And we're off...

LAKE POWELL!!!

This will be our view for the next 5 days! I'm so excited! Hope you all enjoy your labor day weekend as much as we will!

Summer Project Wrap Up and Update!

There is finally a light at the end of the tunnel! I took on a lot of projects this summer (I don't know why, because I also had six classes) I wanted to get my scrapbook completely caught up, make memory boards and redecorate my bedroom since Addi had destroyed her wall and my wall had a "shelf-colapsing" incident! So- I'm pretty proud of myself and decided to take pictures of a few of my favorite pages and also the memory boards and newly decorated walls!

These are my favorite pages (so far) I have three 50-70 page scrapbooks already and Addi's only 19 months old! She is obviously the center of my world!

Yes, I know that Add's wall is a little crooked, but me and Katie were using a pillow as a level, and I was trying to make sure everything was up high enough so Addi can't rip it off the wall this time!

Katie and Addi, takin a break, sharin a gummy worm!

This summer has been a lot of fun! We are heading to Lake Powell next week and then Quinn is coming to vist and we'll be heading up to Utah in September! Our fall schedule is a VERY CRAZY ONE! Mondays and Wednesdays Addi and I have a parent-tot class from 9-12, and then I'll be working at Addi's daycare from 1-4 (YAY! MONEY!) Tuesday and Thursday's I have school from 8-5 and Addi has daycare! Hopefully we will be able to survive fall quarter! I'm looking forward to the cooler weather, but not the crazy schedule!

For Brit and Tara!

So I got Addi all "COOT" today for you two! Tara- I was at target the other day and saw this shirt (on clearance) and it reminded me of you! (I'll hand it down, don't worry) And Brit- here are the piggy tails you've been asking for! Doesn't see look adorable!!!

And Katie- my beautiful sister- if you don't want me to take ugly pictures of you:

you should try getting ready once in a while!

The Z's are BACK- (for ten days)

Stacey left town (which is killing me) but atleast I have her sister here for a week to comfort me! I'm so glad Shawna came to visit for the end of the summer. (Shawna is one of my best California friends and her husband recently got a job at Microsoft in Washington and they moved) We had a BBQ Monday night and we spent Tuesday at the park and at Shawna's house just hanging out! I definitely will be seeing her again before she leaves! Here are just a few pics of all of our kids playing together (I don't know why I didn't take a pic of me, Shawna and Stacey- probably because I don't get ready anymore and I didn't want proof of that!)

My little monkey goes down the BIG slide all by herself!

Addi should be looking happier sitting between two handsome boys don't you think?

Little Chef

Addi loves to help in the kitchen! Last Sunday the missionaries came over and Addi helped my mom and sister make them home-made pizza. She was having fun rolling the dough... notice that she is also very accessorized! (I'm so glad she's getting girlier!)

The End of an Era

I can't even type this blog post without crying- Ben is gone! Stacey and Sam went back to Idaho and unfortunately took their boys with them! (I was hoping they'd leave Ben for me!) Addi loves Ben so much, I can't even count how many times a day she asks if she can go see Ben, and everytime we get in the car she is pretty sure it's cause we're going to Ben's house. I don't know what I'm going to do without Stacey. She is such a good friend and I have loved spending the summer with her! I'm so glad she was here and I'm already counting the days until Christmas when she comes back! I really love you Stacey and I'm going to miss you so much! And of course it goes without saying that Addi is going to be lost without her "Bean"

Ben came over to play while Stacey went to the doctor in March

We spent a lot of time at this park, where Addi showed Ben the ropes on the slide
We went to concerts in the park
And we just hung out together!
Josh (Shawna's) Addi, and Ben- not too excited about picture time!

Running in Water

Addi loves to swim (sorry mom- I know you said don't post this, but people won't be looking at you cause Addi is too cute!) She is trying to learn how to swim and she's actually doing a really good job! BUT she swims just like she runs, which is straight up and down! It is pretty funny! I don't know where she gets her little quirky personality but I love it so freakin much! (NOTE: My daughters hair is long enough for PONY TAILS! YAY! YAY!)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DA DA!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DA DA!

