2013!!!

First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY FAVORITE SISTER!

 

Happy New Year!  2013 will be another exciting year for us I'm sure!

 

Luckily Andrew and I had a Modern Family disc to watch from Netflix or I don't think I could have made it to midnight...pathetic I know.  We were able to see 5 different firework shows from our balcony!  It was loud!  Addison stirred a little, but somehow was able to sleep through it. 

 

Today we went to Crandon Beach on Key Biscayne and it was absolutely beautiful...reminded us why we wanted to move back to Florida.

 

I love her cute new shorts from Grandpa and Grandma Barber!

 



 

 



Our 6 Year Anniversary

On December 23rd, Andrew and I celebrated our 6 year anniversary! Nana babysat for us while we enjoyed a fancy dinner date at Trulucks!  The last dinner date we had was one year ago on our 5th anniversary. 

 

In our 6 years of marriage many things have changed.  Our address has changed 7 times!  We have lived in 3 different states and 7 different apartments.  Our family has grown from just the two of us, to the two of us plus two dogs plus a toddler and pretty soon a new baby.  Our career paths have changed.  Andrew went from an infantryman to a lawyer and I went from a teacher and a student to a stay at home mom.  The way we love each other has changed.  It's less of a feeling and obsession and more of a daily choice.  I love my husband, he is my family, but each day I to decide to show him my love.  Although we are still complete opposites, I think he is perfect for me.  I am so proud of what he has accomplished in his education and career and I am so proud of how wonderful he is with Addison.   

Thanksgiving Week

This year for Thanksgiving we went with family to St. Augustine Beach for the week...thank you Mom and Steve!

 

It was so nice to have our family in one house again.  It was a little chilly, but we still managed to do a lot of fun things.  Walks on the beach, playing in the yard, a boat ride, roasting marshmallows, ping pong, eating tons of food, trips to downtown St. Augustine, explore the old Fort, walk through Ripley's, the winery, bike rides, boogie boarding, and even an engagement (congrats Scott and Amanda)!

 

Addison loved all the attention of course.  I think she really had a blast.

 

I would post pictures, but I believe I have met my limit on blogger.  I'll figure it out later!

 

First Trimester Screening

I had my first trimester screening a few weeks ago and I got a call today confirming that the tests were very good, low risk for everything tested.

 

We also had another ultrasound:

 

The baby was measuring about 2 inches crown to rump with a heart beat of 168.

 

Our next ultrasound will be on January 3rd.  In 34 more days we will know if we are having another girl or a boy!

Baby Dolls Galore

 

My mom gave Addison a baby doll before she was even born.  Then at her first birthday my cousin, Dawn, gave Addison what soon became her favorite baby and toy.  She has her favorites, but she really loves them all and plays with them all.  She pushes them in her stroller, puts them in the glider to read with them, brings them to the bathroom to brush their teeth and let them sit on her potty, she offers them her water and her snacks, she props them up at her table so they can watch her color or play with playdough, she cleans them with a wipe when they get dirty, she takes them to the playground and pushes them down the slide, she brings them in the car or store or wherever she goes, she kisses them and makes them kiss each other, she doesn't like for them to wear clothes, and now she wants to put them ALL in her crib for naptime and bedtime (I only let her take two naked dolls).

 

I only hope that Addison will be this loving and sweet with her soon to be baby sibling!

 

PS, baby dolls are not on Addison's Christmas list or future birthday list!  As you can tell, she is well off in the baby doll department!

A visit from Grandpa and Grandma!

Friday and Saturday we were spoiled to death during our visit from Grandpa and Grandma Barber (toys and love!)!  It was like Christmas around here from new clothes, baby dolls, books, and even a basketball hoop!  Addison and I both loved spending time playing with Grandma and Grandpa!  She adores them.  I will post pictures once I get them from Dad, but in the meantime here are a couple quick ones.

 

Here she is sitting on her potty with one of her new baby dolls.

 

 Check out the new peace lily on her dresser!  Thanks Dad and Kim!

 

Birthday shout out!

Novemember 2nd - Happy Birthday Aunt Donna! 

 

 

Novemember 3rd - Happy 20 Month day Addison!

 

 

Novemember 4th - Happy 4th Birthday Stella!

 

 

November 6th - Happy Birthday Michael!