Well, things have been going fabulous for us. Not a whole lot going, but still fun and memorable. Addyson makes us laugh every day. She is growing and changing each day and letting her personality shine through. She is such a blessing to us.
We went down to Boise for Boy's state basketball to watch Sugar and Madison play. Dan wasn't too thrilled at my idea because I had mentioned Wed that maybe we should go. He told me to decided and perhaps we could leave Thurs after he got off work...Well he came home and I told him I didn't really need to go. So he put it out of his mind...So Friday around 11am I was looking up the stats online and noticed that neither of their games that day were until after 6pm (plenty of time to make it down there!) Dan was not thrilled at my idea when I asked him to come home. He told me that if I could find a hotel, he would think about it (all the doubt in his mind that there would not be one...) So I asked my brother, Todd where they were staying...Looked online, and booked our hotel. Needless to say we booked it down there on my little whim! But we had a good time. I don't know if I mentioned that I lost my new Christmas camera in Nashville, so I have been trying to magnify my cell phone camera to suffice my needs :) So the only pictures in Boise we got were of Addy and I smooching on The KFC colonel.


We also started feeding Addyson rice cereal. We get quite the laugh out of watching her explore the new taste and texture. The first couple of times were so classic. SHE HATED IT! She is so funny! She tried everything to squirm out of our arms as she sat on the counter.



My friend, Lynzi, has this awesome baby chair thing that goes right on one of the table chairs. We went and got one, and I am not going to exaggerate, Addy loves her new big chair! Big girl!

She really does a lot better in her chair. She is so cute and big!




Addyson loves hanging out with her dad! I don't know who is more smitten by the other...okay I do, Daniel is completely smitten by this little girl, but she adores him so much! She totally lights up when she sees him! When we were at Toys R Us in Boise, Dan and I were having as much fun as all the kids around us, playing with all the cool toys. Dan found this dozer that he really wanted. So the little boy got his birthday gift early this year!



They are both also very proud of their new trick! Dan mastered it with our little nieces, so we knew it couldn't be too long until he was at it our little Addy!




Just accept it, Dan, Addy is the next cheerleader!!!

Venturing Argentina

When my brother, Greg, returned home from Afghanistan, he did not have to go right back to work. So as it usually goes, Greg decided to go adventure out in the world. This time to go to Argentina and he invited my Dad to go along. Which is wonderful because that is where my Dad served his mission 40 years ago. They have ventured all over the Argentine country , seeing the old places my dad used to live, teach, and learn. They have seen people that were part of my Dad's life back then.
I just want to share one of the sweet experiences they have had. On Sunday they found a church to go to and during the meeting they announced a fireside with Elder Richard G. Scott. Which is totally ironic, because he was my Dad's mission president all those years ago. My Dad figured it was just a broadcast, but got up and bore his testimony and shared the with people his feelings for Elder Scott. He was told afterward that Elder Scott was actually going to be there. My Dad said the look on Elder Scott's face when he walked in was priceless.
Greg and my Dad also found Elder Kade Hollingsworth, whom some may know as our wonderful friend, Morgan's little brother. He was shocked to see my family.

I LOVE THIS CHICK!

So I am not doing too well at that great idea I stole of writing my adoring thoughts of Addyson on her monthly birthdays. My excuse this time is that I worked all weekend and didn't have time...LAME EXCUSE, I know! I can not believe she is already 5 months old! I realized the other day that next month she will be a half a year old! WOW! She is so precious! We love her so much! She is growing and developing so well...yes she is growing for those people who don't think so...She has doubled her birth weight:) She is so happy and beautiful! Okay maybe we are a little biased, but we think she is the most wonderful baby in the world!
Here are some of the things that make her wonderful in my eye!

Adoring Addy
I adore Addy's squeals and giggles!
I adore when Addy doesn't puke on me after a feeding.
I adore Addy how she has started burping on her own.
I adore Addy only making me wait 1 day to see her roll over after I missed it the 1st time.
I adore Addy watching her happily play with her toys.
I adore Addy cuddling with me for a bit after awaking in the mornings.
I adore her big, bright, blue eyes!
I adore Addy's eyes lighting up when she sees me when she & her daddy come to see me at work.
I continue to adore Addy sleeping about 9 hours/night.
I adore watching Addy blow bubbles with her saliva.
I adore shopping for Addy!
I adore that Addy LOVES her binky!

Yes...those are her feet. In her mouth is usually where you can find them!

And yes...that is her thumb in her mouth... I like to think she is not sucking it, rather just chewing on it!

Addy and her beary best friends.

