm, this is different.

Ms. Emily styled it for her too:)

Things started to grow & bloom! Ava got so excited about these plants.

I finally got brave and tried out my jigsaw that Ron suprised me with for Christmas.

Had a really fun morning with Jessica & Meg! It was great to catch up with them while getting some exercise, and the weather was really pretty.

The girls of our family! Brittany & Grace came to visit us.

Nicole always brings goodies to us! Love this bag!!

I tried to get a good pic after church...

Precious!

Lonnie & Nicole came to visit us. We stay in touch, but it's been almost two years since we've seen them. It was a great weekend of laughing, good food, and fun.

A rare family picture... Not sure what Addison's new deal is with putting her hand up for pics...Ha

Zoo trip! It was such a fun day. We all LOVE the zoo!

a little cat nap at the zoo

I think they could have hung out with the stingrays all day. They were feeding them here.

We have a picture of us with Lonnie & Nicole here about 10 years too.

We were happy & TIRED & ready for our next stop: Central BBQ!

trying a sippy cup for the first time

I made Britt a book wreath with some help from my little paper folder, Ava. (I really wanted to keep it;).

We were at Job's 30th birthday party. It was a really fun day. My mom and I helped Brittany with party prep all day while the kiddos played.

AddiPoo & GraciPoo

I took this pic from facebook..One of our friends posted this collage from Nathan's first birthday. It was a party in the party, and everyone had such a good time!

Ava is so proud of her plant. This was a craft from her Wednesday night class. The first night, it "slept" by her bed, and she brought it downstairs with her the next morning. She's been remembering to water it too.

Addison thought this little car thing was fun!

We ended the last weekend in April with Springfest. It's only a mile or so from home. Our church's BBQ team participated in the cookoff, there are rides and games, and music. It was a good family night despite of the rain.

I love this picture! They were off to ride the Ferris wheel while Addison & I watched safely on the ground.

LOVE  MY GIRLS!!!

Ava's favorite party of the night was this fishing game where she won a dolphin.

Bumper cars with Daddy... brings back memories!


Before I went to teach last week, we planted some flowers... getting ready for a first birthday party around here!

 

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Addison: 11 months

Well, Addison, I'm only 16 days late on this post! Here's what you've been up to-- you're pulling up & letting go with one hand, saying "Aaaaaa" which means Ava, trying new foods, wearing a size 4 diaper, slimming up a little from all your crawling, putting everything in your mouth which keeps me on my toes, loving going outside, teething with means being a little grumpy & clingy, and being a momma's girl (understatement!).
I can't believe that I ordered your birthday invitations last week. These past eleven months have been precious, and I'm grateful everyday that you're my daughter.





Tuesday, April 2, 2013

March Memories

March flew by in a blink of an eye, it seems! We had a great month and enjoyed days at home as well as visiting family & friends! I love spring...I was hoping with the end of March would come warmer weather, but here on April 2, it's still chilly!

Before/After: Our yard needed lots of TLC; this house was empty for over a year, and by the time we moved in at the very end of July, we just didn't have the time or energy to get it looking good. Our talented friend Tim has his own lawn service. He came one day, and we now have a great start! I used to cringe when I drove up!
Reid hung out with us one afternoon while his parents went to a wedding. He and Ava had a blast! They were both bottomless pits that day too! He was saying, "Brooke, snack!"
I tried my first burlap door hanger..
Playing under the crib. Ava is so wonderful with Addison! When I'm getting ready or straightening up, she's the best entertainer!
Crafting as usual! This was a Saturday that we stayed in our pajamas all day. Ava made us bracelets out of clay. She found this kit at Goodwill.
Snuggling in our bed
Addison's first time to swing at the park (and yes, she got sunburned and I felt terrible!)
My fair-skinned, sunburned baby;(
Jeanine & Jilly came to spend the day with us on spring break! Jilly & Addison are about 6 months apart.
Sweet baby loves to go to sleep on Daddy's shoulder
Addison has advanced to the high chair! She loves puffs and yogurt bites!
They are soooo sweet in the mornings! This was a Monday morning when we're all extra tired. Addi ended up falling back asleep on Big Sis. I asked Ava if she wanted me to get her, and she, "Oh no, she's fine!" She's a little mommy:)
One afternoon, Emily watched the girls while I went to a training at work. She texted me this picture of Paisley, Lexie, & Ava. They have so much fun!
It makes me laugh when we go to Target & Ava wants to take pictures of toys to remind me what she wants for her birthday. Ha!
Me & Lauren at our small group's game night
Britt & I took our kiddos to Sky Zone, and indoor trampoline park. It's so much fun! We jumped with Ava & Reid. I def got some exercise. Oh my!
Corrie, Brittany, and their children came over on Good Friday for an Easter-egg dying party. We had lunch, chatted, and decorated eggs. Afterwards, the girls played upstairs for hours.

Ava loves having her cousins and friends over.

Ava, Evie, & Lilly
We did pictures of our little ones at church to give to their parents on Easter Sunday.
St. Patrick's Day
We went to my parents' church for their Homecoming.
I randomly bought this little costume at a yard sale last spring for $2. Ava and I dressed Addison up last week.
She was cracking me up. She acted like it was the most normal thing to be wearing this. Ha!
They both love bath time.
Lexie & Ava at our church's rainy day Easter egg hunt! It was great!
Addison looked very skeptical about this...
We were pretty excited to put our warm pajamas on after this:)
Ava & Macy Claire (her umbrella hat was too cute!)
Ava was showing off her new reading skills to the ultimate reading teacher: Aunt Bobbie.


Mimi and Addison (her head is blurred because her favorite thing is shaking her head)
Happy 60th Birthday!
I love her so much! She crashed on me Saturday night after our busy day. Those cheeks and those hands...
Easter Sunday... our fancy lunch at Taco Bell
So thankful
Addison's first Easter
Sweet sisters
We ended our Easter weekend and March with our sweet friends, the Shuff family. We grilled out and enjoyed their company Sunday evening.