Katie, TJ & Addy

Happy Birthday Addison!

2010-11-30T15:45:00.004-07:00

Happy 3rd Birthday Addison

Sunday was Addison's Birthday and she had a blast. She has been so excited for her Birthday, she has been waiting all month long. Here are a few pictures from her party.

Loving her Granny

Hugging Grandpa Melvy

Cohen had his first ice cream cone the other day, he loved it. He wouldn't stop eating it and screamed when it was all gone. I thought the photos were funny. He's growing so fast and learning so quickly. He started crawling the other day, only a little bit, but it won't be long until he figures it out.

I love both my babies and am so excited to see them grow and learn. I am so proud of both of them.

Here we go again

2010-10-27T14:59:00.001-06:00

So I feel that every few months I post something exactly like I'm doing now. I'm the worst blogger ever. We don't have the Internet at our house, so I don't get much time to blog. Then when something funny or interesting or funny happens to me I think "I should blog about that", but by the time I get to a computer I've totally forgotten what I wanted to blog about. Plus I don't have a camera, so when we do something fun, I have no way to document it, and nobody wants to read about the things I do when there are no fun pictures to share. This is why I am instituting operation, BUY KATIE A CAMERA FOR CHRISTMAS PLEASE. The entire aim of this operation is to drop subtle hints to TJ that I want a camera for Christmas. I'm sure if you know, but TJ is not very big on Gift giving, for anything. This was kind of a slight problem when we first got married, but after a while I decided that even if TJ didn't buy me a present, like say, for my birthday that doesn't mean I can't get one for myself. So for now I usually buy my presents and my birthday cake and all things gift related. However I don't really feel justified buying myself something as pricey as a camera. So back to the task at hand. The progress so far is not very promising. So I decided I had to pull out all the stops, I made him take me to RC Willeys so I could show him the one I wanted. Well that kinda blew up in my face, cause I showed him the one I really wanted and he gave me a look that said "Are you kidding me, you do realize that we have 2 mouths to feed. So now I just hoping that he will surprise me with any camera for Christmas. I'm not really holding my breath on this one.

However, in TJ's defense, he has surprised my with fairly large gifts for Christmas the past few years. Love you honey!

2 Months

2010-08-31T17:25:00.002-06:00

Cohen is two months already, time goes by so fast. We took him into the doctor and he's doing great.

Height 22.5 inches
Weight 11.5 lbs

His head is going a little flat on one side, but can be corrected by making sure his head is facing the other way when he sleeps. I noticed right after we brought him home that he favored his right side, so I would wedge him on his left side but sure enough he would wiggle his way onto his right.

He also started to roll over the other day. He's such a smarty pants.

July 4th

2010-07-17T17:22:00.003-06:00

SUPER QUICK POST. We hope everyone had a great 4th. We did. We didn't do much, mostly sat around. We had photos taken of Addy, Easton and Cohen. Addy didn't want to sit still, Cohen was on the verge of meltdown, and Easton took it all in stride and just chilled the whole time. For it being a super quick photo shoot I think the pictures turned out ok.

Cohen Hinckley George

2010-07-17T17:17:00.002-06:00

June 18th 2010

4:00 pm

8 lbs 4 oz

20.5 inches

Not Much...

2010-06-03T19:55:00.002-06:00

Well I bet you can guess how this is going to go... Not much going on with us. We are all settled in our new house and we love it there. Our new ward is great (lots of old people) but great. I walked into Relief Society our 1st day and thought "That's a lot of permed white hair."

Well little baby Gabriel or Cohen will be here on the 23rd unless he decides to make his appearance before then. Not the most likely thing to happen. We might have to nickname him Godzilla cause he is so huge already. 6 lbs 15 oz so far. I'm am literally praying that the Dr. is wrong, he said he probably was and the baby is most likely smaller. Cross your fingers.

That's about it with us, sorry its such a short post.

Bad Blogger

2010-03-23T18:52:00.003-06:00

I'm the worst blogger ever. It's not that I haven't had time to blog it just doesn't cross my mind. Besides being a bad blogger there has been lots going on. I'll just have to start at the beginning and you'll have to bear with me. Things are going great as far as the pregnancy goes, he growing and it seems like I have forever left but its not really that long. Before you know it he'll be here. We are also having a hard time picking a name. Its down to two, please leave a comment and tell me which one you like best. I don't really care if you don't like either (it won't hurt my feelings) but I would like to know which one everyone likes best. Here they are..