Tennessee Trip

Daniel, Addy, and I took a week off and flew to Nashville. With the economy going the way it is, we have been worried about the construction life; so we thought maybe we could become country singers in Nashville instead. Okay, not really. We went to visit my brother, Blake's family. Addyson did very well on the plane. I think she was she was going through a growth spurt, because she slept most of the whole trip that week. Here she is on her first plane ride. We all look especially well at 5:30 AM!



Addyson was delighted to meet Blake...


Loved being held by Aunt Chantelle...


And absolutely loved playing with cousins Maya and Desire'e.

We had a wonderful week of hanging out and seeing the Nashville sites. Here are some photos from the trip.

Venturing around the Grand Ole Opry Hotel


The Jack Daniels Distillery




Addyson even picked out her future first car!


We also went to a Joseph Smith Commemoration concert put on by the Nashville Tribute Band (of Dan Truman from Diamond Rio, a song writer, Jason Deere; Due West comprised of Matt Lopez, Brad Hull, and Tim Gates) Dan and Brad are both in Blake's ward. So after the concert we all went to cold stones for a treat...but Due West actually gave the cold stone workers a treat by singing some songs for them and then sticking it the event on their website. (duewestmusic.blogspot.com)


We were sad to say goodbye. We love you guys and appreciate everything! Until next time...

I MISSED IT!

What kind of first-time mother am I! Well, I had just finished feeding little Miss Addy. I had to run into the other room, so I placed her on her stomach with some toys. She HATES being on her stomach, so why she wasn't fussing was beyond me...until I walked back in. She had rolled over for the first time! No wonder she was not crying. And I missed it! So I put her back on her tummy and do think she did it again. Nope. Not for an audience...stubborn little girl! But all the same, my little baby is growing up. Every day is an adventure even if we just lounge all day in our jammies. I love watching this little girl! I called Dan to tell him that she had just rolled over and he was sad he missed it to. He is such a great daddy!


Our Valentines Weekend was good. Friday Dan, Addy and I went down to IF to dinner and a movie. We got home around 12:30 and decided that since it was now V-Day we could open the box from the mail that our dear Morgan had specifically said, "Do not open until 2/14/09. She had sent some goodies for all of us, plus an adorable little dress for Addyson. She said that we were her Valentines this year. Thanks Morg. I worked half a shift (noon-6:30) on Sat. But Dan had made breakfast before and dinner afterwards. He is such a good guy. I am so lucky to have such an awesome family! Hope you all had a good Valentine's weekend.

Thanks Morg! Wink!! Wink! :)

4 months old and stuck in the 0% range!

That is right! 0%. We went to Addyson's appointment today hoping and feeling quite sure we had finally reached 10 lbs, but...No. We are still happy though because she is still growing well and healthy and we are loving every day of it. Here are her statistics today vs when she was born.
Weight: 9 lbs 10 oz (0%) vs 5lb 6 oz
Height: 24 inches (35%) vs 18 inches long
Head: 15.3 inches (3%) vs 12.5 inches round


I saw on a friends blog kind of an ode to their baby each month on their birthday and thought maybe I would do kind of the same...But I am a week late..My bad! So I am going to start now and name it... Adoring Addy!

Adoring Addy
I adore Addy's beautiful smile each time she sees us.
I adore how Addy recognizes her daddy and mommy.
I adore Addy's cute little frame, with each individual part.
I adore how Addy's starting to almost roll & her legs flopping over.
I adore Addy sucking on her toes, hands, arms...my arms, my hands, etc.
I adore Addy with her cute bows that I have learned to make.
I adore her big blue eyes that light up her parent's life.
I adore Addy when she poops on her own without a suppository (really, I do)
I adore Addy sleeping at night in her room for the past month 9 hours/night.
I adore watching Addy laughing and splashing in the tub.
I adore Addy's coos, laughs, and babbles.
I adore watching Addy and her daddy, loving each other.
I adore Addy flirting with everyone who looks at her.

I also want to share with you Addy moments from my camera on my phone. Enjoy!

GREG'S HOME! YAHOO!

So my brother, Greg, returned home from Afghanistan last Tuesday. Some of my family went and met him as he walked out of the plane. It was quite the ordeal! Lots of happy families reunited. Ours was one of them. My cute little nieces and nephews (Bryan's kids) all had their army gear on, looking ever so cute! There were TV station crews there doing interviews with the families. I guess my family was on several of the stations there in Utah, but I was only able to find one on the Internet. Anyway, that is all besides the point...

