tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302693802012-02-16T00:43:36.345-08:00Will I be a girly-girl or a tomboy? Watch me as I grow and discover the world.Elisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17188826102475335601noreply@blogger.comBlogger3791100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30269380.post-6832650245777895332011-08-29T20:36:00.001-07:002011-08-29T20:36:40.907-07:00

Me: Have you thought about what you would like to be for Halloween? Addy: Well... we did read this book at school about superheros and it was full of excitement! I think I would like to be a superhero with a mask. Me: That sounds like a good idea. What would your superhero name be? Addy: Ms. Addison Superhero.

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Bad cell pics, my specialty Last week we took Addy bowling for the first time.  She LOVED it and has asked no less then 100 times when we are going again. The bowling alley had a nice set up for kids. Along with the bumpers on the sides of the lane they also had a rack, for lack of a better description, that Addy could push her ball off of so we didn't have to wait 5 minutes for it to reach the

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Written by Tina Fey in her new book BOSSYPANTS (I laughed, I cried, I cheered): The Mother's Prayer for Its Daughter First, Lord: No tattoos. May neither Chinese symbol for truth nor Winnie-the-Pooh holding the FSU logo stain her tender haunches. May she be Beautiful but not Damaged, for it's the Damage that draws the creepy soccer coach's eye, not the Beauty. When the Crystal Meth is offered,

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Me: Addy, put your shoes in your shoe box. Why do I have to tell you that EVERY day? (looking at discarded shoes in the middle of the living room)Addy: Because I don't like putting my shoes away.Me: Why?Addy: Because it's lame. Is it just me or does she sound 12 already? She is going to be as big as a 12 year old soon. She has grown 3 1/2 inches since November and added 6 pounds. I really don't

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Kindleous

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I found these little beauties at Claire's today and I knew Addy would get a kick out of them. She only wanted nails applied to one hand, for whatever reason,  and then pranced around the house for twenty minutes admiring her hand. It is not easy prancing and admiring at the same time. That takes serious coordination. I think she had a little, umm, problem in the bathroom with them on. When

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Kindleous has been temporarily taken down for reconstruction.

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Having portraits of Addy taken this year was a bit of a pain. I walked out of one place and ended up annoyed and gouged at another. Gouged = $28 a picture. Not framed, no special paper, no treatments (I added my own), just 5x7's. Sigh. I didn't even buy them. Granpa Jim did through his church and if you think I sound irritated.... I'll leave it at that. Along with the pictures we were also

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Birthday PartyHorseback Riding

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Addy is totally in love with the big-girl bike she received for her birthday. She rode it up and down the hallway when we got home from her birthday party Sunday night, and bright and early Monday morning she started asking to go outside and ride.Addy's been riding a tricycle for awhile now, so she caught on very quickly to riding the 2-wheeler. PopPop made sure she was balanced and then away she

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MegaMind 3D with the Popcorn Snack PackCheck Slumber Party with MomCheck Junk Food Check Lunch DateCheck Pottery PaintingCheck Crafts Check New Pink DressCheck Snuggling and Watching How to Train Your DragonCheck Addy are you having fun?Yes! What else do you want?My Daddy.

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Princess Addison Briar Rose aka "Sleeping Beauty"Is this wig not the most ridiculous thing! Addy's dress has fiber optics and lights up and her shoes are covered in sparkles.She was in dress-up heaven!She ate up every complement she received and if we hadn't dragged her away she would have gone into each house to discuss the finer points of her outfit. Addy had it down this year. She knew the

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My favorite time of the year! We headed to my favorite pumpkin patch at Anderson Farms in Erie, CO. We arrived shortly after they opened and managed to beat the crowds, yeah! After I had Addy lay on the pumpkin I noticed that they wanted $100 for it. Good thing it didn't break.Cruisin'Every time I look at this picture I think of mobility scooters. Hmm, wierd.Addy got slobbered on by goats and