Gabriel Noah

(we will call him Gabe)

Cohen Hinckley

I Love them both and TJ likes them both so we are stuck. Everyday I ask Addy "What should we name your little brother? Gabe or Cohen?" Her answer changes all the time. Its never predictable. When I think she is going to say the name she's been saying for days, she changes her mind. I might just have to ask her the day he is born and if I hesitate with what she says then I'll know its supposed to be the other one.

Addy got her 1st cousin on my side of our family. Easton Andrew or Baby Eeesin as Addy says was born February 22nd. Its kinda neat to see her interact with him it makes me hope that she will be just as excited about her little brother. It hard to tell for sure cause we've haven't met Easton in the flesh, just via skype. But she loves to see him over the computer. The other day she played hide and seek with him. It was pretty funny. He also had a meltdown the other day and her face was hysterical, she couldn't decide what to think of all of his crying. It might be hard for a while but I know she'll catch on to the big sister thing.

And last but not least we bought a house. Its in Kaysville. We are really excited, we'll only be about 6 houses away from Christy. Its really nice, not brand new but only a few years old. Once we close this week I'll get some pictures to post. I'm a little nervous for Addison. She Loves living with her Nana and Poppy and I'm pretty sure she'll be lonesome for a while. I guess That means we will have to visit a lot.

TJ will be graduating with his Associates in the next few weeks. I'm so proud of him. he has pushed through and got it done in half the time it usually takes. Its been hard cause he's been loaded up with credit hours but it's almost done. As soon as he gets his associates he start in the Education program at Weber and hopefully that won't take very long. We'll see.

Well more news to follow. And please leave your comments about the name, I'm so undecided and your input will probably be the deciding factor.

Pink or Blue

2010-01-04T10:29:00.002-07:00

I'm such a slacker. With Thanksgiving, Addy's birthday, and Christmas we have been pretty busy. But when I get some time I will post some pictures of our adventures the last few weeks. I'm also a slacker cause I haven't posted about having another baby. Our little BOY is due in June. We are so excited and can't wait to meet him. I'm a little nervous though, I know how girls work. I just got that down, and now here comes something completely different. Anyway we are still very excited and wanted to share with all of you.

Happy Fall

2009-11-20T15:17:00.004-07:00

Here is a "photo journal" of all the Fall Festivities at our house.

Addison Loves playing in the leaves.

Addison in her Halloween Costume- She's a Ghost

New photos of Addy

2009-10-14T15:23:00.004-06:00

I had Addison's Pictures taken a few weeks ago. I like to do them right before Halloween so I can have some taken in her costume(photos to be posted at a later date). But here are some of her cute ones. She was super sick that day and really grouchy, but I think that there are some really cute ones.

Her fathers child

2009-09-03T11:42:00.004-06:00

Lots of people think that Addy looks a lot like me, but if they knew TJ's family they would see she looks exactly like them. So the one and only thing that Addison has inherited from me is my curly hair. I thought she would get my blue eyes, but no she has TJ's green. But if I had to pick one of my traits for her to have it would be my curly hair. Her hair is CRAZY curly. It curls all on its own. However she did inherit my baldness (I was Bald forever). Which means she didn't have much hair so she looked a little like Kramer for a while. I think it is growing in better and is really cute. I can't wait for it to get longer and more curly.

A Little Bit of Summer

2009-08-21T22:06:00.002-06:00

Addison-Summer 2009

Just My Luck

2009-08-10T18:05:00.002-06:00

Here it is, the story from start to finish. On Tuesday I was getting ready to get my temple recommend signed by the stake presidency, it's expired and I have a wedding to go to in a few days. I picked out my dress and was digging through my closet trying to find a pair of shoes, when I came across a pair that I haven't worn in about a year. They are really cute and I thought to myself as I was putting them on "Now Katie you have to be careful in these shoes, you're a little wobbly in them and you don't want to fall in front of the Stake Presidency. Maybe you shouldn't wear them." Well I didn't even make it that far. I tripped in them going down the garage stairs. There I was splayed out on the garage floor rocking back and forth in pain. "You're OK Katie just call your Dad on your Cell Phone, he will come out and help you get up." I searched through my purse for my phone but alas, I had left it on the counter plugged into the charger. I literally crawled back into the house, down the hall and into my parents room, and had my Dad take me to tanner clinic. Now here I sit in a boot with a broken 5th Metatarsal on my foot and my pretty shoes in the trash.
One week down and only 2 more to go. After that I have to have to go back in and he will check it again. So lesson learned, always listen to yourself, there might be dire consequences if you don't.