What a weekend this past one was! My oldest brother, Bryan, blessed his little girl, Samantha, on Sunday. So Dan, Addy, and I went down. Friday night Greg talked us into going to the Jazz game about an hour before it started. So we found some tickets on ksl.com (great website!) It was a blow out, but it was still great! Addyson was great throughout her first NBA game. She loved the bright lights of the place. The rest of the weekend was spent moving furniture and setting up new furniture for my brother's house.
The whole crew at the Jazz game
Addy's first NBA game
Greg and Elijiah (Greg calls him Bon Bon)
Todd, Sue, and Elijiah
Greg, Cynthia, Elijiah, Todd, & Suzy
Matthiew, Dan, Addyson, and Me
Our drive home was long! Our car was in the body shop from being hit, so we took Dan's pickup. About 2 miles from home, something went out in his truck so we had to drive about 20 mph home. Then this morning it wouldn't start so Dan had to go still his brother's truck (who is out of town and we are watching his son all week). He took me to Sugar to pick up my car because my parents had picked it up while we were in Utah and ... it was dead! We jumped it and it did fine until I got home. I turned it off and restarted it and it did well. So I went into the house and got Addyson ready for her Dr. appointment and back out the door...DEAD! Not to mention we were already running late. So a call to Dan and the Dr. office. Man, I love how blessed I am to live in a time of vehicles...but when they don't work...I don't love them so much! oh well...

So I saw some melting snow in the backyard?

Okay so the weird melting snow in the backyard turned out to be a newly formed lake due to a crack in the main water line. How was I suppose to know? My bad! I had noticed this trench getting larger over the past couple of weeks, but hey we have had a lot of sun and melting snow. So Friday Dan was running late for work and noticed from upstairs that there was running water into the trench...he knew something was wrong. He had to call in a dig line to get all the lines marked, call up all the neighbors who share our well, and arrange with his brother, Chris, to have some of the guys come dig up my yard. What did they find...


Oh a nice 6 inch crack in the line that has been broke for who knows how long. But hey...Dan stayed home that day...so that was nice. Thanks you Dan, Chrissy, Derek, and Kirk, and to all my patient neighbors who endured no water for the afternoon and me calling over and over! You will all be glad to know that we have much better water pressure now!


Addy and I even got bundled up to check things out!

I HATE THIS PUZZLE!

So Daniel bought me this puzzle last Christmas (2007) and in November we decided to put it together one night for FHE. Never did we ever think we would hate it so bad! It is the hardest puzzle I have ever made an attempt to do. I don't think it will ever get done because we basically only work on it when we can convince Kimmi and Jake to come over and help us. It is one big picture in which each piece is a scene from a Disney movie. My roommies and I in college did one kind of like this once and it took us about a month. But I hate this one! So I cannot promise you that you will see an end result! Sorry.

I Know...I am a slacker! No one needs to tell me. I can't say I have been too busy, I just haven't sat long enough to type anything. I am back to work now and things are going pretty well with that. I think I am adjusted back into the old routine...just a little more tired. On my days off, between hanging out with Addy, I have been trying to keep up with my house. So there are my excuses! But we had a wonderful holiday season with our new baby! I can not believe she is already 4 months old! My pregnancy did not even go this fast! What's up with that! Okay, I will stop talking and share some of the holiday festivities.

We bombarded Egin's Christmas party so Addyson could meet Santa Clause. She and her friends tried to be so brave when they met him. It still cracks me up to see little kids squirm when meeting Santa. Even Addyson cried...but I got in that picture, so you can't see it now.

Addy and St. Nick

Jon & Bonnie's little Alyn, Addy's cousin

Weston & Mandi Crapo's tots, Kallie and Cole

John & Lacey Blake's little girl...also John and his broken leg from his Olympic jump

We spent Christmas Eve with Daniel's family out to DeVerl and Pat's. There was snowmobiling, food, and chatting. The kids put on a wonderful Nativity skit. It was cute. We then exchanged gifts and visited more before everyone had to make it home before Santa showed up.
Would you know that Santa even brought Dan some things! He even got a gun! (I think it was a $6.00 one from Cal Store) That Santa sure knows how to shop! We loved spending Addyson's first Christmas morning together! She was so cute sitting in her bumbo chair to open some gifts. She is just so dang cute and petite!
After we had our own Christmas ordeal, we went to Bryce and Sherry's for my family's gathering. We ate brunch, open gifts, hung out, then ate again. It was such a nice weekend.
I went back to work on the 27th and Dan was suppose to watch Addy, but he went snow boarding and left her with Tif. So thanks Tif! The 31st we went up to a cabin in Ashton with Dan's family. There we lounged, played games, played in the snow, and ate like kings! It was such a good time. Sad to have the Holidays over, but still the same, enjoying the new year!