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Addy: Mom can we look for the Lion King movie this weekend? It's lost.Me: SureAddy: Mom, what is the red thing on Scar's ear?Me: Um, I don't know. Is it a scar?Addy: No, I think it is an earwig.Me: What's an earwig?Addy: You know, it's that little thing that goes in an ear and it makes a loud squeaking noise. Like PopPop has.Me: (laughing uncontrollably)Addy: You know a couple days ago Grandma

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Driving along...Addy: Look Mom, look at that black stuff on the ground. That looks like dog poop all over there.Me: YepAddy: Eww, someone left it there.Me: Think so?Addy: Yeah, we should call 911!Me: Addy, dog poop is not an emergency.Addy: Yes it is!Me: No, it's not.Addy: Uh -huh! I should have a phone so I can call 911. Mom can you get me a phone?Me: Umm, no.Addy: But the firemen and the

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A year ago today at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

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Addy asked me at dinner if I wanted to hear her battle cry. I had to share!

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I have discovered that my daughter needs a plan of action for everything. Every morning she asks two questions. Where is Daddy? So, what are we doing today?When she takes a bath she has to know each step. When she can play and when she is getting her hair washed and when she is getting out. She wants an exact time, even though she cannot tell time, of when she will have to endure the dreaded

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Addy Loves, with a capital L, donuts. She asks daily if she can have a donut, with chocolate, and sprinkles, oh and it should have a cool shape like a star or a heart. I limit her to a donut a week and we have started going to the Donut Haus before school on Fridays. On Friday the Donut Lady struck up a conversation with Addy as we were checking out the selection.Donut Lady: Don't you look cute!

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Addy's review of Alpha and Omega... and bonus track.

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Me: Addy, look at all the stars!Addy: I want to make a wish!Me: Okay, go ahead.Addy: Okay, I pick that star right there.Addy put her hands together as if in prayer, closed her eyes, bowed her head and said..." I wish if ever I have a wish that I could have a beautiful princess dress pretty please. Oh, and don't forget the crown. Amen."

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Since I am off work this week I wanted to take Addy to do something special. She is into dinosaurs so I decided on the Natural History Museum in Denver.{ I actually walked out of the house without a camera this morning so all of these photos are taken with my phone ( said with sheepish grin).}Pharaoh Addy, Addy and CleoCatra ( she batted her eyes and Grandpa Jim melted. The child has skills.)

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For John's birthday I planned a little staycation. With John's new job we were not able to go on vacation this week like we had originally planned. Instead I booked a couple nights at a local hotel we like and enjoyed the pool, room service, and air conditioning. It was very relaxing.Action shot!I made a little fort out of blankets for Addy. She was thrilled and actually stayed there all night.We

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Two Saturdays ago we went to the Loveland Arts and Crafts Show. We decided last minute to go Saturday morning in an attempt to miss the heat of the afternoon and the high temps expected on Sunday. It was a nice thought anyway. It was WARM! We ended up speed walking the event because of the heat and Addy's wonderful mood. Oh, well. I think I will go child-free next year so I can hover longer.Love

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We went to opening night of the Larimer County Fair tonight. Compared to the fair I grew up going to it is tiny but, on the up side, less crowded.The first thing on Addy's agenda was to ride a pony. She was thrilled with her steed Daisy. Ever since her ride she has been asking us for a pony of her own. "(sigh) I wish I had a real pony at home."" I would love a pony.""I wish Daisy could come home

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http://kindleous.blogspot.com/

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We started Sunday at the Farmers Market. There were only 5 vendors there but we were able to get some corn, carrots, and peaches.Addy said she wanted to buy carrots for the Easter Bunny. How can you say no to that.The rest of the day was spent at the lake. Addy is getting really good at swimming with her dad. She was VERY proud of herself for peeing on him in the water. In her defense she did

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Last Monday John and I picked Addy up from school and headed to Addy's favorite park for a picnic. Addy calls it Froggy Park because of this slide. Unfortunately if you are not there in the morning the slide is to hot to use by mid-day. Not so sure about this oneAddy's "boat"Calling Captain Tula to the bridge, calling Captain Tula.I don't know where she comes up with this stuff.A little rock

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Our little tomatoes in our little garden are here!My daughter, Jane of the Garden, enjoyed picking them for the first time. My insistence that she put her dress back on before coming outside was disregarded as a mere suggestion.So prettyAddy trying her the fruits of her labor. She didn't like it.