Funny Girl

2009-08-01T19:23:00.003-06:00

Here are some funny photos of Addy. She is such a dweeb, whenever we try to take a picture she scrunches up her face and says "Cheese!"

She looks like Urkel in this picture.

Say Cheese

Playing Catch Up

2009-07-20T13:30:00.008-06:00

So here is a summary of all the things that have happened to us in the last 3 months (give or take a few). Its mostly going to be in picture form but I explain as I go. So lets get started.

Swimming

She would climb the slide and say "ready, set go!"

Syracuse Heritage Days Parade

After the parade playing at Christy's house.

What a Dork

More Heritage Days

Swine Flu Addy (don't even ask, we have no idea where she got it & none of the rest of us got it)

Eating corn on the cob

Trying to shut herself in a drawer

Playing with her Toy washing machine

Her 1st Smore

We went to the Zoo back in May, it was so much fun. Kathy was visiting from Florida and we spent most of the time out and about.

At the End of the day, She didn't think that this was very funny.

The Asian Highlands

Addy loved the warthogs, she looked at them for like 10 minutes

Nana and Addison

She did NOT like the sneezing elephant

I know, I know. I'm the worst blogger ever!

2009-07-01T16:44:00.002-06:00

Sorry everyone, it probably seems that I fell off the planet. It's just been so busy. Let me give you the Brief 411 on everything thaqt happened during my absence. Kathy came to visit for Mother's Day and we spent all our time playing and doing fun stuff. We went to the Zoo and had so much fun. They really are trying to make it nice. Then TJ and I went to St. George for Memorial Day. We had a blast. It wasn't too hot and we really enjoyed spending time together and it was nice to have some time away for just us. There will be pictures and more blogging to come.

So proud of Myself

2009-04-27T09:46:00.002-06:00

I'm so proud of myself. I know some people are really hesitant to talk about their weight, myself included, but I'm so proud that I just had to share. I've lost 20 lbs since the end of January. That's a little over a pound a week. For those of you who know the Weight Watchers system that's a pretty good rate to loose at. I love Weight Watchers, I know some people hate the idea for weighing in front of other people, but it's not that bad. Everyone is really nice and they have all been there. The girl who teaches our class is awesome, really funny and spunky. I know that this may seem really silly to blog about but I'm just so darn proud of myself. I still have a LONG way to go, but I can't wait for the journey ahead. It's just a good feeling to know that I'm doing everything I can to be the healthiest person I can be.

WICKED

2009-04-20T13:07:00.002-06:00

I'm so excited we are going to see Wicked tomorrow night and I can't wait. My cousins are season ticket holders and about a year ago the season ticket holders were allowed to buy tickets to Wicked before everyone else. They could buy as many as they wanted, so my cousin bought all our tickets. We have literally had our tickets for a year and now its finally here. YEAH!!!

Disney World Photos

2009-03-31T13:53:00.006-06:00

Sorry I have been such a bad Blogger. I have had a hard time getting back into the swing of things since we got back. We had a blast, the weather was perfect (I got a tan), It was fun exploring all that Disney had to offer, and it was really good the see Kathy and Andrew (we really miss them around here). Well, here are some of our memories from our trip.

The Girls at Epcot

Tinker Bell- we dressed her in this for St. Patrick's Day

Waiting for the Space Shuttle-I swear her tongue is sticking out in every picture

Meeting Tigger and Pooh

Yo Ho Yo Ho, a Pirates Life for Me

The Happiest "Face" on Earth

Playing Hide and seek in the Hotel

Playing dress up in Epcot

Meeting Mickey Mouse

Count down to...

2009-02-23T20:22:00.004-07:00

Walt Disney World

I absolutely cannot wait. Only 15 More Days!

