I can do it all by myself!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.