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Oh (cough) Bronchitis (cough, cough)How I (cough,cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough)Never mind

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It has been so stinkin' hot here that we have been making up games to play at night since you don't want to move at all during the day. It was 98 degrees today. It is still 80 degrees at 930 pm.We love playing flashlight hide and seek. It adds a new level of fun to the game. I thought it was going to give Addy nightmares after the first night but so far so good and she loves it.Tonight I hide

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Today we made Piggy Cookies. Double Stuff Oreo's covered in white chocolate (turned pink) and decorated with marshmallows and M&M's. Messy and fun.

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Our garden is coming along nicely. The tomatoes are trying hard to turn red, we have corn cobs and the potatoes will be ready any day now ( I think. I pretty much have no idea what I am doing.)We hung the bird houses we painted. Bet you can't tell which one is mine.We have been working on the back yard. We took out the gazebo skeleton and replaced it with a few folding umbrellas. I sold our patio

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I asked Addy what she wanted to do when she woke up from her nap this afternoon and without hesitation she replied "PAINT!"I broke out the foam hearts that Grandma sent her awhile back along with some paint and glitter and she set to work creating her masterpieces.I wanted a way to showcase each piece so I bound them into a book and added a poem...A Pink PoemPink, Pink I Love Pink.I Color in Pink

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Well last night our weather looked like thisso the city postponed the fireworks until tonight.We relaxed on the boat and enjoyed some ice cream before the show.Brooke showing some 4th of July spiritHeaded to the cove with the best viewI think someone is excited about fi-re-works!Addy said her favorite fireworks were the big orange ones.I had to laugh at Addy the other day when she told me that "

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Addy and Grandpa rode in a neighborhood parade, sort of. It kind of fell apart as they came around the corner, but a fun idea.I made this firework hat for Addy and she wore it for quite awhile. I am so proud of that hat! It is made out of foam board, duct tape and pipe cleaners. Super Fun!Addy riding in the boatAddy riding the jet skiAddy riding a turtleI had her captive (wrapped in a towel) and

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At Barnes and Noble Addy discovered the stage in the kids section and had to perform. I could not find one kid's book about the 4th of July there.I discovered that there is a See's Candies in Loveland! I was excited but I took the picture and kept walking. It is just too hot for chocolate.p.s. Mom, Ben and Jerry's makes a peanut brittle ice cream.Tanya gives it rave reviews.A bag of stinky stuff

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Check it out! Our Veggies are actually growing!Garlic, Potatoes, Corn, Tomatoes, Onions

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For Father's Day we gave Daddy a watch and a Super Hero Care Package. John has been hinting about this watch for over a month (when I say hint I mean he took a picture of it and gave me a business card with the make, model, serial number and description written on it).The hero kit was very cute and I had a ton of fun making it. It contained snacks and each package had a description like "Jerky:

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Addy thinks her blue tutu is about the prettiest thing she has ever seenAddison had her first dance recital tonight at the Rialto Theater. Miss Addy and Miss Stevie have been in class together since August. We really did not think that they would perform on stage in front of a crowd but they proved us wrong! They did a wonderful job performing two songs at the beginning and one song at the end of

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Apparently Addy has become known as The Actress among her teachers at preschool. She usually has a story ready for them when she arrives. Today she was in good spirits and excited to go to school but as soon as we walked into the classroom she slumped over and put on her best sad face so the teachers would ask her what was wrong. She immediately responded with " I have a headache." The teachers