My family and I are going to Disney World in just a few weeks. It will be TJ and Addy's first time there. I know that she's really little and won't remember a minute but I couldn't bear to leave her behind. I'm pretty sure she'll have fun when she is there, she loves Mickey Mouse and Tigger and Pooh and I know that she's going to love to see them. The Only thing that I am concerned about is the 4 hour plane ride it takes to get there. She's been on a 4 hour plane ride before, but she was much younger. I know she's going to hate sitting on laps and want to get down and run around. (If any of you moms out there have any good ideas for keeping a 15 month old entertained on a long plane ride, I'm all ears) I just hope its not too overwhelming for her. However, all fears aside-I'm so freakin excited I feel like a 5 year old.

PS- I'm excited to see Kathy and Andrew as well. I miss seeing them every day.

Check it out...

2009-01-29T11:02:00.002-07:00

So Spring and summer are coming and that means it is time for a 5 year reunion. That responsibility falls on us, the former Senior class officers. Now I know that might seem to soon for some but that's why we started a blog. Let us know what you think about having a 5 year reunion. We really need any input you have so please take the time and visit our blog, it will really help with the planning process. Also If you would add this link to your friends lists it might help with the networking process.

www.chsclassof2004.blogspot.com

Thanks everyone

Finally some photos

2009-01-14T15:10:00.004-07:00

Sorry that has taken me forever to post photos, it been crazy busy, but here they are..(they are kinda going backwards, most recent photos are first.)

I thought this was funny, she fell sound asleep while playing.

Opening presents on Christmas.

New telephone. Addison pretends that everything is a phone, Blankets, books, Tupperware-it all becomes a phone.

New Super Sleuth Toys

Opening Elmo Live

Aunt Serina & Addy Playing with Elmo

Best Present Ever!

Addy's First Pumpkin Walk, As you can tell she thought it was so interesting.

She's getting so big.

Making Apple Juice in Cache Valley

Shame on me...

2009-01-05T14:16:00.002-07:00

Seriously, I have been the worst blogger lately. It gets so busy around the holidays. Kathy and Andrew came home for Christmas and because both my parents and my sister Christy work for the school district they all had the last few weeks off of work. We were constantly on the go and doing things. I hope that everyone had a good Christmas. Our family had the Stomach Flu. It started with Addison and made its way around. I got sick on Christmas Day. It was not fun at all. I can't even remember the last time I have been that sick.

TJ started School again today and everyone went back to work, it has so nice to be by myself today. Except that Addison is teething. he's been grouchy for several days, and won't sleep at night, and she's not at all responding to the Ora-gel or the teething tablets. So we took her to the Dr. to see if there was anything we could do and she looked in her mouth and gasped. She said that Addison is getting lots of teeth at one time, like six or seven. I feel so bad for her, I can only begin to imagine how bad it hurts.

Well When I get some time I will post some photos of Addison's Birthday and of Christmas.

ChIcKeN PoX

2008-12-04T15:54:00.003-07:00

So all I have to say is "Are you freakin kidding me." Addison has Chicken Pox. She got them seriously one day before she was old enough to get the Vaccine. Poor thing. She doesn't have a ton of spots now, but she rubs the ones that she has. I know they Itch really bad. She has had a string of bad luck the last few months. In October we found out the she had MRSA. That's an antibiotic resistant strain of staph infection. Its extremely hard to get rid of and in lots of cases it ends up killing people. Well after several rounds of different antibiotics it finally went away. And now she has chicken pox. I'll post some pictures of her with all her spots when I finally get around to taking one.

New Ride...

2008-11-06T19:15:00.003-07:00

We got a new car today. We have been looking around for a while, and never thought about this kind of car but is was such a good deal. So here it is...

Its a Jeep Grand Cherokee and it was a steal. I love it.

Going private...

2008-11-05T19:30:00.002-07:00

Many of you have seen the recent news stories of the scary things that can happen when you blog. If not look here.

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=4699330

With all these crazy things, I have decided to make my blog private. Please, Please leave your email here for me to send you an invite to see our blog in the future.

Take a step

2008-10-30T16:19:00.004-06:00

Addison is starting to take steps. She doesn't get very far but I don't think it will be long before she is walking. Also, here is an old video of Addy but I thought it was funny. I also want to brag a little about my child. I think she is a genius! She can blow her nose, she had a little cold this week and my mom showed her how to blow her nose and she has done it ever since. All I have to do is ask her to blow and she does. And my favorite new thing she does... She can whistle, i'm serious, my 10 month old can whistle! I am so amazed, i'm 23 years old and I still can't whistle. She'll just be crawling around and whistling to herself. Its the cuest thing ever!

