The Ritter Family

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Happy 4th Birthday, Addison Jane!

Happy 4th Birthday to my Addison Jane!

Thank you Nana for the birthday outfit!

She wore it to storytime at the library and to lunch with friends.

After nap time we went to the beach. Addison loves the beach and it was the perfect way to end her birthday!

Thank you Austin for the dresses! Look how old she looks : (

I love her.

Addison was either digging in the sand or running around singing.

Giving her a mermaid tail!

Audrey loves the sand. She is pouring sand on her toes here.

She wasn't too thrilled about the water once a wave knocked her off her feet!

Every time she found a shell she would put it in her little dress pocket.

We celebrated Addison's birthday on Sunday with family and friends. She requested an ice cream party at Vista View Park (aka "the mountain park"... it's an old landfill). She had a blast! Thank you to all who came and helped me set up and clean up!

Scotty, Amanda, and the kids came a day early to help and we had so much fun visiting with them! We went to build a bear for the first time!

Madilynn kissing the heart :)

Audrey dragged her big box all the way through the mall and screamed "no!" when we offered to help her. Addison got a backpack carrier to help her! (that's how I roll!)

Annual Birthday Questionnaire:

How old are you? I'm four.

What presents did you get for your birthday? My bed, dresses, a stroller, a trip to Build a Bear.

What makes you happy? Just the fair.

What makes you sad? When people die.

What is your favorite animal? My elephant, my pink elephant.

What do you like to eat? Peanut butter, you knew it!

What are you really good at? Playing soccer and ballet and gymnastics and writing letters.

What is your favorite TV show or movie? Miles from Tomorrowland.

What is your favorite song? Miles song.

Who is your best friend? Audrey

What do you like to do with your Mom? Hug her.

What do you like to do with your Dad? Everything.

What do you like to do with your sister? Play castle with her.

Where is your favorite place to go? To ballet.

What is your favorite book to read? Frozen and Fancy Nancy.

What do you want to do when you grow up? Be a mommy and trim the grass and trees and be a doctor.

What is your favorite color? Green and all colors.

What is your favorite toy to play with? Apa and moving leg Barbie.

What do you like to do outside? Dance.

What is your favorite treat? Chocolate Easter Bunnies.

Saturday, February 14, 2015

My Valentines

Yesterday was a hard day. A day full of tears, screams, nasty faces, bad attitudes, violence. I told the girls I would cancel Valentine's Day if they weren't going to be loving! Well, today has been very loving so far!

The girls love their bean bag chairs!

Tulips from Andrew : )

Snack time with my valentines.

Enjoying the weather as a family!

Thank you to all our family who sent valentines! We love you!

Addison made her ballet class little bouquets of flowers for vday.

Addison loves this holiday....that may have something to do with Fancy Nancy! Anyway, we have little handmade decorations all over the house. Here's a mosaic the girls did together:

This morning I let the girls eat a piece of dark chocolate with strawberry filling before eating their smoothie!

They were pretending the boxes were their doctor offices.

Static hair...her hair is sooo long!

Teaching Audrey how to play the iPad. A HUGE thanks to Tiffany who gave us her old iPad! Our first gen died!

We love Flamingo Gardens!

We had a quick visit from Poppy last week!

"Audrey went pee pee in the potty, woo woo woo woo woo." (Addi and I sing that each time!)

Andrew had elbow surgery last week. He is healing well, but he is anxious to have his mobility back (so are we!). Next week he may get to take the bandage off!