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Addy and I started out veggie garden today. It was the perfect day for it. The past couple days have been in the 90's but it stayed in the 70's today and was a bit overcast. We planted corn, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and garlic. Next weekend we will plant the carrots since I can't seem to manage to buy the right amount of soil.Addy has been decorating the containers for me with her chalks and

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Addy's first day in her new class was today. On Tuesday her teacher told me they were going to move Addy to Ms. Christina's class.The teacher said: Addy is the oldest in her current class and it would be better for her to be with the older kids in the other preschool class.I heard: Addy is so intelligent that we feel her needs would be better suited in the class with the older kids. Either way

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We left home yesterday to drive to Oklahoma for a funeral. John's Uncle Pete passed away on the 14th.The drive is about 7 hours to Guymon, Oklahoma. We made a few stops on the way out so we were on the road all day. Addy did so well in the truck. She kept herself entertained, I really just turned the movies on for a little peace and quiet. Addy never.stops.talking.The scenery in eastern Colorado

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I woke up to the dynamic-duo this morning at a lovely 11 am. It would be more impressive if I went to sleep before 3 am! We went out to lunch and headed to Lowes. Addy loves that place because she can ride in the car cart. I was window shopping for our veggie garden. I am not going to start it till after our trip to California but I bought Addy her starter kit. She has a gardening tote with a

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Today Addy and I attended a Princess Tea Party at Cool Beans Playhouse. We were one of the first people to get tickets so we got the VIP treatment. Addy received a tiara when she arrived and was able to meet and get autographs from three princesses! (I really should have brought a better camera).Addy and the other ladies in waiting escorted Princess Tiana downstairs and took part in her

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Addy started the day at church with her dad. She was a little hyper and accidentally kissed the chair in front of her with her forehead. After a lovely scream that broke the silence of the room John decided to head back home. Addy was thrilled with her Easter loot, she thinks the Easter bunny is pretty awesome. We hid over a hundred eggs around Grandpa's house and Addy held her own in the

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Saturday morning Addy goes to swim class with Daddy. She loves it! It is a 2 year old to 4 year old class but Addy is soooo much bigger then the other kids you'd think she was in the wrong class.

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We went to visit the Easter Bunny for the first time today. I was amazed that we were the only ones there, we anticipated an hour wait. Addy picked out her Easter dress today so she could have her picture taken in it. Once she saw this one the search was over. We tried to change her mind but it was love at first sight. This dress reminds me of the 80's. It is a hot pink, ruffled, sequined,

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Daddy: Time for bed sweet-sweet.Addy: Okay Daddy let's go!Stage direction:(Turns to Mommy)Addy: Mommy I am going to miss you! (begins crying)Me: I will miss you too, Goodnight.Addy: (drying her eyes, gives me another look and turns to her dad) Let's go Daddy!Addy:(turns back to me with sad face) But I will miss you so much Mommy.Stage direction: (turns back to Daddy and skips off to bed with

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This is a size 5 outfit on a 3 year old. I had hoped it would be a bit big for her to grow into but it fits perfectly. Addy loved this outfit I gave her tonight. She says it made her look like a rock star and gave her rock star moves!Addy twisted her scarf around to the back and became SUPER ADDY THE SUPERHERO!Then she twisted it around in front to look like a tie and said she was President Obama

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Grandpa Jim and I took Addy to see Disney on Ice tonight. Can't peel her eyes off the iceIt was a good show and completely different then the one we saw in December. They touched on just about all the classics in two hours. Addy said she really liked the show but she didn't really care for the Beast and Gaston from Beauty and the Beast. Such a critic!It was a shame Grandpa D couldn't be there.

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A friend at work's princesses are teenagers now so she passed down this lovely "princess net" for Addy. I was happy to see that it was big enough to fit Addy's huge bed. As you can see she is happy with it. period.