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-24T12:58:00.002-06:00

My Friends Tigger and Pooh...

2008-10-23T16:38:00.005-06:00

Addison loves Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, I mean she's crazy about them. So my parents bought her some of the blow up things so she can look out the window at them in the winter time. Here is her first interaction with life size tigger and pooh.

Addison Photoshoot

2008-10-06T12:48:00.004-06:00

We had Addy's pictures taken the other day, she was such a trooper.

Tagged..

2008-09-30T13:09:00.004-06:00

Weird Fact #1:

When I was a kid I was afraid of pretty much everything, but I was completely terrified of restaurants. I was scared of them until I was about 12, I'm not kidding. Every time my family would go to a restaurant I would have a full blow panic attack, lots of times I got so nervous I would throw up. Strange huh. I apologize to Kathy who never really got to out to dinner for our Birthday because I never wanted to go. Sorry.

Weird Fact #2:

When I was in 9th grade I broke my collar bone and now I have an enormous protruding bump on my neck from where it broke and grew back together. It's so gross, you can tell just by looking at it that something is not right.

Weird Fact #3:

I can't cook very well, and if you ask me to put together a ready to assemble book case it would fall apart, But I can fix a computer. I can take it apart, replace a broken part and put all it back together. I know how to replace a motherboard and image a computer. I was a computer technician in the Information Systems Department at Davis School District. It may not seem cool or difficult to some people, but I'm pretty proud of myself.

Weird Fact #4:

I have never ridden Puff the Magic Dragon at Lagoon. This goes back to my period of being afraid of everything as a kid. It scared me and thats all I have to say.

Weird Fact#5:

I can't eat Potato soup, I made it for dinner once while I was pregnant and the smell has turned me off to it. The smell made me so sick. I don't know if I will be able to touch the stuff ever again.

Weird Fact #6:

I had ginormous hair as a kid. I'm serious, I looked like had been electrocuted all the time. It was so fuzzy and frizzy, it completely stuck out. Some of you might remember how bad it was. Thanks to all those girls who where my friend in spite of the fluff I called my hair, you know who you are.

Weird Fact #7:

I am completely ashamed to admit this and my husband will probably disown me cause he hates this about me. I am totally addicted to "The Hills" on MTV. I don't know why but I love that show. Its so sad but I watch every episode. I can't help myself.

I tag: Hillary, Lindsay B., Amy, Necia, Lindsay P., Rachelle, and Natalie.

I can do it all by myself!!

2008-09-10T20:33:00.003-06:00

Addison has starting feeding herself. She doesn't really like anyone to feed her anymore. Also she tries to stand by herself. She'll hold on to you and then push your hands away. She still needs a little more practice, but she's getting pretty good. Its so funny when she's finishes standing, she gives you a hug and a kiss. She doesn't understand how to control her kisses, so pretty much it's an open mouth slobber fest. Here she is in action.

The good, the bad, and the everything else

2008-09-05T20:13:00.003-06:00

So today was my last day as a working mommy. From now on I get to stay home and take care of Addison. I am so excited and sad all at the same time. I loved my job, the hours are perfect for a mom. I can't wait to start my new adventure.

Addison is sick again. She has a really bad cold. Also she gets really moody when she is sick. On top of that my my mom has been in the hospital all week. I'm not really sure why, the doctors kept changing their minds. But whatever it was they thought it was bad enough to keep in the hospital. Crazy.

Also I'm not sure if you all heard, but Stephenie Meyers draft of Midnight Sun was illegally posted to the Internet and now she has stopped the production of the book indefinitely. Now I'm not the kinda gal who dreams about Edward all day and wishes I were Bella, but I'm a big fan and would love to keep reading. So it really ruffles my feathers when someone she trusted with a copy of her book, would post it to the Internet. On behalf of all twilighters out there I say "Thanks a lot, you dweeb! Way to ruin it for the rest of us!"

Stephenie has taken it all with grace and posted a copy of the draft (which was unfinished by the way) LEGALLY on her website. We might never know what the finished product will be.

