Thursday, November 26, 2009

Today I Am Thankful

... for a healthy family.


... for a childhood where I always knew I was loved, and would always be taken care of.


... for a home.


... for a husband who makes me laugh every day, and loves me in spite of all my many flaws.


... for a child who melts my heart with her smile.


... that I live in a country where I can worship God freely without fear of persecution.


... for the soldiers, Marines, sailors, and airmen who protect that freedom every day, and their families who sacrifice just as much, if not more.


... for food in our pantry.


... for my husband's work ethic, and determination to do the absolute best he can to provide for our family's needs, and wants.


... for an incredibly close extended family.


... for in-laws who have welcomed me into their family from day one, and treat me as if I am one of their own.


... for friends I can call 24 hours a day for anything at all.


But mostly I'm thankful for my Salvation, and what had to happen that day at Calvary to ensure my eternal life with our Lord in Heaven. I am excited to start teaching Addison about the true meaning of Christmas; that it represents the day we were given the most incredible gift of all... God's only son. I hope your family has a very Merry Christmas season. And somewhere in between the shopping, wrapping, parties, food, and celebrations, remember to give thanks for all the many blessings He gives us daily. 'Tis the Season!! :)

Friday, November 6, 2009

Where Did The Year Go?!

Well, I'm a little late on this post, but HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY ADDISON!!! :)
She officially turned one on Sunday - November 1st. I absolutely cannot believe that I don't have a "baby" anymore. Everyone always tells you to enjoy it because it goes by so quickly, and we all nod politely and say, "yeah, I know," but SERIOUSLY, where did the time go?! It doesn't seem like a year ago that she was born, but on the other hand, I don't really remember life before her either. She is the most amazing thing in the world, and I love her more and more each day.


She is getting to be so much fun, and has developed quite the little personality. She loves to "wrestle" on the floor with Daddy. I must get a video of that to share. She can point to her nose, eye, ear, mouth, and belly. When asked how to hit a volleyball, she lifts her arm up, and then slams it down. She claps whenever you say "good job", or whenever she does something she is proud of. She loves to turn off light switches, push the garage door button, and flush the toilet. Anytime she hears music of any kind she starts dancing - which is hysterical and makes me smile every time. She loves to eat, and we have not found anything that she refuses - although a few bites of PB&J made her break out in hives, so we'll be holding off on the peanuts for a while longer. She is great at playing by herself, but loves to be around people. She will smile and wave at anyone that gives her even the slightest amount of attention. She is now drinking whole milk during the day. She has stopped nursing completely, and I really thought it would be a bigger deal to "wean", but both of us did great. Once the whole milk was introduced she was like, "see ya Mommy!" She is such a big girl.

I have wanted to be a Mommy my whole life, and if the rest of it is like the first year, I couldn't think of anything else in the world that could be better! :) We love you little Addie. You make Mommy's heart smile!

In honor of her first birthday, I wanted to share some pictures of her first year!

November 1, 2008
November 2008


December 2008

January 2009

February 2009

March 2009

April 2009

May 2009

June 2009

July 2009

August 2009

September 2009

October 2009

November 1, 2009 - Happy 1st Birthday Baby Girl!!!