Addy's Fun Filled Birthday

I love my sweet family!
Addy was excited to have the pink bow.
Logan thanks for being a great brother. Addy was so happy to have her best friend enjoy her birthday with her.
This is such an Addy face.
Her hair caught on fire, luckily just a little bit it.
Look at those gorgeous eye lashes on Spencer and Addy.
She loves her Daddy so much.
"Almost three" --Addy has been saying this for so long that now she is still saying it!
Spencer working hard, he is a good Daddy.
Minnie Cake just for ADDY!
Swimming was so much fun.
Addy loves swimming on Spencer's back. I remember doing this with my Dad and loving it.



4 great friends!

Sadie and Daddy watching the kids paint. I love our tradition of Spencer taking off work for the kids birthdays. I hope we can always keep up this tradition.

We sent Logan to school in the morning and that gave Addy sometime with just Mom & Dad and her new toys. Then we picked Logan up at about 10:30 and went to the Art's & Crafts Center. They had so much fun painting ceramic animals.

After that it was lunch time and Addy wanted Burger King and to go for a picnic. It was so windy we ended up eating at BK and the kids played on the play set for a while. The coolest thing ever was that Luke and Taylor showed up with their Mom and Dad because they were out getting passports. Addy screamed "TAYLOR" and ran over to her. It was perfect timing and made Addy's birthday that much better.

Then it was on to the BEST part of the day that they had been so excited about...SWIMMING! Luke and Taylor were able to join us and it was so fun. We loved the indoor pool and wish we would've been going all winter! I still can't believe how neat it was that our best friends were able to join us. Addy sure loves them and both the kids are so sweet to her just like Logan.

We (Spencer & I) were exhausted....got home and finished decorating the cake. Addy was so patient with her awesome Daddy. She was excited to have a Minnie cake this year. I thought for sure she would pick a princess cake but no Minnie it was! We didn't have the right tip for the black so it made it a bit tricky for Spencer, but I think it turned out great. I love that Spencer would do this for his sweet baby girl. He loves his little girl.

Addy thanks for joining our family 3 years ago. I can't believe how fast time is going. You sure do light up our lives! I love your happy spirit! Thanks for loving me and making me smile.

Happy Birthday Addy!!!

Three years ago today Addy entered our lives. Click here for the whole story.
She is my mini-amber.
Here she is at 1 year.
Here she is at 2 years.
We stayed up late last night putting together her gifts and getting ready for her big day.
It all payed off, Addy had a wonderful morning and was so excited to see her princess presents.
Logan picked out a jewelry box and a pink cell phone. I think she loves the pretty flower pattern.
We set up streamers and blew up balloons. We put on some princess music and once she was all dressed up, we crowned her and watched her dance around the room.

What a happy little girl. I love how much she is just like Amber. She has this magical ability to make everyone around her happy.
Addy gets a birthday hug from mommy.
After a quick breakfast, Addy snuggled up on the couch to watch her favorite movie Tangled.
She is so cute when she tries to sing the songs and act out the scenes.
Addy, We love you so much. No matter what kind of day the rest of us is having, you are always happy. We love your smile and your laugh and your silly personality. You are a great little sister to Logan and a wonderful big sister and example for baby Sadie. Before I went to sleep last night, I was kind of sad that you are growing up. I hope you will be my baby girl forever! Happy Birthday!

Sadie 2 months old

May 9th our sweet baby girl was 2 months old. Time is going so fast. Sadie is growing up already and getting a little more meat on her bones! We love those cheeks. I am getting excited for our families to meet her in person. She is a sweet heart! Look at those super blue eyes that I love...just like her daddy, but no telling if they will stay!
Sadie does a lot less crying now and a lot more smiling.
We are getting the hang of this 3 kid thing and enjoying every minute with her special spirit in our home.


I love being with her all the time. Watching her smile and hearing her cooing and talking to me is the best! She is holding her head up so good these days. Logan and Addy adore her and can't get enough time with her. I love seeing them interact together. She is sure to give them both smiles.
We love you so much. Sadie, thanks for making our family even better. I love being your mommy. Thanks for making me so happy.

Here are your stats:

11.4 lbs --86%

22 1/2 inches long --79%

40 cm head --51%

I'm so gald when DADDY comes home.....

It was so great to have Spencer return home. I missed him so much. It was neat for me to realize that we have really become a great team in raising our family. Having a family is a lot of work but so worth it when you have someone to share it with. It's nice to have my best friend with me to help me along the way.
The kids and I decided we needed to do something to help our super dad feel special upon arriving home. We had so much fun making a candy poster and surprising him. :-)
Spencer brought back the girls these pretty dresses and Logan some cool t-shirts...I can't believe I don't have any pictures of Logan wearing them.

Addy was so excited! She loved her dress and her hair clip. We couldn't even wait to do our hair. :-)


Cheese ball!
She loved showing off her new dress. Spencer thanks for making us all feel so special and appreciated. We love you Spence and I am so happy to have you back.

...Way out where the dandelions grow....

This year is Logan's second year playing tee-ball. A few things have changed.... he has a cool jersey, and his team actually plays games against other teams.
Logan is getting so good at scooping up those ground balls and has a pretty good arm.
At yesterday's game, one of the dads hooked the team up with black paint to keep the glare down.
What a handsome kid!
Logan plays tee-ball just like he does most other things... whilst imagining he is doing something else:) What a space cadet... like father... like grandfather........
But when it comes to smacking that ball, he does it blindfolded.
Gee.... what cool holes on the helmet.....
Yes Bern, he is a Yankee.... not quite sure what the ' is all about.
By the end of the third inning, Logan was pretty tired. According to his awesome coach, he took the hardest hit of the entire game. Last inning, he was on the pitcher's mound and took one right to the chest.... and caught it, threw it to first before the runner got there! What a stud. Maybe he will be good at baseball like Grandpa Allen.
Some of the sights near the field... must be what it feels like to play in prison.
The blossoms are all gone but the bank tree leaves are still beautiful to me.
Almost feels like America.