They grow up so fast

2008-08-26T18:53:00.009-06:00

Addison is already nine months old. I just can't believe it. I swear every time I turn around she has gotten bigger. She's crawling all over the place and pulling herself up to things. She is starting to stand by herself but when she realizes that she is standing she panics and plops down on her bum. She's hysterical! Here are some funny photos I took of her the other day.

Addy Loves Elmo

Her First Tooth

This picture is for Kathy. We had to paint the cabinets in out new apartment, they look a ton better.

I'm very proud of us

2008-08-21T08:47:00.003-06:00

As of yesterday, TJ and I are completely 100% DEBT FREE. Our cars are paid off, our credit accounts are closed. I don't mean to brag, I'm just very proud of us. I can't tell you what a relief it is not to have to pay those bills anymore. And from now on we will function on a cash only basis. I know it will probably be hard, but if we put our minds to it we will be able to do it. Also I read this really cool book about taking control of your finances and getting out of debt. I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a way out. "The Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey. I know it sounds kinda hokey but it truly has the information needed to get out of debt. I know that it has changed the way I spend (which in no way was thrifty). I'm so excited to start my cash only budget. Its kinda one of those common sense books but as I was reading I kept thinking why haven't I know this and I should have thought of that. I still have a little more to read but this book has changed my life. I just hope that I can keep it this way.

Driving Lessons

2008-08-19T20:53:00.003-06:00

This is Addy in her Winnie the Pooh Car, She loves it. She is "talking" the entire time, so turn on the sound. She's so funny, she loves being pushed around the house.

Addy Crawling and playing

2008-08-14T20:36:00.007-06:00

This video is for Addy's Aunt Kathy, who is very far away in Florida. Its the very first time I have tried to post a video and I kinda threw it together. Its kinda jumpy and my parents house is in the middle of a remodel so If it looks like Addy is crawling through a construction zone, she pretty much is.

Sell House..........Check

2008-08-01T07:27:00.002-06:00

Well we finally sold our house this week. Its been a pretty exciting and scary process. I just really glad we had a great agent to help us (Thanks Flint). We close on the 21st of August, and until then will be painting our new apartment, aka my parent's basement. This is going to be great for us. I will finally be able to stay at home with Addison and TJ will now be able to start school at LDS Business College. We won't be there for long but saving a little on rent is going to be a huge help.

Well, it wasn't the chicken pox, I'm still not quite sure what is was but all of Addison's spots are gone.

Seeing Spots

2008-07-29T08:26:00.002-06:00

My kid just can't catch a break. Addison has random spots all over her. I hope its not the Chicken Pox, but who knows. I didn't know until the other day that babies can still get the chicken pox even though the have been vaccinated. We are going to take her into the doctor, I'll let you know what we find out.

Life is good....for now

2008-07-23T07:21:00.002-06:00

Well, last Thursday night Addison's fever finally broke and then she started to break out in a rash. It was gone after 24 hours, so it was Roseola. She also cut her first tooth while she was sick (poor thing). Because she has a tooth now she sticks her tongue out all the time. I think she's trying to feel it. She looks so funny-I'll have to post some pictures of it. Addison cracks me up, she started dancing. Turn on any music or just tell her to "dance, dance, dance" and she starts to bounce and wiggles her whole body. She has also figured out how to push herself out of your lap and slide down your legs, then once at the bottom claps and says "yeah", and wants everyone to do the same. As soon as she's had enough praise she holds her arms out to be picked up again and the process starts all over. What a geek. She is so close to being a "crawler" she'll go a few feet and then start rolling, I think cause she can roll faster.

Well Kathy and Andrew left this morning. Sad. I hope they get there without any trouble. I'm a little bit jealous, I think it would be so cool to move across the country and have to start all over.
Well that's all for now.

Poor Addy McKay

2008-07-16T07:41:00.005-06:00

Its been a rough few days, Addy is sick again. Poor little thing she's pretty much been sick off and on since May. She had 2 ear infections and now has who knows what. I took her to the Dr. yesterday (she had a fever of 103.1) and he said that it was either Roseola or a Urinary Track Infection. And I have to take her back in today so they can put a catheter in to see if it is UTI. She has had a fever of at least 102.5 for three days now. I hope that they can figure out what wrong with her and she can get better, it's just so sad, she moans and whimpers all day long.

Washington DC

2008-07-08T10:08:00.007-06:00

We had a blast on our trip to Washington DC. Here our some of our adventures.

