The Ritter Family

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Happy 1st Birthday, Audrey!

Happy First Birthday to my baby girl, Audrey!

We had a nice birthday celebration with family on Saturday.

Thank you to everyone who came to wish our little girl a happy birthday!

Here is a video:

http://youtu.be/K1cHukoHhI0

Uncle Tommy

I love my family.

Even older sisters try to match!

I have a feeling all of Audrey's birthday parties will involve water...it's getting HOT.

She wasn't too interested in unwrapping her gifts, but she is enjoying them now at home!

Nana and Papa

Grandma

Aunt Tiffy

My Audrey Diane

Thank you Tiffy and Rob for helping me prepare all the food and cupcakes!

Love these cuties.

Grammy and Poppy

it's a Daddy thing

Uncle Joe, Gloria, and Parker

twinsies

Kristina, Ashley, and Woody

I love my sister and I'm excited for my girls to have each other too.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Tiffany and Rob

Last week Tiffany and Rob stayed at our house!

Monday we went swimming and grocery shopping.

Tuesday they painted my entire family room. I can't tell you how thankful I am. They worked all day and it looks 100% better than that old butter color!

We went to pick up Addison's art projects from her art class since we missed the final art show when she was sick. The green one is hers.

On Wednesday, Tiffy and Rob went to Fort Lauderdale to check out a house she designed.

Thursday we drove down to Miami to visit the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. It was such a beautiful place to take a walk! Addison loved all the stairs.

Friday was Audrey's 1st Birthday! We went to the beach.

Mom and Steve also came over that night!

Thank you, Tiffany and Rob for visiting us! I know it's not much of a vacation when you vacation with kids, but I really appreciate that you came. Thank you for all the help and company.

We will miss you terribly.

29th Birthday and Mother's Day

Mother's Day weekend I also turned 29. Mom and Steve came over and took me clothes shopping. It made "my" weekend feel extra special. Thank you Mom and Steve!

I also received flowers from the Ritters and the Barbers!

Then on Monday, Andrew left for New Jersey, again. Addison got sick. She had a fever for a few days with no other symptoms. She was MISERABLE. She didn't want to play, didn't want to eat, didn't want to walk. All she wanted to do was: sleep, watch TV and read books, drink water (with 5 ice cubes), and be carried.

I did force her out for a stroller ride each day.

Meanwhile, Audrey practiced her walking skills!

Friday, May 2, 2014

11 months old

Happy 11 months old, Audrey Diane!

I really need this month to slow down. How can it be that my little baby is almost a year old?

She weighs 16.5 pounds. She eats well and a lot, but she is all over the house.

She has 6 teeth ... 2 on bottom and 4 on top.

At her 11 month day her walking record was 5 small, shaky steps. Today it is 17!

She is still taking 2 naps and waking up at least once at night.

She loves the trash can, the dishwasher, the dryer, the vacuum, the dog leashes ... I may have a good helper one day!

Trying out the new pool from Grandma and Grandpa's Easter basket!

The sprinkler was fun too!

Such sweet girls!

I love my baby.

They love to swing.

Trying to destroy my crazy orchids.

Easter

We had a great Easter celebration at Grammy and Poppy's house. All the grandparents were there which made it very special. The girls were pretty worn out afterward. In fact Sunday morning we were all dressed and ready to go to church, but Addison couldn't stop crying. We sent her back to bed : )

The girls, pretty in purple once again!