Sunny Days

We had a few great sunny days where we went for a long walk, got to swing at the park, and play with her toy outside and then I wake up to SNOW today. We're both extremely sad cuz there's only so much you can do inside! We're so done with the snow and can't wait to have multiple days where it feels so good outside. She loves to swing and her new thing is to have her hands together under her chin and rubbing them together really fast.



She's still working on getting the puffs to her mouth and keeping it in her mouth. She loves to eat them though.

Vegas Trip

My sis-n-law Stacy had her bachelorette weekend, and had all the sisters and some of her friends go to Vegas. It was so much fun!! We had dinner at a mexican restaurant inside the Venetian, and then saw PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. I really enjoyed it. The atmosphere was amazing and the props were so ornate. And the music was incredible. After the opera, we went to Sarah's and she made some of the best cookies, and we listened to their mom's funeral since I had never heard it. Of course I teared up through it since it made me realize what a wonderful family I married into. All of the people that spoke had such awesome things to say about her. I've had some pretty neat experiences, so I feel like on some level I know their mom and she was an increibly strong and remarkable woman. This gave me a greater appreciation for her and I can't wait to meet her one day. I'm really grateful to have been able to make this trip. It really helped me to get closer to the girls. They inspire me to be so patient since they display this really well with their kids.

Sisters eatin (me, Sarah, Angie and Stacy)

Andrew (Sarah's boy) and Addie getting ready to cruise. Addie and I stayed with Sarah for a few days, and with Sarah's 3 boys Addie had some entertainment. She wasn't too keen on having them touching her face and getting in her space, but she's gotta get tough somehow.

Andrew got Addie's puff snacks opened em and wanted to snack!

Addie checkin out Diana's dogs. She was hesitant at first, but it didn't take her long to let them get close and play with her. We stayed a week with Diana and I was able to help her with her kids while she studied for school. We sure did miss DJ! He was supposed to come down on the 27, but he surprised me on Thursday night with a pic text that said "Hmm..this house looks familiar". It was of my sister's house and I ran out side to meet him. I was so excited.

This is one of my favorites. Her eyes are so beautiful

Addie and Noah (Angie's boy born the same day as Addie)

Angie's other boys (Quincy, Nash & Noah)

Valentine's Day

Addie with the lil snowman daddy built. She likes to play in the snow.

DJ got up around 6:30 and made me a candlelit breakfast. We had heartshaped pancakes and quiche (he was very excited about the quiche because he used Paula Deen's recipe). He bought me some pink lillies, chocolates and a cute card that when you open it it plays a recorded voice message he personalized and then it played "Super Freak". I was laughing so hard.


We had a fondue dinner at Brett & Heather's. 4 different kinds of meats, vegetables and of course chocolate with fruits and cheesecake. It was so yummy!

Me & Heather

I made him a decorated detailed list of 50 reasons why I love him. I think he really appreciated it. He's one of the best things that has ever happened to me, and I'm really thankful he's in my life. I love him so much!! It was a really great day.

Sneaky

I'm amazed at how fast she gets to things when she really wants to. This is her new favorite spot climbing on the bottom shelf. (No worries it's attached to the wall so it doesn't fall on her). When I saw her she just looked at me like, "What, this is fun".

My Happy Girl

It's so fun to see her get so excited. She LOVES walking around in this. She seriously tears out!

I had her with me in the bathroom while I was getting ready, and I left for a minute and came back to her playing with the curtain.

We've Got An Old Man In The House

DJ turned 30 on Friday!! I cooked breakfast for him, decorated his car and his desk at work while people were keeping him distracted. He had no idea that I was going to do that. He took a half day at work, and we had dinner at Tucano's. On the ride home he kept saying that he needed a cake, but I convinced him he didn't. After we were at home for a bit I told him I needed something sweet. I asked him if he'd look in the freezer for some ice cream. When he opened it, he saw the ice cream cake that I bought for him. Man, it was good!



My Aunt Marietta is visiting from GA and she took us snowmobiling in Deer Vally near Park City. It was so much fun! It wasn't too cold, but it was snowing. My thumb is sore from pushing the throttle, and my shoulders too from holding on while hitting the bumps.





Aunt Marietta and I in Park City.






Addie surrounded by her animals

Addie's favorite new things are to see herself in the tv, and pull small drawers out and push them back in. Her feet are constantly moving in circles which leads us to call her "Happy Feet".


On our way to get her ears pierced (a few weeks ago)
Braxton (my friend Heather's son) reading to Addie
I went to get her from her nap and she was on her knees with the blanket on her back and hanging in her face. She was just making noises and moving around.

DJ gave her a saltine cracker and she wasn't too sure about it at first. She pretty much ate the whole thing though.