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When I got home tonight I discovered that a leprechaun had come to visit. I found a trail of gold coins in the front yard so I called Addy outside to help me follow the trail. The trail led us to a little leprechaun candy and a the pot of gold, a new game!Addy is fascinated with fishing so I got her a Tinkerbell fishing game.It is a lot harder then I remember!Following a trail of gold coins with

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Addy calling for backup to help clean her room.It is EXHAUSTING picking up your toys and putting them on the bed so Mommy can clean!

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Addy had a really good first day of school. I was anticipating an upset child, I only got mild hesitation. When Grandpa Jim arrived to pick her up he had to bribe her with McDonalds to get her to leave and she keeps asking when she gets to go back to school. I love the little report card I got telling me what she did all day. I think the "talkative and friendly" will be repeated on report cards

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Addy has an imaginary friend named Little Buddy. Little Buddy is a little brown mouse (side note: Little Buddy farts). He pops up every now and again but today he was with us ALL day. Addy kept telling me that Little Buddy was cold and he needed her princess umbrella to keep warm. Let's see...umm...No. She tried and tried and finally got fed up with me and my lack of understanding and went to

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I found these neat caramel wraps at the grocery store and had to bring them home for Addy.I am sure that I have probably eaten one at some point in my life but I don't remember ever having a candy apple, so I figured we could try one together.They were very easy to make and looked delicious!Going in for the bite...Not sure what to do here...New plan of attack....success!

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Addy and I had a full day today. We started the day by touring the preschool that Addy is going to attend soon. It has a huge gym with a foam pit and tumbling mats and a dance studio and a huge playground...oh, yeah and some classrooms. Addy didn't want to leave after she saw the gym so hopefully that is a good sign.We also went to Supper Solutions to make some dinners for the next couple weeks.

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The time of year between hunting season and boating season is our home improvement season. Our current project is Addison's new room. We moved her into the office and the office into her old room.This is a before picture of the office. It is one of those multi-purpose rooms that also becomes a dumping ground for whatever doesn't fit in the rest of the house. We, I, am working on reigning that in

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Two peas in a pod, these twoAddy was sick about a week ago with a cold and she did not want anybody touching her but her daddy. She woke up in the middle of the night one night and started heading for my room. I intercepted her in the hall and offered to lay down with her for awhile. You should have seen the evil-eyed look I got in response. NO! But I want to cuddle with you.NO!Please? Come on

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Addy is not a big eater, never has been. I would describe her as more of a grazer but when she tries something she really likes she gobbles it up. She has interesting tastes for a little kid. When she first started eating solid food she preferred spicy over bland and her favorite for awhile was Kung Pao Chicken. Last week I tried out a new recipe...and Addy cleaned her plate! I did a happy dance

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I took a week off and stayed home with Addy while Grandpa Jim went on vacation. We filled our days crafting and napping. I love that Addy is old enough now to be crafty with me. We made Valentine's....that I forgot to mail.Glue and Glitter What's not to love?Addy calls them her basignsWe also went pottery painting. We have not been to this shop for several months, since the infamous Addy "crap"

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Anyone ever played with grow capsules? Addy is fascinated by them. I bought them to put in her bag of potty training rewards and they have been her favorites. She will stand and carefully watch each capsule melt and announce when each animal is "born."

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Colton has a new job and a new car. Colton just started working for LPR Construction in Wyoming. John bought him his very own car so he could commute to work. Like father, like son.This is a '97 Nissan Maxima with leather seats, wood paneling, power everything, Bose stereo system, sun roof.....it is very nice and Colton seems thrilled with it.