Addison's First Plane Ride

She was such a trooper!!

Addy @ the WWII Memorial

All of us at the WWII Memorial

Our Family with Granny and Grandpa

Addy taking "control" of the TV

She was so excited, she'd just learned to drink from a straw

My Little "TV-holic"

Addison and TJ at the FDR Memorial

Our little "baggage"

Which do you like?

2008-07-05T18:52:00.003-06:00

So TJ and I are getting a new car. I'm torn between the Ford Edge and the Jeep Patriot. The Edge is a little more expensive but much roomier. The Patriot gets a little bit better gas mileage, but not much only a mile or two more per gallon. The Patriot is really small, we would have to get a new car again in a few years if we got it, but the way that gas prices are looking I just can't decide. What do you think?

Its Coming....

2008-06-23T10:41:00.008-06:00

The annual Barber Family Barbie-Q is coming up,Get your barbies ready!

Every Year my family gets together and has a Barbie-Q, we take barbies and strap them to fireworks and light them off. It works best with the dollar Barbies from All a dollar. Its kinda strange but my family has made it into an art. We don't just light off barbies, every barbie has an occupation, such as Statue of Liberty Barbie with a sparkler crown and a torch made of flower fireworks. Or there was Astronaut Barbie who had a rocket pack, plus a devil and an angel. Sounds wierd but don't knock it till you've tried it.

Zoo Day!

2008-06-11T10:35:00.004-06:00

Yesterday was the annual Granny Birthday Trip to the Zoo. We had so much fun. The weather was perfect, we got to see everything while it was sunny and warm. It started to get cloudy as we were leaving. I think it is really neat how Hogle Zoo is trying to update everything. There are lots of new exhibits and a new GIANT carousel. You can ride on any animal imaginable. We also got to see the White Alligator, I've seen it a few times before but it still creeps me out. Thanks Granny! Can't wait to go again next year

Counting down the days!

2008-06-02T11:40:00.002-06:00

I'm so excited we go to Washington DC in a few days! I haven't been on vacation since we went to Disneyland a few years ago. My grandparents are coming with us, I love going on "Grandpa Melvy Trips"!!!

Happy Birthdays...

2008-05-28T10:44:00.004-06:00

Today is Addison's Half Birthday! I can't believe how fast time has gone. She is already trying to pull herself up on her knees. Before I know I she will be crawling. She started saying "Da-da" yesterday. That pretty much all she mumbles now, "da-da-da-da-da-da-da". I was so excited I called TJ at work, he said she had been doing it on and off for the last day or so. He didn't want to tell me cause he thought it would hurt my feelings that she said "da-da" first. He's so funny sometimes. Poor little girl, she still has an ear infection, she just yanks on her ears. I know that they hurt, but she has been so good through it all.

Today is also my Grandma's Birthday. She would have been 83. It is so funny how things change. Happy Birthday Grandma B!

What a crazy life

2008-05-15T10:13:00.003-06:00

Life never ceases to amaze me. One day everything can be going just the way you want it too and the next will be the complete opposite. We have been really busy the last week. Last Wednesday my Grandma passed away and in the middle of planning a funeral and taking care of her things Addy got sick. It was a pretty rough week. After a few days of feeling sorry for myself I decided I needed to start looking at my glass a little differently. My Grandmother is in a far better place, a place with no sorrow or heartache, and though it still stings I know that I will be able to see her again. It will be rough... when she's not at the 4th of July "Barbie-Q", or when I don't get a handpicked card for my birthday, especially not being able to go visit her and have her remind me to close the "Snake Door". I miss her but everything is just that way it supposed to be, and thats ok. We are also lucky that up until this point Addy has never been sick, and even with a double ear infection she still her happy little self (sometimes I wish I could be a happy and she is). I am truly blessed.

Celebrity Morph by MyHeritage

2008-05-01T07:40:00.001-06:00

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My very 1st Post

2008-04-26T20:42:00.004-06:00

Well, this is my very 1st post. I guess the only interesting thing in my life right now is that we are selling our house. I'm completely bummed. It was really an investment and now its time to sell. Its the perfect location and the neighbors are great (I'm going to miss my friends). So if any of you are looking for a house, give me a call.

2008-04-26T20:37:00.000-06:00