Tomorrow is Quinn's birthday I just wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WE LOVE YOU! Quinn is a wonderful dad! I can't express how much I appreciate him being a part of Addi's life! He is always there for me, and is very supportive. Addi loves him so much! Everyday she asks me to get on the web cam or call him! We hope you have a Happy Birthday Dad! See you soon!

Our Busy Week!

I can't believe that it is already the middle of August! This summer disappeared (time to start Christmas shopping!) Addi is growing up so fast. It's really fun to have a toddler! People say it's hard, but I love watching her learn something new everyday and develop into her own person. Addi is just a little social butterfly. She is very flirty and loves to be the center of attention! People always stop to say "She's cute, oh, and she knows it!" LOL! Addi had her 18 month appointment a few weeks ago and is weighing in at 26 pounds and she is 34 inches tall! That girl grew like a weed! (She was only 28 inches at her 1 year appointment)

Addi and I had a lot of fun adventures this week! We had several play dates and park adventures! The funnest part of our week was the Children's Museum in Chino. Addi really enjoyed playing with all of her Nursery friends in a "kid size" village! It was a super cute place and the best part was it was $2.00 per child! You just can't beat that!

Addi and Kate playing with Lego's

Addi loves these roller ball things, I need to find one!
Addi building the PVC pipe-line, I thought Daddy would be proud! :)
Addi was super excited that she could reach the door handle!
Going down the worlds shortest slide
Addi was cleaning up the dishes!
Our friends! (well half of them) We have such an awesome ward!

Craft Time! (we are going to have to work on these skills!)

After the Children's museum Addi's little friend, Kate, came over to play (while her mommy went to the doctor). Kate is a very quiet, sweet girl and came up to me and said "Addi is Crazy!" HA HA! It's true! Addi has more energy that anyone I've ever met! She is so full of life and definitely keeps me on my toes! This week she has been obsessed with running and jumping! She tells everyone to "RUN" or "JUMP" It's SUPER CUTE! I love her so much! She is also the most DEFIANT child I've ever met! Addi thinks it's very funny not to listen, (and i don't help because sometimes her quirky attitude makes me laugh) but this week she was running down the side walk and I said "ADDI TURN AROUND" and she just stopped, starting twirling in circles, and then kept on running! HA HA! How can you not laugh at that? She is so special to me! I really love Addi more than I can express, and even if she is a little crazy I wouldn't change her for the world!

FINALLY!

I bought it! And I don't even feel bad! :) Yes, it was expensive but in Quinn's words: "No guilt! She'll look ADORABLE!" and she does! The best part was after I put it on her, she said "COOT" (cute) and wouldn't take it off!

Summer Playdates!

We always have fun when Ben comes over to play. This time my friend Stacey brought her cousin Jackie and her two girls. So we had a total of five (two babies) Addi had a blast. We played inside for a little while and then walked down to the park by my house. It was fun!
Addi BLEW HER FIRST BUBBLE! YAY!
(Big moment! ha ha... is it pathetic that I'm super proud of that?)

I love when Addi holds Tom, cause he's always crying and she's looking at him like "what's your problem dude?"

FREAKIN GOOD RECIPES!

So my girlfriends and I started a recipe blog because, you know, we're such good cooks and would like to share! HA HA! NOT! But these are good recipes so check them out!

http://treatsnow.blogspot.com/

Finally a Hat Girl!

I finally got Addi to realize that hats are good accessories! She now asks for her hats and says "Coot" (cute) when she sees herself in the mirror.
These are just two of the many hats I'll be adding to our collection! :)

Look-alike Meter

So... this is what I do when I'm bored at school! This was fun... Quinn won though... Addi looks more like him.. but I think anyone knows that! :)

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