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Decorating for ChristmasShowing some Christmas spiritNot sure what to think of the man in redPost-church, pre-gift napHanding out gifts on Christmas EveOpening giftsPlaying with giftsThe night before Christmas...Christmas morning!(most of my Christmas day pics turned out blurry so I only a few to choose from)

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After much prodding, begging, and threatening by my parents I have decided to get caught up with my blogging! I now have a wonderful new computer that allows me to download 100 pictures in 10 seconds versus 30 minutes (thanks John!). At the beginning of December Addy and I attended Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy in Denver. It was during one of our many snow storms this season so I decided to

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I picked Addy up after work tonight and took a little detour on the way home to look at Christmas lights. As I pulled in front of a decorated house I asked Addy what she thought of it.....nothing, silence. I looked in the back seat and found her sound asleep. When I picked her up from Grandpa's house, a few minutes prior, she was bouncing off the walls. Oh well. I guess we will try again

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Me: Did you go shopping with Grandpa today?Addy: Yeah!Me: Did you buy presents?Addy: No we got food. Me: What did you buy?Addy: We got donuts! I was so happy I cried!I swear I don't know where she comes up with this stuff.

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Addy and I are running errands today and having lunch. Addy picked out a star for the top of the Christmas tree and a caroling Mickey. We stopped at a salad bar for lunch that only charges fifty-five cents for Addy. True to Addy form she only ate fifty-five cents worth. I am not sure what is in that slushie but she doesn't look so good!

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I am testing an app that would allow me to blog from my phone. Hopefully I could get more blogs uploaded that way. My first test included three pics that turned into three seperate posts with the same text (see below). Oh well, it is still pretty cool.

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Grandma bought Addy this little Christmas tree last year for her room, so we gave Grandma the honor of setting it up again this year. The tree is Addy's night light!

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Grandma bought Addy this little Christmas tree last year for her room, so we gave Grandma the honor of setting it up again this year. The tree is Addy's night light!

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Grandma bought Addy this little Christmas tree last year for her room, so we gave Grandma the honor of setting it up again this year. The tree is Addy's night light!

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Addy is going to be three years old in two and a half weeks ( not that I am counting down or anything). I had her portraits done a little earlier then usual because I wanted an autumn background. It is a shame she will be turning three since she has just started to really perfect the terrible two's attitude ;)

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Painting pumpkins and face painting

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In less than a year Addy out grew her toddler bed. Addy's Daddy bought her a brand new double bed for her room.Addy gave the bed her floppy seal of approvalSo comfy

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Check out the video at This Is Reverb. I want to watch Addy with this app soooooo bad!

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We're goin' to the pumpkin patchJust me and my friend Mickey MouseTweet, tweet, tweetIt's going to be sweetWe're goin' to the pumpkin paaaaatch!We were so excited to go to the pumpkin patch last weekAddy and I made up a little song (okay, modified an exsisting song)It has become tradition to go to Anderson Farms in Eerie, Colorado to get pumpkins.I love that place!They grow a variety of pumpkins

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Addy-ismAddy:Mommy am I a good girl?Me: I think you are a good girl and a pretty girl.Addy: Oh, thank you Mom! I knew I could count on you!

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We took Addy to her first football game today.The Colorado State University VS Weber State game in Fort Collins.We made it through the first quarter before we had to seek shelter. The rain and wind were too much for us and the little one. It was in the mid 40's with wind and rain. Brrrrr.After a little time indoors we decided to try to watch the game from a local restaurant only to discover that

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A month ago I took Addy to Fire It Up Ceramics in Loveland for Paint A StoryThe owner reads a story to the kids and then they get to paint a figurine that relates to the story. The story was One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish and Addy painted a pretty fish.Addy made it about half-way through the story before she became bored and requested to cut to the chase-painting!After Addy finished

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For John's birthday I bought tickets to the Denver Broncos VS Chicago Bears football game.Even though it was a preseason game it promised to be an interesting one since the Bears new QB is Denver's traded and unloved former QB.It was a rowdy game until everyone realized the Bears were going to walk away with the win!The weekend before the game we all went on a tour of Invesco Field @ Mile

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Addy is a little fish like her dad, she loves being in the water.The wind in her hair made a lovely hair-doAddy and Grandpa JimHorseshoe Lake

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