Hugs & Pictures!

All is well. I've set a date for my prospectus (dissertation proposal) defense at the end of March so hopefully I will pass that and won't have many revisions before I can start collecting data. I am busy working on other research, school stuff, and consulting jobs.

Addison, Scott, and I have been enjoying the nice weather and are spending time outside as much as we can. Each day that we pick her up from school she runs to her cubbie and gets her jacket and then asks her teacher for her cup. She then says bye and runs over to us. When she sees her pictures or reflection in the mirror she says, "addi" and smiles.  She loves giving hugs, especially to us, Dylan, and her toys. Our little girl is growing up so quickly.

Giving Dylan hugs

More hugs

We asked Addi to say "cheese" for the camera...

Just hanging out

Swinging in the park behind our church

Addi thinks this platform is made for her!

"I'll go down the slide in a minute, ok Mom"

"See, here I go...no wait, just kidding"

Amen!

This morning Addi was being quite a handful so I prayed out loud, "God please give me patience" Addi responded with an, "Amen!" I couldn't help but laugh and be thankful that my prayer had been answered. 

Here are a few pictures from Valentine's Day (well, the day before when we celebrated...)

Scott's dinner - Red Velvet Pancakes, Eggs, and Bacon

Addi's Valentine's Dinner: Red Velvet Pancakes and Eggs with Cheese

Addi refused to smile...

Our cards, flowers, and goodies

Why it's an apple of course!

Not a lot of updates to talk about. Addison is saying new words and little sentences daily.

If we are coloring and I ask her to hand me a crayon please. She will ask me "which one?"

She will draw/scribble something and point to it and say "choo choo" or "dog" or "apple" or whatever she has drawn. Her imagination is so cute! We have to keep a close eye on her though as she has colored on the floor and couch - thank God for washable crayons so hopefully we can get it out.

She is still waking up at 5:00-5:30am though...

We head to SC and then NC to go skiing this weekend! Can't wait!

Of course I can't post without adding some cute pictures.

Sylvie's Birthday party...right after Addison dumped all the goldfish on her plate

Mmmm...chocolaty cupcake!

Before the party...just having fun hanging out with mom and dad

Check out my shades...

And hat...both party favors!

Showing off on the couch before we left for the party